How Low Can You Go ????? Superbikes from Mosport August 19, 2011

Harv

I have not posted on this forum for some time now, but do look in occasionally. In the past, I shot primarily birds and was active in the wildlife forum. Recently, I decided to step out of the box and try some different things.

This was my first time shooting motorcycle racing and I had a blast. Having spent several hours at track side, I can now understand why these Superbikes are often referred to as 'Crotch Rockets'.

I have previously shot Grand Prix and Le Mans race cars, but these guys are a whole new challenge. The acceleration and speed are downright impressive. I can't believe how low these riders get to the track surface at these speeds. I don't think you have to be insane to ride these rockets, but it would certainly help.

I shot three different lenses ( 70-200/2.8 II, 300/2.8 and 500/4 ) as well as two different camera bodies ( 1D Mark IV and 7D ) with the Mark IV doing most of the work. EXIF data is attached to all images if you want to see what any given image was shot with.

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If you have any interest in seeing more, you can find them at:

http://harveyg.smugmug.com/Other/Mosport-Superbike-Races-2011/18628602_g6xn2V#1439672361_FkGN5sF

Thanks for looking in. Comments always appreciated.

David-Stallard

These are just outstanding Harv, some of the angles these guys get too is just mind blowing very well done - all sharp and great colours

.DAVID.

Harv

Thanks a lot, David. Your comments are very much appreciated.

Pixpop

Cycle shots
Great images. I'm headed to Indy this weekend for the MotoGP event and these were a nice warmup. Did you find one lens easier to shoot with given the subject?

FlyNavy

Great work!!!

Harv

Pixpop wrote: »

Great images. I'm headed to Indy this weekend for the MotoGP event and these were a nice warmup. Did you find one lens easier to shoot with given the subject?

Thanks a lot. It depended on where I was and how close I could get to the track. Both my 70-200 and my 300 got a lot of work. The 500 not so much.

FlyNavy wrote: »

Great work!!!

Thanks a lot.