Silverstone (Yet another thread!)

Chez · 04-06-2005, 19:26

Here's one of the better pics I have processed so far from my trip to Silverstone yesterday -

Large version HERE

I would recommend looking at the large version as so much more detail is apparent.

I'm really pleased with this one, but overall was quite disappointed with my days efforts.

A few things I learned -

1) Panning is harder than I had thought. I only managed to get down to 1/500sec with any success
2) There are FAR too many fences at Silverstone
3) Even with 340mm of zoom (Nikon 70-200mm VR + 1.7x TC), I often found myself somewhat short of reach!

All comments appreciated

Thanks
Chez

MyPix · 04-06-2005, 19:33

nice pic m8, great colours, especially the full size one,

where abouts were you stood ?
as i only used my 28-200 if lens, and i could fill the frame from where i was stood on the apex of luffield, and the wires were low enough to rest the camera on all the time,
i didnt take one shot out of the 200+ with any wire of mesh in the frame

were you up on the stands opposite the pit lane entrance for that shot ?

i found the best way to pan was pck the car up as soon as possible, then snap when u needed to
it worked for me anyway, tho i did chop of a few noses n spoilers ,lol but you can throw them away

MP

Chez · 04-06-2005, 19:38

Thanks MP.

I initially stood at Luffield and was fine from there (and this was the best spot in terms of fences).

I then tried the grandstand you mentioned for this shot, a grandstand further down the pits straight for some others (fences were a real issue here).

In the afternoon, I was in the centre and really struggled to find a good spot, until me and my mate managed to find an area with no Marshalls, where we copuld have walked onto the circuit if we had wanted. Managed to get a few shots from there (although didn't want to get too close to the circuit as the drivers could probably have seen us where we were and didn't want to cause a crash!) until a Marshall came and ushered us back into the spectator areas (spoilsport! lol)

Had a great day, but didn;t really come up with many keepers.

Might try the hospitality package next time. £85+VAT per person and you get to sit on the inside of the complex at brooklands...there didn;t loko to be too many fences there from what I saw..

Matty · 04-06-2005, 20:03

thats nice Chez, sorry to hear you werent pleased with your days efforts

Chez · 04-06-2005, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by EosD

thats nice Chez, sorry to hear you werent pleased with your days efforts

Thanks EosD.

I had a great day, nonetheless!

I'm not too upset as it was my first time shooting motorsport with an SLR..

I'll just have to try again in September

Matty · 04-06-2005, 20:07

cool
hopefully i will be there too!

Matt · 04-06-2005, 20:52

Great shot Chez, you've done well to capture that car sharp, especially at the speeds they were travelling at.

Matty · 04-06-2005, 21:06

i love these cars, the details and intricate flick ups are great
the renault and the williams are nice, the maclaren im not so keen on, its almost nice, but something not quiet right...

dod · 04-06-2005, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by EosD

cool
hopefully i will be there too!

When in September is this coming off, seeing the excellent shots all you guys are getting is really tempting me to make the trip.

MyPix · 04-06-2005, 21:31

its the 13th to the 15th of September this year

again free entry to luffield, and other places if u can blag it , lol

MP

Chez · 05-06-2005, 01:20

Here are a couple more of Ralf Schumacher -

Large version HERE

Large version HERE

And a funny of my mate in the pits -

Chez · 05-06-2005, 01:21

A few pics from in and around the pits -

Large version HERE

Chez · 05-06-2005, 01:21

Large version HERE

Chez · 05-06-2005, 01:22

A few more pics of cars on the circuit -

Large version HERE

Chez · 05-06-2005, 01:22

Finally a few of Fernando Alonso -

Large version HERE

Chez · 05-06-2005, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

Great shot Chez, you've done well to capture that car sharp, especially at the speeds they were travelling at.

Thanks Matt

Quote:

Originally Posted by EosD

i love these cars, the details and intricate flick ups are great
the renault and the williams are nice, the maclaren im not so keen on, its almost nice, but something not quiet right...

