Drifting

[Joel]

This was my first time taking photos at a drifting event. I wouldn't think id need a slower shutter speed being front on shots but i realise i should have tried some panning. Oh well at the end of next month i'm going to the Australian championship so ill try it there.

DOF wasn't working well so the in pits shots are just like auto shots sorry.

Best drifter and car there. Toyota V8 was making a sweet noise too. Part of the Peer drift team.
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Not overexposed just smoke in front of the car.
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Thanks

[directshooter]

Fair shots Joel...tighter crops may have improved compostion and like you said slower shutters and low iso on a nice day would deffo improve quality, colour and the like , but you would have to watch the shake, monopod would be useful/

Si.

[skeuos]

The action shots are pretty nice. Tight crops could certainly help, and panning would be great. Takes a lot of practice to get good pans, though, and a lot of shots to get a keeper. A monopod would certainly be helpful. Otherwise, make sure to turn from your core, not just the camera; it'll help you keep the camera level. But it would certainly be rewarding if you can do it.

Shots like that engine shot, taken in bright midday sun, could use a little fill flash to help open up those shadows end expose that nice detail.

Looking forward to the next batch of shots.

steve