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bwhinnen
4th of August 2008 (Mon), 03:57
Before I start with the photos I must be honest, I am a Nikon shooter, however I shoot in a group of photographers where we are half / half, Nikon / Canon that is. My shooting partner here in Queensland is a Canon shooter through and through and whilst we have the occasional dig we are best mates. I hold no grudges about the gear anyone uses, I just like the results that come from said gear.

I stumbled upon this forum and could not believe just how much content and talent there is here. I hope that some feel like imparting some of your extensive knowledge. So I hope that I am not posting out of place being a non-Canon user, if so just let me know.

Here are some shots from the recent Ipswich round (round 7 that is) of the Australian V8 Supercars series. It was a great weekend overall with minimal accidents which was good for the officials and competitors alike.

All shots are with a Nikon D200, all zoomed shots with a Sigma 120-300f2.8 Lens with a 1.4TC attached, all pit or wide shots with the venerable 18-70 f3.5-4.5 old D70 kit lens.

Todd Kelly does some Gardening
http://www.griffin.net.au/CW/Ipswich%20400%202008/ACT_23431.jpg

Fabian Coulthard being pushed out of the pit bay during practice.
http://www.griffin.net.au/CW/Ipswich%20400%202008/ACT_23877.jpg

Fujitsu Series McNally rounding turn 1
http://www.griffin.net.au/CW/Ipswich%20400%202008/ACT_27875.jpg

Rearward angle of turn 1
http://www.griffin.net.au/CW/Ipswich%20400%202008/ACT_28638.jpg

Tander receives some new rubber
http://www.griffin.net.au/CW/Ipswich%20400%202008/POR_29060.jpg

The token artsy shot of Tander
http://www.griffin.net.au/CW/Ipswich%20400%202008/POR_29141.jpg

We have a winner! Winterbottom celebrates.
http://www.griffin.net.au/CW/Ipswich%20400%202008/POR_29183.jpg

Thanks for looking,

Brett
FlyingPhotog
4th of August 2008 (Mon), 03:59
Hi Brett and welcome to POTN...

Brilliant work my friend. Your images really show how "day glo" are the graphics on race cars.

The shunt in #1 is terrific!
BOSS
4th of August 2008 (Mon), 05:18
Welcome Brett,noinks are welcome here to.

Great captures...media pass owner as well..nice.

BOSS aka MO
deletedpenguin
4th of August 2008 (Mon), 05:42
Vibrant, and crisp! Nice work!
Jamie Holladay
4th of August 2008 (Mon), 10:15
Brett nice work. Welcome to POTN. I shot my last race next to a Nikon shooter. You'll find that it really don't matter to most folks around here. Pull up a key board and stay a while.
M5Man
4th of August 2008 (Mon), 10:23
Welcome to the forum....

Some nice shots fella....

Keep 'em coming :)
rabbits
4th of August 2008 (Mon), 23:36
Well done on capturing the orange of the HRT and Triple8 cars!!

That is usually Mission Impossible - all mine turn out red!
chrispons
5th of August 2008 (Tue), 04:51
Hi Brett,
I shoot both systems and love them both,bit bizarre I know ,but it just kinda happened that way as stuff became available.
Really love your work,as someone else mentioned ,there is great vibrancy and colour,with plenty of action,and the shutter speeds are spot on.
The Sigi is a great bit of kit ,not that I have one,but the kit lens is anything but ,a real good lens,mine got dropped recently and the D70S ,ended in tears for both parties,though the body still works in manual settings.
To me it's not about what gear you use,and what make,but results and enjoyment.
Welcome,
Pons
NeherPhoto
5th of August 2008 (Tue), 05:38
well done, nice shots
SuperDan
5th of August 2008 (Tue), 16:03
Nice work here fella...Todd Kelly ploughing the kitty litter and the rearward angle of turn 1 are the pick of the bunch for me...always watch the V8 SuperCars on the telly...just love them...would love to see them one day...
joe strano
6th of August 2008 (Wed), 20:56
Bloody Nikon users:lol::lol:

Hi Brett;)



And yes i am the canon equation of our shooting setup here in Brisbane:D

cheers Joe