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2007 Brno MotoGP

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:39 am
by stoney
Just got back from a great weekend over in Brno watching the MotoGP. even thought the main race was a bit boring the weekend and the spectacle as a whole is a real treat. Loads of noise, loads of atmosphere and a great view from almost anywhere on the track.

Here are a few photos from the weekend. (Pics unloaded from iphoto using iweb software - they seem to be downgraded in quality quite heavily compared to the older versions of iphoto - has antone else experienced this?

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Young Bradders really going for it.

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Local hero Lucas Pesek

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Hungarian Fans

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Eugene Laverty

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Mika Kallio

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Jorge Lorenzo - Rossi's team mate next year?

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Chris Vermuelen

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Vale

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Alex Barros

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Nicky Hayden back on form

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Colin 'if only I could finish a race' Edwards

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It was my wife's first MotoGP - and she loved it!

you can find the rest here:
http://web.mac.com/stoney45/iWeb/Site/Home.html

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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:18 am
by Ruffy
Good pics stoney,thanks for that but you could have brought some of the sun back with you as well!!!

Re: pic's

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:34 am
by stoney
Ruffy wrote:Good pics stoney,thanks for that but you could have brought some of the sun back with you as well!!!
I did, just haven't unpacked it yet. It should be out tomorrow or the day after and stay for the weekend before heading back to Germany where it'll ber warming the Nurburgring up nicely for my wee trip in a couple of weeks.

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:02 am
by Gromit
Nice pics Andy - and those little bikes look totally gorgeous.

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:36 pm
by PBBoxer
Nice pics Stoney

What camre have you got? Ive just bought my first dslr (cheapish one ) and hope to learn to take some decent pics at meetings etc

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:22 pm
by stoney
PBBoxer wrote:Nice pics Stoney

What camre have you got? Ive just bought my first dslr (cheapish one ) and hope to learn to take some decent pics at meetings etc
Canon 20D - Its great. The current model is the 30D. Which one have you got?

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:38 pm
by PBBoxer
Ive just bought my first one. Its a low end one I think but hopefully OK
A Nikon D40x with a couple of lenses

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:14 pm
by snavetrauts
Fantastic Pictures... I have a Mac with the latest Iphoto, iweb etc etc (iLife 08 to come). I have not noticed any major drop off in recent versions.. however my results always seem a litle"neutral"... especially as compared to your results. Your reds are very vibrant.

I have an Olympus E1 with 1.4 teleconverter.. but saving up for the longer lenses needed for shots like yours.... what size lens were you using?

cheers

Stuart

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:36 pm
by stoney
snavetrauts wrote:Fantastic Pictures... I have a Mac with the latest Iphoto, iweb etc etc (iLife 08 to come). I have not noticed any major drop off in recent versions.. however my results always seem a litle"neutral"... especially as compared to your results. Your reds are very vibrant.

I have an Olympus E1 with 1.4 teleconverter.. but saving up for the longer lenses needed for shots like yours.... what size lens were you using?

cheers

Stuart
It seems to make them all look like low-quality jpegs - sort of pixelated the flat colours. I can print the originals at A3 and they look crystal clear and pin-sharp - weird!

My lens is a pretty cheap Sigma 70-300mm (1:4-5.6 APODG). I noticed a few others using the same lens there so it can't be all bad.

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:38 pm
by PBBoxer
is my camera that bad lol

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:58 pm
by stoney
PBBoxer wrote:is my camera that bad lol
Nope - its a goodun - amazing value for money. You'll have already discovered that even the entry level DSLRs wipe the floor with even the best compact cameras. Instant shutter, umpteen shots per second and great quality photos. I recently bought a top range canon compact for days out and travelling - its already naffed me off - I just cant live with shutter lag.

Its worth buying a decent fixed 50mm lens (£100 approx) for portraits and travelling light. If you can get a battery grip it makes action photos easier as the camera is easier to hold..plus it gives double the battery life.

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:00 am
by f90x
Well, you certainly saved the best pic 'till last. :D She's gorgeous Stoney.

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:23 pm
by winger
Your wife's first GP!!!

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:13 am
by RoLoo
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...did he forgot something...?? :shock:

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:37 pm
by andrew s
Excellent pictures, far better than the ones I took a few years back.

I like your sense of humour Ron.

Andrew :roll: