Robin Hood Stages - Legendary drivers & Classic Cars...

[GSH]

I see we've already got a few threads from this event and i suspect there will be a lot more to come, but here's some of mine whether you like it or not :p

Although the fine weather was very welcome, the combination of clouds & bright sunshine caused more than a few problems as the light was constantly changing...and then there were the shadows...

1. Stig Blomqvist pedalling a MK1 Escort RS 1600.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0027.jpg

2. Bjorn Waldergard back in a Lancia Stratos for the first time in many years...
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0029.jpg

3. Jimmy McRae in a gorgeous 911...
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0037.jpg

4. Just for Glenn ;)
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0068.jpg

[GSH]

5. A very Orange MK1 Escort.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0101.jpg

6. The only way to drive a MK2 Escort....sideways !
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0141.jpg

7. Something a bit more up-to-date. A Hyundai Accent WRC.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0287.jpg

8. And finally, an Evo lifting a front wheel...
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geoff.hubbert/Pics/Images2008/Robin%20Hood%20Stages/Robin%20Hood%20-0297.jpg

Gear as usual was the 1DMK2N and Sigma 120-300.

Thanks for having a look, comments etc welcome as always :)

[willy b]

Very nice shots indeed! Love the Stratos, the LS and the Orange MK1. Good work. What stage/location were these?

[GSH]

Very nice shots indeed! Love the Stratos, the LS and the Orange MK1. Good work. What stage/location were these?

Thanks :)

All were from Thieves Wood. The last 2 were on SS9 with the rest being from SS4 in the morning.

[Anke]

Lovely set of images, Geoff. Looked quite a dull light in those trees but you've made the cars beautiful. Great job!

[SAS_TDS]

Nice shots as always, I need to get to a rally.

[JuZ]

Well there's no point in me posting mine now Geoff ;)

Nice set and you're so right about the ever changing light, was good to meet you :)

[gkwood]

Nice shots Geoff you can see the light change in your shots still nice though

[kipper]

Nice shots Geoff and the colours are great. ;)

[Big Ant]

Great shots Geoff, I love the one of Mcrae and the flying POO:lol:

The changing light made for some interesting shots didn't it?

[gsgary]

Great shots Stigs Escourt looked great, you must have been stood by the tree opposite me, i was using the 300mm

[GSH]

Lovely set of images, Geoff. Looked quite a dull light in those trees but you've made the cars beautiful. Great job!

The light was strange. Harsh sunlight for one car then dull & cloudy for the next. It would have been better if we had consistent cloud as i seemed to be changing ISO settings from 1 car to the next....there was no chance of shooting in Manual mode !

Nice shots as always, I need to get to a rally.

I enjoy it more than circuit racing to be honest. Much more relaxed (usually) and some lovely cars to see.

Well there's no point in me posting mine now Geoff ;)

Nice set and you're so right about the ever changing light, was good to meet you :)

Get them posted, we can't have enough Rally threads on here. Nice to meet you too. I sare say we'll bump into each other again some time during the season :)

Nice shots Geoff you can see the light change in your shots still nice though

I thought about tinkering with them in CS2 to brighten them up a bit but decided not to change the habit of a lifetime...so sharpen & re-size was all they got

Me, lazy?....Yes !

Nice shots Geoff and the colours are great.

I thankyow. A bit of sunshine and some very well-prepared cars always helps ;)

Great shots Geoff, I love the one of Mcrae and the flying POO:lol:

The changing light made for some interesting shots didn't it?

Flying Poo ! . Yep, i think the light could best be described as "challenging". Still it beats the rain & snow from Grizedale a couple of months ago and the howling gale at Croft last Sunday :)

Great shots Stigs Escourt looked great, you must have been stood by the tree opposite me, i was using the 300mm

Shame we didn't know you were there. The POTN loony club was 4 strong on Sunday and there's always room for more members. :D


Thanks for the kind comments everyone, they're much appreciated :)

[jim9449]

The bar just gets higher and higher in quality, super set Geoff ;)

[BALDY]

Great shots,
I love the one of Russell Morgan in the Orange MK1

[Ian_H]

Lovely set of shots Geoff and I've got to agree with Ant the flying POO one is fantastic.



Cheers
Ian

[GAELICSTORM7]

Cracking them Geoff, Lancia Stratos, mmmmmmmmmmmm.

Alan

[chrispons]

The Red Escort is a terrific shot !
Pons

[Cadwell]

Very nice work, Geoff. It seems that silly red ring around your lens hasn't crippled the performance too badly ;) Thanks for the Sunbeam!

[GSH]

Lovely set of shots Geoff and I've got to agree with Ant the flying POO one is fantastic.

You can't beat a bit of Flying Poo..or so i'm told :)

Great shots,
I love the one of Russell Morgan in the Orange MK1

I'm quite pleased with that shot as i normally have a nightmare with orange cars.

The bar just gets higher and higher in quality, super set Geoff ;)

Bar..where?...do they sell Budvar?

Cracking them Geoff, Lancia Stratos, mmmmmmmmmmmm.


mmmmmmmmmmmm indeed...and quite a historic moment to attend a rally where it actually finished ! ;)

The Red Escort is a terrific shot !
Pons

Sometimes i just get lucky ;)

Very nice work, Geoff. It seems that silly red ring around your lens hasn't crippled the performance too badly ;) Thanks for the Sunbeam!

The 120-300 was hopeless before i "Canon-ised" it. I'm considering painting it white so it will bring about World Peace too...



Thanks again everyone :)

[KevB]

Great stuff Geoff. The "Flying POO" gets my vote also. Cracking shot.:D

[petrolhead]

Great shots there Geoff. You got them spot on with great colour and sharp