My Le Mans pics

[esprit87]

Well, I've finally managed to sort through all the photos from the Le Mans weekend (several hundred....) and thought I'd put up some of them which I think are reasonably good.

www.teknikinfo.com/LM04

The general style is somewhat reminiscent of Gravymaster's pics (which I think are excellent, by the way...)

The pics of the old grandstand and pitbuildings is from the old Reims GP circuit where we stopped on the way home - a very photogenic place!



/Magnus

[gravymaster]

An awesome series i think. Too many great pics to go through them. I think its time you stopped reminding me what i missed now guys, really its not fair...



thanks for the comments too btw.

[whittaker52]

Fantastic photos! really captured the atmosphere of the race and the speed.

[simpo two]

A very interesting set - lots of variety in composition and subject, and I like the subtle colour treatments. Nicely done IMHO.

[DustyC]

I liked the green grandstand chairs pic and the Dunlop bridge one is a work of art.

With the Corvette (profile moving) did you use a tripod or mono pod? The depth of field is good (very small) making the contrast between the car and blur perfect.
The car looks very shape, hence my question.

>> Edited by DustyC on Tuesday 22 June 14:27

[esprit87]

Thanks for the comments guys - much appreciated

DustyC said:

With the Corvette (profile moving) did you use a tripod or mono pod? The depth of field is good (very small) making the contrast between the car and blur perfect. The car looks very shape, hence my question.

I lugged around a monopod for much of the weekend, but I actually ended up shooting mostly handheld. The Corvette was shot (handheld, @200 mm and 1/90s iirc) at the entry to the Ford Chicane so it was possible to get quite close to the track.

I just wish I could get a press pass and stand on the other side of the fencing that's constantly getting in the way and buggering up my shots.....

[ehasler]

esprit87 said:

I just wish I could get a press pass and stand on the other side of the fencing that's constantly getting in the way and buggering up my shots.....

Me too! I wonder how hard it is to get these

btw - some cracking shots there! What camera were you using?

[esprit87]

ehasler said:

btw - some cracking shots there! What camera were you using?

I have a Fuji S2 Pro (sort of the equivalent of the Canon 10D and Nikon D100 for those not familiar with it).


/Magnus

[DustyC]

esprit87 said:

I just wish I could get a press pass and stand on the other side of the fencing that's constantly getting in the way and buggering up my shots.....

Ever go to the British GT racing? Not much fencing in the way at the Brit circuits. Only trouble is I get carried away and snap everything! (I'll post some later).

If you are available at the weekend I recommend going to the FIA GTs at Donington. Its a 3 hour race and some great cars. Donington is my favorite viewing circuit. Get on the old train carriage for some great late breaking shots.
I'll be at Donington so let me know if you are going to be there. I'll be wearing a grey PH polo shirt and a fake goatee. Im going up in the Griff.

[esprit87]

DustyC - I wish I could.....but I live in Sweden so Donington is a bit of a "schlepp" for me

Sounds lika a cool weekend though - I hope you get some good shots!



/Magnus

[DustyC]

ah...

[ehasler]

DustyC said:

If you are available at the weekend I recommend going to the FIA GTs at Donington. Its a 3 hour race and some great cars. Donington is my favorite viewing circuit. Get on the old train carriage for some great late breaking shots.

If you hang around the edge of the fencing at Redgate (first corner), you may be able to persuade one of the pros to let you stand with them. I was invited to do this once when the pro saw I was lugging a big lens and tripod around with me!

[DustyC]

Note to self: Paint new 300mm lens white and carry a big bag!