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dewmuw
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 03:30
Kenny G isn't the only one taking motor sport shots in the UK. These were taken at the Misunsbedroom Winter Meet 2004. I hope you like the way I have caught the action! :D

http://www.pbase.com/dewmuw/image/38263067.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/dewmuw/image/38263068.jpg
attu
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 03:36
:), looks like the sun was a bit bright for you :)
dewmuw
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 03:59
:), looks like the sun was a bit bright for you :)
Yeah the winter sun was really low and bright! :D :D
Ikinaa
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 04:06
Great action shots...
Next Step : Panning :cool:
Aggy
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 06:12
Now why didn't I think of that!
dewmuw
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 06:32
Now why didn't I think of that!
I have to admit that my 4 year old son came up with the idea!
Cadwell
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 06:32
* puts his lenses away in the presence of a true motorsport master *

:lol:
Aggy
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 06:37
* puts his lenses away in the presence of a true motorsport master *

:lol:

Im sure you could get some good action shots of your 355 ;-)
dewmuw
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 06:43
* puts his lenses away in the presence of a true motorsport master *

:lol:
I know - I have spoiled the whole genre for you guys. But when you have this type of natural talent you have to use it! :D
mr.photoguy
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 09:27
Wow.. That's great..

You just can't beat that .. good ol Dukes of Hazard Style.
belmondo
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 09:32
It's a well known fact that the best motorsports shots are usually gotten when the photographer gets as close as possible to the action.

You've really raised the bar on that notion by getting withing inches.

Very exciting shots.:rolleyes::lol:
dewmuw
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 09:36
Wow.. That's great..

You just can't beat that .. good ol Dukes of Hazard Style.
I used to love that series! :)
dewmuw
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 09:37
It's a well known fact that the best motorsports shots are usually gotten when the photographer gets as close as possible to the action.

You've really raised the bar on that notion by getting withing inches.

Very exciting shots.:rolleyes::lol:
You should see the one of the blue and pink VW Beetle as it hits the lens ...er I mean crash barrier!
KartGirlsMom
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 09:39
Yep, some people just have way too much spare time. :)
(now I wonder who I can get to help me set up my track)
dewmuw
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 09:55
Yep, some people just have way too much spare time. :)
(now I wonder who I can get to help me set up my track)
It was all for my son - honest! :)
Cadwell
4th of January 2005 (Tue), 10:01
I know - I have spoiled the whole genre for you guys. But when you have this type of natural talent you have to use it! :D

Whilst bowing before your unspeakable natural talent, might I offer a little bit of practical advice? :p Using flash whilst shooting race cars head-on is considered somewhat dodgy... particularly since the (now) blinded driver then has a tendency to miss the corner and drive straight into the photographer :lol:
dewmuw
5th of January 2005 (Wed), 03:14
Whilst bowing before your unspeakable natural talent, might I offer a little bit of practical advice? :p Using flash whilst shooting race cars head-on is considered somewhat dodgy... particularly since the (now) blinded driver then has a tendency to miss the corner and drive straight into the photographer :lol:
Thanks for the tip! I'll remember that next time - wondered why they kept hitting the wardrobe (that's the name of one of the track corners!) :)
PeteDyer
7th of August 2006 (Mon), 11:00
finally an excuse to get me cars out again
GSH
7th of August 2006 (Mon), 16:11
I give up.

All the money i spend on fuel & admission to get to races, when in fact i could just do it in the house :lol: