Car Racing; 2005 Bathurst 1000

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Found these from October last year. Good day out with the kids.

On the bus ready to 'climb the mountain'. EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/60s @ f/4, ISO 400:

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They're off and racing! EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/1250s @ f/4.5, ISO 200:

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EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 70mm. 1/125s @ f/11, ISO 100:

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Full of colourful characters and their temporary "Saloons'. EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/250s @ f/8, ISO 200:

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Somewhere in the campground at McPhillamy Park. EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 70mm. 1/250s @ f/9, ISO 200:

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Near McPhillamy Park. Tom wanted his picture taken near the cars as they prepared to go down through the Esses. The elevation changes of this racetrack are amazing. The cars actually have to change their brakepads at least once during this 1,000km endurance race. EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/250s @ f/5.6, ISO 200:

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These cars are V8 Supercars; part of a two-make series between Ford and GMH. They use 5.0 Litre engines imported from the 'States (Chev for the Holdens) which produce around 620BHP. They get up to around 300km/h at the end of Conrod Straight.

EOS-1Ds with EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM & EF 2x II Extender. 1/500s @ f/10, ISO 320:

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Craig Lowndes (Ford's pin-up boy) had his Ford's windscreen smashed by a loose wheel further down the Mountain (on the run into 'The Cutting').

EOS-1Ds with EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM & EF 2x II Extender. 1/800s @ f/10, ISO 640:

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EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/400s @ f/10, ISO 320:

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EOS-1Ds with EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM & EF 2x II Extender. 1/800s @ f/10, ISO 400:

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...but Bathurst is around a two hour drive West from where we live in North-West suburban Sydney - so I guess he has an excuse (we left at 5:00 AM).

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/250s @ f/8, ISO 400:

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Look how close you can get to the track.

EOS-1Ds with EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/800s @ f/10, ISO 400:

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Cars doing around 200km/h at this point.

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/320s @ f/9, ISO 400:

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Time to walk down the track to exit. The circuit is called Mount Panorama and is a public road 51 weeks of the year. Immediately above the sign in the far distance is Skyline heading down to the Esses, The Dipper, Forrest's Elbow, and then on to Conrod Straight, Caltex Chase, (Mrs) Murray's Corner, on to Pit Straight. This was taken at the exit of The Cutting.

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/60s @ f/5.6, ISO 100:

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Bloody steep - true test of horsepower.

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/30s @ f/8, ISO 100:

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And this guy has built a house right on top of the Cutting. This is his driveway. Imagine being the mailman; vroooom!!

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 30mm. 1/250s @ f/8, ISO 400:

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A gradient of 1 in 6 makes this the steepest part of the circuit (and one of the steepest in the world for elevation changes).

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/250s @ f/8, ISO 400:

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This is where Craig Lowndes hit the wheel, Jim Richards hit a Kangaroo (last year), and Greg Murphy & Marcus Ambrose almost tore each other's throats out after a coming-together which almost stopped the race!

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/200s @ f/6.7, ISO 400:

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EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 45mm. 1/50s @ f/5.6, ISO 400:

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But still a half-hour walk to the car!

EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM @ 28mm. 1/80s @ f/4.5, ISO 400:

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Mount Panorama, Bathurst is one of the world's most challenging and revered motor racing circuits. Many of the world's greatest drivers/riders talk about it with similar fondness to Spa, Isle of Mann etc.

Read more about it here:

http://www.nmrm.com.au/mtpan.html

[cdifoto]

Nice collection of shots there Christian. I've never seen or shot that kind of racing. Would definitely like too though!


That one shot you have showing how close the photogs get to the track... at the dirt track, I'd be standing right on the edge of the grass to the inside. That's how close I got. Some people called me insane, but they only go about 112 KM/H.

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Nice collection of shots there Christian. I've never seen or shot that kind of racing. Would definitely like too though!


That one shot you have showing how close the photogs get to the track... at the dirt track, I'd be standing right on the edge of the grass to the inside. That's how close I got. Some people called me insane, but they only go about 112 KM/H.

Thanks. Hey, even 70MPH can kill I guess. What sort of racing do you cover? Can you share any?

[cdifoto]

Thanks. Hey, even 70MPH can kill I guess. What sort of racing do you cover? Can you share any?


It was just local dirt track racing. Micro Sprints, Dirt Bikes & Go-Karts every now and then, and some lower budget stock cars. None of that high end European street car stuff you guys have!

I have a small sampling here (http://photobucket.com/albums/a304/cdifoto/path/) and here (http://www.cdi-ink.com/sprints).

[jamison55]

Thanks. Hey, even 70MPH can kill I guess. What sort of racing do you cover? Can you share any?

Here's one of Don's:

Sorry man, couldn't resist! You know I got all the respect for you in the world!

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Jamie you're killing me here!:D

[24Peter]

Here's one of Don's:

Sorry man, couldn't resist! You know I got all the respect for you in the world!
Hmmmm... me thinks I missed a good one here...:rolleyes:

Christian - three kids, one stroller and all your camera gear - you had your hands full that day. I love some of the close-up action shots with your 300 and 2X TC.

[coldrain]

None of that high end European street car stuff you guys have!

Ozzie car stuff ;)

[cdifoto]

Ozzie car stuff ;)

Are Holdens actually made in Australia? I wasn't sure. But anyway we have American clunkers...you all have smooth Aus/Euro machines.

[aparmley]

Cool series Christian thanks for sharing.

[sherlock]

Very cool shots indeed! I especially enjoyed the ones that included your daughter :D

Haha just kidding man. It's all in good fun :p

[cdifoto]

Very cool shots indeed! I especially enjoyed the ones that included your daughter :D

Haha just kidding man. It's all in good fun :p


Sherlock, you're still a teen so you're allowed (kinda). If my old ass were to say anything...well I'd be arrested just for thinking it. :eek: :p

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Are Holdens actually made in Australia? I wasn't sure. But anyway we have American clunkers...you all have smooth Aus/Euro machines.

The Holden Commodore (large family car with sedan/wagon/ute variants) is the only model that is made here in the GMH range (GM owns Holden).

Ford makes the Falcon here. Toyota makes Camrys, and Mitsubishi makes a large car called the 380 (I think you guys know it is the Galant?).

Holden exports cars back to the 'States too, our locally designed and built (albeit with a Chev V8) Monaro is sold over there as a Pontiac GTO. It is basically a Holden Commodore Coupe (ie; only two doors).

[cwphoto]

Very cool shots indeed! I especially enjoyed the ones that included your daughter :D

Haha just kidding man. It's all in good fun :p

Sherlock you're a dog!:D

Yeah she's just starting to get a bit of interest up there. To put it in your terms; lots of Rednecks up on Top of the Mountain. Most non Rednecks avoid the Top beacuse there is a lot of antisocial behaviour going on - but that's mostly after-hours (the Bathurst 1000 event is held over four days so they camp up there).

The Top offers panoramic views and a close-up vibe that can't be beat. Besides, there's a little bit of redneck in all of us now and then don't you think?:D

[jamison55]

.... Besides, there's a little bit of redneck in all of us now and then don't you think?:D

Yeeeee-Haaaaw!

[sherlock]

Sherlockk you're a dog!:D

Haha. Sorry, it's not like I can help it...damn hormones :eek: :confused: :rolleyes: :D :p

PS: It was a compliment though! lol

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Hmmmm... me thinks I missed a good one here...:rolleyes:

Christian - three kids, one stroller and all your camera gear - you had your hands full that day. I love some of the close-up action shots with your 300 and 2X TC.

Yeah I'm glad I had my younger daughter with me to help. If it was just me and the boys I probably would have brought the P&S.:)

The 300 surprised me that day, in the past I haven't had what I would call first class results with it and the 2x Extender - but a couple came out alright. Maybe it was the camera.:confused:

[cdifoto]

Yeah I'm glad I had my younger daughter with me to help. If it was just me and the boys I probably would have brought the P&S.:)

The 300 surprised me that day, in the past I haven't had what I would call first class results with it and the 2x Extender - but a couple came out alright. Maybe it was the camera.:confused:

Send your 1D and 300 to me and I'll test them versus my XTs for ya. :D

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Send your 1D and 300 to me and I'll test them versus my XTs for ya. :D

As usual you are far too generous CDI!:D

I don't have the 1Ds anymore anyhow, it was courtesy of CPS whilst I was waiting for stock of the N to hit last year.

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Very cool shots indeed! I especially enjoyed the ones that included your daughter :D

Haha just kidding man. It's all in good fun :p

Ok this one's for you Sherlock - I assume you're the appropriate age:

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Excellent shot of your daughter Christian. Beats the crap out of the school uniform.

[24Peter]

She's very pretty Christian. If you don't already, I suspect you'll have your hands full with her and all her would-be boyfriends in a couple of years. :)

Now back to photography: It's an excellent portrait. I see she's backlit a bit by the sun. Were you using anything to fill her from the front?

[sherlock]

Ok this one's for you Sherlock - I assume you're the appropriate age:

Haha thanks! You're too funny. :D I saw that picture and thought to myself I'm not even going to comment this time until I saw what you wrote. So I'll say this, just be happy that we live on opposite sides of the world :D :p

And yes, I am the appropriate age, just look at my user profile. :)

[cdifoto]

Haha thanks! You're too funny. :D I saw that picture and thought to myself I'm not even going to comment this time until I saw what you wrote. So I'll say this, just be happy that we live on opposite sides of the world :D :p

And yes, I am the appropriate age, just look at my user profile. :)

Dang you are a youngin' Sherlock. I figured 17..not 14. 'Tis all good though. You seem pretty mature.

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She's very pretty Christian. If you don't already, I suspect you'll have your hands full with her and all her would-be boyfriends in a couple of years. :)

Now back to photography: It's an excellent portrait. I see she's backlit a bit by the sun. Were you using anything to fill her from the front?

Yeah thanks, I think I used a soft-gold reflector for these. Was taken with my neighbour's 20D and my EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM.

I favour backlit beacuse you obviously don't get harsh light across the face and you get the bonus of a hair-light.

