32. Fast - January 19-25, 2014
Kevin-
This image was captured with my Nikon D3s camera and my 14-24mm lens set to 14mm. The camera was mounted really, really low, hanging upside down from my tripod with the pentaprism only about 2” off the ground, and positioned only about a foot away from the left rear tire of my BMW M5. I wanted to capture the tire in as full an acceleration mode as possible, so I had Byron drive the car with “Launch Control” enabled. To use Launch Control you must turn off the stability control systems as it is designed to maximize launch and acceleration rates but does generate a fair amount of wheel spin, which is really what I was looking for. The camera was in high speed drive mode (9 fps) and I stood back and triggered it remotely, so if the M5 had shifted on Byron during that acceleration it might have wiped out the camera and lens but not me! The shutter speed was 1/125th of a second which showed the wheel motion while still making the logo recognizable, the aperture was f/10 and the ISO was set to Low 1 (which is basically ISO 100). This image was probably captured about 1/10th of a second after acceleration began. You might notice the mountains visible in the distance and the giant windmills as well, tiny though they seem at the 14mm setting.
This image was captured with my Nikon D3s camera and my 14-24mm lens set to 14mm. The camera was mounted really, really low, hanging upside down from my tripod with the pentaprism only about 2” off the ground, and positioned only about a foot away from the left rear tire of my BMW M5. I wanted to capture the tire in as full an acceleration mode as possible, so I had Byron drive the car with “Launch Control” enabled. To use Launch Control you must turn off the stability control systems as it is designed to maximize launch and acceleration rates but does generate a fair amount of wheel spin, which is really what I was looking for. The camera was in high speed drive mode (9 fps) and I stood back and triggered it remotely, so if the M5 had shifted on Byron during that acceleration it might have wiped out the camera and lens but not me! The shutter speed was 1/125th of a second which showed the wheel motion while still making the logo recognizable, the aperture was f/10 and the ISO was set to Low 1 (which is basically ISO 100). This image was probably captured about 1/10th of a second after acceleration began. You might notice the mountains visible in the distance and the giant windmills as well, tiny though they seem at the 14mm setting.
Byron-
Modern photographic photo equipment is capable of capturing high speed motion and freezing it. Kevin's hummingbird photo is a great example. But, what a relief! I was concerned that my health setback would damage my athletic abilities. Using all the technology that Nikon could muster, I had Erleen photograph me as I ran past. As you can see My speed was too great for the shutter to freeze the action. I guess I haven't lost that "Braton Speed"
This was shot with my 18 - 55 zoom lens zoomed wide at 18mm. The exposure time was 1/4 second at f 3.5. I was using the built in flash to help freeze the action.
Modern photographic photo equipment is capable of capturing high speed motion and freezing it. Kevin's hummingbird photo is a great example. But, what a relief! I was concerned that my health setback would damage my athletic abilities. Using all the technology that Nikon could muster, I had Erleen photograph me as I ran past. As you can see My speed was too great for the shutter to freeze the action. I guess I haven't lost that "Braton Speed"
This was shot with my 18 - 55 zoom lens zoomed wide at 18mm. The exposure time was 1/4 second at f 3.5. I was using the built in flash to help freeze the action.
Deron-
I have been going back and forth the past couple days as to which photo to submit; the more crisp 'Finish Line' or the technically incorrect, overexposed 'Backstretch'.....
My official submission is the technically incorrect and overexposed 'Backstretch'. It just looked 'faster' than the other photos that I had taken that day. During a slow period at work, I drove out to Adams Kart Track in Riverside, CA and took in a bit of kart practice, before the drift cars showed up for the night session. These little go-karts are SCARY FAST and hug the corners like a hippie hugs a tree! If you are so inclined, you can pay $25 per session and drive one of these 50 mph rockets two inches off the ground... I suggest bringing a change of drawers.
I have been going back and forth the past couple days as to which photo to submit; the more crisp 'Finish Line' or the technically incorrect, overexposed 'Backstretch'.....
My official submission is the technically incorrect and overexposed 'Backstretch'. It just looked 'faster' than the other photos that I had taken that day. During a slow period at work, I drove out to Adams Kart Track in Riverside, CA and took in a bit of kart practice, before the drift cars showed up for the night session. These little go-karts are SCARY FAST and hug the corners like a hippie hugs a tree! If you are so inclined, you can pay $25 per session and drive one of these 50 mph rockets two inches off the ground... I suggest bringing a change of drawers.
Paul-
The usual suspects: Olympus E500; 40mm-150mm (f3) lens at 150mm; 1/8 sec. at f4.5; ISO 400; tripod used; 8:51PM.
Note to self: When your hands are really hurting from the cold, don't place them on a metal tripod.
The usual suspects: Olympus E500; 40mm-150mm (f3) lens at 150mm; 1/8 sec. at f4.5; ISO 400; tripod used; 8:51PM.
Note to self: When your hands are really hurting from the cold, don't place them on a metal tripod.