Manx Norton
I’d never been to a bike meeting before today, and I know little about specific models etc, but I like most things with an engine…especially if they have some history, so if I have this wrong, I’d be happy to be corrected.
This (I believe) is a 500cc Manx Norton circa 1954 still doing what it was built for – racing!
This is my first attempt at photographing bike racing, so just getting some half-decent shots was my intention today – I think I’ve bagged a few worth uploading, so here’s the first!
Nikon D80. Sigma 70-300mm APO. 1/500th f/10 ISO 1250
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Torfinn Johann...
Great action shot!
Paul Woloschuk replied
Thank you Torfinn.
Ben Kern
Hmmm, not bad at all for a first attempt! This is quite nice. Let’s see some more!
Paul Woloschuk replied
Thanks Ben!
It was apparent to me that I really needed a HSM lens as the Sigma uses the camera motor for focusing, and was struggling with the bikes as they approached, so a panning shot was my best option as it didn’t need much variation in focus.
I tried a pre-set manual focus with a small aperture for a decent DoF, but the high ISO needed resulted in too much noise.
Anyway, it’s all good practice! :-)
Ken Thomas
Brilliant pan shot!!
Paul Woloschuk replied
Thank you Ken.
Ben Kern
Practice, play…. call it whatever, just keep doing it! I’ve taken my camera to the race track from time to time with dismal results, so I know how tricky it is.
Paul Woloschuk replied
You’re absolutely right Ben.
I enjoyed the challenge of working with a new motorsport subject. Bikes behave differently to cars. Cars usually have just one line through a corner…not so with bikes! And so I realised after the event finished that I need to observe the subject more.
I enjoy having variety in my photography….I’m always moving from one subject to another…from one technique to another – it’s this mobility that keeps me interested.
MSport-Images
Top shot mate – Combe again?
Paul Woloschuk replied
Spot-on! ;-)
Svetlana Sewell
Excellent job!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul Woloschuk replied
Many thanks Svetlana.
Paul
bygeorge
Paul! for a first this is great and what a bike – the Manx is one of my favorites – so is this shot – very well done mate top stuff :-))
Paul Woloschuk replied
Thanks George – appreciated!
I attended a speed trial at the weekend where real vintage bikes (e.g. Douglas, Norton, Triumph etc) were up against some quite modern stuff – seeing an old bike out-perform a contemporary sports bike was something special!