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[Lloyd]

Here are a few photos from the 2014 MotoGP races in Austin at the Circuit of the Americas. The rest can be found at http://www.pbase.com/lebthree/2014_motogp_austin Some of the photos are easier on the eyes than others.

 

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I initially posted those images on a thread I started about a lens for rent for Montreal's GPF1 (http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=20920.0), but I think they actually belong here.

It also allows me to tell everyone again how happy I am to be heading to the circuit in a few weeks... and how disappointed I am that I can't find a Tamron 150-600 for rent in Canada.

 

[dhr90]

Has anyone tried an UWA in motorsports? Thinking of giving it a go tomorrow at Brands Hatch, although the 70-200 will be the main lens I use. Hoping it doesn't cloud over like it has today.

 

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Has anyone tried an UWA in motorsports? Thinking of giving it a go tomorrow at Brands Hatch, although the 70-200 will be the main lens I use. Hoping it doesn't cloud over like it has today.

I've used a sigma 8-16 for ambiance shots (1 or 2 are posted i.n the F1 thread), but not for thr race itself. I've never had access to areas close enough to the cars for an UWA to offer an intersting perspective.

There were a few wide angle racing photos on that thread.
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=10845.0

It offers an interestingly different view on the race cars.

 

[dhr90]

Has anyone tried an UWA in motorsports? Thinking of giving it a go tomorrow at Brands Hatch, although the 70-200 will be the main lens I use. Hoping it doesn't cloud over like it has today.

I've used a sigma 8-16 for ambiance shots (1 or 2 are posted i.n the F1 thread), but not for thr race itself. I've never had access to areas close enough to the cars for an UWA to offer an intersting perspective.

There were a few wide angle racing photos on that thread.
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=10845.0

It offers an interestingly different view on the race cars.

Thanks. Most of those shots are from the pitlane/garage, I was thinking more something like this: https://flic.kr/p/8hijTB I will be shooting as a member of the public from the sidelines, hoping to get something a bit different to the previous times I have been there, and if its different to other press photographers shots then all the better (assuming it is actually a good photo )

Wishing I had something a bit faster, and with sharper corners than my Tokina 12-24 f4 II

 

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Has anyone tried an UWA in motorsports? Thinking of giving it a go tomorrow at Brands Hatch, although the 70-200 will be the main lens I use. Hoping it doesn't cloud over like it has today.

I've used a sigma 8-16 for ambiance shots (1 or 2 are posted i.n the F1 thread), but not for thr race itself. I've never had access to areas close enough to the cars for an UWA to offer an intersting perspective.

There were a few wide angle racing photos on that thread.
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=10845.0

It offers an interestingly different view on the race cars.

Thanks. Most of those shots are from the pitlane/garage, I was thinking more something like this: https://flic.kr/p/8hijTB I will be shooting as a member of the public from the sidelines, hoping to get something a bit different to the previous times I have been there, and if its different to other press photographers shots then all the better (assuming it is actually a good photo )

Wishing I had something a bit faster, and with sharper corners than my Tokina 12-24 f4 II

There probably are possibilities, but I feel like its hard to convey a sense of speed or rivalry in such images. The fisheye gives a bit of dynamism, but to me its not enough to really catch and sustain my attention. A problem is that wide angle lenses exaggerate the perspectiveand make cars look farther apart.

 

[dhr90]

Here is a couple from Blancpain GT Sprint Series yesterday at Brands Hatch. I've put about 15-20 more onto my Flickr, I won't post them all here though.

I did try my UWA lens out. Not sure it really worked out though, doubt I will try to work on the shots I did take with it from what I've seen so far.

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Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr

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Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr

3.
Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr

 

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Here is a couple from Blancpain GT Sprint Series yesterday at Brands Hatch. I've put about 15-20 more onto my Flickr, I won't post them all here though.

I did try my UWA lens out. Not sure it really worked out though, doubt I will try to work on the shots I did take with it from what I've seen so far.

1.
Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr

2.
Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr

3.
Untitled by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr

Nice images. And no, it ain't easy to make a good wide angle race photo...

 

[Jim Saunders]

On a slightly different note, this from a local motocross exhibition today; 5D2, 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. I spent a bunch of time waiting for the batteries for my lights to charge (my fault) and to my redemption/irritation the sun was in exactly the right spot. This got the lens profile and a very little love in LR5.

