This weekend we had some car racing in the local park. Crystal palace was once used as a proper car racetrack, however it closed many years ago, but recently there has been a two day event hosted here. I was keen to try my hand at shooting moving cars and wondered how I would fare. I was of course after sharp cars and blurred backgrounds.
It was actually far easier than I suspected. We found a couple of decent spots between the crowds and using my 18-135 managed to take some good images. I switched between this and my 85mm f.18 prime. The latter gave great sharp images, but the shutter was so fast that the cars looked like they were parked in front of me despite moving as some speed.
There were also static cars on show which gave a good opportunity to turn up the HDR to 11 – not something that I usually do but thought that these cars suited the somewhat overdone processing.
Click the images for larger size and the rest of the gallery – more cars!
Stunning, stunning, stunning images Mark! I used to own a 1978 Triumph Spitfire myself, and she had a few “go fast” modifications done to her. Had way too much fun in that car. Your series today totally brings me back to this time. What wonderful images you’ve captured here my friend, I LOVE ’em!
I love your processing on this beautiful blue classic car! You’ve captured all of the surrounding excitement in the car’s reflections. Great picture story Mark!
Great shots of classic race cars. Its a pretty serious incline on the first one… 😀 Spinning wheels can always be done in post.
I like your PP on the second one. Looks like a toy car. Very cool
I love the second photo – always a fan of the tilt-shift effect. 🙂
Nice shot I love how strong the reflection is in the car!
Cars are often the perfect subject for setting the HDR meter beyond maximum. That’s a beauty.
I was competing in my orange & black e30 BMW in an effort to raise donations for the Cornwall Air Ambulance. If anyone has any action shots I would dearly love to see them please.
A wonderful event & looking forward to next year!