The Image Thread 2015/18

[GAZA62]

Few from Brands/Canada Heights

First shot is my mates son on a track day first track day he has got his knee down he was well chuffed scuff marks on both knee pucks






SEMX Canada Heights

 

[monkadill]

 

[monkadill]

 

[petach]

This man smoked and his mush was interesting too. Double bonus....an interesting smoker as camera fodder. I asked if I could portrait him as he sat smoking and drinking beer in a local coffee bar. He said OK. He noticed my tremor and raised a brow. "Parkinson's....I am on medication" He said "So am I". "Parkinson's"? I asked. "Nah........anti psychotic" I stood back, pleased I had the 100-400. He looked a cross between an older McEnroe and a younger Keith Richard(!) In any event....he loved the camera and posed for all he was worth



Out of the Shadows by Pete Tachauer, on Flickr

Out of theShadows 2 by Pete Tachauer, on Flickr

 

[Bing]

Mummelsee, at the top of Route 500 in the Black Forest

 

[tomscott]

Here are a few from a recent trip to the Farne Islands, Northumbria, UK. Its become a yearly trip such a fantastic array of birds.

Puffin with a mouth full of Sand Eels, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin with a mouth full of Sand Eels, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Guillemot with fish, Farne Islands by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Arctic Tern Chick, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Arctic Tern, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin being attacked with a mouth full of Sand Eels by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Razorbill, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Shag, cliffside, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Shag, cliffside, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin in flight with a mouth full of Sand Eels, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Arctic Tern and Chick feeding, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Arctic Tern Chick, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin in flight with a mouth full of Sand Eels, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin in flight with a mouth full of Sand Eels by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Guillemots taking off, Staple Island, Farne Islands by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin in flight with a mouth full of Sand Eels, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Eider Duck in flight, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Gannet in flight, Farne Islands, Sea Houses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin in flight, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Guillemot in flight, Farne Islands by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Kittiwake's in flight, Farne Islands by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Arctic Tern, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

If you want to see the rest of the heres the link

https://flic.kr/s/aHskg1jKtw

 

[Marlon]

Wow!
My favourite is the Puffin in flight with beak full of Sand Eels - and the two puffins in flight. I'm guessing that photographing cars is a breeze compared to the patience and skill required photographing wildlife?

 

[tomscott]

Thanks, such a great spectacle if you can go for the day its a really good day out thousands and thousands of them.

Its actually very easy on the farne islands because there are so many and its so accessible, getting out and finding less abundant wildlife is a real skill which isn't really my forte but enjoy it non the less

Looks like this everywhere:

Puffins, Cliffside, Inner Farne, Farne Islands by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Bird Colony, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

Puffin Colony, Farne Islands, Seahouses by Tom Scott, on Flickr

 

[Marlon]

Its actually very easy on the farne islands because there are so many and its so accessible . .
You're too modest - I know how difficult it is to capture birds in flight, your photographs are amazing

 

[tomscott]

Thanks

It does take a bit of practice but always find it rewarding

 

[dalecan]

Thanks

It does take a bit of practice but always find it rewarding

Amazing pictures. What camera and lense did you use for those?

 

[Taz]

excellent pics tom

 

[tomscott]

Thanks dalecan and Taz

I used my 5DMKIIII with 70-200mm F2.8 MKII and a 2x extender. My gf was using my 70-300mm L at the time and I like the more weighty lenses.

Find it works great in a pinch although af can be slow at times. Looking to get the new Sigma 150-600mm, or the new Canon 100-400mm or a Canon 600mm F4 but can't make up my mind. Im heading to Africa in a few months for a 4 month stint so need to find something that is portable as I'm back packing, but long enough which is impossible with these sort of focal lengths.

Other idea is to put a crop sensor camera behind my 70-300mm which will give me 480mm but I'm a bit spoilt with the 5DMKIII's image quality now so I think i might be a bit disappointed with the results, need to get out and try these combos out.

 

[Xiaxio]

Well I can't compete when it comes to photo quality but, spent last weekend going for a ride with a few other 350z owners and some other friends.






And yes I know I need a new bumper :lol: its seen better days but, what do you expect from a $200 junkyard nismo front end?

 

[GAZA62]

Few from BSB Brands Hatch

 

[tomscott]

One from today at Silverstone Classics

Sideways Action, Historic Formula 1, Silverstone Classics 25th Anniversary by Tom Scott, on Flickr

 

[tomscott]

Heres another one from Silverstone Classics 2015. Probably my favourite image.

Porsche 962, BP Leyton House, Group C the twilight race.

Porsche 962, BP Leyton House, Group C, twilight race, Silverstone Classics 2015 by Tom Scott, on Flickr

5DMKIII with 70-200mm @200mm F3.5 ISO1000

 

[tomscott]

One of one.

Ferrari 250GT SWB breadvan, Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy For Historic Cars Pre '63 GT, Silverstone Classics 2015

Ferrari 250GT SWB breadvan, Royal Automobile Club Tourist Trophy For Historic Cars Pre '63 GT, Silverstone Classics 2015 by Tom Scott, on Flickr

The striking three-litre V12 scarlet Ferrari 250 GT SWB Breadvan is a one-off Ferrari made in 1962 from a 1961, chassis number 2819 GT. It was commissioned by Count Giovanni Volpi in 1962, when Enzo Ferrari refused to sell the immensely rich Venetian one of his new 250 GTOs, Volpi simply hired renowned engineer Giotto Bizzarrini to upgrade a Ferrari 250 GT SWB into a GTO beater – the result was the distinctive Breadvan, so known due to its extended rear roofline and shooting-break appearance. The re-bodied Ferrari made its debut at the 1962 Le Mans 24 Hours, outpacing all of Enzo’s GTOs before being sidelined by a driveshaft failure. Despite being immensely valuable, thanks to the enthusiasm of its current owner, it continues to regularly compete in major historic events such as the Silverstone Classic.

 

[paulgs1000]

Interesting conditions Tom - must have added to your difficulty in catching impressive images.

Bet the range of engine and exhaust noise was epic as well.

Always a real pleasure to look through your work - thanks for posting

 

[tomscott]

Ye unfortunately on friday I had to retire early as both cameras packed in - being water logged. They are 'weather proof' but it was a yellow weather warning and was out about 6 hours they just couldn't handle it. Thankfully managed to dry them out for the next day.

Sat was a lovely day, unfortunately I had warn myself out and bumped into a few friends so enjoyed the day by looking round not really taking so many shots, apart from the group c twilight race above. Sunday was worse than friday and quite a few races were cancelled!

But overall a brilliant weekend as usual!

I will post a thread with all the images and the added editorial when its all finished. But thanks for the kind words