Jim

 

[Northstar]

On a slightly different note, this from a local motocross exhibition today; 5D2, 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. I spent a bunch of time waiting for the batteries for my lights to charge (my fault) and to my redemption/irritation the sun was in exactly the right spot. This got the lens profile and a very little love in LR5.

Jim

Nice timing Jim...great shot!

North

 

[Jim Saunders]

On a slightly different note, this from a local motocross exhibition today; 5D2, 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. I spent a bunch of time waiting for the batteries for my lights to charge (my fault) and to my redemption/irritation the sun was in exactly the right spot. This got the lens profile and a very little love in LR5.

Jim

Nice timing Jim...great shot!

North

Thank you! All this fuss thinking about where to put lights, and the sun was exactly where I wanted it to be!

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Reno Air Races
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Gold Race ready to taxi Reno 2013 5954 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

Three Mustang Sunset Reno 2013 4310 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

Sanders SeaFury pylons tight Reno 2013 Sat 3421 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

Pylon & plane Reno 2013 Fri 2480 crop © Keith Breazeal-2 by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

T-6 Race Pylons Reno 2013 3752 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Keith.
Lovely series of shots.
I like the first one, I think it was Jeremy Clarkson who said the "warbird racers are like riding a grenade with the pin pulled, it is likely to blow up you just don't know when!"

And the third one, this is a fabulous shot, not a common plane?

Cheers Graham.

Reno Air Races
Click on the image for a larger size

Gold Race ready to taxi Reno 2013 5954 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr


Sanders SeaFury pylons tight Reno 2013 Sat 3421 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

 

[dhr90]

Took this shot at a test day at Snetterton two weeks ago. Cranked up the Clarity in lightroom as it made the car pop out a bit more I felt. The sounds so much nicer without those silencers on the back

Snetterton test day 23/7/14 by Matt Roberts101, on Flickr

 

[V8Beast]

Someone please go to Spa this weekend so I can drool over pics of F1 cars running flat-out through Eau Rouge ;D

 

[Roo]

Someone please go to Spa this weekend so I can drool over pics of F1 cars running flat-out through Eau Rouge ;D

+1!!

 

[V8Beast]

What do you think about this Ricciardo fella? The way he's been sticking it to to Vettel, he just might be my new favorite driver. As an American F1 fan, I found his reason for picking #3 to be quite endearing as well. It's not like there's an American to root for, because Rossi doesn't really count ;D

 

[TheJock]

I think he’s done a fantastic job, and talk about value for money!!!!! $547,000 is what he cost Red Bull for the season, compared to Vettels $22 million I think he’s the steal of the century!
However, the idea that Mr Vettel will be sporting McLaren colours next year with that new Honda power unit has my knees knocking in anticipation!!!

 

[Roo]

What do you think about this Ricciardo fella? The way he's been sticking it to to Vettel, he just might be my new favorite driver. As an American F1 fan, I found his reason for picking #3 to be quite endearing as well. It's not like there's an American to root for, because Rossi doesn't really count ;D

When he first got into F1 I thought he could be good because an average driver won't get through the Red Bull development program. His young driver test in Abu Dhabi kinda proved that. However I was expecting better results from him at Toro Rosso and he only just seemed to be holding his own against JEV. This year has been a bit of a revelation and , regardless of low expectations, he has been the performer of the year and is definitely giving RB value for money.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/sebastian-vettels-f1-salary-29-times-more-than-daniel-ricciardo-report/story-fnec578q-1227023032812

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Funnily enough, a friend here, whose son raced against Courtney, Whincup and Winterbottom, thought Ricciardo was just a glorified pay driver when he started but has now changed his tune.

 

[V8Beast]

What a race for Ricciardo and Red Bull today. I honestly didn't pay much attention to Ricciardo before this season, but his poise, confidence, and determination have been phenomenal. Most shocking is how badly he's out-performed his four-time World Champ teammate. His battle with Alonso at Hockenheim was epic to say the least! I'm really impressed by the way he carries himself on and off the track.

The prospect of Vettel driving for McLaren is intriguing, especially now that Newey will be stepping down at Red Bull. Honda has a LOT invested in returning to F1, and they're definitely going to demand a driver lineup better than the current Magnusen/Button tandem.