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Dave_G
8th of March 2009 (Sun), 13:17
2nd time out this year and first time to Brands Hatch. I wasn't going to go yesterday but got a phone call on Thursday from someone who required some shots of the day and was offering media accreditation so I decided eventually that it would be daft to pass the opportunity up.

I don't usually do leather-clad homotorcyclists and haven't ever shot on the hot side at Brands before so if these are a bit rubbish, that's why.

20D/40D/70-200/120-300. Exif data is there for those who like to stick their cold noses up the skirt of other people's images....here goes.

Might as well kick off with a pan
http://images46.fotki.com/v1452/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_0103-vi.jpg

Going into Druids...
http://images28.fotki.com/v1030/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_9500-vi.jpg

...in the middle of Druids...
http://images46.fotki.com/v1452/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_7550-vi.jpg

...and exiting Druids
http://images44.fotki.com/v1469/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_9275-vi.jpg

The Obligatory Tight Rider shot
http://images46.fotki.com/v1452/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_7581-vi.jpg

The Obligatory Bruised Rider shot
http://images42.fotki.com/v1466/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_0118-vi.jpg

I believe this to be the universal hand-gesture for "w*nker"
http://images44.fotki.com/v1468/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_9770-vi.jpg

Finally, a pan to finish
http://images47.fotki.com/v1464/photos/2/105162/7309895/IMG_0106-vi.jpg

Cheers.
midsnick
8th of March 2009 (Sun), 14:02
Nice series, love the gravel trap capture.

Nick
Dave_G
8th of March 2009 (Sun), 14:08
It was all I caught of it! Was the first lap as well...heard the clunk looked around, saw the bike oing end over end and the poor bloke sliding along on his rear into the kitty litter. Game. Over.
CarlEOgden
9th of March 2009 (Mon), 12:46
Good set! Tight shot and the hand sign are my favs!!!

Carl.
GSH
9th of March 2009 (Mon), 13:35
Does the Sidecar passenger know you well Dave? :D
Dave_G
9th of March 2009 (Mon), 15:37
I think he may do...although he did appear to be doing it to another outfit :D
AzzA
9th of March 2009 (Mon), 19:50
lol great catch with the "gesture" there!

*thread hijack lol* Remind me of a shot I snapped way back in 2005... heh

http://www.ae-photography.co.uk/gallery/Autumn_Championships_Brands_Hatch_131105_AE_2627.j pg

Clearways works well with the bikes. How'd you find the access then, try any new angles, perhaps some startline stuff or inside Paddock or just stick to what you know?

For what it's worth have to say I actually enjoy the BEMSEE meets when I can make them. Lots of races, generally good fields and competitive racing. Good value. Probably not so much fun though if you don't like bikes lol
Cyclop
9th of March 2009 (Mon), 20:29
Nice shots at a famous track!
Joffan
10th of March 2009 (Tue), 18:25
Top bombing Dave ;)

Seems like there were some big shunts after we left. Air Ambulance was there saturday afternoon
Mk1Racer
11th of March 2009 (Wed), 07:59
VN shots! 3 & 5 are my favs, and the w*nker one is classic! Truly one of the great tracks of the world!!
chrispons
11th of March 2009 (Wed), 13:14
Tidy !,looks like you did really well and got some very good captures.
Pons
Big Ant
11th of March 2009 (Wed), 13:21
Nice shots and some great captures
THP
11th of July 2009 (Sat), 09:27
cracking shots dave, well done. im off there there this sunday. whats the best settings for a canon 40d ?
Dave_G
11th of July 2009 (Sat), 10:15
Tv, pick a shutter speed, adjust ISO accordingly, point, shoot, job done :D

emailed you back btw.
THP
11th of July 2009 (Sat), 14:21
ok thanks dave, had no email back as of yet.

all the best
seldomlyhere
10th of March 2010 (Wed), 19:40
Great captures