I agree - the Maclaren is a weird shape at the back (basically the engine cover).

I agree about the little flicks and things- which explains the picture of the renault bodywork above - not a great photo, but I saw it and had to get a snap of it.

IanC_UK · 05-06-2005, 09:25

excellent shots chez, must remember to look for day pass to the centre next time !!!!

04-06-2005, 19:26	#1 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	Silverstone (Yet another thread!) Here's one of the better pics I have processed so far from my trip to Silverstone yesterday - Large version HERE I would recommend looking at the large version as so much more detail is apparent. I'm really pleased with this one, but overall was quite disappointed with my days efforts. A few things I learned - 1) Panning is harder than I had thought. I only managed to get down to 1/500sec with any success 2) There are FAR too many fences at Silverstone 3) Even with 340mm of zoom (Nikon 70-200mm VR + 1.7x TC), I often found myself somewhat short of reach! All comments appreciated Thanks Chez

04-06-2005, 19:33	#2 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	nice pic m8, great colours, especially the full size one, where abouts were you stood ? as i only used my 28-200 if lens, and i could fill the frame from where i was stood on the apex of luffield, and the wires were low enough to rest the camera on all the time, i didnt take one shot out of the 200+ with any wire of mesh in the frame were you up on the stands opposite the pit lane entrance for that shot ? i found the best way to pan was pck the car up as soon as possible, then snap when u needed to it worked for me anyway, tho i did chop of a few noses n spoilers ,lol but you can throw them away MP __________________ Its not the camera that takes a good pic ;o) But i use a Nikon

05-06-2005, 01:21	#12 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	A few pics from in and around the pits - Large version HERE Large version HERE Large version HERE Large version HERE

05-06-2005, 01:22	#14 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	A few more pics of cars on the circuit - Large version HERE Large version HERE Large version HERE Large version HERE

05-06-2005, 01:22	#15 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	Finally a few of Fernando Alonso - Large version HERE Large version HERE Large version HERE Large version HERE Large version HERE

04-06-2005, 19:38	#3 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	Thanks MP. I initially stood at Luffield and was fine from there (and this was the best spot in terms of fences). I then tried the grandstand you mentioned for this shot, a grandstand further down the pits straight for some others (fences were a real issue here). In the afternoon, I was in the centre and really struggled to find a good spot, until me and my mate managed to find an area with no Marshalls, where we copuld have walked onto the circuit if we had wanted. Managed to get a few shots from there (although didn't want to get too close to the circuit as the drivers could probably have seen us where we were and didn't want to cause a crash!) until a Marshall came and ushered us back into the spectator areas (spoilsport! lol) Had a great day, but didn;t really come up with many keepers. Might try the hospitality package next time. £85+VAT per person and you get to sit on the inside of the complex at brooklands...there didn;t loko to be too many fences there from what I saw..

04-06-2005, 20:03	#4 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	thats nice Chez, sorry to hear you werent pleased with your days efforts

04-06-2005, 20:07	#6 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	cool hopefully i will be there too!

04-06-2005, 20:52	#7 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	Great shot Chez, you've done well to capture that car sharp, especially at the speeds they were travelling at.

04-06-2005, 21:06	#8 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	i love these cars, the details and intricate flick ups are great the renault and the williams are nice, the maclaren im not so keen on, its almost nice, but something not quiet right...

04-06-2005, 21:31	#10 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	its the 13th to the 15th of September this year again free entry to luffield, and other places if u can blag it , lol MP

05-06-2005, 01:20	#11 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	Here are a couple more of Ralf Schumacher - Large version HERE Large version HERE And a funny of my mate in the pits -

05-06-2005, 01:21	#13 (permalink)
Chez Been here a while Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 289	Large version HERE Large version HERE

05-06-2005, 09:25	#17 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	excellent shots chez, must remember to look for day pass to the centre next time !!!!

05-06-2005, 09:35	#18 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745