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gribbsy
06-05-2008, 20:07
Something new for me to try my hand at here. These were from the BHP Perfomance show at Lydden on Bank Holiday Monday. It was a bit of a mixed bag as far as circuit action went. The drift cars were only out a few times during the day, in between we had a mixture of Jap sports cars and people having their own track time. Weather was cracking, probably a bit too bright for great shots. Anyway here's a small selection. Please feel free to C&C - my first time shooting these, and I'll probably go back for more some time.

#1
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0136.jpg

#2
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0200.jpg

#3 - A drift car from the inside
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0241.jpg

#4 - I don't ever recall seeing a mk1 estate before - did they make these? My guess was it's a converted hearse?
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0280.jpg

#5 - I'm not sure whether this works or not ?
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0322.jpg

#6
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0330.jpg

#7 - Hmm something's not right here - not cropped, if you were wondering.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0336.jpg

#8 - Making it out alive
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee173/gribbsy/Drift_Lydden_050508_0344.jpg
DinoS
06-05-2008, 20:08
Good sharp shots there. Well done
haggisuk
06-05-2008, 20:21
No.7 is HOT!..... Love them

I have seen another estate before but it was many moons ago.

Try getting a worms eye view next time, I have seen some drifting video taken low down and it looks really good especially if you can see daylight underneath and a hint of body roll.

:thumbs:
Matt Sayle
06-05-2008, 20:24
#7 is an amazing shot! 5 doesnt do anything for me. Apart from that the rest are crackers!
desantnik
06-05-2008, 20:37
#5.... hmmmm no I think. But its been one of those experimental weekends eh? :D

#7 is however a real belter!! You jammy what not!
Matt Sayle
06-05-2008, 20:39
#5.... hmmmm no I think. But its been one of those experimental weekends eh? :D

#7 is however a real belter!! You jammy what not!

Hey, ive just realised. I close up shot of a car i like! SHOCK!! HORROR!
ukaskew
06-05-2008, 20:58
#5 almost works for me, it's just missing a little something. Maybe if the headlight was in frame it would really work?

Great set anyhow, #7 is of course, awesome.
desantnik
06-05-2008, 21:02
Hey, ive just realised. I close up shot of a car i like! SHOCK!! HORROR!

You see slowly I will convince the world this is the way forward :thumbs:
gribbsy
07-05-2008, 05:34
Cheers guys. I figured #7 would be fairly popular ;)
StuntMonkey
10-05-2008, 17:37
Absolutely love shot 7. great capture :thumbs:

in answer to your question about the escort estate. this was a standard production model and was current for both the Mk 1 and 2. you dont see too many these days but i have seen quite a few for sale which were ex fire service vehicles(mint). most have dissapeared into obscurity with the popularity of the normal 3 door models. i would live to get my hands on one!
gribbsy
10-05-2008, 17:40
Thanks for that StuntMonkey.

On the subject of Mk1s. I must have seen a good dozen of them heading towards the coast on the M20 this morning. There must have been some sort of Euro road trip going on. They looked fantastic :)