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Yesterday heralded my first attempt at motorsport photography. The last race I went to was the British Grand Prix in 2004 and I wasn't into photography back then. I used to go to the BGP every year but since moving to Scotland, I havent really had the time.
Anyway, I managed to blagg a few tickets for the BTCC at Knockhill and I roped in a mate to come along too for company. It was a wet, miserable day, with no light to play with, so had to make do. We didn't get too wet, as we stood in a covered stand at the hairpin. I'd forgotten how straining to get a view can take its toll and now, 14 years older than my last race and a big bag of camera gear, added to the aches and pains, but it was worth every bit. It did calm down later on and that's when I got into the swing of things, as the crowds cleared towards the end of the day and no more umbrellas in the way.
Like I say, my first attempt at motorsport, but opinions are appreciated as always.
Brett Smith, lighting up the discs as it dried.
Jason Plato, my Touring Car hero, but having a mediocre year this year.
Rory Butcher, my friend has sponsorship on this car. (hence the tickets)
Tom Chilton, on his way to victory in race 3.
One of the Porsche Carreras, the acceleration on these out of the hairpin was mind boggling. The sound, awesome!
Anyway, I managed to blagg a few tickets for the BTCC at Knockhill and I roped in a mate to come along too for company. It was a wet, miserable day, with no light to play with, so had to make do. We didn't get too wet, as we stood in a covered stand at the hairpin. I'd forgotten how straining to get a view can take its toll and now, 14 years older than my last race and a big bag of camera gear, added to the aches and pains, but it was worth every bit. It did calm down later on and that's when I got into the swing of things, as the crowds cleared towards the end of the day and no more umbrellas in the way.
Like I say, my first attempt at motorsport, but opinions are appreciated as always.
Brett Smith, lighting up the discs as it dried.
Jason Plato, my Touring Car hero, but having a mediocre year this year.
Rory Butcher, my friend has sponsorship on this car. (hence the tickets)
Tom Chilton, on his way to victory in race 3.
One of the Porsche Carreras, the acceleration on these out of the hairpin was mind boggling. The sound, awesome!
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