F1 Powerboats

[RockOne]

G'Day All.
These we're taken last year at the Newcastle round of the Australian F1 powerboat championships on Newcastle Harbour. Taken using EOS300D + 75-300mm II lens, attached to a monopod.

These photos are far from technically great, but I hope they convey the impression of speed in these boats. The second picture, shows a boat "on the edge", very close to flipping (although he didn't - it has happened before).

[RockOne]

One more :-)

[Ian_H]

Great shots Steve they certainly do convey the speed of those things, we had some of those racing in our Newcastle here in the UK a few years ago (quite a few years ago actually) long before I was into photography.


Cheers
Ian

[RockOne]

Thanks Ian. They should bring them back for you now that you are into photography. They should turn up here again this year (March-April or so), hopefully I'll have a 100-400 by then :-) !

[Ballen Photo]

Nice work here Steve. IMO, the second shot really depicts "Speed", while the third shot conveys the "Heat of the Race" quite well. :D
-Bruce

[Pugdaddy]

All 3 are great, Steve, but that first one kicks butt. I believe you were on the money with that one.

[RockOne]

Thanks Bruce and Pugdaddy. First one is my favourite too...but I like the colour of the green boat !!

[theflyingkiwi]

they are some great shots.

can you post the settings for each shot. I would be interested to know what ya used.

[RockOne]

Thanks Mark.
Camera settings were (All TV Mode - ISO 100).
1) 1/125 F14 300mm (75-300mm II)
2) 1/125 F11 300mm (75-300mm II)
3) 1/200 F9 205mm (75-300mm II).

[Mills]

Great shots. Second one looks a little on the edge.

[chrisvw]

Nice work there. I like the first one the best.

[RockOne]

Thanks mills and chrisvw.