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Ferrari whizzing past an access point by the bridge at VIR. Field was under caution at this moment so I dropped the shutter speed to get a few cheap-n-easy pans.
Did need to pre-focus and then begin panning as AF tracking from the right was not possible due to obstructions. Kind-of a crap-shoot to get the focus right.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge at VIR
Bentley Continental GT3's making their way through the esses.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park
Ferrari 488 GT3 - About as 'far-down' the downhill as I was able to get.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park
BMW M235iR Cup Car ripping through the Inner Loop at Watkins Glen International during the Touring Car race.
This was an experimental outing to test my old 400 on my 5D and 7D. I did not have a chance to try this set-up here at The Glen as my 300 has become my primary.
I was not terribly happy with the way the 7D performed and has disappointed me for the last time. I just do not like the way it renders and it's hit-or-miss AF system... regardless of the quality of glass on the end.
Well... not really as he finished last in class... though there were only 2 participants in the GTA category.
This was an experimental outing to test my old 400 on my 5D and 7D. I did not have a chance to try this set-up here at The Glen as my 300 has become my primary.
I was not terribly happy with the way the 7D performed and has disappointed me for the last time. I just do not like the way it renders and it's hit-or-miss AF system... regardless of the quality of glass on the end.
Ferrari 488 starting to go downhill under the bridge.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Saturday 24 June 2017
31, Daniel Mancinelli, Ferrari 488 GT3, closely followed by Peter Kox during the Saturday PWC race
The big sedans from Detroit won't be back in 2018
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
8, Michael Cooper, Cadillac ATS-V.R
World Copyright: Peter Burke/LAT Images
All things considered, I think the quality held-up pretty well considering this setup.
Canon 70-200 f2.8 usm II with 2x teleconverter at 400 f5.6 on a 5D MkIV. Cropped from 6729 pixels wide down to 3000 pixels wide. 56% reduction crop and no up-sampling.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park
The rear of a McLaren
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
6, Bryan SELLERS McLaren 650S GT3 - K-PAX Racing
World Copyright: Peter Burke/LAT Images
From last year, slightly different take on a similar image already in the album for that weekend. (flic.kr/p/21aiYNx)
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Saturday June 24, 2017
31, Daniel Mancinelli, Ferrari 488 GT3, closely followed by Peter Kox in the Acura during the Saturday PWC race
Pirelli World Challenge at VIR
My second trip to VIR. Wanted to improve on some shots from last year and find new angles. Happy to say that I had only 1 fence in my way.
This was also the first time really focusing on using the 400mm for an event since retiring the 100-400. Really didn't miss it or the convenience of a zoom. I am pretty happy with how this 25 year old lens performs.
Ferrari on it's first warm-up lap in the early morning sun at VIR.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge at VIR
My second trip to VIR. Wanted to improve on some shots from last year and find new angles. Happy to say that I had only 1 fence in my way.
IMSA weekends not keeping him busy enough
Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Road America
Saturday 24 June 2017
2, Ryan Dalziel, Mercedes AMG GT3, CRP Racing
World Copyright: Peter Burke
LAT Images
Highly prefer the muscular look from the rear over the front of a 911
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
99, Jon Fogarty, Porsche 911 GT3 R
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2nd place at Road America - no way past that big Bentley
Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Road America
Saturday 24 June 2017
58, Patrick LONG, Porsche 911 GT3 R. Wright Motorsports
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LAT Images
1 SIN
2 SIN
Red SIN
Black SIN
So I decided to test something out here. I've been spending quite a bit of time learning, testing, trial and error... with my 400 f5.6. I decided to try my canon 70-200mm f/2.8l is ii usm which is very sharp, with my 2x teleconverter and see what it yielded at 400mm @ 5.6
To my surprise, it actually had a better DOF and was nicely sharp and contrasty. I'm not sure how viable this combo would be in use all day, especially since I typically need longer lengths, but it was interesting to see how the quality was. I did not see any real loss in quality.
I've had my eye on the 300mm f2.8 for a while. Physically, I cannot do the 400 f2.8 for events. The 300 appeals because I can get 300, 420 and 600 with my teleconverters and the quality of the 300 is better than the 70-200... which is already good. Decisions-decisions...
Had to do a healthy crop but it's still 3792 pixels wide and I think the quality held-up pretty well. Might try another one and crop closer to see what detail is available.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park
last new shot for a few weeks - going off the grid for some more tranquil landscape shooting.
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
14, Alec Udel, Porsche 911 GT3 R
2, Ryan Dalziel, Mercedes AMG GT3
Big bad Merc in his mirror
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
92, Alexandre Negrao, Mercedes AMG GT3
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Saturday 24 June 2017
013, Marc Muzzo, Ferrari 458 GT3
World Copyright: Peter Burke/LAT Images
Ian James out of turn 9 and on his way to victory in the GTS race.
This was an experimental outing to test my old 400 on my 5D and 7D. I did not have a chance to try this set-up here at The Glen as my 300 has become my primary.
I was not terribly happy with the way the 7D performed and has disappointed me for the last time. I just do not like the way it renders and it's hit-or-miss AF system... regardless of the quality of glass on the end.
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
11, Marko Radisic, Precision Driving
Ferrari Challenge EVO
World Copyright: Peter Burke
LAT Images
Porsche
Pirelli World Challenge at VIR
Trying my hand at dragging the shutter speed a little more for panning. Probably not the best area of the track to try this as it a very active section (snake section) as they’re zigging and zagging and banging-over the curbs but figured, why not give it a go.
My second trip to VIR. Wanted to improve on some shots from last year and find new angles. Happy to say that I had only 1 fence in my way.
This was also the first time really focusing on using the 400mm for an event since retiring the 100-400. Really didn't miss it or the convenience of a zoom. I am pretty happy with how this 25 year old lens performs.
Lamborghini Huracan dropped a wheel punching-out of Big Bend and put on a little drift demonstration.
2018 - Pirelli World Challenge
Grand Prix of Lime Rock Park
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
43, Ryan Eversley, Acura NSX GT3
World Copyright: Peter Burke/LAT Images
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
13, Marc Muzzo, Ferrari 458 GT3 heading for some alarming tire marks
SIN R1 GT4
2018-Pirelli World Challenge at VIR
Loved the morning sun light here. Great reward for getting to the track shortly after 7am. Since I now shoot in Monochrome for exposure purposes and better understanding of light, I felt this shot looked better as such.
My second trip to VIR. Wanted to improve on some shots from last year and find new angles. Happy to say that I had only 1 fence in my way.
This was also the first time really focusing on using the 400mm for an event since retiring the 100-400. Really didn't miss it or the convenience of a zoom. I am pretty happy with how this 25 year old lens performs.
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA Saturday 24 June 2017
Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Road America
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI USA
Friday 23 June 2017
2, Ryan Dalziel, Mercedes AMG GT3, CRP Racing
World Copyright: Peter Burke
LAT Images
DeVilbiss Mercedes AMG GT3
2018-Pirelli World Challenge at VIR
Leading early and looking strong but fell a little short. Couldn't miss this car on the track.
My second trip to VIR. Wanted to improve on some shots from last year and find new angles. Happy to say that I had only 1 fence in my way.
This was also the first time really focusing on using the 400mm for an event since retiring the 100-400. Really didn't miss it or the convenience of a zoom. I am pretty happy with how this 25 year old lens performs.