Schoolboy error

[timmypreston]

Today I visited a hill climb event near my home. Picked my camera up on the way out of the door and off I went. Arrived in good time opened the boot to take out the camera bag and it was not there!! I had completely forgotten I had had a lens cleaning session onwednesday night.

So there I am at a Motorsport event with my 35mm macro lens! Undetered I persisted and I was quite surprised by the results.

Not brilliant but miles better than i was expecting

E400
35mm macro ??
Shot at 1/40 and 1/60th


Loton Park Ferrari shot at 1/40 by Tim J Preston, on Flickr


Loton Park BMW 1M 1/60th by Tim J Preston, on Flickr


Loton Park Peugeot 205 1/40 by Tim J Preston, on Flickr

I just had to find myself a spot which was close to the track!

[Chevvyf1]

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Great colour and great panning ! Nice cars ...

[Zuiko]

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Remarkable shots from such a restricted combination. It just proves that it is the photographer and not the kit that counts. I reckon you could shoot motor sport with a Holga!

[Ross the fiddler]

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You did very well. Very nicely taken.

[al_kaholik]

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That chap in the 205 looks well chuffed! Good shots, the metallic orange pops well on the BMW against the background

[timmypreston]

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Thanks all!

What's a Holga?

[timg]

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Nice shots... it's all about making the most of what you have with you!

...but am I the only one who's slightly concerned that the chap in the Ferrari seems to have a small child on his lap!!

[birdboy]

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Great set Tim they all convey the impression of speed.

John

[Simon Bee]

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...but am I the only one who's slightly concerned that the chap in the Ferrari seems to have a small child on his lap!!

No you are not, and it's the first thing I noticed, IMO no matter the occasion there is simply no excuse that can justify that and the driver should know better too, STUPID-STUPID-STUPID

On a photographic note, it's a great effort with the macro lens, well done in making the most of your opportunity.

Regards Simon

[timmypreston]

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No you are not, and it's the first thing I noticed, IMO no matter the occasion there is simply no excuse that can justify that and the driver should know better too, STUPID-STUPID-STUPID

On a photographic note, it's a great effort with the macro lens, well done in making the most of your opportunity.

Regards Simon

Maybe go and shoot some cars moving at 1/40 & 1/60 and then you will realise just how fast, or slow, the Ferrari was going. They were not racing, it was a charity day. You get the technique right and you can make a car doing 5mph look like it's doing 50!! Have a go.