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friscomgm
24th of April 2005 (Sun), 05:37
So I stayed for about 200 laps before venturing off to the next assignment. It was an absolute madhouse @ PIR...apparently they sold out the venue and 100,000+ were on hand. I would appreciate any comments or criticisms! TIA.

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madplower4
24th of April 2005 (Sun), 06:27
How can you ask for criticism for those shots? Those are incredible!! If you get a chance, can you list settings etc. that you used for those. And as far as leaving after 200 laps, you probably eliminated 3 hours of traffic! I've been to some races, and we don't even head to the car for at least 2-3 hours, because all you would do is sit and idle. Again, great shots!!
PhotosGuy
24th of April 2005 (Sun), 09:14
Nice!
despot
24th of April 2005 (Sun), 16:24
Lovely pictures.
That's one busy pitlane!

Andy
flyfisher
24th of April 2005 (Sun), 19:11
They are great shots, You really caught the feeling of the race, The shot of the crew member scraping the tire is something that most people don't see. Look forawrd to seeing more.
Dirty Shirt
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 17:31
How did you get access to the pits?
friscomgm
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 17:55
I was credentialed media for this event.
khiemluu
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 18:18
They are great shots! Judging by the clouds, the lighting probably wasn't the best, so to get such sharp crips shots under those conditions is no mean feat.

What lens(es) were you using?

Khiem.
friscomgm
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 18:27
khiemluu: was using 20D, 70-200 IS, 50 1.4, and 18-55 EF-S. Everything shot handheld. Ideal lens would have been a 400 2.8 IS, and a 1D MK II body would have helped with the focusing in some conditions as well. I need 15k lol.
khiemluu
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 18:41
Ideal lens would have been a 400 2.8 IS, and a 1D MK II body would have helped with the focusing in some conditions as well. I need 15k lol.

Funny, i've had that exact same setup in a recurring dream hehe :D.

Time to buy that lotto ticket for this week i think ;-)

Khiem.
friscomgm
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 18:56
I've shot with the 400 2.8 IS before and just love it. Truly the ultimate motorsports lens in my opinion. With the crop factor of the 20D it is a very good length...now about that $$$... :)
Skip Souza
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 19:00
I am normally not a NASCAR fan but your captures are fantastic!
they really convey the excitement of the event. Good job even with the 'less than perfect' equipment.
Just proves the axiom: "It's the magician, not the wand."
RbrtPtikLeoSeny
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 19:40
hahahaha omg!!! That photo where the tire is all melted and on fire is insane! That's so cool! I never knew those tires could ever get that hot!
Croasdail
25th of April 2005 (Mon), 20:24
Dang I am green with envy! What an opportunity. You absolutely made the mose of it.... very impressive.