2 meganes on track

[306dean]

A couple from the meganesport track time at fcs'08. My first proper attempt at panning. These are the only 2 that came out good from about 100 or so. Not quite pin sharp though :'(
Tips or pointers would be great.
1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2624845664_33612918f6.jpg
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2624846122_4dcb9a9e1c.jpg

[iriches]

What shutter speeds were these taken at? There's not a lot of panning-blur there, and at this size, the cars look as if the could be stationary.

This article has some examples at various shutter speeds for you to compare / contrast with:

http://photography-techniques.suite101.com/article.cfm/panning_in_motorsport_photography

Out of the 2, I like number 2 better. The exposure looks a bit better (#1 looks underexposed to me), and I like the way that the car has a bit of room to drive into. #1 is perhaps a bit tightly framed for my taste.

What was wrong with the rest of the 100 shots?

[EdinburghGary]

Lovely looking cars to be sure.

[Matt Sayle]

A slower shutter speed would help no-end. Good first attempt though.

[KayJay]

Lovely looking cars to be sure.

I agree with you man, what was an unusual shape when they first appeared they've definitely grown on me... similar effect the original Focus had.

[306dean]

the rest of them were all way too blurry. As if my panning was shakey, both taken at 1/500, i tried slower but i couldn't quite get the panning any good