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    Me in a Mustang.

    For 'corperatemas' Cory got me a driving experience with the Classic American Muscle guys, how can I put this?
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    AWESOME!!!!!
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    Cory managed to get a deal for the two car experience but once in the car I opted to do twice the laps in the same one - a 1965 Mustang Coupe called 'Tonto' - the track was damp and slippery but I genuinely had the best day. Only spoiler was the 'official' photographs (Cory got a disc of me on track as an extra surprise) we looked at them when we got home and to be honest - it will be going in the bin, not one photo is in focus and they are all over exposed and noisy as hell. LUCKILY Cory took her camera so I got a few to remember the day:

    ME:


    Do I look chuffed or what - still got the same grin now (at least the shaking has stopped)


    Had one red flag lap because someone else had decided to kill a Mustang at Graham Hill bend - nearly cried as we drove past it.


    If it is something you have thought about then I would highly recommend these guys, no it's not 'cheap' but be honest - your not going to do it every week.

    .DAVID.
    Last edited by David Stallard; 22-02-2015, 14:25.
    Take nothing but photo's - leave nothing but footprints!

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    #2
    Re: Me in a Mustang.

    looks like you had a great day out and great phots - well other than one LOL

    I do hope you gave them a price for covering events
    :- Ian

    5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

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      #3
      Re: Me in a Mustang.

      Looks fun and I bet the beast was a bit of a handful in the damp. Tyres look narrow by todays standards.

      Sad to see crumpled one though.

      I did track day at Brands some time ago, Audi TT and FF Single Seater, one of best things I've ever done.
      Canon 5D3, 7D2, 60D, Canon 70-200L f2.8 IS II, Canon 300 f4L IS, Canon 16-35 f4 L, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4 MkIII extender, Sigma AF 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, Tamron SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS
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        #4
        Re: Me in a Mustang.

        What fun. On my bucket list.

        Tom

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          #5
          Re: Me in a Mustang.

          Great fun but I'd want to drive the Unimog too

          Cheers,
          John

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            #6
            Re: Me in a Mustang.

            The last one is a very sad picture, what a shame.
            Alan.

            7D2, 24-105 L / 70-200 F2.8 ii L / 50 F1.8 prime / Sigma 10-20 F4-F5.6

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              #7
              Re: Me in a Mustang.

              Looks good fun, pleased when I read you were not responsible for the last shot! From the sounds of the official CD there must be an opening in there for you.....
              Andrew

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                #8
                Re: Me in a Mustang.

                Originally posted by Birdy View Post
                From the sounds of the official CD there must be an opening in there for you.....
                agree I would be sending some images and hunting for the business
                :- Ian

                5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

                :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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                  #9
                  Re: Me in a Mustang.

                  Certainly looks like you had a fun and enjoyable experience David.

                  Bill.
                  7D, 400D, EF-S 15-85 f3.5/5.6, EF 100 f2.8 USM macro, Sigma 10-20 f4/5.6, Sigma 70-300 f4/5.6 APO, Sigma 50 f1.4, EF 28-90, EF 90-300, Sigma 150-600C, 430 EXll, Yongnuo 568 EX ll, Yongnuo Triggers, Yongnuo YN14-EX Ring Flash

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                    #10
                    Re: Me in a Mustang.

                    Well the chance of a job is out of the question after my latest email. Couple of quotes from them:

                    "I have had a look through and done some 100% zoom in's and I can see motion blur in the background and on the wheels but none on your face? Could you let us know what the issue was, as in did you mean they were out of focus?"

                    "Having reviewed your images and ours the reason they are slightly lighter is because we shoot with polarizers so you can see yourself driving. The main focus with what we do is to make sure the driver is visible and sharp with behind the windscreen, which all your images they are. The background might be slightly soft which is done intentionally using a larger aperture (again to focus solely on the driver)."

                    I am a little confused by the last statement as all the polarizers I have ever tried darken the image and help reduce blown highlights - don't they?

                    One of the shots I refer to so you have an idea. Canon 50D, 1/250, f/3.2, iso 1600 at 104mm



                    Crop - yeah really sharp and noise free :-0


                    Please tell me I'm not being over 'dramatic' in being unhappy with this (remember Cory paid £20 for 14 files from the same position and the same quality)

                    .DAVID.

                    PS: I have withheld the name of the company for obvious reasons.
                    Take nothing but photo's - leave nothing but footprints!

                    http://www.davidstallardphotography.com

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                      #11
                      Re: Me in a Mustang.

                      And these were the best of the best? The ones they proudly give to the customer after they have paid for the service?

                      To me the wide shot looks overexposed, blurred all over it and not really in the best part of the frame. Better to have shot you earlier to have a nice clean background.

                      And the zoom. Well we can't see your mouth as its blocked by a dial of some kind.

                      To be honest if I wasn't an almost competent tog I'd be OK with these. With your skills Dave you have must be gutted.
                      Last edited by Parsen66; 09-03-2015, 07:58.
                      Alan.

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                        #12
                        Re: Me in a Mustang.

                        seems to me like they don't like being told there photos are crap David!!

                        Oh well there loss .....I just feel for anyone paying for these images ! - least you have some good shots for your memory
                        :- Ian

                        5D Mk III, 24-105 / 70-200 f2.8 L / 100-400 Mk II / 100 macro / 16-35 L / 11-24 L / 1.4 & 2x converters and a bad back carrying it all ;o)

                        :- https://www.flickr.com/photos/fotosespana/

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                          #13
                          Re: Me in a Mustang.

                          What a great looking day. Such a shame about the pics. They look to be challenging conditions, but, it was their job to capture the images after all. Cory managed some great shots though.

                          Nice one,
                          Garry
                          Last edited by digiman; 09-03-2015, 10:56.
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                            #14
                            Re: Me in a Mustang.

                            Never mind the images by the look on your face you had a fantastic day out

                            Paul
                            EOS 1Dx, - EF 24-105L f4,- Sigma 135 f1.8 Art - EF 400L IS f2.8, - Speedlite 430EXII.
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                              #15
                              Re: Me in a Mustang.

                              Originally posted by paul linton View Post
                              Never mind the images by the look on your face you had a fantastic day out

                              Paul
                              Your not kidding - I have even found a 64/65 Mustang for sale, only trouble is I have no garage so it would be left on the street and at the moment I spend around £34 per week on fuel but the Mustang would be £100 per week. ;-(

                              .DAVID.
                              Take nothing but photo's - leave nothing but footprints!

                              http://www.davidstallardphotography.com

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