kenrem
fences suck...
Ok... I know that sounds a tad harsh AND above all else, fences are there to provide a level of safety for spectators, aspiring photographers, track officials etc... but they are an absolute bugger to deal with sometimes.
In this shot, I am behind the International Horseshoe on one of the new pedestrian walkways. Not only is there 1 fence by the walkway but there is a second fence to shoot through in the turn itself.
So I'm on this slight little embankment at the base of the fence, on my tippy-toes trying to line-up holes all the while, gravity is working against me because there's no room. 1 step backwards drops me off the embankment (it's like 8" high) and all I get is the tops of the tires (which can be seen at the bottom of the image) and maybe the antenna. Wish my mountain goat skills were a bit better. Definitely feeling-the-burn in the calves but worth it.
I enjoy the challenges of working within the confines/restrictions of 'spectator views'. A little extra effort goes a long way for me. Aside from an IMSA photographer walking in front of me to get to a more proper hole in the fence to shoot, I managed a good series of shots from this angle. I don't believe there were many others shooting from this point as it was a challenge for someone who is 6'. Wish I were Shaq-sized for moments like this :P
2018 Rolex 24 -
Ford GT
Ford Chip Ganassi Racing
fences suck...
Ok... I know that sounds a tad harsh AND above all else, fences are there to provide a level of safety for spectators, aspiring photographers, track officials etc... but they are an absolute bugger to deal with sometimes.
In this shot, I am behind the International Horseshoe on one of the new pedestrian walkways. Not only is there 1 fence by the walkway but there is a second fence to shoot through in the turn itself.
So I'm on this slight little embankment at the base of the fence, on my tippy-toes trying to line-up holes all the while, gravity is working against me because there's no room. 1 step backwards drops me off the embankment (it's like 8" high) and all I get is the tops of the tires (which can be seen at the bottom of the image) and maybe the antenna. Wish my mountain goat skills were a bit better. Definitely feeling-the-burn in the calves but worth it.
I enjoy the challenges of working within the confines/restrictions of 'spectator views'. A little extra effort goes a long way for me. Aside from an IMSA photographer walking in front of me to get to a more proper hole in the fence to shoot, I managed a good series of shots from this angle. I don't believe there were many others shooting from this point as it was a challenge for someone who is 6'. Wish I were Shaq-sized for moments like this :P
2018 Rolex 24 -
Ford GT
Ford Chip Ganassi Racing