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Allan, I like these as a group because they capture what I assume is a common feature of life in the pit lane: long periods of inaction interspersed with bursts of frantic activity. Here is a thought that might be totally impractical: how would a pit lane shot look if you had the car static in the centre, with slightly blurred figures working on it all around, to convey the sense of urgency? I can ask this question, never having been within miles of a pit lane.

 

By the way, not much of a spectator sport, is it?

 

All the best,

 

Chris

p.s. Are we to congratulate the Indianapolis Colts on a famous victory?

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[stuny]

allan -

 

All very good, but #1 with its angle, pattersn in the empty stands, and repeating lines aligned with the camera angle make this one seem to be in motion.

[abrewer]

Hi Chris!

 

Good to hear from you!

 

And yes, as it appears American football has rubbed off on you, the Colts are the new World Champions. I'm going to a rally this afternoon about 5PM EST to celebrate and hopefully get a few pictures of the festivities.

 

Actually, the atmosphere in a pitlane is more workmanlike than "war-in-the-trenches". I'll put up some pictures here in a minute to illustrate what I mean. What you see on TV is the tip of the iceberg and frantic, though well-practiced and purposeful, during a pitstop but there is much happening that you never get a look at.

 

The stands for these sessions were closed as it was only a test for the cars to see if this track would be safe for them to run at speed. The fans that attended were confined to a small area of the infield. I've got some pics I'll send you offline as they're not with the Leica.

 

Thanks Stuart for your comments. And I think I'm going to try Chris' idea about the radial blur and see if you guys like it.

 

Oh, BTW Stuart, do you recognize the two men center of the second picture?

 

 

Thanks.

 

Allan

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Ah, Allan, the rest of us do enjoy the American penchant for claiming world championships in games that no-one else plays!

 

Enjoy the heroes' homecoming!

 

All the best,

 

Chris

[abrewer]

... the American penchant for claiming world championships in games that no-one else plays!

 

Touche!

 

 

Thanks Chris.

 

Allan