2013 MotoGP @ Laguna Seca

I attended the MotoGP race at Laguna Seca last weekend.Here's a few photos from the event.All shots were taken with 5D mark III and the new Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 Sports Series.Most were shot with Canon EF 1.4x III extender,but I think one was with Sigma 2x Teleconverter.C&C is always welcome.Thanks for looking.

The entire set can be seen on my flickr if you're interested.Here's a link.

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Robert

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First one is my favorite. Insane how much these dudes lean into a turn.

Nice set of shots, where's one of Cal?

Very nice! I especially like the first one of Lorenzo and #4 of Marqy Marq.

Terrific set of shots, good colour and sharp where they need to be

.DAVID.

Great shots!

Thanks for the nice comments guys!

Here's one of Cal Crutchlow for you Artyman.

Robert

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Thanks

Great shots. MotoGP is some of my favorite stuff to shoot. Would love to head out to Laguna Seca. Really impressive stuff here.

Very nice set, so sharp as well!

Great pans very sharp especially the Cal shot whats it like shooting from spectator side many spots ? or shooting from stands over fences ?

GAZA62 wrote in post #16163289
Great pans very sharp especially the Cal shot whats it like shooting from spectator side many spots ? or shooting from stands over fences ?

Thanks GAZA62 for the nice comment.
As far as shooting at Laguna Seca.It is actually quite friendly for photogs.There are a few sections of the track that have high fencing(i.e. in front of the grandstands).But the majority of the track has relatively low fencing.Because the track is built into a hillside,I'd say about 75% of the fencing around the track is only 5 feet tall.
You can shoot the whole day without having to photograph through a fence.
If you ever get the chance to go there,I would recommend it.

Robert

Those shots are fantastic. The Sigma works very well with the 1.4x

Gee, I was thinking of pulling the trigger on the Canon 300 f2.8 II. But after seeing these shots I might have to think again.

robert614 wrote in post #16164789
Thanks GAZA62 for the nice comment.
As far as shooting at Laguna Seca.It is actually quite friendly for photogs.There are a few sections of the track that have high fencing(i.e. in front of the grandstands).But the majority of the track has relatively low fencing.Because the track is built into a hillside,I'd say about 75% of the fencing around the track is only 5 feet tall.
You can shoot the whole day without having to photograph through a fence.
If you ever get the chance to go there,I would recommend it.

Robert

Cheers Robert sounds great one to add to my list what sort of focal length we looking at I use a 70-200 + a 300 and have 1.4x giving me 420mm 5.6

Nice pans! I tried, but failed miserably. So, instead of shooting the race, I focused my shots on the events surrounding the race...i.e. Ducati Island Fashion Show, etc. :P

I'm going back to Laguna in September for WSBK. Not as exciting as MotoGP, but it'll still be fun.

Here's a link to my Laguna photos:http://www.flickr.com …e/sets/72157634​753702747/