The Photography Thread

[Paradigm]

Amusing how his Pirelli pic is virtually identical to mine! Shame he has a much better camera. I had to suffer with a little point and shoot, made me want a DSLR and a 300mm lens for sure. I went into the pits and along the pit straight on the first day, I didn't want to take pics for a bit though. By the time I came back to start snapping they'd closed it off, so no front-angle pics of the F1 cars. But hey, I got to touch Nigel Mansell's old F1 car

Oh, and only 8 599s? I must have seen over 20. Seriously. Never understand why people have their pic taken next to a car either. It's not like you own it!? If you've taken a pic of it it proves you were there! Personal memories are just that...

[Extra Terrestrial]

Nice to see this thread still thriving with talent!

I haven't contributed lately simply because my flickr account has been disabled / phished because some (silly) bugger thinks I have commented on something that is of - and I quote this - "abused nature".

I simply haven't got a clue in any shape or form about any of my comments being subjective of abuse.



If it carries on being like this at the end of the month, I'm starting a new account for the third 'effing time this year.

Keep up the good work everybody as I always, always have a smile on my face when I view this blog.

[Alastair]

Para, I know what you mean about standing next to cars for photos, what's the point? I certainly wouldn't post them on a forum as good as POTN either!!

ET, what does abused nature mean? Have Flickr blocked you for misbehaving?

[Paradigm]

Just use Picasaweb. I suppose you lose the community type stuff but it's free, the interface is nice and you get loads of space.

Al: especially when they're tiny watermarked photos! Bet there's loads of people out there just wanting to steal photos of a kid standing next to a car!

[Richard.John]

The 599s look gorgeous.

[Paradigm]

So much better in real life than photos, I'm afraid. I was pretty sceptical about it until I finally saw one in the flesh. They look superb. People have said it doesn't look beautiful but I think they're wrong, the beauty comes in the fact it just looks fit for purpose: it screams how powerful it is, and yet in a dark colour it looks quite restrained. Kinda like Daniel Craig in a suit, I suppose: you know he's packing underneath the Saville Row.

If I had the money I'd buy one in an instant and use it as a GT. You should hear the noise when it starts up, and then when it revs.

Best sounding cars of the weekend awards go to:

1. Maserati 250F
2. Ferrari 250LM
3. Alfa Tipo
4. Ferrari F40
5. Ferrari F50

[Richard.John]

Most deafening must go to the quaint little cars with four wheels poking out of the side and funny aeroplane like wings all over the place.

In other news, I must get out and take some photos.

[DCharlie]

Hmm... tried my hand at sports photography whilst home.
Got to say that i absolutely love the second hand 75-300 Canon IS Lens, a bargain at under 100 quid. However, given how much 'success' i've had with the lens, i'm wondering what the f2.8 70-200 lens is like? Any thoughts?

Anyways, not great shots, but here we go :

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1245/556200387_def4f97d8d_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1051/556206509_cd34db93db_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/555956674_bba28e92f6_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1033/556213517_f5a4ff5bcc_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/556282703_8924b81e2c_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1333/556282703_8924b81e2c_b.jpg

[Ish]

Pretty busy weekend photography wise. Lots and lots are on flickr but here are a couple so far

[Alastair]

Very nice Ish, did the new camera make you suddenly improve?

[Ish]

I think I was just on form this weekend.

[Alastair]

Nah, your pics have def been better since you got it, maybe it makes you think more?

[Ish]

Maybe. Though I think its just constant practice as much as anything. I've read lots, looked at lots of photographs, and taken ridiculous numbers of them

The lens and flash I bought with the camera helped too. Both have opened up my options considerably.

[Alastair]

Good stuff.
I've discovered layer masks! Can you tell?

[Richard.John]

Beautiful pics, people.