PLYMOUTH SPEEDWAY
This is my first attempt at sports photography and it was relatively straightforward using a Nikon 18-300mm lens, a high ISO and Shutter Priority of 1/800 sec. The noise from the high ISO was reduced using Noiseware software. (Nikon D7100)
This is my first attempt at sports photography and it was relatively straightforward using a Nikon 18-300mm lens, a high ISO and Shutter Priority of 1/800 sec. The noise from the high ISO was reduced using Noiseware software. (Nikon D7100)
IN LINE
Riders in line at the second corner at the Plymouth Devils home track. (Nikon D7100)
Riders in line at the second corner at the Plymouth Devils home track. (Nikon D7100)
SOLITARY RIDER
A slightly cropped shot taken by panning the camera to track the riders and using a continuous shutter release. The Nikon D7100 is capable of taking up to 7 frames per second. (Nikon D7100)
A slightly cropped shot taken by panning the camera to track the riders and using a continuous shutter release. The Nikon D7100 is capable of taking up to 7 frames per second. (Nikon D7100)
UNDER CONTROL - JUST !
This photo shows the quick reactions required to keep the bike under control on the track. Note the front wheel is steering into the direction of the skid. (Nikon D7100)
This photo shows the quick reactions required to keep the bike under control on the track. Note the front wheel is steering into the direction of the skid. (Nikon D7100)
FOLLOW THE LEADER
Just for variety I took a couple of following shots showing the riders entering the third corner. (Nikon D7100)
Just for variety I took a couple of following shots showing the riders entering the third corner. (Nikon D7100)
ROUND THE BEND
Another following shot. (Nikon D7100)
Another following shot. (Nikon D7100)
CLOSE FORMATION
I like this shot best as it shows the thrill of a close race. (Nikon D7100)
I like this shot best as it shows the thrill of a close race. (Nikon D7100)
1 - 2 - 3
The same group of riders on the next lap. (Nikon D7100)
The same group of riders on the next lap. (Nikon D7100)
SUNLIT
A couple of riders photographed on a sunlit section of the track. (Nikon D7100)
A couple of riders photographed on a sunlit section of the track. (Nikon D7100)
CONCENTRATION
Here the rider concentrates on the correct line and his control of the bike. (Nikon D7100)
Here the rider concentrates on the correct line and his control of the bike. (Nikon D7100)
A CLOSE FINISH
The final bend and a close finish in prospect. (Nikon D7100)
The final bend and a close finish in prospect. (Nikon D7100)
READY FOR THE RACE
A bike sits in the pits, race ready. It won't be so clean after the race ! (Nikon D7100)
A bike sits in the pits, race ready. It won't be so clean after the race ! (Nikon D7100)
FINAL ADJUSTMENT
A rider makes a last minute adjustment to his bike. (Nikon D7100)
A rider makes a last minute adjustment to his bike. (Nikon D7100)
PIT PERFECTION
A mechanic concentrates on perfecting a bike in the pits. (Nikon D7100)
A mechanic concentrates on perfecting a bike in the pits. (Nikon D7100)
SUPPORTERS
Plymouth Devil supporters are easily identified by their caps. (Nikon D7100)
Plymouth Devil supporters are easily identified by their caps. (Nikon D7100)
DISCUSSION OF THE HEAT
Two Plymouth Devil supporters discuss the previous heat. (Nikon D7100)
Two Plymouth Devil supporters discuss the previous heat. (Nikon D7100)
INTERVIEW
An interview with a rider who had a bad injury in 2013. (Nikon D7100)
An interview with a rider who had a bad injury in 2013. (Nikon D7100)
TRIUMPH
A Triumph sits gleaming in the late summer sun. (Nikon D7100)
A Triumph sits gleaming in the late summer sun. (Nikon D7100)
ROARING ON
A rider isolated by the camera roars around the second corner. (Nikon D7100)
A rider isolated by the camera roars around the second corner. (Nikon D7100)
STUDYING FORM
Two "devils" study the race programme. (Nikon D7100)
Two "devils" study the race programme. (Nikon D7100)
KITTED OUT
This "devil" wears the club cap and tracksuit. (Nikon D7100)
This "devil" wears the club cap and tracksuit. (Nikon D7100)
DEVIL DOWN
Neville, the Plymouth Devils mascot, takes a breather after running around the track in the childrens race. (Nikon D7100)
Neville, the Plymouth Devils mascot, takes a breather after running around the track in the childrens race. (Nikon D7100)
SUPPORTER BADGES
An array of speedway badges on the lapel of a dedicated supported. (Nikon D7100)
An array of speedway badges on the lapel of a dedicated supported. (Nikon D7100)
ORIGINAL BADGE
A treasured original Plymouth Devils supporter's badge from 1950. (Nikon D7100)
A treasured original Plymouth Devils supporter's badge from 1950. (Nikon D7100)
OLD BADGE
Another treasured badge, this time from Liverpool. (Nikon D7100)
Another treasured badge, this time from Liverpool. (Nikon D7100)