My day at Rolex 24

[eRoD]

This was my first time going to a race of this type. Upon arriving I saw tons of people with cameras, I seriously have never seen so many long lenses. I mostly did motion panning shots that day because what better way to show the excitement then with a picture showing the speed. Without media access or a enormous lens I was restricted to certain spots. Hopefully by next year I'll have media passes or a longer lens.

I'm in process of editing the majority of my pictures but I couldn't wait to post at least one shot. All the pictures were taken with my 7D, 70-200 2.8L(non IS) and no tripod or monopod.

1.

Rolex 24 - Daytona #55 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

120mm
ISO 800
f/2.8
1/100sec

 

[ronlane]

I'm in process of editing the majority of my pictures but I couldn't wait to post at least one shot.

Oh good, I was worried for a minute that you were there all day and got just one photo. This is a technique that I don't know much about but I like the shot. Nicely done.

 

[eRoD]

LoL. I got plenty of more. I've just been busy and haven't the time to edit more. I'll try to have a few more late tonight.

And thank you very much it means a lot to me when another photographer can appreciate my work.

 

[lambertpix]

Great job - keep 'em coming!

 

[KmH]

I love shots that show red hot brake discs.

Looks like that race car has a lot of front brake bias set since the rear brake disc isn't also red hot.

 

[midgeman]

Clean pan and that car is gorgeous. I can't wait to watch them race at Petit this fall (fingers crossed for media).

...Upon arriving I saw tons of people with cameras, I seriously have never seen so many long lenses...

I felt the same way at my first F1 race. I couldn't believe how many fans came with monster lenses on monopods. It was like standing room only in sections and you had to fight your way for a good spot. I was worried I would pan into someone's head.

 

[eRoD]

Hello again everyone!

I got around to editing some more pictures. Enjoy.


2.

IMG_0914 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

3. right before the big crash

IMG_0897 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

4. waiting for clean up

IMG_0957 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

5.

IMG_1003 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

200mm
ISO 400
f/5
1/50sec

6.

IMG_1392 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

150mm
ISO 1000
f/2.8
1/160sec

7.

IMG_2063 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

85mm
ISO 800
f/2.8
1/80sec

8.

IMG_1365 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

70mm
ISO 1000
f/2.8
1/160sec

 

[eRoD]

9.

IMG_1769 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

108mm
ISO 800
f/2.8
1/100sec

 

[Braineack]

Ended up with some awesome shots.

 

[lambertpix]

Fantastic set! There are four or five absolute killer shots in there.

 

[Stevepwns]

Yeah these are great, I had plans to go to this but they got canceled a week before.... Im not missing next year though. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[eRoD]

Some more

10.

IMG_1547 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

200mm
ISO 1250
f/2.8
1/80sec

11.

IMG_1607 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

120mm
ISO 800
f/2.8
1/100sec

12.

IMG_2069 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

85mm
ISO 800
f/2.8
1/80sec

13.

IMG_2034 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

85mm
ISO 800
f/2.8
1/80sec

14.

IMG_1386 by eRoDStudios, on Flickr

150mm
ISO 1000
f/2.8
1/160sec

 

[lambertpix]

Noice! I'm loving the brake glow + backfire shots, and the headlight cast in front of the Viper is great, too. Awesome to see an Audi Lizard this year, too.

 

[Nibbio]

Wohoo, very nice shots!

 

[Braineack]

What were you camera settings for these night shots? and how much light was actually on the cars? I'm going to be down at VIR for a 24hr and would love to try some panning shots like these at night.