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Yukio Kagayama


Yukio Kagayama
Photo Information
Copyright: Harry Eggens (Proframe) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 24 N: 122] (619)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-03
Categories: Action
Camera: Nikon D2X, AF VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8D G-AFS, Nikon L37C
Exposure: f/8, 1/320 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-23 23:14
Viewed: 427
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
First I would like to thank each and every one who did take a look at my previous uploads and those who did wrote there great comments. Much appreciated.

This is another, but this time frontal shot of Japanese racing driver Yukio Kagayama on his Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7 Corona Extra bike.
Shot taken during a trainings session of the 2005 WSBK race at the TT circuit of Assen in the Netherlands.
I also did attache the Nikon TC14E converter in between the camera and lens.

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Tech Specs of the Suzuki GSX-R1000

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Overall length: 2045mm (80.5in)
Overall width: 720mm (28.3in)
Overall height: 1130mm (44.5in)
Wheelbase: 1415mm (55.7in)
Seat height: 810mm (31.9in)
Dry Mass: 172kg (379.2lbs)
Fuel capacity: 18.0litres (4gallons)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity: 999cc
Engine: Four stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore: 73.4mm x 59mm
Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorised)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Drive: Chain

CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Rear suspension: Link type, oil damped, coil spring, spring preload fully adjustable, rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Front brakes: Disc brake, twin
Rear brakes: 1-piston caliper, 220mm disc
Front tyres: 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless
Rear tyres: 190/50 ZR17M/C (73W) tubeless

Warm regards and have a nice sunday, Harry
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Very sharp and excellent color and detail. I really enjoy seeing other track pictures on TL and these are outstanding. TFS

hi there, thanks for your recent comments,
the colors, composition and overall clarity is amazing here,
brilliant shot!
thanks for sharing,
scott

Splendid shot.
Good colours, DOF and focus on the biker.

Tom

Volgen mij ben jij bevriend met Henk Keulemans,gewoon top,ik zie zelfs zijn geconcentreerde ogen op de baan.
Wauw Harry!
jan

  • Great 
  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1689 W: 0 N: 1] (11037)
  • [2007-06-24 6:48]

Technische een mooie foto Harry.
Comp. zegt hij mij niet zo veel.
Gr Jos

  • Great 
  • Texan Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 501 W: 30 N: 39] (915)
  • [2007-06-24 15:51]

You got the techinical right to capture a strong sense of speed and emotion in the picture.

Hi Harry, splendid composition with great sharpness, wonderful sensation of speed, excellent light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Harry,
Excellent as all of Your action photos. Should I write any clichés or is it enough to give a dark greenie? :)

Hi Harry!
Great picture made in the exactly right moment!
I like the sharpness very much and the frame also looks great!
Tfs,Jonas

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