ALMS at Lime Rock

[NeherPhoto]

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0124copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0197copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0234copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0356copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0773copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0296copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0790copysm.jpg

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[NeherPhoto]

nobody?

[Thameth]

Great work and awesome pans, I don't know why some great threads like this one sometimes get no reply's, even with great photo's.

#2 with the water reflection is a great catch, did you get that on the first try or did it take a few laps?

[NeherPhoto]

well that was my only try with that car but I took a bunch of shots in that corner cause it was working so well, thanks for the comment

[abtdubz]

I've made it every year for the past 4 years with the exception of this one (man was I not happy). Number one and two are my absolute favorites...well done. What were you shooting with and shutter speed for those? Nice job...

[NeherPhoto]

Canon 40D, exif is intact but both were 1/40th hand held no IS

[TRhoads]

very nice set, with 1,2 & 5 being standouts to me, especially #5, I like the presence of more than one car, and the motion of the 2 chase cars, and the GT being tack sharp, nicely done.

[Dennis Valet]

great pans - I am slowly trying to work down to speeds that slow on the pans. How long was your lens? I was shooting at 1/80th at roughly 150-250mm with IS hand held this weekend...saw some success, but I couldn't really get down to 1/40th with the same level of sharpness as yours.

[NeherPhoto]

well it takes practice thats for sure- I deleted alot of shots at that shutter speed

[TRhoads]

thats the wonderful thing about digital...if it was no good, oh well, not a big deal. I think it is a fun challenge to shoot that low shutter speed, when you get it right, the results can be very nice, and unique.

[Dennis Valet]

Agreed - I am also a fan of your loose shots. I have a habit of framing my pans really tight, I want to start practicing some loose shots like that to get more of the surrounding area (if it's not ugly that is). Thanks for the inspiration

[NeherPhoto]

here are some more loose shots from the same event.. for inspiration

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0152copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0967copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0681copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0731copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_1002copysm.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0286copysm.jpg

[Dennis Valet]

I like this one coming down to big bend

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0967copysm.jpg


How do you handle the autofocus with a shot like that?

[NeherPhoto]

I either set it on ctr bottom or had manual focus I dont remember which

[TRhoads]

really liked the 3rd and 5th in that second set, great shots.

[Thameth]

I've never been able to pull off wide angle panning shots, great job with those!

[ManuGD]

I really like how you played with the reflection in this picture (http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/Lime%20Rock%202009/zIMG_0681copysm.jpg).

[AxxisPhoto]

:mad:Great shots! Man I'm jealous. I can't make it to Road America this year.

[NeherPhoto]

the reflection was lucky, we had hard rain the night before and there was still standing water around. that wouldnt normally be there.

[Dennis Valet]

I tried the reflection shot this weekend with my brother's formula ford, but the cars were too damn low to make it work! haha doh. I would have tried it on the GT cars but I was a bit busy with his formula ford....

[Dennis Valet]

Tried to mimic the puddle shot, this is the best I got with the formula fords :(

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/captainhardcore/Lime%20Rock/8-31/IMG_7167.jpg

[NeherPhoto]

the lower the angle the more car will be in the reflection- I found the lowest point on the fence and tried it there, and that is what worked for me.

[Dennis Valet]

Yea I was against the fence - I wish I had time to stick around and try it on the bigger cars. C'est la vie


I tried some of the looser shots, but the background in the left hander is just too green! haha - I'm gonna have to try the front straight into big bend next time I'm up there.

[Tobias N]

Second shot in the first series is the winner for me, nice pan and I really like the reflection in the water.

[pappawheely]

#2 Is epic, great shot!

[Paul C-J]

number 2 is a winner , loving the refelection

[NeherPhoto]

Thanks for all the comments....

[rabbs]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing.