Montreal F1

[Jamie Douglas]

Ah the perfect place to post a shot from my recent visit to the Formula 1 racing in Montreal.

This was a dream come true for me and my first attempt at photographing race cars.

Techs

Shooting Date/Time 11/06/2010 12:14:17 PM
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Lens EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/400 (could be slower but had a fence in the way so more F stop put more of the fence in focus).
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Compensation 0
Focal Length 200.0mmAF Mode AI Servo AF
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
AF area select mode AF Point expansion

Thanks Jamie

Loving the new site by the way, havent logged in for about a week so pleasant suprise. Nice one!

[Alfred Forns]

Must have been exciting Jamie and looks like you had a great seat for the race !! Neat view of Sebastian's Renault !!! .... I think like for the planes playing around with the shutter speed makes a difference, I like having the sharp car and blurred tires !!!

[Harold Davis]

i'd love to attend one of these just to hear that high pitch roar! i always watch F1 on sunday mornings. there's just something about those cars that get my heart pumping. i agree with al, you had a nice vantage point to get this super image. thanks!!

[Jamie Douglas]

Thanks, it was heaven spending 3 days watching these cars. Been to a couple of races in the past but not Montreal and not since getting into photography.

Very easy to get carried away with shooting and I was using my 7D on JPEG mode and filled 2 8G cards :) Doesnt seem like such a good idea now having to edit them all but I am finding some gems so might post another soon. I am happy with the results.

Does this crop work?

Jamie

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Jamie,
I'd say you nailed it! Just the right amount of movement to show action and sharp where it need it!

[Gary Esman]

Very nice shot. I also like the blurred tires and the sharp car! Maybe a tad more room on the left. Congratulations on watching them race.

[Jamie Douglas]

I was also thinking the I could add a touch, maybe 1cm extra to the left. I have a bunch to crop and cant quite decide on where to place the car. After a few attempts I'll find the best fit.

Thanks for the comments and I'll post some more sometime soon.

Jamie

[Fabs Forns]

Man, that is one good looking machine, I bet it can put up a storm too :)

[Jamie Douglas]

Fabs, they certainly do, I got so immersed in taking picture I forgot to wear my ear plugs for one practice session but the noise was fantastic. The latest 2.3 V8 is not as loud at the old 21000rpm 3 litre V10 though.

[Alfred Forns]

... and not as loud as that old Honda V12 1.5 L Not sure but might have turned just under 19,000 rpm !!!

[Jamie Douglas]

A little before my time Al, my interest in F1 started in 1992 aged 12. Listen to this -

BMW V10, I went to silverstone that year and wow you would almost go momentarily deaf when those cars hurtled past at full speed.

Maybe see you at the currently being built Austin Texas F1 Race in 2012.

p.s didnt realise it posted a video link window, thats ok isnt it?

[Mike Tracy]

Sharp and good selection on the shutter speed for the wheels.