[PIC_THREAD] Sports, Action, Transportation

Rojin · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:43

Post your action, sports etc. related pictures here. We also have the following threads for other subjects:

People: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18443926

Nature: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18443933

Landscapes: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18443931

Macro: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18443927

Wildlife: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18443932

Weddings: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18443934

Rojin · 21 Sep 2012 at 16:30

I do always like a stadium panorama shot. I like the olympics shots, I don't think the photographer lying down has quite got a wide enough lens on to catch the faller!

La Vie en Bleu 2012 by jj_glos, on Flickr

Hardwicke AFC (8 of 9).jpg by jj_glos, on Flickr

Hardwicke AFC (3 of 9).jpg by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 14 Oct 2012 at 01:06

Autumn Classic 2012 @ Prescott Speed Hill Climb by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 1 Dec 2012 at 18:46

Messing around with processing on the reject pile:

Autumn Classic 2012 @ Prescott Speed Hill Climb by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 10 Feb 2013 at 12:21

Nice, I was going to go but having a stinking cold meant I couldn't drag myself out if bed early in the morning (that and playing WoT to 4am!).

Rojin · 10 Feb 2013 at 14:07

Jimmy1983 said:
Great shots Rojin, can you tell me how you manage to keep focus nailed with such low shutter speeds?

It's practice practice practice, and I still get loads of blurred shots when going for the slow shutter speeds. Plant your feet roughly perpendicular to the track, then smoothly pan with your upper body. I like to also get shots as cars head towards me and going away, as getting the side on shots all the time can get a bit boring. The side on is the easiest to get, this is where digital excels as you can click away to your hearts content!

La Vie en Bleu 2012 by jj_glos, on Flickr

The shutter speed you use will depend on the speed the cars are going, and in sunlight you're going to be at f16 and above so an nd filter can be a good idea ( I'm getting one this year). I've got a CPL but don't find it too useful as I don't take fixed shots where I can set one up.

Rojin · 10 Feb 2013 at 16:37

Jimmy1983 said:
This one reminds me off Darren Heath. Love that guy.

Yeah I do love motorsport, really want to try it again.

Just Google'd him, I wouldn't mind just carrying his camera bag around for the day! :cool:

Rojin · 10 Feb 2013 at 22:01

Make the trees disappear!

Rojin · 15 Feb 2013 at 21:53

Rojin · 20 Feb 2013 at 21:50

Rojin · 28 Mar 2013 at 00:34

Lotus @ Prescott Speed Hill Climb by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 28 Mar 2013 at 10:24

munge said:
You seem to have got the panning with blur thing going really well, did it require much practice? I should imagine it would be very easy to leave the car not quite sharp too.

And are these from a hill climb?

It's pretty simple to do in all honesty, it only gets trickier when you start using slow shutter speeds and shooting at an angle (I.e. not a side on pan). This is where digital is great as you can just shoot away and get instant feedback. When shooting a low shutter speed <1/60 I don't get loads of keepers, but it's all good fun.

Yes it's at Prescott Speed Hill Climb which is near Cheltenham. It's a nice day out. The La Vie en Bleu is a French themed event they run, tickets for that are currently £7 on one of the discount sites...

Rojin · 28 Mar 2013 at 23:55

Prescott Speed Hill Climb by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 28 Mar 2013 at 23:55

Prescott Speed Hill Climb by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 29 Mar 2013 at 09:35

Hmmm B&W or colour?...

Prescott Speed Hill Climb by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 29 Mar 2013 at 09:37

Cosimo said:
That is excellent. For a second or two I thought that Jim Clarke was at the wheel.

I'm not sure Jim Clarke ever had ears on his helmet!

Rojin · 29 Mar 2013 at 10:20

munge said:
Lol didn't see that! Never quite understood why people do that!

Just a bit of fun. Another side of going to an event like Prescott is you can walk all around the paddock area as well.

La Vie en Bleu 2012 by jj_glos, on Flickr

La Vie en Bleu 2012 by jj_glos, on Flickr

I think the ladies could've picked a better place to pose though

La Vie en Bleu 2012 by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 29 Mar 2013 at 11:34

Footy by jj_glos, on Flickr

Rojin · 29 Mar 2013 at 16:33

Jimmy1983 said:
Ah yes that old chestnut! I've just won a Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Lens for Canon for £230 intended for some more Motorsport and football. Been using a friends 100-400 L f4 and found f4 to be useable in most situations.

edit: Actually it was the Sigma 70-200 f2.8. You can pick these up for around £375 second (I literally just sold mine, although it was on Ebay and it went for £430. I sold my older 7D on there as well for £695!).

Rojin · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:03

Its all about the focus plane. You need a higher shutter speed if you're going to shoot when a car is approaching and want to get more of the car in focus. It's the trade off when using a slower shutter speed unfortunately. I'll see if I can dig up a more technical explanation tomorrow.