Soggy old Castle Combe

Cadwell · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

A quick trip down to Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire on Saturday for their final race meeting of the year. The annual "Formula Ford Carnival". The west's answer to Brands' Formula Ford Festival.

The weather started off dark and got progressively darker and wetter... so if the images look dark - that's because it was. If the images look fogged, well there was a lot of water in the air!

My admiration for drivers who race in these conditions is boundless.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

The full gallery of the event is here http://gallery.ukmotorsportpics.com/c721941.html

Thanks for looking

Dave_G · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

christ you weren't wrong about it getting wetter

1 and 2 are just amazing

4 shows what those guys are up against

the rest - I worry about driving on the road in conditions like that!

nice one Glenn

you going to the FF Festival du Brands 'Atch?

Cadwell · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

Thanks Dave, 'twas very soggy. Thankfuly I had some new waterproofs (for me, not the cameras) which worked very well so I remained a dry little snapper.

FF Festival is looking likely for me. Probably the Sunday.

PaulEY · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

I'm glad I have decent water proofs I can call on, great shots #2 does it for me as you can see the drivers eyes the others are still great even with the conditions.

3oh6 · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

wow, that is a touch of moisture isn't it? #5 is fabolous and a testamen to how good the drivers are, you can just barely see the car behind him and they don't look that far apart. how they all don't end up stacked on top of each other is beyond me in conditions like that.

i agree with PaulEY, #2 is stunning. perfect backdrop with all brown from the dirt and the other cars fanned out in tow with the leading car in focus gives it that classic racing feel to the photo. the eyes are just cheesecake for dessert after a wonderful meal...great stuff as always Cadwell.

Croasdail · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

Man I love the neutral colors... they are just creamy

Brands · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

Nice shots of the cars

and the worsening weather

Dave_G · 11th of October 2005 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadwell

FF Festival is looking likely for me. Probably the Sunday.

same here, will probably find you at the top of Druids at some point

Cadwell · 12th of October 2005 (Wed)

Yes indeed. There aren't that many decent angles on the Indy circuit! I'll look forward to seeing you.

Cadwell · 12th of October 2005 (Wed)

Guys, thanks for the comments. Much appreciated.

nevets2001uk · 12th of October 2005 (Wed)

Very nice Glenn. The spray adds a real dynamic element to the shots. Just a good job you have weather-proof gear!

Cheers,
Steve

Dave_G · 12th of October 2005 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cadwell

Yes indeed. There aren't that many decent angles on the Indy circuit! I'll look forward to seeing you.

hopefully it'll stay dry, although a bit of rain never hurt anyone...or made the action boring!

Simon Harrison · 12th of October 2005 (Wed)

Superb shots in the rain Glenn. The spray etc always adds an extra dimension to the pictures if uncomfortable for the photographer. Recognise some of the cars from the Monoposto series at Croft the other week. Those Speads are a handy piece of kit. Quite enjoyed photographing car 22 (#6 above) as he was very expressive with his head position when braking and cornering. Don't know whether it was his helmet type, if his neck muscles gave up or if he just likes leaning into the corner, but it helps add a bit to the shots IMHO.

Cheers,

Simon.

PS #4 makes me chuckle everytime I see it. Reckon you should run a caption competition for what the driver is thinking at that exact point in time.

despot · 12th of October 2005 (Wed)

Nice work Glenn.
Not only did the drivers have to contend with the spray, most of them had steamed-up visors too!
Looks like I've got a very similar selection of shots - since we could only see the leaders most of the time.
Andy

PeteDyer · 6th of August 2006 (Sun)

1st shot is really nice

12th of October 2005 (Wed)	#11
nevets2001uk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South East - UK Posts: 229	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe Very nice Glenn. The spray adds a real dynamic element to the shots. Just a good job you have weather-proof gear! 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

