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Photo's by Mike
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 22:44
Here is my first time at photographing drag cars.
blinking8s
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 23:23
#1 looks slightly soft but still a very very cool photo

which track are you at?
Wazza
26th of January 2005 (Wed), 23:41
First one looks quite surreal.
Second one, is clearly an edit, but still looks good.

What lens length were you using?
Photo's by Mike
27th of January 2005 (Thu), 07:39
I used a Tamaron 28-300 5.6
The second photo was edited in photoshop, I just turned the background B&W and increased the contrast.
please visit my web site at www.photosbymikeaz.com
Pugdaddy
28th of January 2005 (Fri), 08:37
Love that second one. Keep up the good work.
adamsti
28th of January 2005 (Fri), 09:22
I like the shots a lot, but with the processing it makes it look like the cars were dropped in from another photo.
c0ntr0lz
29th of January 2005 (Sat), 02:46
niiiiiiiiiice
love that first shot.
so you like the tamron?
Photo's by Mike
30th of January 2005 (Sun), 17:28
The auto focus does not seem to be that good . I manually focus most of the time.
JEFFDUBE2
29th of August 2005 (Mon), 16:01
Great Doorslammer shot!!! Also great site Mike!!

Wow!

Jeff
Elson23
7th of September 2005 (Wed), 21:45
nice pics.... what settings did u use?
Photo's by Mike
7th of September 2005 (Wed), 22:21
I shot them in RAW...F4 160th
alfa1six4
8th of September 2005 (Thu), 07:22
Nice job. How did you get down so close to the track? I went to the local dragway last week for the first time, but stayed up in the stands. I tried using a polarizer, it helped remove the reflections from the track surface and car windows.
PhotosGuy
8th of September 2005 (Thu), 10:39
Love that second one. Hate that second one! :D Just cause I want to see more of the car. Nice shots!
malla1962
8th of September 2005 (Thu), 13:13
I like that first one best.:D:D
SoloHarri
14th of November 2006 (Tue), 23:03
Hi,

Here is nice place to upload dynamometer (dyno) charts, check out : www.dynomec.com/gallery

Main site : http://www.dynomec.com

BR,

Steve
Finishlinephotos.net
17th of December 2006 (Sun), 21:42
I am new to drag racing photography. Any pointers on what works and what doesnt? I thought the first shot was crisp clean and to the point especially with the depth of field.

scot
Photo's by Mike
18th of December 2006 (Mon), 19:12
First step is get in with the track officials or acquire credentials from the track.
I usually shoot with a mono pod and I keep one eye on the tree, your reaction time needs to be as quick as the drivers. If lighting permits I keep the shutter speed at 250th, F8.
Hope that helps.
Clearprop2
6th of May 2007 (Sun), 21:20
Hello Photogs,
I just registered fo this site. i have some drag racing photos to post. Can anyone tell me how to post them for your review?

Thanks,
Randy
arizona85224
6th of May 2007 (Sun), 21:33
Hello Photogs,
I just registered fo this site. i have some drag racing photos to post. Can anyone tell me how to post them for your review?

Thanks,
Randy

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