V8 Supercars - Sandown, VIC, AU (56k Warning)

[Nidz]

Was a good day but photography wise was showcking. The day started sunny then rained then went sunny again, then went dark then sunny once more. It was a nightmare. I took about 4.7 gig worth of pictures. I got a lot of keepers out of the bunch which I was happy with. Not the best track to take photos on. It's hard to get a position near the track where you can see the cars. I managed to find a nice little area down the back of the track against a fence which alowed me to see the cars comming up to a sharp corner. I got stacks of photos. Here are just a small few...

All photos taken on 100-300 @ ISO100 RAW.

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/drifter.jpg
A demo drifting Ute

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/porsche.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/porsche1.jpg
Porsche Cup

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7143_filtered.jpg


http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7185_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7245_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7250_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7251_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7310_filtered.jpg
The fence must have gotten in the way of this pic.

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7366_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7371_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7400_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7450_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7485_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7510_filtered.jpg

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/series.jpg

Comments appreciated.

Edit: Forum rules state an absolute maximum of 8 images per user per thread. Moderator.

[Thameth]

Awesome pics! I like this one the best because of the exhuast flame and the reflections

http://home.alphalink.com.au/%7Enbaxter/v8s/IMG_7450_filtered.jpg

[Lenzflair]

Shots are ok but could really be improved by using much slower shutter speeds, to capture more movement (wheels & background)

[Nidz]

Yeah Due to the speed of the cars and the fact I only had my monopod, no tripod, Its the best I could do. Thanks for your comments.

[MattyB]

nice nids :D nice

[rrljk]

Well done from a very pro v8supercar bias fan

[T_O_M]

Nice shots Nidz, have to catch up one day are you going to Moto GP or Rally of Melbourne.

Have to agree with Lenzflair try some slower shutter speeds with the pans and 3/4 pans. Why would you want to use a tripod when shooting motorsport?

[Nidz]

Thanks for yout comments. I don't think I'll be going to the Moto GP but I will probably be going to the Last round of the V8's down at Phillip Island.. I'll have to see but I would be interested in catching up for a shoot.