Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10

slimenta · 26th of September 2010 (Sun)

Taken Friday evening, Canon 1D Mark IV, 70-200, 2.8 II, manual settings ISO 2000, 1/400, 2.8

danielc118 · 26th of September 2010 (Sun)

sick mate. maybe an increase in contrast and a bit of lightening in post could really make the shot a standout? most of it just seems a little dark to me.

really cool shot to start processing though

slimenta · 26th of September 2010 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielc118

sick mate. maybe an increase in contrast and a bit of lightening in post could really make the shot a standout? most of it just seems a little dark to me.

really cool shot to start processing though

Thanks! If you lighten more then you mess up the effect of the flames which to me are the best part. There are more of these at:

http://www.sportsactiondigital.com/M...11904053_ndHCd

danielc118 · 26th of September 2010 (Sun)

hey mate,

I was thinking more along the lines of selective lightening on the car, you can leave the flames as they are. it should just really make the photo pop imo.

yagimax · 27th of September 2010 (Mon)

slimenta: Seen the pictures on your webpage and all I can say is Wow!

You had incredible vantage points for many of those shots.

MT Stringer · 27th of September 2010 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by yagimax

slimenta: Seen the pictures on your webpage and all I can say is Wow!

You had incredible vantage points for many of those shots.

+1

Mike

chopperdave · 27th of September 2010 (Mon)

so awesome. I need to get back to a real drag race!

CanonMan1717 · 28th of September 2010 (Tue)

Awesome picture looks amazing cant wait til they come to Pomona

JonProphet · 28th of September 2010 (Tue)

Awesome. Not sure I have the nuts to sit at the rail during one of these events. Sitting in the stands is pounding enough!

slimenta · 28th of September 2010 (Tue)

This was my first event and trying to track the car when the funny cars or dragsters went by was tough. I have never been in an earthquake. but when the car goes by it is what I imagine a big one would be like.

chopperdave · 29th of September 2010 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimenta

This was my first event and trying to track the car when the funny cars or dragsters went by was tough. I have never been in an earthquake. but when the car goes by it is what I imagine a big one would be like.

No, a fop fuel car is a lot more violent. haha

FatAlbert · 29th of September 2010 (Wed)

You've got some cracking shots on your link, not that the one you posted isn't good. Really like the shot of Paul Lee in the Canidae FC.

Thanks for sharing.

FA

Rogero · 29th of September 2010 (Wed)

It's actually O'Reilly. But that doesn't matter, it's a great shot! If you haven't seen the funny cars, that looks exactly like the night runs. They'll blow your head off!
Thanks,
Roger

slimenta · 30th of September 2010 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogero

It's actually O'Reilly. But that doesn't matter, it's a great shot! If you haven't seen the funny cars, that looks exactly like the night runs. They'll blow your head off!
Thanks,
Roger

Apologies to O'Reilly, guess my hands were shaking so much afterwards that i left out the O.

26th of September 2010 (Sun)	#2
danielc118 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 216 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 sick mate. maybe an increase in contrast and a bit of lightening in post could really make the shot a standout? most of it just seems a little dark to me. really cool shot to start processing though

26th of September 2010 (Sun)	#4
danielc118 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 216 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 hey mate, I was thinking more along the lines of selective lightening on the car, you can leave the flames as they are. it should just really make the photo pop imo.

27th of September 2010 (Mon)	#5
yagimax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria B.C. Canada Posts: 1,531 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 slimenta: Seen the pictures on your webpage and all I can say is Wow! You had incredible vantage points for many of those shots.

27th of September 2010 (Mon)	#7
chopperdave Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,050	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 so awesome. I need to get back to a real drag race! __________________ David davidmoorephoto.com racecarshots.com

28th of September 2010 (Tue)	#8
CanonMan1717 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Downey CA Posts: 8	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 Awesome picture looks amazing cant wait til they come to Pomona __________________ [Canon XTi] [Canon 40d Gripped][Canon 50d Gripped][CANON 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM] [CANON 24-70 f/2.8 USM] [CANON 50 f/1.8] [580 ex ii x2]

28th of September 2010 (Tue)	#9
JonProphet Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 45	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 Awesome. Not sure I have the nuts to sit at the rail during one of these events. Sitting in the stands is pounding enough!

28th of September 2010 (Tue)	#10
slimenta Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 362	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 This was my first event and trying to track the car when the funny cars or dragsters went by was tough. I have never been in an earthquake. but when the car goes by it is what I imagine a big one would be like. __________________ www.stevenlimentaniphotography.com http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=8865 1DX, 1D Mark IV X 4, 5D Mark III; 400 2.8 (II), 300 2.8, 200 2.0, 70-200 2.8 (II),135 2.0, 85, 1.2, 50 1.2, 24 1.4, 17-55 2.8, 24-70 2.8, 16-35 2.8, 28-300 3.5-5.6, 100-400 4.5-5.6, 16-35, 2.8, 8-15, 4.0 fisheye, 1.4 X and 2X TC

29th of September 2010 (Wed)	#12
FatAlbert Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finally back in the UK - Dammit! :-( Posts: 805 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 You've got some cracking shots on your link, not that the one you posted isn't good. Really like the shot of Paul Lee in the Canidae FC. Thanks for sharing. FA __________________ FatAlbert

29th of September 2010 (Wed)	#13
Rogero Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Riley Auto Parts Nationals 9-17-10 It's actually O'Reilly. But that doesn't matter, it's a great shot! If you haven't seen the funny cars, that looks exactly like the night runs. They'll blow your head off! Thanks, Roger

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