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Walker the Stalker


Walker the Stalker
Photo Information
Copyright: Alan Turvey (liquidsunshine) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 196 W: 31 N: 276] (1433)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-06
Categories: Action
Camera: Canon 20D, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO RF, Hoya Skylight (1B)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Panning shots, Motorbikes - Motos, Racing [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-08 8:32
Viewed: 661
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This Weeeknd I went to the British Superbikes At Oulton Park in Cheshire. I went to the last round at Silverstone, but this track has much better photo opportunities. This is the first outing with my camera this year!!!! oh, it's good to be back. I wanted to capture the speed by panning as these bikes roared past at a very fast pace. I was happy with most of the shots, and this is just one of the many action shots from the day.

This rider is Chris Walker of the Rizla Suzuki team.

Superbikes are big, highly powered with a sexy appeal of passion, thrills and glamour rich in appeal to a growing number of race goers, many of whom ride to the Championship events around the country on the showroom look-alike versions of these superb machines.

This is a key factor for the popularity of the racing, as it provides a positive link between the enthusiasts and the on-track stars.

This has all been brought about by a radical change of thinking some four years ago which revamped the Championship, re-writing the rule book and opening the way for four cylinder bikes, up to 1000cc, to join the race action. Immediately road going favourites such as the Honda Fireblade, the Suzuki GSX-R1000, Yamaha R1 and Kawasaki ZX 10R were eligible to race alongside the Ducatis.

The new dawn for Superbike racing immediately provided grids boasting both quantity and quality. Importantly synergy between the public and the manufacturers with their factory backed teams was created. Bikes from rival marques were put through their paces and proved in a high speed selling environment.

For the technical, Superbikes in the British Championship have to comply with the following basic criteria: they use either four stroke, four-cylinder 750-1000cc engine and have an overall minimum bike weight of 162kg, or they have a four stroke, two cylinder 800-1000cc engines with a minimum bike weight of 165kg.

In appearance, the Superbikes racing on track are identical to their road-going cousins, but beware the wolf in sheeps clothing. Behind the outward appearance there are important differences with upgraded suspensions, blue-printed engines, more power, special trick-bits and full race tyres.

All teams and rider must be registered with MCRCB, although one event entries may be considered by the organisers.

Riders must be 17 years of age, or older, and in principle have a minimum of two years racing experience at National level. They have to hold an International or National licence. Overseas riders must be in possession of an FIM International licence or European A licence and have start permission from their FMN to include personal accident insurance and repatriation insurance.


These notes are from the
Bennetts Superbikes Website

Photo Info
Camera - Canon EOS 20D
Lens - Sigma 50-500mm
File Type - RAW
Support - Handheld
Focal length - 161mm
Exposure - 1/160th
ISO - 100
Metering Mode - Average
Exposure Compensation - 0
Weather Conditions - Cloudy with occasional rain (Typically British!!!)


Thanks for looking, have a good week.
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To Amateurtje: Hello Amateurtjeliquidsunshine 1 05-09 12:56
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excellent panning photo alan :)
colors and sharpness are superb
very good action photo :)

koh

Lovely shot TFS. I am interested in the 55-200mm lens as well as i am on a student budget and need a longer lens for more sports photography - mainly equestrian. I would like to know how you find this lens in low light conditions - i can see from above that even though it is a fairly slow lens when compared to others you got a nice crisp shot.

Regards Chris

Hello Alan
Nice to see you back at TL.

Beautifull and very sharp in spite of the speed.

Great.
Regards Frans

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  • Fisher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 351 N: 944] (5728)
  • [2007-05-08 13:53]

Sir Alan,

Hey, long time.
Nicely captured, perfect timing, excellent paning. Well done on the comp.

Mike

Bonjour Alan,
Nice picture of the bike, beautiful colors and sharpness , this is a perfect portrait taken at the good moment, great Shot..well done..
Michel

hele mooie foto.
Scherp genomen.
Weet uit ervaring dat het niet simpel is om zulke snelheden scherp en mooi op foto te zetten is, maar u is dit zonder enkel probleem gelukt!
Proficiat met jou sublieme foto...
Amateurtje

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-05-09 13:02]
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Hi Alan,
its bee a while so welcome back. Nice seeing you post again. Great action shot,
I like how you froze the bike but the suroundings get this great dynamic movement.
Excellent work.
Sky

Hi Alan, long time no see. How are you?
You have captured the bike and ride so sharply - well done on the panning. The blurred BG sure makes it look even better. BRAVO!
Janice

Lovely panning job here again Alan!

You do not neeed to be a racing fan like me to enjoy such a view (^_^). Well done !
Robert

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