V8 Supercars - Philip Island

[frizzle]

Hi Guys

Here are a few from Philip Island yesterday.
4 seasons in one day as usual there. Still learning, but getting more confident every time I take the camera out now. Unfortunately I only have one long lens (400mm) so most shots are a bit tight. Me thinks a 70-200 F2.8 might be a good idea in the not too distant future.

Slideshow can be seen here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/frizzle64/sets/72157622226325867/show/





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[Lionel]

I like your shots frizzle....especially the bikes. I'm about to watch the race now, from my lounge. Could you have walked back some for the tight shots.

[frizzle]

I like your shots frizzle....especially the bikes. I'm about to watch the race now, from my lounge. Could you have walked back some for the tight shots.

Thanks Lionel.
I did walk back on some of them, but was not possible on others. A con of not having a zoom I guess.

[Lionel]

I've just shot the Warwick Historic Race with a 70-200 but I knew I could get close to the track (media pass) The Island is a different story, mabe turn 10 work with the 70-200.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=749842

[frizzle]

I've just shot the Warwick Historic Race with a 70-200 but I knew I could get close to the track (media pass) The Island is a different story, mabe turn 10 work with the 70-200.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=749842

Nice - Some great action shots, especially the side cars riding the curbs.

[canonloader]

Nice series of shots. Sharp cars and good blur on the wheels. I need to practice that. :)

[Tobias N]

Nice series, #2 is my favorite.

[SAB0TEUR]

So crisp, 1st and lasts are my favorites.

[ST-PHILIP]

So crisp, 1st and lasts are my favorites.

+1
Really love the bike shot.:cool:

[Alexsi]

very sharp

[Nidz]

Wow you got some nice photos there mate..

[philwillmedia]

Nice job Frizzle -
I can't see anything there that's too tight.

[T_O_M]

Nice shots, very sharp, great color & contrast. Like the third shot best, good composition.

[Stav_98]

They're all great shots, last one is stunning...shame about the badly positioned wheely bin!

[ST-PHILIP]

They're all great shots, last one is stunning...shame about the badly positioned wheely bin!

Nothing that couldn't be sorted with Photoshop !;) I never even noticed the bin, I was so taken with the bike.:lol:

[Stav_98]

Nothing that couldn't be sorted with Photoshop !;) I never even noticed the bin, I was so taken with the bike.:lol:

Can't blame ya there!

[AxxisPhoto]

Great shots! I'll take the Jim Beam car please!

[Mil-dot]

great shots, i like them all

[ajbalazic]

Excellent. Looks like you had perfect conditions for the day.

[Nidz]

Can you tell me what lens/camera setup you have? Your shots are awesome. I'm guessing 400mm L?

[frizzle]

Can you tell me what lens/camera setup you have? Your shots are awesome. I'm guessing 400mm L?

Thanks Nidz.
Yes mate Canon 400mm F5.6L USM Lens. Terrific lens & the price is very reasonable. Which was important in my case ;)
I am using an EOS 450D as I'm still on a learning curve.
Very much looking forward to the release of the 7D though.

[Cyclop]

Wow, awesome series. Well done. Your Canon 400 f/5.6 L lens is excellent glass. Did you use a monopod or tripod for these shots? With lack of image stabilization on this lens, is it really necessary? Your photo's are exceptional IMHO.

[86er]

Great shots, sharp as a tack, and i love how consistent the focus is across the entire car

[frizzle]

Thanks guys & yes I used a monopod.

[24alpha]

Great shots Fizzle, but Why no 888 cars?

[frizzle]

Great shots Fizzle, but Why no 888 cars?

I got the sister car if that helps?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3914135842_4cd1c052e7_b.jpg

[24alpha]

I got the sister car if that helps?

**snip**
God yeah! Now thats a car. Pity they're crossing over to the darkside next year!

[Barry53]

I'll take the photo of the bike.
All with excellent sharpness.
Greetings.