Silverstone Classic Sunday

[ped]

Just a few pics trying out my new rangefinder camera. No track shots though I'm afraid, only had a 28mm f1.9 lens on.

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Rest of the pics are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/sets/72157624462786909/

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[radiocemetery]

You have some very nice compositions. I like the yellow, black, yellow Lambo shot with the pavement stripes. Is the car in the Lipscomb livery the new Fiat 500? We don't have the 500 yet.
Steve

 

[kossi008]

My favorite is #4. Very good composition.

 

[ped]

Thanks. It's very hard to take decent photographs at a car show with all the punters in the way; it forces you to make tight compositions to create the feeling you are not at a show.

The little car is indeed the Fiat 500 Abarth. I see them ALL THE TIME here in the UK, they are almost too common, just like the new MINI. They don't half shoot around the track, though. I liked the spare wheels in that photo which kind of lead the eye, but don't like the way I clipped the front of the car off. I too another in landscape where the whole car is there but it isn't such a pleasing composition.

Cheers for the comments, this was my first proper outing with the R-D1 and I have to say I am extremely impressed and it wasn't a burden to carry around all day. The 1:1 viewfinder and 28mm (40mm) lens meant I could compose the shot with my own eyes before bringing the camera up to grab it.

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[Cron]

my fav is #4, marvellous color!

 

[semrich]

I agree with the others #4 is a winner for me, Its unique, not your typical immaculate paint job perfectly composed within the car show situation. It's gritty look conveys raw speed and handling.

 

[andreios]

The last two Maserati shots are fabulous!

 

[ped]

Thanks again folks.

Those who like the 'unfinished' look of the Maserati (Didn't actually get the model) might like this old thing - as someone else said on here in the R-D1 forum, it looks like something James Bond would have to defuse!

 

[semrich]

Yes, I do like it, even better than the other, wonderful colors. Print it, hang it.

 

[porktaco]

#4 for me, please

 

[hipsterdufus]

I would bet money that you could sell that Maserati shot to the members of a car club for a decent price... Just saying. Nice work.

 

[ped]

Thanks again for all the kind comments. Maybe i'll get in touch with the club which brought the Maserati and see if I can flog one or two prints!!

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