Photographer's thread

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Noise limits at a racetrack.. SMH.

Great shots, though.

I agree about the photos.
This looks like fun.




As for the sound issues, You have to understand the people in that part of Quebec and Quebec laws. I don't, but was subject to all of it every time the Ducati Owners Club of Canada had a track weekend there.
The place was a hot spot for winter sports that became "the" place to see and be seen at in the summer. Lots of big $ houses, ski chalets, hotels etc. and the wannabes that follow. Yep, they bought/built near a race track and knew that racing causes traffic jams and lots of noise. The local businesses liked the money generated by the track but not at the expense of their other, year round clientele.
It's one of the main reasons why Lawrence Stroll, YES! That Lawrence Stroll, finally sold the place. I hope the new owners are able to keep the natives happy. It is a fun track to go around on or in any type of powered vehicle.

[The Red One]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

This looks like fun.

Another view :



Praga: https://pragaglobal.com/cars/praga-r1/


That whole area really got built up over the years. My cousin just sold her lakeside cottage in St Donat just the next village over,
they had picked it up 30 years ago and I don’t hear her complaining of their retirement cash flow anymore.

[The Red One]

Sorry to have to spam this thread again but am retired & this week has been very busy for me.

I just had to shoot (in a Canadian way, no guns here) a few birds earlier in the week but they kind of flew away not liking my company.
Have to keep that trigger finger happy and a long walk in the swamp keeps me sane,
last year at this time I was just starting to walk again after a month on crutches due to arthritic knees... What a difference a year makes.






Friday night I came upon a race I did not know was happening:
Just had to pull out my forgotten 10MM for some close up fun.



Typical local class act for the area:



The race weekend was cancelled for saturday and sunday pm due to high winds.

There seems to be a 15$ sale on for bud light for some reason?



Anyone have a caption for that one?
Anyone have a recent funny picture to share?

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by The Red One

Sorry to have to spam this thread again but am retired & this week has been very busy for me.

Typical local class act for the area:

That isn't spam.
What class of boat/racing are we looking at here?

[The Red One]

Was at quite a few old cars shows this summer.
Some of my faves:



I had taken out my 44 yr old 135 F/2.8 for some exercise for this ‘68 Gordini.





24mm F/8 1/50s





Wonder if it could fit the BRZ?



Mid Engine R5 Turbo w/10mm



TBird

[The Red One]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

What class of boat/racing are we looking at here?

Im a bit late to answer, The Class act comment was for that local specimen drinking beer.
The town that hosted the event is a renowned Hell Angels hangout & while
I walked back to my car I was asked where the closest beer store could be found twice!
I guess I need a haircut & beard trimmed not to be mistaken as someone who should know that.

I could never figure out what the class of hydroplane boat I was looking at.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

That isn't spam.
What class of boat/racing are we looking at here?

It depends on the sanctioning body what the class is called. The American Powerboat Association and the Canadian Hydroplane leagues have similar class structures based on engine size. The biggest and fastest they run are the Grand Prix Hydroplanes. Powered by a blown Chevy based V8 of IIRC 468 cu. In. displacement. Just by looking at the size of headers I’d say that’s what the photos are of.

H1's are the Unlimited Hydroplanes using turbine or V12 aircraft engines. They have their own sanctioning body.
I remember standing on the banks of the Detroit river in 1961 watching those beasts race. Back then they were designated "U" for obvious reasons.

[Stephen W.]

Some photos from our recent trip to the south. Kudzu vines cover large areas of the landscape. It’s eerie looking when you come across a property left vacant and everything is covered in Kudzu. Like the Virginia Opossum that is now found thriving in Ontario so too is Kudzu.
The big water fall is called Dry Falls. Funny, every year we’ve been to see it there has been a lot of rain and it’s never dry. Bridal Veil Falls on the other hand has always been just a trickle. Both can be found on #64 just outside of Highlands NC.

[blsfrs]

Curiously, Kudzu is not a native plant and it's very invasive. Railroads planted them for erosion control.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-u...asive-species/

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by blsfrs

Curiously, Kudzu is not a native plant and it's very invasive. Railroads planted them for erosion control.

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-u...asive-species/

Funny, I've read and heard similar reports however The Smithsonian's Science and Nature branch see it differently. Read their take on it here:



https://www.smithsonianmag.com/scien...uth-180956325/

[Captain Snooze]

Taken with RX100vi. Night pics denoised with Topaz.

[The Red One]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Taken with RX100vi. Night pics denoised with Topaz.

Attachment 222511

Such cooperative models...
Always great to come by a photogenic window on a late night walk back...

[The Red One]

Was at the last race of the season around here and came across the newest Ferrari dealer’s office.



What a way to do your business.

Way better quality than the mid 1960’s installations serving the same function…

It’s starting to show that L Stroll no longer owns the Eastern Ferrari Dealerships nor the racing venue around here!

[The Red One]

Pilgrimage to scenic Charlevoix area over the weekend.
Heavy rain forcasted kept a lot of spectators away compared to last year but the competitor turnout had doubled.

Besides picking up some great local cheese I also managed to be covid positive on my return and feel sore bones all over.
Guess I don’t need any booster shot for the holiday season.





There were a few 20+yr old BMW’s



That Orange box actually survived !



Last years winner has Camber issues… DNF.



last day and the cars were shredding unnecessary body parts..