Grizedale Stages Rally 2007...Probably the first of many threads!

[GSH]

There was a fairly heavy POTN presence over in the Lake District today. The weather can only be described as....bloody cold & wet after starting with heavy rain then graduating to heavy snow mid-morning. Yours truly was heard to observe that the connection between cars and "Global Warming" was utter rubbish and anyone who tells me otherwise will be severely beaten with a Manfrotto Monopod !

Anyway, on to the piccies as it's a Photography forum.

1. David Shuttleworth / Simon Megaw in a '98 Mitsubishi Evo 4. Apparently David is a Forester in Grizedale..Must be an advantage as they finished 2nd.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0002.jpg


2. Well you've got to have a 6R4...

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0024.jpg

3. 1st of the obligatory RWD Escort shots. A MK2 RS2000

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0068.jpg

4. Something to wake Glenn from Hibernation..A Sunbeam Ti

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0086.jpg

5. Old shape Imprezas are becoming like old Escorts..only not as nice to look at.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0157.jpg

6. Probably my favourite shot of the day. MK1 Escort in the Snow.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0168.jpg

7. Skoda Favorit. Always nice to see but it would be nice to see an old RWD one or an Octavia WRC.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0172.jpg

8. Ford Ka. Just exactly how DO you say "Ka" anyway?..

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2007/Grizedale%20%20Stages%2007/Grizedale%20Stages-0176.jpg

Conditions were "challenging" to put it mildly. Very dull early on and then the snow came down. 1 or 2 of the above have had a bit of Levels adjustment but other than that it's just a case of re-size and sharpen a bit.

Kit was the 1DMK2N and Sigma 120-300 with a Large StormJacket doing the protection.


Thanks for looking in. Comments/Questions/suggestions/cash/beer appreciated as always.

[darren h]

Good shots Geoff and i'm even more gutted that you had snow too

[GAELICSTORM7]

Very nice those Geoff, I think my pick is the ickle ford Ka, very nice that one.

Alan

[gkwood]

Probably my favourite shot of the day. MK1 Escort in the Snow , I agree Geoff very nice shots ,can not remember when i had last seen snow ???

[jim9449]

Good stuff Geoff, look like a hot whiskey was in order instead of beer ;)

[Boggy]

Have to agree, Mk 1 in the snow would get my nod.

Shaun

[Cadwell]

Something to wake Glenn from Hibernation..A Sunbeam Ti

Mmm... Sunbeam :) Can anyone trump this Ti with a Lotus?

Nice work Geoff!

[FelixP]

Ford Ka. Just exactly how DO you say "Ka" anyway?..


There's a silent 'k' on the end ;) I was one of 8 people in one during a McDonalds drive through. Not pretty.

Have 10 points for being first to put them up, I can't decide on a favourite though, all very nice!

[andydajo]

Great shots, I live about 20 mins from Grizedale but couldn't bring myself to brave the awful weather. Well done.

[Simon Harrison]

Very nice Geoff, the first and last being my picks from this bunch. Do you know it was 8 deg C warmer driving home from Newcastle at 2300hrs than it was when I got back to the car in Grizedale at lunchtime :rolleyes:

Cheers,

Simon.

[Ian_H]

Nice shots Geoff, how much further up the stage is that corner from where you passed me and Simon? To say the conditions where "challenging" is a bit of an understatement they were bloody diabolical, wished I'd stayed in bed on Saturday morning.


Cheers
Ian

[derek vrs]

great photos as always geoff, the mk1 escort and skoda:) are great shots

cheers
derek

[petrolhead]

Great photos Geoff.

The Ka drivers were trying :)

[gonças]

great pictures

Congrats :)

[Robuk]

Yours truly was heard to observe that the connection between cars and "Global Warming" was utter rubbish and anyone who tells me otherwise will be severely beaten with a Manfrotto Monopod !

At least you'll be using a decent bit of kit to beat the tree huggers with :lol::lol:

Great pics Geoff, and the MkI and the Ka'rap are my favourites.....

Rob

[GSH]

Nice shots Geoff, how much further up the stage is that corner from where you passed me and Simon? To say the conditions where "challenging" is a bit of an understatement they were bloody diabolical, wished I'd stayed in bed on Saturday morning.


It's not that far Ian. I think it's 2 corners back from where we left you & Simon.

great photos as always geoff, the mk1 escort and skoda:) are great shots


Well well, look who's here!. Welcome to the site mate :)


Thanks for the comments everyone :)

[Charles Richards]

I have to agree with you, #6 is a great shot!

I've been watching the rally on tv and I can't believe how awful the weather was!

[jaglad]

Great series Geoff

Dave

[KevB]

Great shots Geoff. Love the Mk1 shot. The conditions looked real bad.
:D