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cwphoto

10-07-2007, 08:55 AM

Just got back from the annual pilgrimage to 'The Mountain', so I have the usual car racing shots.

Morning warm-up down Conrod Straight. The lead-car is lifting its front wheel at around 185mph as it heads into The Chase.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/500s @ f/4, ISO 200 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 08:59 AM

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/100s @ f/5.6, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:02 AM

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/125s @ f/5, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:08 AM

But eventual co-winner Craig Lowndes was looking good.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/125s @ f/5, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:19 AM

HRT car on the grid.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/200s @ f/8, ISO 100:

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:23 AM

2006 ATCC winner Rick Kelly waits patiently.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/300s @ f/8, ISO 100:

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:25 AM

Toll Racing's Garth Tander.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/800s @ f/1.8, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:27 AM

Jason Bright's helmet awaits.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/800s @ f/2, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:30 AM

The Enforcer (Russell Ingall).

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/400s @ f/2, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:40 AM

Pit crew.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/640s @ f/2, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:42 AM

Off and racing!

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/400s @ f/4, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:46 AM

Ford leads Holden.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/1,000s @ f/3.5, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:51 AM

Throwing flames through Hell Corner - quite appropriate really.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 200mm f/2.8 L USM. 1/640s @ f/4, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:55 AM

Panoramic view from Hell Corner.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/250s @ f/10, ISO 100:

Gintaras

10-07-2007, 09:56 AM

superb racing photos, i guess these gonna be sold to some magazine?

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 09:58 AM

Reducing tyre-wear.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/400s @ f/4, ISO 200 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:03 AM

Pretty (HRT) gets in on the act.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/400s @ f/5.6, ISO 400 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:06 AM

More air.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM. 1/500s @ f/3.2, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:10 AM

Lowndes leads at Mrs Murray's Corner.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/320s @ f/2.8, ISO 800 (Circular Polariser):

shoey

10-07-2007, 10:13 AM

Throwing flames through Hell Corner - quite appropriate really.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 200mm f/2.8 L USM. 1/640s @ f/4, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

Love everything about this one!

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:13 AM

One more time into Pit Straight. Notice the opposite lock on the trailling car.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/250s @ f/2.8, ISO 800 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:16 AM

superb racing photos, i guess these gonna be sold to some magazine?

Thank you, rural newspapers for these. :)

JTL

10-07-2007, 10:22 AM

The shot of Garth Tander could be his publicity photo! You need to think about the racing world as a possible source of paid gigs (if you're not doing it already).

Numbers 3,4, and 5 prove it once and for all...you are the man when it comes to the pan!

Number 12 is the classic line-up shot, with perfectly controlled DOF. The lead car is tack sharp and the background is blurred....but not too blurred. That's when knowing your stuff really shows...picking the right lens...picking the right shooting distance. We can learn a lot just by analyzing these shots compositionally, the settings, the lens choices...

On numbers 15 and 16, stunning BTW, did you pre-focus or use AI Servo?

Such great work, C-Dub...I fully expect to see your work in a major racing mag (forgive me if you've already been there) or even S.I.

Thanks for posting these wonderful images and the shot details!

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:24 AM

Lowndes is shown the chequered flag. He and Whincup are now back-to-back Bathurst Champions!

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/500s @ f/2, ISO 1,600 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:36 AM

The shot of Garth Tander could be his publicity photo! You need to think about the racing world as a possible source of paid gigs (if you're not doing it already).

Numbers 3,4, and 5 prove it once and for all...you are the man when it comes to the pan!

Number 12 is the classic line-up shot, with perfectly controlled DOF. The lead car is tack sharp and the background is blurred....but not too blurred. That's when knowing your stuff really shows...picking the right lens...picking the right shooting distance. We can learn a lot just by analyzing these shots compositionally, the settings, the lens choices...

On numbers 15 and 16, stunning BTW, did you pre-focus or use AI Servo?

Such great work, C-Dub...I fully expect to see your work in a major racing mag (forgive if you've already been there) or even S.I.

Thanks for posting these wonderful images and the shot details!

You are too kind JTL, thanks for the compliments.

I am going to send that shot of Garth to HRT to try and get in with them - you never know.

The tight shots (15 & 16) were AI Servo. When the Mark III gets its stuff together it can work really well.

Thanks for looking, I hope to see them in some fancy mag too!

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:49 AM

The Champions with their trophy.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/400s @ f/4, ISO 3,200:

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:52 AM

And later in their pit garage.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 27mm. 1/50s @ f/5.6, ISO 1,600:

cwphoto

10-07-2007, 10:56 AM

Loading the transporter.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/15s @ f/5.6, ISO 1,600:

NewTekBuzz

10-07-2007, 11:35 AM

Superb photo's from a superb collection of equipment, from a superb photographer!

great job cw

forno

10-07-2007, 03:13 PM

Tip top as usual Ceedub, I think I spotted you near the chase on Saturday, blue hat with white stripes?

StephenC

10-07-2007, 04:24 PM

As always, fantastic shots!

achuang

10-07-2007, 04:25 PM

Nice work CW, had a feeling that you'd be there when I was watching it on TV yesterday. How did you keep everything dry when it started raining?

Honest Gaza

10-07-2007, 04:32 PM

Some more of the "pit crew" please CW :o :D

JMWallace

10-07-2007, 07:36 PM

Throwing flames through Hell Corner - quite appropriate really.

I'm with shoey - this one takes the cake! Come on! Can't you see it on a full page spread in a racing mag with exactly that title??

LOVE IT!

TassieD

10-07-2007, 08:27 PM

Top work CW, inspirational stuff.

BLWNHR

10-07-2007, 09:55 PM

I was looking forward to these photos more than the race itself! I figured you would be there.

Absolutely astounding. As Dave (TassieD) said; truly inspirational stuff. 1/100 @ 500mm – sheer brilliance.

You are a master of this art. Well done.

Adam.

Rooz

10-07-2007, 10:55 PM

fantastic shots as always. judging from that exif, and the CP it must have been very bright and pretty cloudy. then you get the rain at the end...couldn;t ask for better conditions huh chris ?

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:05 AM

JD cars looked very sexy in black.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM. 1/250s @ f/4, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:06 AM

fantastic shots as always. judging from that exif, and the CP it must have been very bright and pretty cloudy. then you get the rain at the end...couldn;t ask for better conditions huh chris ?

Yeah the light was all over the place, typical Mount Panorama really. Thanks for looking. :)

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:08 AM

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:09 AM

Top work CW, inspirational stuff.

Thanks Dave, your part of the world may be on the agenda - stay tuned Buddy.

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:10 AM

As always, fantastic shots!

Thanks Stephen, did you go to the race?

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:12 AM

Nice work CW, had a feeling that you'd be there when I was watching it on TV yesterday. How did you keep everything dry when it started raining?

Yeah it was a bit bothersome. I was down at the bottom and the rain wasn't as heavy as other parts of the circuit.

How about that driving in the last ten laps, wow!

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:55 AM

Glenn Seton prepares to descend The Mountain.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM. 1/500s @ f/5.6, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 08:58 AM

More panning.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM. 1/125s @ f/11, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 09:31 AM

Top Ten shoot-out at McPhillamy Park.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/125s @ f/11, ISO 100:

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 09:38 AM

More Top Ten shoot-out: Mark Skaife for HRT.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/250s @ f/11, ISO 200:

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 09:54 AM

Tip top as usual Ceedub, I think I spotted you near the chase on Saturday, blue hat with white stripes?

Wasn't me. I was the fat bastard with the scummy old black cap from 1998's Phillip Island 500cc GP...

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 09:56 AM

Some more of the "pit crew" please CW :o :D

Would you believe that out of a thousand pictures this is the only one?! :o

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 10:00 AM

Superb photo's from a superb collection of equipment, from a superb photographer!

great job cw

Thanks very much. I had great conditions and plenty of time and some good fortune too. :)

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 10:07 AM

I'm with shoey - this one takes the cake! Come on! Can't you see it on a full page spread in a racing mag with exactly that title??

LOVE IT!

I'd love to see it in a magazine too! :D

Honest Gaza

10-08-2007, 01:43 PM

Would you believe that out of a thousand pictures this is the only one?! :o

That's outrageous....that's unforgiveable.....that's.........Un-Australian :p

Oh, nice shots of the cars too ;)

TassieD

10-08-2007, 04:33 PM

Thanks Dave, your part of the world may be on the agenda - stay tuned Buddy.

Top news CW, you have my number just let me know and i'll make sure there is a coldy waiting.

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 04:46 PM

Top news CW, you have my number just let me know and i'll make sure there is a coldy waiting.

Only one?... :(

StephenC

10-08-2007, 05:10 PM

Thanks Stephen, did you go to the race?

No, I've been in previous years but this time decided to watch from the comfort of home. I don't need the volume on though, as the race can be clearly heard from anywhere in town!
Do you just photograph the cars (and 'pit crew') or do you get a chance to snap the crowds as well? Were you camping? Compared to the last few years it sounds like it was pretty civilised on the Mountain. Are you a Ford or a Holden fan?

cwphoto

10-08-2007, 05:57 PM

No, I've been in previous years but this time decided to watch from the comfort of home. I don't need the volume on though, as the race can be clearly heard from anywhere in town!
Do you just photograph the cars (and 'pit crew') or do you get a chance to snap the crowds as well? Were you camping? Compared to the last few years it sounds like it was pretty civilised on the Mountain. Are you a Ford or a Holden fan?

I camped with a few new friends behind the paddock, adjacent to the Chase.

I didn't do any crowd shots this year. This was my first year with credentials so I was really trying to make the most out of it. In the past I spent an hour down the bottom and then went up the top for the most part but this year I had pit access (photos coming) so I couldn't afford to stuff around plus I wanted to get to many vantage points which are difficult to access from the GA areas (like the Cutting and Griffins Bend).

It was quiet up the top. An over-supply of cops saw to that. I probably favour Holden but I wouldn't call myself a fan - I was actually really happy for Craig Lowndes as I rate him a lot as a driver and an all-round top bloke.

It was good to see Glenn Seton bring the other HRT car home. This was probably his last year and it's sad that such an accomplished driver and another all-round top bloke has never won this event.

TassieD

10-08-2007, 06:33 PM

Only one?... :(

One carton CW :) The first one probably wouldn't touch the sides.

24Peter

10-08-2007, 09:03 PM

These are great Christian! I love the first 300mm F2.8 IS shot with all the cars lined up single file down the long straightaway - with the selective focus and shallow DOF it looks almost like a tilt-shift shot. Very cool. (Oh of course the Pit Crew pic too. ;) )

michael_

10-09-2007, 02:58 AM

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 500mm f/4 L IS USM. 1/125s @ f/5, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

damn thats some serious air.

michael_

10-09-2007, 03:07 AM

christian great shots as always, do you carry every single lens with you? i see 16-35, 50, 200, 300, 500, 600 used.

first time doing bathurst with media access? wow thats surprising.

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 03:51 AM

christian great shots as always, do you carry every single lens with you? i see 16-35, 50, 200, 300, 500, 600 used.

first time doing bathurst with media access? wow thats surprising.

600 must have been a typo, because I didn't bring it this trip - too heavy to cart. I carried the rest with me most of the time, except when I was in the pits at which time I just took the 16-35/2.8 II and the 50/1.2 - both courtesy of CPS.

I have a Lowe Pro backpack which fits all the above minus the 500/4 IS (plus 580EX II, 2x EOS-1D Mark IIIs, and charger). It's heavy and certainly tests my stamina and strength up those big hills at Bathurst, but there's nothing really I would want to leave behind.

Thanks for looking, more on the way. :)

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 03:54 AM

forno

10-09-2007, 04:16 AM

Did you this with a GA ticket?

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 04:55 AM

Did you this with a GA ticket?

No, I had credentials for this one.

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 05:15 AM

Down the Esses.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/125s @ f/16, ISO 100:

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 05:18 AM

Lowndes/Whincup car through the Esses.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm. 1/125s @ f/16, ISO 100:

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 05:23 AM

Tight shot through the Esses.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/500s @ f/5.6, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 05:44 AM

Final race of the support class approaches Griffin Bend.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. 1/1,000s @ f/3.5, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 06:46 AM

Pretty through the Esses.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM. 1/250s @ f/2.8, ISO 100 (Circular Polariser):

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 06:50 AM

Anxiously waiting.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 31mm. 1/100s @ f/5, ISO 400:

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 06:53 AM

Re-fuel time.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM. 1/160s @ f/5, ISO 400:

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 07:07 AM

Splash-back.

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/640s @ f/2, ISO 200:

michael_

10-09-2007, 07:07 AM

great shots christian looks like you really did enjoy your first time.

so for future shooting reference it seems the 16-35 and 300 got used the most? so really 16-35, 70-200 and 300 and a TC of sorts would be sufficient even replace the 70-200 with 135 perhaps

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 07:09 AM

The other type of Pit Crew...

EOS-1D Mark III with EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM. 1/640s @ f/2, ISO 200:

cwphoto

10-09-2007, 07:13 AM

great shots christian loows like you really did enjoy your first time.

so for future shooting reference it seems the 16-35 and 300 got used the most? so really 16-35, 70-200 and 300 and a TC of sorts would be sufficient

For sure that would be a very tidy combination. I was tempted by the versatility of the 70-200/2.8 IS, but IQ won over in the end so I chose the straight 200/2.8 II. The 50/1.2 was just along for the ride as I borrowed from CPS for the weekend.

I had an awesome time, now bring on MotoGP!