Photography in the Fast Lane

Don Ellis · 21st of July 2002 (Sun)

On the road...

Two things make this shot interesting for me -- 1) it looks like I may be steering with my knees while photographing, and 2) the car is invisible, putting you in the position of a hood ornament.

In reality, Leela and I are in our convertible with the top down. The camera is resting on top of the windshield for support and height. Because the bug-eye lights are closed and the hood is short, it's possible to shoot without the car in the frame. And as for both hands on the wheel, we have right-hand drive vehicles in Hong Kong, so I'm in the passenger seat on the left, which is where most of the world's drivers would find their steering wheels.

The Eastern Harbour Tunnel is one of three undersea tunnels linking the mainland, Kowloon, with Hong Kong Island.

That's a taxi coming up on your left -- US$1.90 flagfall and I never pay attention to the rest, although it does cost you double the tunnel fee which immediately adds US$4.

Canon G2, f2.0, 1/5th second.

Don

Griffin · 21st of July 2002 (Sun)

Don,

I like the sense of speed (and shakkkkkke)!

If you take the exposure long enough, the trail would be very interesting!

I have tried it once but well, taken from the front row on top of a double decker.

Regards.

G2Jim · 22nd of July 2002 (Mon)

Great shot!!

21st of July 2002 (Sun)	#1
Don Ellis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,538	Photography in the Fast Lane On the road... Two things make this shot interesting for me -- 1) it looks like I may be steering with my knees while photographing, and 2) the car is invisible, putting you in the position of a hood ornament. In reality, Leela and I are in our convertible with the top down. The camera is resting on top of the windshield for support and height. Because the bug-eye lights are closed and the hood is short, it's possible to shoot without the car in the frame. And as for both hands on the wheel, we have right-hand drive vehicles in Hong Kong, so I'm in the passenger seat on the left, which is where most of the world's drivers would find their steering wheels. The Eastern Harbour Tunnel is one of three undersea tunnels linking the mainland, Kowloon, with Hong Kong Island. That's a taxi coming up on your left -- US$1.90 flagfall and I never pay attention to the rest, although it does cost you double the tunnel fee which immediately adds US$4. Canon G2, f2.0, 1/5th second. Don

21st of July 2002 (Sun)	#2
Griffin Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 276	Re: Photography in the Fast Lane Don, I like the sense of speed (and shakkkkkke)! If you take the exposure long enough, the trail would be very interesting! I have tried it once but well, taken from the front row on top of a double decker. Regards.

22nd of July 2002 (Mon)	#3
G2Jim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington State, USA Posts: 1,271	Re: Photography in the Fast Lane Great shot!! __________________ Jim North of Seattle, Washington [Nude photographer wannabe... but wanna stay married more!]

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