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davidstorm
Posted 20/04/2014 - 19:06 Link
I am not known for Motorsport images, but yesterday had my first foray into this world (in a photographic sense at least) at Donington Park. This was the first day of the British Touring Cars Championship meeting, mostly practice sessions with a couple of races. These days are great for photography, probably better than the race days when it can get a bit too busy if you don't have privileged access (which I didn't).

Here are a few from the day, I tried to vary the styles a bit hope they work OK.

Lift-Off - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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My name is 'Marshall' - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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Clio Pan - K-5IIs, Pentax DA L 55-300

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Ginetta Pan - K-5IIs, Pentax DA L 55-300

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Dancing Insignia - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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On The Clock - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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Finally, for anyone that ever doubted the sharpness / IQ of their Sigma 150-500 lens, here's a 100% crop of the above image:

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Comment and criticism welcome as always.

Sincere thanks to George Carman for getting free access for myself and my Wife Nicky.

Regards
David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu

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Blythman
Posted 20/04/2014 - 19:21 Link
Quality David.
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McGregNi
Posted 20/04/2014 - 19:25 Link
Great action - well not the guy with the stopwatch! I like the ones with the wheels off the ground, look very sharp and they have energy. All we need now David is some motorsport events running through the lake district to give a better backdrop.
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Northgrain
Posted 20/04/2014 - 19:25 Link
Blythman wrote:
Quality David.

+1. Great variety.

Is there nothing this man can't do?

And the crop is sharp sharp sharp
Northgrain
Posted 20/04/2014 - 19:26 Link
McGregNi wrote:
All we need now David is some motorsport events running through the lake district to give a better backdrop.

davidstorm
Posted 20/04/2014 - 19:38 Link
McGregNi wrote:
All we need now David is some motorsport events running through the lake district to give a better backdrop.

It wouldn't work Nigel - the backgrounds would be blurred

Cheers
David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu

Some cameras, some lenses, some bits 'n' bobs
McGregNi
Posted 20/04/2014 - 19:49 Link
Impossible on the K3 surely - just turn the aa filter simulator off!
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Posted 20/04/2014 - 21:00 Link
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08tiger
Posted 20/04/2014 - 21:29 Link
Very well done, nice action,with the added sense of reality with the two gents.
C&C welcome.
Don.
Stuey
Posted 20/04/2014 - 22:37 Link
Nice set David
K10D, K5 plus plenty of clueless enthusiasm.

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Daronl
Posted 20/04/2014 - 22:58 Link
Great stuff David, very professional gallery, technically wonderful and also conveys the sense and ambience of the day.

Regards

Daronl

davidstorm wrote:
I am not known for Motorsport images, but yesterday had my first foray into this world (in a photographic sense at least) at Donington Park. This was the first day of the British Touring Cars Championship meeting, mostly practice sessions with a couple of races. These days are great for photography, probably better than the race days when it can get a bit too busy if you don't have privileged access (which I didn't).

Here are a few from the day, I tried to vary the styles a bit hope they work OK.

Lift-Off - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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My name is 'Marshall' - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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Clio Pan - K-5IIs, Pentax DA L 55-300

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Ginetta Pan - K-5IIs, Pentax DA L 55-300

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Dancing Insignia - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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On The Clock - K-3, Sigma 150-500, Monopod

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Finally, for anyone that ever doubted the sharpness / IQ of their Sigma 150-500 lens, here's a 100% crop of the above image:

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Comment and criticism welcome as always.

Sincere thanks to George Carman for getting free access for myself and my Wife Nicky.

Regards
David

Daronl
bwlchmawr
Posted 21/04/2014 - 07:30 Link
Good to do something different, David. I woudn't have a clue how to shoot anything that actually moves...
Best wishes,

Andrew

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carmagw
Posted 21/04/2014 - 08:14 Link
They've come out well, lovely shots David.

Looks warmer from these shots than the reality ! Sunday, although a lot warmer, was wet, misty and dull (racing was good though) so I think we got the best weather for photo's.

Regards

George
davidstorm
Posted 21/04/2014 - 10:27 Link
Thanks to everyone for the comments and thanks again to George for allowing us to join him and his family on Saturday. I'm glad it was a bit warmer yesterday!

Regards
David
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Nicola's Apartments, Kassiopi, Corfu

Some cameras, some lenses, some bits 'n' bobs
davidtrout
Posted 21/04/2014 - 10:40 Link
That's a wonderful set of images, even more considering its not your usual scene. The panned shots are expertly done and that's something that takes a lot of practise to get right.
David

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Edited by davidtrout: 21/04/2014 - 10:41

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