12th of October 2005 (Wed)	#13
Simon Harrison "Bag Snapper" Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ingleby Barwick, Teesside Posts: 3,051	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe Superb shots in the rain Glenn. The spray etc always adds an extra dimension to the pictures if uncomfortable for the photographer. Recognise some of the cars from the Monoposto series at Croft the other week. Those Speads are a handy piece of kit. Quite enjoyed photographing car 22 (#6 above) as he was very expressive with his head position when braking and cornering. Don't know whether it was his helmet type, if his neck muscles gave up or if he just likes leaning into the corner, but it helps add a bit to the shots IMHO. Cheers, Simon. PS #4 makes me chuckle everytime I see it. Reckon you should run a caption competition for what the driver is thinking at that exact point in time.

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despot Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 966	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe Nice work Glenn. Not only did the drivers have to contend with the spray, most of them had steamed-up visors too! Looks like I've got a very similar selection of shots - since we could only see the leaders most of the time. Andy __________________ http://motorsports.fotopic.net http://trackdays.fotopic.net

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PeteDyer Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 415	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe 1st shot is really nice

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11th of October 2005 (Tue)	#1
Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Soggy old Castle Combe A quick trip down to Castle Combe circuit in Wiltshire on Saturday for their final race meeting of the year. The annual "Formula Ford Carnival". The west's answer to Brands' Formula Ford Festival. The weather started off dark and got progressively darker and wetter... so if the images look dark - that's because it was. If the images look fogged, well there was a lot of water in the air! My admiration for drivers who race in these conditions is boundless. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 The full gallery of the event is here http://gallery.ukmotorsportpics.com/c721941.html Thanks for looking __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff Last edited by Cadwell : 11th of October 2005 (Tue) at 14:25.

11th of October 2005 (Tue)	#2
Dave_G Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Posts: 3,621	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe christ you weren't wrong about it getting wetter 1 and 2 are just amazing 4 shows what those guys are up against the rest - I worry about driving on the road in conditions like that! nice one Glenn you going to the FF Festival du Brands 'Atch? __________________ Skoda Fabia vRS SE\| Don't make a 70-200 thread \| Pan Master™ © Allen Mead \| Skodalover \|Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words... \| now with 17s, a turbo, rear tints, dual climate, cruise... must be a new company car

11th of October 2005 (Tue)	#3
Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe Thanks Dave, 'twas very soggy. Thankfuly I had some new waterproofs (for me, not the cameras) which worked very well so I remained a dry little snapper. FF Festival is looking likely for me. Probably the Sunday. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

11th of October 2005 (Tue)	#4
PaulEY Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 346	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe I'm glad I have decent water proofs I can call on, great shots #2 does it for me as you can see the drivers eyes the others are still great even with the conditions. __________________

11th of October 2005 (Tue)	#5
3oh6 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: london ON Posts: 280	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe wow, that is a touch of moisture isn't it? #5 is fabolous and a testamen to how good the drivers are, you can just barely see the car behind him and they don't look that far apart. how they all don't end up stacked on top of each other is beyond me in conditions like that. i agree with PaulEY, #2 is stunning. perfect backdrop with all brown from the dirt and the other cars fanned out in tow with the leading car in focus gives it that classic racing feel to the photo. the eyes are just cheesecake for dessert after a wonderful meal...great stuff as always Cadwell. __________________ jody .: 3oh6.com :. Canon / 85mm f1.8 / 70-200 f2.8 / 300mm f4

11th of October 2005 (Tue)	#6
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11th of October 2005 (Tue)	#7
Brands Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 439	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe Nice shots of the cars and the worsening weather __________________ www.motorsportintheuk.co.uk

12th of October 2005 (Wed)	#9
Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe Yes indeed. There aren't that many decent angles on the Indy circuit! I'll look forward to seeing you. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

12th of October 2005 (Wed)	#10
Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Re: Soggy old Castle Combe Guys, thanks for the comments. Much appreciated. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

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