I had previously had a trial run through 10 days prior to this race meeting in order to prepare and research shooting this kind of subject. I believe that the preparation paid off and allowed me to produce some good images.
The weather on the race day was generally good with good light and no rain. I got to the race course early in order to search for the best vantage points to get my shots and find where the action hotspots of the race course were likley to be. The final images I have selected for me tell the story of the race day as you are limited to how much space you can have in a magazine I believe the shots I have chosen bring the atmosphere of the day to any potential reader.
Equipment
Camera: D300s
Lens:Sigma 70mmf/2.8
Lens:Nikon 55/300mm 4.5/5.6
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| Danta Festival York 2011 Image 1 |
Exp time = 1/640
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =250
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| Race Day before the crowds start gathering Image 2 |
Exp time = 1/3200
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 58mm
ISO =640
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| Race goers start to enjoy the party atmosphere Image 3 |
Exp time = 1/80
F/Stop = F6.3
Focal length = 116mm
ISO =250
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| Champagne flows on the champagne Lawn Image 4 |
Exp time = 1/50
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =250
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| Liquid Lunch Image 5 |
Exp time = 1/400
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 260mm
ISO =250
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| Studying the form Image 6 |
Exp time = 1/500
F/Stop = F5.3
Focal length = 240mm
ISO =250
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| Picking a winner Image 7 |
Exp time = 1/500
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 240mm
ISO =640
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| Another loser Image 8 |
Exp time = 1/80
F/Stop = F9.0
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =250
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| Owner & Jockey meet Image 9 |
Exp time = 1/320
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =400
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| Preparing for the race Image 10 |
Exp time = 1/320
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =400
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| And there off! Image 11 |
Exp time = 1/80
F/Stop = F9.0
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =250
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| Image 12 |
Exp time = 1/60
F/Stop = F11
Focal length = 195mm
ISO =250
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| Image 13 |
Exp time = 1/500
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =250
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| Image 14 |
Exp time = 1/500
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =250
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| The winning Jockey is Frankie Datorri Image 15 |
Exp time = 1/640
F/Stop = F5.6
Focal length = 300mm
ISO =250
