Watching the world go by
Motoring/Photography / February 08, 2010

Watching the world go by

About:
Noel Conroy and Michael Ward in a MKII Escort (1800 RS). I liked this because of the calm, relaxed look on Michael’s face – despite the fact that he was in the middle of a stage.

Settings:
1/100 sec, ƒ 9, ISO 125, 46.0 mm, AF – AI Servo
Normally (the only other time I’ve shot Motorsport in manual mode), I’d stick with 1/80 sec – but we were on a straight here and the cars were moving a little too fast to pan comfortably at 1/80 sec. I’d normally focus manually on a spot just in front of me too – but I found that because I was standing on a straight, I was getting upto four shots of each car at varying distances (from the camera), three of which would be out of focus. So I set the Auto Focus to AI Servo and it did a great job!

Processing:
B&W conversion, Partial Vignette, Cropped, Debris removed.

Next Time:
I’d love to introduce a strobe in a forestry stages rally – on a medium to low speed corner.

365/Photography / November 16, 2009

R&R for the M3

Oct 19.

The M3 had a “light” season this year. This season we took in one hillclimb on the ledgendary “Ballyalban”, Co. Clare, the Phoenix Park Motor Races and an end of season race in Mondello. Quiet by our standards, but the races in the Phoenix Park and Mondello were tougher on the car than your average hillclimb. A short season, but an enjoyable one.

Time to get the M3 indoors for the winter for a bit of well deserved R&R.

While the car gets a rest, we have to start thinking of next season. Sponsors, Tyres, Weight Reduction and a little more power if we can find it. It never stops.

Roll on 2010.

Darrian T90
365/Photography / October 27, 2009

Darrian T90

Oct 27.

Another shot from a sprint in Tynagh from earlier in the month. This is Peter Cummins in his beautiful Darrian T90.

One foot in the air
365/Photography / September 22, 2009

One foot in the air

Sep 22.

Eanna flies into turn one at a Sprint in Tynagh.

XK-120
365/Photography / August 12, 2009

XK-120


Aug 12.

If Top Gear are to be believed, the car that this particular badge is attached to (a Jaguar XK-120) was the first real “Supercar” of it’s day.

The badge reveals a little bit of information about Jaguar’s racing heritige… I was curious so I did a little bit of digging. As it happens, Jaguar won at Le Mans in 1951 and 1953 with the Competition version of this car – the XK-120c (victory in 1952 was taken by Mercedes with the beautiful 300SL).

I took this at the Phoenix Park Races, where it was being raced! I’m only sorry I didn’t get to see it in action and that I didn’t get a few more shots of the car itself.

The Transition
365/Blog / June 25, 2009

The Transition


Jun 25.

… from a left hander to a right hander. It’s all about the center of gravity!

Legend
365/Blog / June 24, 2009

Legend


Jun 24.

Now, I love going sideways – mostly in the car, occasionally on the lawn mower (a long time ago). But it was only at a BLMRA demo in Charleville that I realised exactly how funny it looks!

No. 5, whoever you are, well done!

Old Rubber
365/Blog/Photography / April 23, 2009

Old Rubber


Apr 23.

Trouble
365/Blog/Photography / April 21, 2009

Trouble


Apr 21.

Trouble for me that is. With an estimated 320hp, this is one quick civic. Who knows what it will make on it’s next Dyno outing.

Portaloo – the crowd pleaser!
365/Blog/Photography / April 17, 2009

Portaloo – the crowd pleaser!


Apr 17.

Paul was so enthusiastic at the idea of having his own portable Khazi that he tried to remove this one from the paddock in Galway! 😉

Maiden Hill
365/Blog/Photography / April 16, 2009

Maiden Hill


Apr 16.

Eanna’s first event in his new car today! 1.8 Turbo charged Civic. Can’t wait to see how it goes.

The wars
365/Blog/Photography / March 11, 2009

The wars


Mar 11.

A classic wheel design by BBS. I’ve always loved the design of BBS wheels – for me they evoke thoughts of famous racing teams, cars and drivers from all around the world. This particular wheel is on the front of a 2.8 litre BMW, has done about eighty thousand miles, is covered in brake dust and the BMW roundel has cracked and faded from the constant heating of hard braking and cooling of 60 Mph winds. The way its meant to be.

A brief history of BBS involvement in motorsport here!