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Simon Harrison
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · British Superbike Test Sessions


I haven't posted in quite a while, but thought I would share some of my British Superbike test day pictures from Croft Circuit in the North East of England.

#1 Now this is up close and personal, taken at Croft's hairpin.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_1.jpg


#2 This thing was spitting flames wherever it went.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_3.jpg


#3 Airwaves Ducati.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_8.jpg


#4 Getting it wound up down the back straight - and yes I know the horizon is wonky, but I'd been hand holding my 1D + Sigma 120-300 + 2XTC for nearly 6hours by the time I took this shot!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_6.jpg


#5 How low can you go?
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_5.jpg


#6 Some of the Supersports were allowed out today because of yesterday's problems.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_4.jpg


#7 Another shot of the Rizla Suzuki - well it is very photogenic after all!
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_7.jpg


#8 Another up close and personal shot, this time with Leon Haslam.
http://www.srh-motorsport-photography.com/Galleries/forum/BSB_Test_Day2/BSB_Day2_2.jpg


An absolutely cracking day out, I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

As usual, any comments or feedback on the pictures would be most appreciated.

Cheers,

Simon.



Jul 05, 2007 at 02:20 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Dude...those are tight!!!! Love #2!! as far as the rest..that is as good as it gets! I noticed the EXIF is removed...care to share your settings?


Jul 05, 2007 at 02:45 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Hey Simon,

Beautiful
The clarity is wonderful and as for the "wonky" horizon; I think it makes the image. Creating a sense of movement or direction in racing images requires that we bend most of the traditionally accepted rules of photography!!

Thanks for sharing,

Chris.




Jul 05, 2007 at 03:44 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Amazing colors and sharpness, well done!
Like nr 2 the most



Jul 05, 2007 at 04:00 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Bloody good job mate!



Jul 05, 2007 at 04:51 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Outstanding work! The tight shots ROCK! The flames are cool, too. And as for your wonky horizon, I would probably have done this intentionally, but in the opposite direction (to enhance the wheelie). This isn't documentary, this is art...so it's okay to distort reality a bit. It's about conveying the energy and emotion...no worries about level horizons here.

Keep up the great work!



Jul 05, 2007 at 06:02 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Simon, great job capturing these shots great angles and wonderful colors and your panning looks great
Thanks for sharing



Jul 05, 2007 at 06:55 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · British Superbike Test Sessions


These are stunning!!!
Great job!
Do you mind sharing the setup/gear?
Thank you!



Jul 06, 2007 at 02:04 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Awesome, some of the best shots I have seen :-)


Jul 06, 2007 at 05:54 AM
Simon Harrison
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · British Superbike Test Sessions


ChrisSedg wrote:
Hey Simon,

Beautiful
The clarity is wonderful and as for the "wonky" horizon; I think it makes the image. Creating a sense of movement or direction in racing images requires that we bend most of the traditionally accepted rules of photography!!

Thanks for sharing,

Chris.



Chris,

Thanks for taking the time provide me with some feedback on the images - it is very much appreciated, particularly as I am a fan of your work and draw inspiration from it.

Thanks again.

Simon.



Jul 06, 2007 at 11:34 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Best set of Pics I've seen,without any faults from other members.


Jul 06, 2007 at 11:43 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Apologies for the missing exif data - I used the 'save for web' option in PS.

All of the photographs were taken with a Canon 1D mk I and a Sigma 120-300 f2.8, either the bare lens or with a Sigma 2XTC fitted. Shutter speeds were between 1/125s and 1/500s. I shot in shutter priority, and adjusted ISO to give me an aperture that would ensure enough DoF for front to back sharpness on the bike. I also used AI Servo tracking on the mk I.

Hope this helps.

Simon.



Jul 06, 2007 at 11:59 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Great stuff Simon. It's pretty neat to see so many shields you can see the rider's faces through.

I especially love the flamethrower Rizzla Suzuki...



Jul 06, 2007 at 12:21 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for sharing the images and tech info. I am always trying to learn more to boost my images.

Terry T.



Jul 06, 2007 at 12:23 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · British Superbike Test Sessions


crap! these make me feel like a very weak photog. simply amazing.


Jul 06, 2007 at 05:02 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Simon Harrison wrote:
Chris,
Thanks for taking the time provide me with some feedback on the images - it is very much appreciated, particularly as I am a fan of your work and draw inspiration from it.
Thanks again.
Simon.


Well how 'bout that...thanks Simon.
I think now I'm going to be getting inspiration from your work

This is a very good community and I've benefitted greatly by taking bits and pieces from everyone's offerings and adding them to my own efforts!
It's a good feeling to know that I've been able to contribute something back to other members.

...just a little sincerity there; no group hug intended!!

Cheers.




Jul 06, 2007 at 07:06 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · British Superbike Test Sessions


A 2xTC on a Sigma zoom and still that clear and sharp?!!!? You are a freakin' Houdini!! Very nice shots indeed


Jul 06, 2007 at 07:37 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · British Superbike Test Sessions


That 2nd shot is a real gem. Please send it off to TWO or another of those brit mags.


Jul 07, 2007 at 12:33 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · British Superbike Test Sessions


Not bad work at all Simon.

Andrew



Jul 07, 2007 at 02:54 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · British Superbike Test Sessions


very nice shoot
I love particulary the Rizla Suzuki.



Jul 07, 2007 at 03:01 PM
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