LM24 Le Mans Photos

gi_gav · 24 Jan 2003, 19:06 (Ref:484830)

I have a couple of photos I wanted to post about two months ago, but the recent debate over the Caddy's looks forced me into action - here's my response to anyone who says the car was ugly!

gi_gav · 24 Jan 2003, 19:09 (Ref:484832)

and another...

gi_gav · 24 Jan 2003, 19:10 (Ref:484833)

On an entirely separate note, can someone tell me about the view from the pits grandstand? I've seen various photos of cars from above the pit stalls - are these taken from the hospitality boxes or from the balcony of the pits grandstand? The reason is that i'm going back to Le Mans (first time last year) with just my camera for company, so I need to make sure that wherever I am, i can get some good photos.

Unfortunately, I may not be able to post for a while, so thanks in advance to anyone who responds!

Bob C. · 24 Jan 2003, 19:26 (Ref:484846)

gi_gav, two years ago, I ended up at Le Mans having had my request for a photo credential rejected just prior to my departure for France. I tried to make the best of a bad situation and managed to get some decent photos of a rainy event. Please note, however, that I was shooting with a 600mm lens. You'll need lllooonnnggg glass to get similar images from the spectator areas.

Good luck!

Le Mans 2001 Pics

gi_gav · 24 Jan 2003, 19:37 (Ref:484869)

Those are some fantastic images!!
I'll need all the luck (and sunshine) I can get cos I'll be shooting at a best of 300mm f5.6, 500mm f8 (mirror lens) or the same lenses with a teleconverter...

I think the pin sharp head-on photos are out, given those speeds. Incidentally, where on the circuit can you get such views? - I thought that safety measures meant that you don't really get many head-on spectator areas these days.

Bob C. · 24 Jan 2003, 22:12 (Ref:485022)

Quote:

Originally posted by gi_gav
Those are some fantastic images!!
I'll need all the luck (and sunshine) I can get cos I'll be shooting at a best of 300mm f5.6, 500mm f8 (mirror lens) or the same lenses with a teleconverter...

I think the pin sharp head-on photos are out, given those speeds. Incidentally, where on the circuit can you get such views? - I thought that safety measures meant that you don't really get many head-on spectator areas these days.

The head-on Bentley was shot on the spectator hill in the Esses before Tertre Rouge. A bit of cropping was necessary to make the car look as close as it does. I seem to recall using a shutter speed of 1/250 (or thereabouts) at f4, with Fuji Sensia II 100 pushed one stop to 200. In better lighting, you'll have no problem freezing the cars.

gi_gav · 25 Jan 2003, 00:21 (Ref:485127)

Many thanks Bob, I'm trying to absorb all the advice I can at the moment!
Maybe its an 'obsessive-compulsive' thing, but half the anticipation of Le Mans for me is in planning what shots i want to get throughout the race...

Fab · 27 Jan 2003, 16:53 (Ref:487470)

What could we do to see this car again at LM ?

http://www.spiritof.com.fr/spirit%20..._JMB_Rosko.jpg

pirenzo · 27 Jan 2003, 17:50 (Ref:487502)

I am now sorry to say that I was one of those saying that the caddy was ugly, but I admit, I was talking out my a***, and henceforce retract all the comments I made

E46 · 27 Jan 2003, 17:56 (Ref:487510)

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Originally posted by Fab
What could we do to see this car again at LM ?

http://www.spiritof.com.fr/spirit%20..._JMB_Rosko.jpg

333Sp is good, but I prefer this one: http://absolute911.mega.net.kg/images/96gt16.jpg

Mal · 27 Jan 2003, 18:04 (Ref:487516)

333sp is one of my favourites. I am not worried about seeing it - I just want to hear it - the Ferrari V12 was one of the best sounds in recent years.

Fab · 28 Jan 2003, 06:31 (Ref:488037)

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Originally posted by E46
333Sp is good, but I prefer this one: http://absolute911.mega.net.kg/images/96gt16.jpg

How great ! Would like to see a Le Mans Classic with the 90' cars !

Fab · 28 Jan 2003, 06:31 (Ref:488038)

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Originally posted by Mal
333sp is one of my favourites. I am not worried about seeing it - I just want to hear it - the Ferrari V12 was one of the best sounds in recent years.

For me, it's the nostalgy of the 99' race...

Nordic · 28 Jan 2003, 12:35 (Ref:488261)

For noise you can't beat a V8, one is good two is awesome on the drag up to the Dunlop bridge,
This was taken from the grandstand opposite the pits

egor · 28 Jan 2003, 13:07 (Ref:488288)

This was taken from the pits grandstand.

Fab · 28 Jan 2003, 17:00 (Ref:488488)

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Originally posted by egor
This was taken from the pits grandstand.

Who said that I was going to fall from the balcony ?!? I won't be alone... but Egor is falling on the Bentley !

kdr · 29 Jan 2003, 10:00 (Ref:489189)

i don't know how you boys do it...whenever i'm in that stand i'm holding onto the railings and my camera for dear life.

egor · 29 Jan 2003, 10:18 (Ref:489220)

It's easy

don't drink too much the night before (if possible)

Nordic · 29 Jan 2003, 11:15 (Ref:489284)

From the old Balcony, much safer than the dizzy heights of the new one!

kdr · 29 Jan 2003, 12:00 (Ref:489327)

i'm getting queasy just looking at it!

Fab · 29 Jan 2003, 13:37 (Ref:489400)

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Originally posted by kdr
i'm getting queasy just looking at it!

If we fall, you'll be ran over

Fab · 29 Jan 2003, 13:38 (Ref:489402)

Quote:

Originally posted by Nordic
From the old Balcony, much safer than the dizzy heights of the new one!

Nice one, Nordic ! By chance, do you have any from the 88' Jaguar (purple one) ?

Nordic · 31 Jan 2003, 11:18 (Ref:491624)

Not 88 i'm Afraid, Not yet Scaned. I do however have one from 86.

**Aysedasi** · 31 Jan 2003, 13:10 (Ref:491787)

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Originally posted by Fab
Nice one, Nordic ! By chance, do you have any from the 88' Jaguar (purple one) ?

I've got loads

But not here at work.......

Fab · 1 Feb 2003, 07:51 (Ref:492661)

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Originally posted by Nordic
Not 88 i'm Afraid, Not yet Scaned. I do however have one from 86.

Just great ! When will we see the 80' Classic race ?

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