My take on the Haye Park Gravel Sprint

Like quite a few others, managed to get out on the Rally double header this weekend. This was my debut on the Gravel Sprint ... will be back next year

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Never got around to speaking on Saturday Jay. I was walking most of the time almost the complete stage, but I never saw the log piles - where were they? Nice crafty shot of Burton (when he stopped for maintenance?) Also nic e DOF on the Manta shot - what settings?

Thanks Nick,I didnt know you was around on Saturday .. then again, I dont think we've ever met so I could have been stood next to you and wouldnt have known!

Yeah the Burton photo was taken when he pulled up mid convoy run to inspect the car. The Manta shot was taken with the new 200mm f/2 at f/2. From memory I think the log piles were roughly in the middle of the stage.

jbanbury wrote in post #7109675
.. then again, I dont think we've ever met so I could have been stood next to you and wouldnt have known!

Well, I assumed you were the guy with the two Sherpa's in tow!!

hahahahah ... thats not a million miles from the truth Nick

Nice set. I really like #5.

the log pile was around junction 16.
nice pictures jay,the logs make a nice back round

Jamie Holladay wrote in post #7110444
Nice set. I really like #5.

Thanks for the commetns Jamie.

Rallytim wrote in post #7110547
the log pile was around junction 16.
nice pictures jay,the logs make a nice back round

Cheers Tim ... I was wondering around all day without really taking notice of where I was!

I really must pay more attention

Another cracking set Jay

But number 4 is my favourite of this lot

Cheers for sharing
Elvis

A really super mix up ,Jay,love the Burton shots,the Manta log pile shot,and the mk 1 at the end.
Quality !
Pons

4th and 6th are fantastic. Loving the DOF and the setting. Well done

Love the two Voodoo Escorts shots Jay

Quality stuff

Cracking stuff Jay. #5 and #6 my faves

Hi Jay - how to you transport your 200mm F2 ? The last I met you, you were using a lowpro trekka of some sort.
I have the older 200 mm F1.8, but I never use it much nowadays, mainly because of the weight, it being heavier then my 300mm F2.8.

gonças wrote in post #7120898
4th and 6th are fantastic. Loving the DOF and the setting. Well done

Cheers. This was one of the 1st shots I used the new 200mm f/2 on ... I wanted to see what the seperation was like at f/2. Impressed so far

AzzA wrote in post #7126930
Cracking stuff Jay. #5 and #6 my faves

Thanks Azza

john Lee wrote in post #7172146
Hi Jay - how to you transport your 200mm F2 ? The last I met you, you were using a lowpro trekka of some sort.
I have the older 200 mm F1.8, but I never use it much nowadays, mainly because of the weight, it being heavier then my 300mm F2.8.

Hi John. When you met me I would have been using the Tamrac expedition 8 backpack. When I got the f/2 I decided to also invest in a Think Tank belt and harness system. I got fed up with having to take off the backpack everytime to change lenses.

The 200mm fits perfectly in the think tank 'lens changer 300' pouch (with the hood installed) attached to the belt and therefore now sits handily on my right hip.

The harness is also much more comfortable to wear and once you have your gear configured on it correctly, it makes life soo much easier.