Background: she had been bugging me for years that she wanted to try some talent work, so I took these and sent them off to a few agencies. One responded positively and she now does a bit of work for Bonds (a clothing company) and Big W (a major retail chain):

http://www.bonds.com.au/girls/

That's her on the right under the hat (they could have lit it better).

[cdifoto]

That's awesome Christian. I agree they didn't position any lighting in consideration of the hat. But I guess it's not her face they're selling....

[jamison55]

Ok this one's for you Sherlock - I assume you're the appropriate age:

I imagine that Sherlock is in his basement this minute with boxes and boxes of Sudafed and a chemistry set trying to build up enough inventory of sellable product to buy a plane ticket to AUD...holy cow, Christian, you better lock her up!

[sherlock]

Dang you are a youngin' Sherlock. I figured 17..not 14. 'Tis all good though. You seem pretty mature.

Thanks. Yea, most think I am pretty mature for my age. I'm lucky I got into photography this early.

[sherlock]

I imagine that Sherlock is in his basement this minute with boxes and boxes of Sudafed and a chemistry set trying to build up enough inventory of sellable product to buy a plane ticket to AUD...holy cow, Christian, you better lock her up!

He he he. Just a few more bottles and I'll have enough. Now if I can just stow away in the baggage compartment of that flight and hitch-hike my way to her house she'll be all mine :D ! HA HA HA. :eek:

lol I crack myself up. Don't freak Christian...I'm kidding :)

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He he he. Just a few more bottles and I'll have enough. Now if I can just stow away in the baggage compartment of that flight and hitch-hike my way to her house she'll be all mine :D ! HA HA HA. :eek:

lol I crack myself up. Don't freak Christian...I'm kidding :)

Join the queue Mate, you gotta get past the Mother first...

[sherlock]

you gotta get past the Mother first...

Uhhhh...never mind. :eek: :p :D

[cdifoto]

Uhhhh...never mind. :eek: :p :D


It's not hard to get moms to love you. Just find some of her childhood pics on the wall, look at them carefully and tell her you now know where her daughter's beauty comes from...and that you hope time is as sweet on her daughter as it is on her. Works like a charm.

;)

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It's not hard to get moms to love you. Just find some of her childhood pics on the wall, look at them carefully and tell her you now know where her daughter's beauty comes from...and that you hope time is as sweet on her daughter as it is on her. Works like a charm.

;)

She doesn't fall for that shit - trust me I try and use it all the time when I roll in smelling of cheap booze at 3:00 AM.

[cdifoto]

She doesn't fall for that shit - trust me I try and use it all the time when I roll in smelling of cheap booze at 3:00 AM.

Damn.


*Pats Sherlock on the back.* Much luck to you bro. :eek:

[sherlock]

She doesn't fall for that shit - trust me I try and use it all the time when I roll in smelling of cheap booze at 3:00 AM.

Well I'll just have to charm her with my outgoing personality and devilish good looks :eek: :D :p


*Pats Sherlock on the back.* Much luck to you bro.

Thanks man, I'll give it the old college (high school?) try. lol

[24Peter]

Yet another degenerated (or should I say, "degenerate") thread :rolleyes: When will the insanity end??? :o

[cdifoto]

Yet another degenerated (or should I say, "degenerate") thread :rolleyes: When will the insanity end??? :o

It won't so long as you're around! :eek: :D :p j/k

[sherlock]

Maybe we should ask Jeff to make a general discussion forum? That way threads like this don't have to clog up the forum thats supposed to be talking about cameras :D

[cdifoto]

Maybe we should ask Jeff to make a general discussion forum? That way threads like this don't have to clog up the forum thats supposed to be talking about cameras :D


Well if he does that, what are we supposed to clog this section with? :confused: ;) :p

[sherlock]

Well if he does that, what are we supposed to clog this section with? :confused: ;) :p

I don't know, maybe useful, non-Don-taking-over-the-forum type of threads? :p

[cdifoto]

I don't know, maybe useful, non-Don-taking-over-the-forum type of threads? :p

Well heck what's the point of that?!?!? :p

j/k. I'm going to chill on the forums here for awhile. I have a new lens to play with and 10GB of memory to fill!

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Peter Brock; Australian motor-racing legend - dead at 61.:(

Peter won this race (the annual 1,000km touring car event at Mount Panorama, Bathurst) a record nine times over a career spanning thirty years.

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17424.html

In this country, Peter was arguably more famous than Steve Irwin - both will be missed terribly.:( :( :(

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Peter Brock; Australian motor-racing legend - dead at 61.:(

Peter won this race (the annual 1,000km touring car event at Mount Panorama, Bathurst) a record nine times over a career spanning thirty years.

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns17424.html

In this country, Peter was arguably more famous than Steve Irwin - both will be missed terribly.:( :( :(


well, at least he didn't die some slow agonizing death by disease or something lame like being run over by a drunk. he got to go in dignity, having fun doing his thing, like that croc hunter

[Nickcanada]

They really are the lucky ones. Doing what they love for a living. I like to think that my first job is to take care of the people I love then have a little fun, and if I'm lucky I'll get to go doing something I love.

[forno]

LOL, funny thread, great pics a usual ceedubya:D