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Rhodri.Lew10
23rd of June 2008 (Mon), 14:48
My first ever visit to a hillclimb and I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed it. It made a refreshing change to see such a diversity of machinery over the ranges - I can't wait for next year!


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Any comments, be they positive or negative, are always much appreciated.

Rhodri.
GilesGuthrie
23rd of June 2008 (Mon), 15:03
Nice shots. I like the one of the Escort with the front wheel airborne.
chrispons
23rd of June 2008 (Mon), 15:28
Rhodri my man,some stunners there mate,really good ,right back on form !

The last two Escort shots are really on tne money,terrific action.

The green Nova is very differant,and works really well for me.

And the Merlin looks good.

The reflections of the windscreens is a nuisanse,that probably needs a polarising filter to sort out.

Otherwise a great set ,Well done.

Pons.
PeteDyer
23rd of June 2008 (Mon), 15:49
I really like the 1st shot, 3rd good too but mayb a bit a high ISO?
Rhodri.Lew10
23rd of June 2008 (Mon), 16:04
The reflections of the windscreens is a nuisanse,that probably needs a polarising filter to sort out.


Chris, I also picked up on this; what confused me is that I was using a polarising filter!

I really like the 1st shot, 3rd good too but mayb a bit a high ISO?

Thanks Pete, I've just noticed that the Nova shot does look a bit "noisy" on here. I had to fiddle with it a bit in Photoshop as it was underexposed - I rushed the shot as it was a spur of the moment thing.

Thanks for the comments chaps.
CartoonBear
23rd of June 2008 (Mon), 17:00
3, 6, and 7 are definitely my favorites. Great captures and awesome timing!
chrispons
24th of June 2008 (Tue), 01:11
Rhodri,
Re underexposed Nova,was that because you were exposed for it coming on to you and turned on it upwards.The sky did not throw it out like I expected it would.I like the shutter speeds you used.
Pete has a good point re ISO,as there is noise evident on some,what were you on ?
Pons.
petrolhead
24th of June 2008 (Tue), 01:59
Great photos. Nice to see some interesting old rally cars.

There is that POO 504R again. Last time it was doing a rally in Wales - http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=497622&highlight=504R
chrispons
24th of June 2008 (Tue), 02:26
And that old campaigner Terry Brown,in HOD 500 N.
They are both locals to Epynt Ranges.
Pons
Rhodri.Lew10
24th of June 2008 (Tue), 02:32
Rhodri,
Re underexposed Nova,was that because you were exposed for it coming on to you and turned on it upwards.The sky did not throw it out like I expected it would.I like the shutter speeds you used.
Pete has a good point re ISO,as there is noise evident on some,what were you on ?
Pons.

Chris, I spent the majority of the day between 100-200 ISO depending on whether the sun was out or cloud cover.
chrispons
24th of June 2008 (Tue), 02:46
Fair dos Rhodri,though you might have benefited from 400 iso or more at times,looking at the exposure,possibly.
Pons.
photonick
24th of June 2008 (Tue), 04:29
Great set Rhodri, the last three are spot on! How long was the stage, sorry, hill?
Rhodri.Lew10
24th of June 2008 (Tue), 06:02
Great set Rhodri, the last three are spot on! How long was the stage, sorry, hill?

Thanks Nick. The stage started down at Fourways Bridge, running up the steep hill to the start of Burma Road. Around a mile and a half I'd say.
D Kirk
27th of June 2008 (Fri), 06:58
Hi there,
Great pics, don't suppose anyone has any shot of me in my black Beemer car 57, it was my first hillclimb, just getting used to the car.
Cheers
D Kirk
nickphoto
27th of June 2008 (Fri), 07:13
Really good shots. Love them all. Nothing better than seeing a classic with it's tail wagging and you captured them all well.
Rhodri.Lew10
27th of June 2008 (Fri), 13:52
Really good shots. Love them all. Nothing better than seeing a classic with it's tail wagging and you captured them all well.

Thanks Nick, I must admit to having a major bias towards Mk2 Escorts; they're always the most entertaining to watch and as a result seem to produce the best shots (in my eyes at least).

Thanks again for all the nice comments, it's encouraging after the disaster I had on the Severn Valley!

Rhod.
black_z
27th of June 2008 (Fri), 14:22
POV on the first one is awesome!! :)