Le Mans 2010 Snaps

[stu1984]

Hi All,

I know this is a little belated but thought I would share them with all you petrol heads!! I am fairly new to the world of photography and this was the first time that I used my new lens in anger too. Hope you enjoy

P.S excuse the fencing and the quality of a few of them...found it v.frustrating to get a clear shot!

[leyorkie]

We have had threads over in the Photographic section on how to take photos through netting.
Basically you have to control the aperture to put the netting out of focus.
But still pretty good, get rid of the netting next time.

[lowdrag]

You need to set the aperture at around f11/16 to get rid of the netting. Trouble is, it was a new camera and he's probably still on a learning curve and set it on Programme or Sport mode. Photography with an SLR is a combination of three things - Aperture, shutter speed and the ISO setting. To get rid of the netting but still get the cars sharp with no blurring you need f11 (minimum) and a shutter speed of 1/500th. Now in the viewfinder you'll find that the only way to stop the camera showing you that your photo will be underexposed is to up the ISO level to compensate. Increase the ISO level until the viewfinder shows you all is well. Here endeth the lesson.

[stu1984]

Thanks for the advice!!

[FredericRobinson]

There are places where it is possible to shoot over the fence, the bank on the inside of Tertre Rouge corner being one

[webby74]

Alternatively, There are places where you can get clear of the fences. Am i right in thinking some of your posted shots were taken from Mulsanne?
Walk a bit further up the banking and you can clear the fence.


Or on the inside of the circuit on the exit from Tetre rouge on the banking

[stu1984]

webby74 said:

Alternatively, There are places where you can get clear of the fences. Am i right in thinking some of your posted shots were taken from Mulsanne?
Walk a bit further up the banking and you can clear the fence.


Or on the inside of the circuit on the exit from Tetre rouge on the banking

Yeah, the majority were taken from the corner at the end of the Mulsanne straight as that was where I was camping.

Tertre Rouge looks like a good place to be for next year though!!

Cheers

[lowdrag]

Webby, without wishing to be rude it seems to me you have post-processed severely, the contrast being way too strong. Here's a photo taken at Mulsanne, albeit from the golf club side:-



I've chosen this one because it isn't perfect, the photo being slightly out of focus because I wasn't using a fast enough speed, but the colours are softer. Yes, I am using pro equipment and there is a great difference, but setting your camera up correctly, pro or amateur, will reap great benefits. The problem with most of the consumer lenses is that they don't have a built in motor, using the camera body to focus, which inevitably causes a focus delay. Upping the shutter speed might stop the blurring of the wheels but will overall result in better photos. I hope you accept what I am saying without thinking me impolite.

This one, taken with the 70/200 f2.8, shows movement, the camera panning and the wheels and background blurred, but the car is sharp. Panning isn't easy and I guess most photographers will tell you they deleter most such shots when reviewing, but when it does work it gives a great effect.

Edited by lowdrag on Tuesday 24th August 19:42

[webby74]

lowdrag said:

Webby, without wishing to be rude it seems to me you have post-processed severely, the contrast being way too strong. Here's a photo taken at Mulsanne, albeit from the golf club side:-



I've chosen this one because it isn't perfect, the photo being slightly out of focus because I wasn't using a fast enough speed, but the colours are softer. Yes, I am using pro equipment and there is a great difference, but setting your camera up correctly, pro or amateur, will reap great benefits. The problem with most of the consumer lenses is that they don't have a built in motor, using the camera body to focus, which inevitably causes a focus delay. Upping the shutter speed might stop the blurring of the wheels but will overall result in better photos. I hope you accept what I am saying without thinking me impolite.

This one, taken with the 70/200 f2.8, shows movement, the camera panning and the wheels and background blurred, but the car is sharp. Panning isn't easy and I guess most photographers will tell you they deleter most such shots when reviewing, but when it does work it gives a great effect.

Edited by lowdrag on Tuesday 24th August 19:42

Not at all lowdrag, always looking to improve so any advice is warmly accepted. I do fiddle sometimes too much with my photos. these were just to show the benifits of getting clear of the fence while being crowd side of them.
Webby

[Mr Clifford]

lowdrag said:

Webby, without wishing to be rude it seems to me you have post-processed severely, the contrast being way too strong. Here's a photo taken at Mulsanne, albeit from the golf club side:-



I've chosen this one because it isn't perfect, the photo being slightly out of focus because I wasn't using a fast enough speed, but the colours are softer. Yes, I am using pro equipment and there is a great difference, but setting your camera up correctly, pro or amateur, will reap great benefits. The problem with most of the consumer lenses is that they don't have a built in motor, using the camera body to focus, which inevitably causes a focus delay. Upping the shutter speed might stop the blurring of the wheels but will overall result in better photos. I hope you accept what I am saying without thinking me impolite.

This one, taken with the 70/200 f2.8, shows movement, the camera panning and the wheels and background blurred, but the car is sharp. Panning isn't easy and I guess most photographers will tell you they deleter most such shots when reviewing, but when it does work it gives a great effect.

Edited by lowdrag on Tuesday 24th August 19:42

Um... the blue car isnt sharp. Just thought I would comment. Think you need to practice your panning technique.
Hope thats not being rude. Just trying to help.