Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain

KennyG · 8th of October 2005 (Sat)

Aston Martin Owners Club race day at Oulton Park. It rained, oh boy did it rain. Had to use high ISO's even with 2.8 lenses and ended up soaked through. However, here are a few shots from today, including a couple of pans just for those that have a fixation on that type of shot.

Bikes tomorrow, just hope the weather is better.

peacock · 8th of October 2005 (Sat)

Great shots as always , love the Db4 gt Zagato , love it even more that people race these rarities, that guy in the Ariel Atom must have been totally soaked

pcasciola · 8th of October 2005 (Sat)

Another great series Ken.

I'm finally starting to warm up to that new Lotus, although being an Esprit owner for 20 years, it killed me to see this was the replacement for one of my favorite all time cars.

Do you have any Esprit race cars pics you can share?

RockOne · 8th of October 2005 (Sat)

Really nice shots, despite the weather !

PhotosGuy · 8th of October 2005 (Sat)

I'd be loving the 6th one, even if soggy socks were the price to get it!

R32Bum · 9th of October 2005 (Sun)

I am floored, absolutely superb shots in my opinion

Moppie · 9th of October 2005 (Sun)

I really feel for that Atom driver, he must have been soaked before he reached the first corner.

These are more great shots Ken, well worth getting wet for from where Im sitting

They must have had a hard time keeping all that power in control on a wet circut.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcasciola

I'm finally starting to warm up to that new Lotus, although being an Esprit owner for 20 years, it killed me to see this was the replacement for one of my favorite all time cars.

The Elise never replaced the Esprit!
Was never designed, or intended to.
The Esprit is one of the most perfect cars I have ever driven, but it had reached the end of its design life, even the last of the V8 GTs still used Triumph Herald parts in the front suspension.
And it does mean that your car is now an appreciating classic

Especialy if you've owned the same car for 20yrs, that impressive!

Simon Harrison · 9th of October 2005 (Sun)

Great shots as ever Ken. I drove down the M1 to a wedding reception in Nottingham on Saturday afternoon. The conditions were awful on the motorway, so I can only imagine what they were like for you. #3 and #4 and great shots of some beautiful classic machinery, the rain and spray really add to the shots. However, #5 and #6 are my favourites from what you've posted. Both show groups of cars battling with each other and the conditions, but both are perfectly framed. Must keep practising this type of shot....

Well executed pans, but I'll take a head on or 3/4 pan any day

Cheers,

Simon.

peeps27 · 9th of October 2005 (Sun)

Wonderful as always, Ken, in atrocious conditions. Love the pans!!

All hail the master

Paul

Kraig C · 9th of October 2005 (Sun)

Cool, didn't expect to see an Atom in there, nice suprise.

andrewc · 9th of October 2005 (Sun)

Some of the Triumph suspension components was actually so good it was used in F1 cars of the period. If it ain't broke - don't fix it, and a good design stays good.

I'm based 3 miles away from the Lotus plant at Hethel, my father was involved with the engine design on the Esprit Turbo project.

Moppie · 10th of October 2005 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewc

I'm based 3 miles away from the Lotus plant at Hethel, my father was involved with the engine design on the Esprit Turbo project.

My aplogies to ken for taking this OT, but please pass my repsect on to your father

Iv done some work on the side for the NZ Lotus Agent, and Im a huge Triumph fan, so Iv been well exposed to both

mrclark321 · 10th of October 2005 (Mon)

Great series Ken. Beautiful shots!!

Dan

Cadwell · 10th of October 2005 (Mon)

Stunning as always, Ken. Where did you take the pan shots? I like the backgrounds.

nevets2001uk · 10th of October 2005 (Mon)

Great set Ken. No. 2 and No. 7 are particularily nice.

Cheers,
Steve

8th of October 2005 (Sat)	#1
KennyG Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 2,252	Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Aston Martin Owners Club race day at Oulton Park. It rained, oh boy did it rain. Had to use high ISO's even with 2.8 lenses and ended up soaked through. However, here are a few shots from today, including a couple of pans just for those that have a fixation on that type of shot. Bikes tomorrow, just hope the weather is better. __________________ Ken Professional Motorsport Photographer 2 x 1D MK-II, 7D, 17-40L, 24-70L, 70-200 2.8L IS, 100-400L, 300 2.8L IS, 500 4.0L IS, 85 1.8, 50 1.4, 1.4 & 2.0 MK-II TC.

