WRC Catalunya Costa Daurda

[darren h]

Unfortunately i missed my local Trackrod Rally this weekend although it looks like there was plenty of others there for it, but the good news is i was in Spain for WRC Rally Catalunya. Had an awesome time and thoroughly recommend it to anyone. Very good stages full of crazy Spaniards who love their rallying and very good weather too. Got about 2000 pics to go through but here's a few. All comments welcome.

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6009/cat30lb2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8178/cat26cq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5806/cat32mf6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5492/cat29cg8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4426/cat28dm3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1058/cat25ae4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8494/cat27jc2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/893/cat31bx9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[canonrebel]

Some really greats here

[Charles Richards]

I really like that last one :)

[KevB]

These are excellent Darren. Love that wide Solberg shot. I been looking out for a post from you, thinking you would be at the Trackrod. Must have been a cracking trip, you lucky man.:D Looking forward to seeing more.

Kev

[GSH]

North Yorkshire Forests v Spain...oh..what..a..difficult...choice..i don't think :D

My vote goes to 1,3 and 4...lovely work indeed and well worth the trip :)

[rich_cooper]

Nice set of pics Darren, love the one of Atkinson

How much did it work out to do the event, with flights etc

Would love to Rallye Catalunya

[Dave_G]

some nicely composed shots, nice when you have some excellent backdrops to make your images even nicer.

what a lot of people don't appreciate is how difficult rally photography can be, you only see the cars once, unlike circuit racing where you see them time and time again.

even more so when you are being paid to shoot, you can't really afford to go with a 1/50th pan can you? :mrgreen:

[Jay Lowery]

if number 6 was a tad bit lighter it would be perfect. number 5 is also really good.

[michael_]

yeah baby, id love to shoot a WRC round one day

[Ian_H]

So that's why you weren't at the Trackrod:eek: Top shots Darren particularly like 1 & 4



Cheers
Ian

[AzzA]

These are all bang-on, nice job matey. Really like your low angle you have shot from, #1 is a cracker IMO.

If I was to say one thing then it'd maybe be about the inside pan shots - maybe a slower shutter speed could have been used to blur the background more. Still, they only come past once so you want to get the shot :)

[jim9449]

Cracking shots darren,they are all good hard to pick a fav..;)

[darren h]

Some really greats here

Many thanks Steve

These are excellent Darren. Love that wide Solberg shot. I been looking out for a post from you, thinking you would be at the Trackrod. Must have been a cracking trip, you lucky man.:D Looking forward to seeing more.

Kev

Cheers Kev, yes a shame to miss the Trackrod but i suppose Spain ain't too bad

North Yorkshire Forests v Spain...oh..what..a..difficult...choice..i don't think :D

My vote goes to 1,3 and 4...lovely work indeed and well worth the trip :)

Many thanks for the comments Geoff

Nice set of pics Darren, love the one of Atkinson

How much did it work out to do the event, with flights etc

Would love to Rallye Catalunya

Cheers Rich, yes the Atkinson one is just abit different coming over the brow. See rally travel tours for rough prices, dearer than the Trackrod

some nicely composed shots, nice when you have some excellent backdrops to make your images even nicer.

what a lot of people don't appreciate is how difficult rally photography can be, you only see the cars once, unlike circuit racing where you see them time and time again.

even more so when you are being paid to shoot, you can't really afford to go with a 1/50th pan can you? :mrgreen:

Cheers Dave, comments appreciated

if number 6 was a tad bit lighter it would be perfect. number 5 is also really good.

Cheers Jay

So that's why you weren't at the Trackrod:eek: Top shots Darren particularly like 1 & 4



Cheers
Ian

Thanks Ian, yes i like the low angles shots too

These are all bang-on, nice job matey. Really like your low angle you have shot from, #1 is a cracker IMO.

If I was to say one thing then it'd maybe be about the inside pan shots - maybe a slower shutter speed could have been used to blur the background more. Still, they only come past once so you want to get the shot :)

Cheers Azza, yes i know what you mean about the slower shutter speed but as you say you only see them once and it was along way to go and not get them right so stayed abit conservative

Cracking shots darren,they are all good hard to pick a fav..;)

many thanks for the comments Jim

I really like that last one :)

Cheers Charles, many thanks

[jonklein611]

I'm a huuuuge suby fan, and I love that last shot!!!

[thorpesdad]

yeah baby, id love to shoot a WRC round one day

WRC Rally Australia is back on for 2008, and will be held near the NSW/Queensland border. See you there :cool:

[Caffeine]

WRC Rally Australia is back on for 2008, and will be held near the NSW/Queensland border. See you there :cool:

I did not know that, cool!:cool:

Perth was always too far away!:(

[Robuk]

I missed this thread till now..................... :oops:

Love the shots Darren, makes me want to go over seas again very soon :) and don't come near the Cambrian your sure to embarass me with your shots lol

Great angles to all the shots too.............. were the Munchie fords there? as there colour scheme is one of the best in the WRC to photograph......

Rob

[hando]

WRC Rally Australia is back on for 2008, and will be held near the NSW/Queensland border. See you there :cool:

Where did you hear that ???

Rally Australia 2008 - official CAMS release
Written by Official Release
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
Following a request received by i-METT Queensland Group Pty Ltd, the promoters of the Australian round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), CAMS has submitted a formal request to the FIA seeking a postponement of the first Queensland event until 2009.

In October 2006, CAMS reached agreement in principle with i-METT to promote and organise Australia's WRC round and a five year agreement (with two five year options) was subsequently signed by both CAMS and i-METT in March of this year.

Since that time, CAMS officials have been developing the sporting aspects of the event. A highly skilled and experienced team comprising senior rally personnel from Queensland and the former Rally Australia team in Western Australia has made significant progress in preparation for a September 2008 event.

In addition to promoting the WRC round, i-METT also proposes to develop a large tourism precinct in South East Queensland, comprising an international standard motor racing circuit, theme park, hotels, automotive technology park and education facilities.

As part of its due diligence process, CAMS required, and was provided with, proof of i-METT's funding for the overall project, estimated to cost in the vicinity of $650 million (Australian dollars). The World Rally Championship project is closely linked to the construction and completion of the overall i-METT project, which in turn is dependent upon various Government approvals that are being progressed but have not yet been granted.

Whilst the receipt of this request is extremely disappointing to CAMS, having regard for the timing imperatives, CAMS believes that the request by i-METT to postpone the first Queensland event until 2009 is in the best interests of the FIA World Rally Championship, Australia's standing in the eyes of the world's motor sport community and the long term future of rallying in Australia.

"CAMS will continue to work with all parties to retain Australia's place in the FIA World Rally Championship calendar and to support the development of a world class motor sport precinct," said CAMS President Colin Osborne.

[thorpesdad]

Where did you hear that ???

Yeah, they would cancel the bl**dy thing just after I'd spouted off about it wouldn't they :oops:

[MKII]

great shots....well done....

[krissanthosh]

Cool photos, Darren....Thanks for sharing.
My vote for #6.