amateur photo thread.

[tbtstt]

That must be one hell of a sight (and feeling) as well.

I have a clip on my phone of a particularly great entry into that corner, but I don't seem able to share it here. The sound of anti-lag is always immensely satisfying, but especially when the cars are so close and throwing the occasional rock at you as well!

Another spot I really like shooting at has got to be Eau Rouge. Tried takling pics there for the first time this year and was not disappointed. Catching the cars climbing up that hill, especially in the dry when they're giving it all is awesome. A shot of the car throwing sparks is a nice bonus.

I need to get myself to Spa (preferably for a GT event): I need to see Eau Rouge for myself!

 

[Nico_Ble99]

I have a clip on my phone of a particularly great entry into that corner, but I don't seem able to share it here. The sound of anti-lag is always immensely satisfying, but especially when the cars are so close and throwing the occasional rock at you as well!

Reading all that really hypes me up for when I'll (probably, accreditation is still pending) be at Raceway Venray in June for the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. Can't wait to stand right next to the wall at an oval track when the pack blasts past me. Already did it as a spectator, it was awesome.

I need to get myself to Spa (preferably for a GT event): I need to see Eau Rouge for myself!

All I can tell you is that won't be disappointed. Whether you're there as a photographer or spectator, Spa is always worth a trip. Should you ever plan to apply for media accreditation, I suggest you consider the Creventic 24H Series (12H Spa-Francorchamps) and the International GT Open, where I will be this Sunday. If you just wanna watch some racing there, go and see the WEC race there. Proper good racing with reasonable ticket prices for such a big series. Though, tickets for the 12 hour race (that's split over two days) are almost dirt cheap compared to the amount of racing you get to watch on site.

 

[tekmoe]

 

[Minty]

Finally managed to get out and see this in person, snapped this while moving under the northern approach ramp to the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

I was shooting for perfectly centered, but this sort of conveys that uneasy "this is wrong" feeling I got seeing such a significant landmark just...gone.

 

[Nico_Ble99]

International GT Open time!

Due to technical difficulties I unfortunately had to return home earlier than I hoped I would - though I still grabbed some decent photos before the difficulties started.

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[TRLWNC7396]

Finally managed to get out and see this in person, snapped this while moving under the northern approach ramp to the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

I was shooting for perfectly centered, but this sort of conveys that uneasy "this is wrong" feeling I got seeing such a significant landmark just...gone.View attachment 1358667

Thank you for this. That is an amazing shot!

This is a true tragedy on many levels. But it will be replaced, and that will be amazing as well.

 

[Nico_Ble99]

Almost forgot to post some Euroformula Open and Formula Regional Alpine photos from the GT Open weekend. Here goes!

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[TRLWNC7396]

That first picture is amazing! How did you get that angle?

 

[Nico_Ble99]

That first picture is amazing! How did you get that angle?

Thank you very much!

In all honesty, that was one of the most spontaneous pictures of that day. I just squatted down, tried to be as still as possible and simply took the picture. Took a look at it and was instantly pleased with it. A nice bonus is that the old pit lane is downhill, that helps produce a little bit more "dramatic" image. And you just can't beat Eau Rouge as a backdrop.

 

[tbtstt]

That first picture is amazing! How did you get that angle?

It's a great set, but that first picture is easily my favourite!

I went to the British Motocross Championship round at Canada Heights last month. First motocross I have seen for a couple of years and I always forget how much fun it is to spectate. Mixed day for pictures, but a few OK shots.

KTM MX1 (84) (Jeffrey Herlings) by Steve White, on Flickr

Honda MX2 (23) (Taylor Hammal) by Steve White, on Flickr

Kawasaki MX2 (12) (Jack Chambers) by Steve White, on Flickr

Kawasaki MX1 (184) (James Carpenter) by Steve White, on Flickr

KTM MX1 (326) (Josh Gilbert) by Steve White, on Flickr

Husqvarna MX1 (91) (Charlie Putnam) by Steve White, on Flickr

 

[Nico_Ble99]

It's a great set, but that first picture is easily my favourite!

I went to the British Motocross Championship round at Canada Heights last month. First motocross I have seen for a couple of years and I always forget how much fun it is to spectate. Mixed day for pictures, but a few OK shots.

KTM MX1 (84) (Jeffrey Herlings) by Steve White, on Flickr

Honda MX2 (23) (Taylor Hammal) by Steve White, on Flickr

Kawasaki MX2 (12) (Jack Chambers) by Steve White, on Flickr

Kawasaki MX1 (184) (James Carpenter) by Steve White, on Flickr

KTM MX1 (326) (Josh Gilbert) by Steve White, on Flickr

Husqvarna MX1 (91) (Charlie Putnam) by Steve White, on Flickr

Thanks! 😁 It's so good, even Van Amersfoort Racing themselves liked the photo on Instagram, hehe.

The last photo of your set is easily my favourite. 👏🏻 Nice work!

 

[GTracer38]

A quartet of photos from events at PI in recent years.

Aside from the recently added catch fence around the last two turns it's a brilliant place to watch racing from.

 

[Nico_Ble99]

My first ever oval race as a photographer is now done and dusted. And what can I say, it was an amazing experience. Already looking forward to the next one in 2025.

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[tbtstt]

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Your track shots are great, but I love this angle!

 

[Nico_Ble99]

Your track shots are great, but I love this angle!

Thanks a lot!

I actually have some more shots like this, I'll post them later.

@tbtstt Some more close up shots for you:

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[Team THRT Drift]

Ooh these are really nice as well! Great job!!!






Found another red squirrel today! Little guy was chilling, I'm not sure if he was exhausted from the heat but I got within 3ft and basically stuffed my lens in his face and he did not budge at all. I basically got too close for the minimum focus distance of my 200-500mm lens and I could have easily gone back inside and grabbed my macro lens instead but seeing as he didn't move or flinch at my presence I got a little concerned. Left some ice water out for him when I finished taking my shots and he was gone about 15 min later.

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[Nico_Ble99]

Ooh these are really nice as well! Great job!!!






Found another red squirrel today! Little guy was chilling, I'm not sure if he was exhausted from the heat but I got within 3ft and basically stuffed my lens in his face and he did not budge at all. I basically got too close for the minimum focus distance of my 200-500mm lens and I could have easily gone back inside and grabbed my macro lens instead but seeing as he didn't move or flinch at my presence I got a little concerned. Left some ice water out for him when I finished taking my shots and he was gone about 15 min later.

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Thank you very much!

The pictures of that little fella are amazing as well. Looks like he was taking in the view from up there, haha.

 

[tbtstt]

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Great shots: squirrels rule!

 

[Team THRT Drift]

The pictures of that little fella are amazing as well. Looks like he was taking in the view from up there, haha.

Little guy was king of the world for 15min lol

Great shots: squirrels rule!

SQUIRRELS RULE! when they're not tearing up your property

 

[tbtstt]

SQUIRRELS RULE! when they're not tearing up your property

Yeah, can understand the appeal is less if they are causing damage!

 

[Leftcurl]

made a mock up in GT7 (ok, i know it's an M4 but it does the job) for my road trip to Le Mans in my M5. Turned out pretty good.