Goodwood Fos - 2016 Photos

[PompeyM3]

Not seen a thread for photos of the event yet, so here's my photos from a wet and muddy Thursday....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94169616@N03/albums/7...

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chris333 said:

Engalnd

Corrected, Cheers for spotting.

[PompeyM3]

I've added some photos from Friday here....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94169616@N03/albums/7...

[PompeyM3]

ukaskew said:

My Flickr album, adding to it gradually:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/harry_s/albums/72157...

Some nice photos there

[PompeyM3]

Saturdays photos added to the same album...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94169616@N03/albums/7...

Just one more day to go and it's all over for another year.

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9.3 said:

Parked away from the riff raff up by the Kennels :

I know they're silly money and not everyones cup of tea, but I really like those Lagondas.

Anyway, took the family today, so not much photography going on, those I did take are added here, including a couple from the top of the Big Wheel...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94169616@N03/albums/7...

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ukaskew said:

Finally finished my photos. For those who dedicate time to purely shooting I can't recommend the top of the hill enough. On Friday this year it was absurdly quiet, positions right up against the rope all day long, and often so quiet I was the only person in the area.

You also get two bites at the cherry, as the light when they come back down through the trees is stunning

Goodwood FoS 2016 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr

I've spent the last 4 years in the same spot on the Friday, unfortunately they've closed off the opposite side now which was better for panning up the hill, but it's still, in my opinion, by far the most relaxing area of the whole climb (and generally speaking, only the real enthusiasts climb that far) and the nearest thing to the feeling of what it was like to be there 8+ years ago.

Lovely photos there, can I ask what sort of camera Lens you are using ?. I need to replace mine soon as it's having issues after many years hard work and the detail on your photos is spot on.

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ukaskew said:

PompeyM3 said:

Lovely photos there, can I ask what sort of camera Lens you are using ?. I need to replace mine soon as it's having issues after many years hard work and the detail on your photos is spot on.

Nikon D750 with a Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art and Nikon 85mm 1.4 for the paddock stuff, and Nikon 200-500mm f5.6 for the hillclimb action. Pretty expensive gear but an entry level Nikon and 70-300 VR has the potential for very similar results.

I've shot with all sorts of gear over the years and it's all broadly similar if you shoot in the right light. Any long lens is great for the top of the hill where they're coming out of the trees, just need to get as low as possible, pick a high shutter speed and fire away.

Thank you, I'll have a look at the prices. My old Nikon D80 has served me well over the years, but it's time to look for a replacement.