8th of October 2005 (Sat)	#2
peacock Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hampshire , South Coast UK Posts: 1,919	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Great shots as always , love the Db4 gt Zagato , love it even more that people race these rarities, that guy in the Ariel Atom must have been totally soaked __________________ Just started populating a site with snaps @ www.3cakes.co.uk

9th of October 2005 (Sun)	#8
Simon Harrison "Bag Snapper" Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ingleby Barwick, Teesside Posts: 3,051	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Great shots as ever Ken. I drove down the M1 to a wedding reception in Nottingham on Saturday afternoon. The conditions were awful on the motorway, so I can only imagine what they were like for you. #3 and #4 and great shots of some beautiful classic machinery, the rain and spray really add to the shots. However, #5 and #6 are my favourites from what you've posted. Both show groups of cars battling with each other and the conditions, but both are perfectly framed. Must keep practising this type of shot.... Well executed pans, but I'll take a head on or 3/4 pan any day Cheers, Simon.

9th of October 2005 (Sun)	#9
peeps27 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 198	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Wonderful as always, Ken, in atrocious conditions. Love the pans!! All hail the master Paul __________________ Canon EOS 1D Mk IIN and EOS 7D Canon 28-135 IS, 300mm f2.8, 2x and 1.4x extender, 100-400mm www.bsbsuperbikes.co.uk

9th of October 2005 (Sun)	#10
Kraig C Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,205	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Cool, didn't expect to see an Atom in there, nice suprise.

8th of October 2005 (Sat)	#3
pcasciola POTN SHOPKEEPER Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Millstone Township, NJ Posts: 3,124 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Another great series Ken. I'm finally starting to warm up to that new Lotus, although being an Esprit owner for 20 years, it killed me to see this was the replacement for one of my favorite all time cars. Do you have any Esprit race cars pics you can share? __________________ Philip Casciola Pro Camera Gear - POTN Shop Canon 20D w/BG-E2 grip, 1D Mark I, 1D Mk III (Waiting List) EF 50/1.8, EF 85/1.8, EF 300/4L IS, Sigma 500/4.5 EF-S 10-22, EF-S 18-55, Tamron 28-75/2.8, EF 70-200/2.8L IS Sigma 1.4x & 2x, Tamron 1.4x, Gitzo 2220 Explorer, 322RC2 grip

8th of October 2005 (Sat)	#4
RockOne Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New South Wales,Australia Posts: 2,842	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Really nice shots, despite the weather ! __________________ Steve EOS300D / EOS30Dx2 / 100-400 L / EF-S 17-55IS /A75 / 75-300mmII / 18-55mm / 28-80mm / 50mm 1.8II / 50-500mm / FinePix S9500.

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,371	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain I'd be loving the 6th one, even if soggy socks were the price to get it! __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

9th of October 2005 (Sun)	#6
R32Bum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 310 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain I am floored, absolutely superb shots in my opinion

9th of October 2005 (Sun)	#11
andrewc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 1,399 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Some of the Triumph suspension components was actually so good it was used in F1 cars of the period. If it ain't broke - don't fix it, and a good design stays good. I'm based 3 miles away from the Lotus plant at Hethel, my father was involved with the engine design on the Esprit Turbo project. __________________ Norwich Photo Motorsport Photography • Facebook Entry • Canon EOS 7D / 50D / 40D / 24-105L / Sigma 100-300 f4 / 50mm f1.8 / Tamron 28-300 / 2x Canon 580EX2 flash / Interfit and Lastolite studio gear / Manfrotto supports / Lowepro Stealth Reporter AW650 and Computrekker

10th of October 2005 (Mon)	#13
mrclark321 Noinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: .... with a long history Posts: 7,508	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Great series Ken. Beautiful shots!! Dan __________________ A crap pile of various gear!

10th of October 2005 (Mon)	#14
Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Stunning as always, Ken. Where did you take the pan shots? I like the backgrounds. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

10th of October 2005 (Mon)	#15
nevets2001uk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South East - UK Posts: 229	Re: Aston Martins, rain, more rain and some more rain Great set Ken. No. 2 and No. 7 are particularily nice. Cheers, Steve __________________ Canon EOS 1D MKIIN & Canon EOS 20D + BG-E2 Grip Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM, Canon 17-40mm L F4, Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM, Sigma APO 100-300mm f/4 EX HSM http://www.sjgphotography.co.uk \| http://www.sussexvistas.co.uk

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