Karting at "Three Sisters" Wigan

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Twelve months ago I posted my first shots in the Motorsport thread Click Here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=635862)

It has taken me twelve months but I went back again to three sisters today for another go. Today I decided to concentrate on trying to convey speed in the shot by panning with the karts.

It is a lot harder than it sounds (well a lot harder for me). As not only are the karts moving laterally, they are bouncing like crazy as well. Compared to last time I was there the light was not great so I also had to increase the ISO.

I am busy looking at and filtering out my keepers, liked this shot and thought I would share it.

I think I managed to convey the speed in this shot and keep the kart in focus. Still looks a bit soft around the helmet to me.

How did I do. I am thick skinned. All C&C welcome.

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A second shot.

The kart and driver are sharper, but, I am not sure it conveys the same sense of speed.

[canonrebel]

2nd shot is much better, 1st looks like a very shallow depth of field thus rendering it OOF

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2nd shot is much better, 1st looks like a very shallow depth of field thus rendering it OOF

I agree with what you say about the second being better for sharpness. Although the first was at f11 and 1/60 and the second at f8 and 1/200 (both same ISO)

[spcomp]

Second pic is definitely the better of the 2. The sense of speed is conveyed in the wheel blur and drivers position in the kart.

I think I may have stopped and chatted with you. I was the Nikon shooter testing the 300 prime.

Steve

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I am one and the same person. So its wrong what they say, Nikon users are nice guys after all :)

So will you be buying the lens you were trying out?

I left shortly after you went for lunch, despite being wrapped up I was frozen. Not sure I could have lasted all day, as you were planning to do.

[richwig83]

2nd on for me too!

3 sisters is brilliant... i had an absolute ball when i went a year os so ago! Qualified 2nd and came 2nd to last due to trashing the rear axle!

[spcomp]

I am one and the same person. So its wrong what they say, Nikon users are nice guys after all :)

So will you be buying the lens you were trying out?

I left shortly after you went for lunch, despite being wrapped up I was frozen. Not sure I could have lasted all day, as you were planning to do.

Not sure about buying yet, ultimately I'd love the Nikon version but funds don't allow but the Sigma is a very able performer.
We managed to last till about 3 o'clock and left as the light was fading.

[Ramrod]

Second shot is the winner for me.

[kilr95ss]

Pretty good job on the panning.

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Thanks everyone for your comments.

I have to agree #2 the kart and driver are sharper. However, I prefer shot #1 - too me it conveys more speed.

Hangover permitting, I may go back again this Sunday, BSSMC are holding a race meeting.

[spcomp]

Thanks everyone for your comments.

I have to agree #2 the kart and driver are sharper. However, I prefer shot #1 - too me it conveys more speed.

Hangover permitting, I may go back again this Sunday, BSSMC are holding a race meeting.

I will be there again for the Roskirk Trophy on Sunday (minus the prime though :(). I'll come and have a chat hello if you manage to get there.

[altered_pixel]

2nd shot looks great!

[photoassassin]

Lol

I know what you mean about them bouncing around.

I was aslo there last Sun and yes it was cloudy all day.

Here's my fav pics from the day

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Forecast is for nice sunny weather tomorrow. So I should be back there again for the BSSMC meet.