Practical Photography

rdjones · 17 Oct 2005, 14:33 (Ref:1436037)

I picked up a copy of this month's Practical Photography at lunchtime and there is a feature on Motorsport Photography, the feature looks like it was written after at LMES round at Silverstone back in August and TBH its not fantastic but it seems to be more aimed at people that are new to Motorsport Photography.

PaulSands · 17 Oct 2005, 17:17 (Ref:1436169)

I entered their recent competition in conjuction with Rizla Suzuki BSB team to submit a motor racing photo (not necessarily bikes) and was gutted to be told my image lacked impact

Alan · 17 Oct 2005, 18:24 (Ref:1436225)

I entered that competition too and got a reply to the effect that it made the final call. Strange thing was that both the first and second placed placed pics were virtually the same as mine - same subject, same angle (you could enter upto 3). I have to admit tho that the winners were just that bit better.

rdjones · 17 Oct 2005, 22:02 (Ref:1436530)

I have just entered the Autosport/BTCC/LAT one, which closed at the weekend, well you never no...

PaulSands · 18 Oct 2005, 07:13 (Ref:1436718)

I just saw the winning shots in PP and all I can say is hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Despite the assertion in the entry form that it was general motorsport and not just bike images required it seems a sus that 3 bike shots won and the overall winner just happens to be of a Suzuki Rizla BSB

rdjones · 18 Oct 2005, 07:26 (Ref:1436722)

I've seen them as well, and I have to say they are nothing speical.

Alan · 18 Oct 2005, 07:40 (Ref:1436728)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulSands

Despite the assertion in the entry form that it was general motorsport and not just bike images required it seems a sus that 3 bike shots won and the overall winner just happens to be of a Suzuki Rizla BSB

Thats why I submitted a Suzuki BSB shot

MikeHoyer · 18 Oct 2005, 08:11 (Ref:1436749)

I entered that aswell, but "lacked impact"... only one bike shot probably didn't help!

PaulSands · 18 Oct 2005, 08:14 (Ref:1436752)

obviously "lacked impact" means "isnt a bike"

MikeHoyer · 18 Oct 2005, 08:17 (Ref:1436754)

My bike one was this one :

http://www.mdh-photography.co.uk/Gal.../photo151.html

Did a couple from the Spa 24 aswell, Aston spitting flames at dusk, and the winner, well, winning.

PaulSands · 18 Oct 2005, 08:26 (Ref:1436763)

Mine was this http://paulsands.org/croft052105/hsc.../IMG_9689.html
which looks well impressive printed up
Plus a Silk Cut Group C Jag with a fairground backdrop and an FF1600 showering itself in gravel...next time I'm sending pictures of totty

Mike why didnt you send this one http://www.mdh-photography.co.uk/Gal...s/photo93.html no disputing imminent "impact" there

MikeHoyer · 18 Oct 2005, 08:32 (Ref:1436771)

Yeah I should've done really, it was kind of a last minute thing really...
Nice pic there Paul!

FREE996 · 18 Oct 2005, 10:34 (Ref:1436862)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulSands

Mine was this http://paulsands.org/croft052105/hsc.../IMG_9689.html

Mike why didnt you send this one http://www.mdh-photography.co.uk/Gal...s/photo93.html no disputing imminent "impact" there

Really like both of these

Good work fellas

Happy Snapper · 18 Oct 2005, 14:01 (Ref:1436979)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulSands

Mine was this http://paulsands.org/croft052105/hsc.../IMG_9689.html
which looks well impressive printed up
Plus a Silk Cut Group C Jag with a fairground backdrop and an FF1600 showering itself in gravel...next time I'm sending pictures of totty

Mike why didnt you send this one http://www.mdh-photography.co.uk/Gal...s/photo93.html no disputing imminent "impact" there

Nice stuff Paul.. Like exams when entering competitions you need to think what they want to see and hear not what you want to show or say!

David L · 18 Oct 2005, 15:53 (Ref:1437064)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulSands

I just saw the winning shots in PP and all I can say is hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Despite the assertion in the entry form that it was general motorsport and not just bike images required it seems a sus that 3 bike shots won and the overall winner just happens to be of a Suzuki Rizla BSB

Well, call me cynical, but I'd have thought that the phrase recent competition in conjuction with Rizla Suzuki BSB team would have given a clue as to what to submit to stand a chance of winning..

MikeHoyer · 19 Oct 2005, 00:01 (Ref:1437457)

Bit difficult when you don't go to Superbike meetings... but yeah, I see what you mean!

Worth a shot though.

Snapperjack · 19 Oct 2005, 08:06 (Ref:1437683)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Snapper

Like exams when entering competitions you need to think what they want to see and hear not what you want to show or say!

Could not agree more. Lacked impact was not too harsh.

redshoes · 24 Oct 2005, 12:35 (Ref:1442089)

Now I've finally got a copy of the mag... not a bad article. If the article is to be believed they stayed in the spectator area, which is good to see. Going back to the Photographers Trackday thread this sort of proves the point that you can still learn and improve your technique without the need for proper trackside access. In fact the whole thing is a very simplfied version of the whole trackday idea.

Re the Sukuzi competition, I can't see too many people having any arguements with the winner, a great shot.

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