shawn_doughtie

I like the tight framing--just the pole in the background distracts David Roossien

I agree. However, that pole is part of the cart.

Jake, DG has already said "No the cat didnt get hurt he is up and jumping around like always. He was not picked up and tossed or anything like that."

I wouldn't be surprised if the large scoop in front of the tail had something to do with the crash. The tail is pretty small compared to the scoop and is right behind it, in a low-pressure, turbulent area -- it was probably only marginally effective.

 

-Shawn

(A gearhead & Aerospace Engineer)

Mr. Doran,

While your comment about the light situation is valid technical advice, I don't think it applies so well here. I can see from your photos that you have been around tracks a great deal, so you know you don't get to pick-and-choose the time of day a race is held, nor can you pick what the weather will be like, and in many cases you don't get a choice of where you can set up for a good shot. IMO, Cecil was at the right place (the inside of a turn) at the right time and created a great shot, especially considering his trash can balancing act.

FWIW, I'm the pseudo-official photographer for the Peachtree Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America, so I'm pretty familiar with racetrack settings. (chapter gallery here)

http://www.peachtreebmwcca.org/gallery/driving_school_2001/tn3/DS_01-10-14_E36_silver.jpg

... you could poke out an eye that way! Thanks for the humorous picture.

Fun indeed! The colors and motion are great.

A synopsis of the real battle.

 

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