2007 Grizedale Forest Stages - A very challenging day!!

[Simon Harrison]

What a day! Definately some of, if not THE most challenging conditions I've ever photographed in. Next to no light, driving rain and then snow making flash photography a waste of time, and so cold that I had to look at where my fingers were as I couldn't feel any of the buttons on the camera!

Brilliant fun though!!

Anyway, on to some pictures from the event....

#1 Rally winner David Bogie. At this time, we only had zero light to deal with.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0018.jpg

#2 Conditions soon started to get worse.....
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0247.jpg

#3 Although it didn't stop everyone from trying hard, even when the rain started to turn to sleet and then snow..
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0267.jpg

#4 A little bit of ditch hooking!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0323.jpg

#5 Prettiest car of the day IMHO.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0387.jpg

#6 And then things got really unpleasant!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0448.jpg

#7 And then even worse!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0464.jpg

All of the shots were taken with a 1D mk II, a Sigma 120-300 f2.8, very cold hands and at either ISO1250 or ISO1600. Shutter speed was no higher than 1/200s and aperature actually got up to f3.5 at one point!!

There's a full gallery to look at via the following link for those that want to:-

http://srh-motorsport-photography.fotopic.net/c1421545.html

As usual, any comments or feedback would be most welcome.

Cheers,

Simon.

[AzzA]

Very nice selection Simon - sounds like good fun :lol: Nothing like not being able to feel you're fingers when trying to take some shots :p

Nice action with the "puddle" on the inside of the corner ;) Also like the colours, nice and vibrant. The last shot is almost like a painting - cracking shot.

Az

[Simon Harrison]

Very nice selection Simon - sounds like good fun :lol: Nothing like not being able to feel you're fingers when trying to take some shots :p

Nice action with the "puddle" on the inside of the corner ;) Also like the colours, nice and vibrant. The last shot is almost like a painting - cracking shot.

Az

Thanks Az :D. Conditions were most challenging.

Cheers,

Simon.

[darren h]

Really like the last two Simon, really shows the poor conditions. I thought it was bad at the Wales GB but yesterday looks even worse

[JuZ]

Cracking set Simon, I always enjoy looking at your shots :)

[RHenderson]

some serious ditch hooking going on, surprised someone didn't come a cropper going so deep into the ditch.

Nice shots in filthy conditions.

[Cadwell]

:lol: nice to see the Sunbeam being given some stick :D Nice work Simon!

[MartinN]

Great shots simon;)

I was at the rally too, didnt take the camera though & sort of glad i didnt now as it was that cold like you said. Couldnt feel my feet by 2pm:D

Great day though.

[JSJR4]

Great shots. Nicely done

[Simon Harrison]

I've just realised that I've only posted 7 pictures! Here's the 8th that I meant to post alongwith the others: -

http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/grizedale07/NX4L0484.jpg

Cheers,

Simon.

[Charles Richards]

hahaha I just watched the latest Top Gear and they were poking fun at that car ... I was thinking that I wanted to rally race one (as it might be remotely affordable versus a brand new WRX or EVO) :p

great shots all around! I can't believe how crappy the weather conditions were for this rally!

[Austin Thomas]

Nicely done Simon,

How did you protect your camera gear from the elements?

Cheers

Austin

[jaglad]

Nice series in very difficult conditions

Dave

[Simon Harrison]

Really like the last two Simon, really shows the poor conditions. I thought it was bad at the Wales GB but yesterday looks even worse

Thanks Darren. It certainly wasn't too pleasant at the time, but I'm pleased I stuck with it, as I've got some photographs that are a little different from the norm.

Cheers,

Simon.

[gkwood]

Nice shots Simon looks like they were shot from a low level nice angle , it looks like it was cold

[jbanbury]

geeshh ... what conditions, make GB look like a walk in the park.

Very good set in the conditions ... really like the fiesta in the snow storm ... makes me want to get the Christmas tree up :)

[mullenswrc]

I love number 2. One of my favoutire rally pictures ive seen for ages!

[Dave_G]

superb stuff Simon, weather looks awesome. hehe

[Ian_H]

Great photos as always Simon they really give a feel of the conditions, I'm glad that corner started to liven up a bit after the first few cars ;)


Cheers
Ian

[petrolhead]

Great shots Simon, maybe try there next year

[KevB]

Geat stuff Simon. Love the lighting in No2 :D

[Simon Harrison]

Nicely done Simon,

How did you protect your camera gear from the elements?

Cheers

Austin

Thanks Austin :D.

How did I protect my camera gear? The lens and body were covered with a Kata rain cover. I then had a large chamois draped over the top of that, as I was concerned that the driving rain would come through the seams of the part of the cover over the lens. After that, I had a large umbrella up, the handle of which was stuffed down my jacket so I could shoot from underneath it without having to hold onto it.

The combination worked well, but I still had to dry off a little moisture from my gear when I got back to the car. Driving rain and snow has a habit of getting everywhere!

Cheers,

Simon.

[Simon Harrison]

Really like the last two Simon, really shows the poor conditions. I thought it was bad at the Wales GB but yesterday looks even worse

Thanks Darren. The only time I've been wetter was on the Border Counties rally 2 or 3 years ago - IanH might remember that one. Wasn't as cold that day though.

Simon.

[Simon Harrison]

Cracking set Simon, I always enjoy looking at your shots :)

Thanks JuZ - that's praise indeed coming from you :D

Simon.

[GSH]

Lovely shots Simon, well worth the soaking and the drive back over the A66 :)

[willy b]

Brilliant set, sounds like the conditions were bad, but you took some brilliant pics!

3,4,5 do it for me!

[CarCapture]

At least you got some action. We only ventured out to SS6 and after a delayed start there was a long delay after a couple of cars so from then on it was raining hard and going dark. My lens just couldn't cope even at ISO 1600.
Two very cold and miserble people retired to the car and then the log fire at the pub in Lindale to thaw out.

[Echo63]

nice shots, i love the water spray in #2 and #4
i really like #4 with the headlights on, looks great

you did well in what sounds like some very difficult conditions

[89AKurt]

Realy good shots!
I've worked and videotaped rallies here. Of course miserable weather too.

[SCOOBAY]

A few late pix of Grizedale, really enjoyed going to the Lakes.
Glad it turned to snow, makes it more exciting & interesting for the drivers, spectators & photographers.
I actually had gloves on but still couldn't feel my fingers at the end of the rally, stayed till end of stage 5 Grizedale North................Baltic!!!!!!!

Del

No.1
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/S600BAY/2007GrizedaleStagesRallyA175.jpg

No.2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/S600BAY/2007GrizedaleStagesRallyB109-1.jpg

No.3
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/S600BAY/2007GrizedaleStagesRallyA134.jpg

No.4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/S600BAY/2007GrizedaleStagesRallyB305.jpg

No.5
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/S600BAY/2007GrizedaleStagesRallyB339-1.jpg

No.6 David Bogie making it 2 wins inside a week.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/S600BAY/2007GrizedaleStagesRallyB451.jpg

No.7
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v26/S600BAY/2007GrizedaleStagesRallyB506.jpg

[AdamLM]

Those are pretty wild. Got my heart going. Congratulations on rising to the challenge.

[Simon Harrison]

Thanks for the comments and feedback everyone. They are very much appreciated :D.

Simon.

[saint0970]

Shot 1 is very nice, clear and strong

[halesowenkid]

Simon I like 6 & 7 :)

[john Lee]

Some of the best rally pictures that i have seen this year. It might have been very cold, but those pictures are worth it. Cheers john.

[Wazza]

I know it's a bit late, but awesome shots Simon
Hardly checked motorsports forum lately.. Keep forgetting some events run through winter! I'm missing every event

[Tobias N]

Nice set of pictures, i like #6 and 7# most. A bit different then the usual rally shots, and really shows how bad the weather was.