All being well, I’ll be back for more in 2020! That’s how I signed off my last blog. Probably jinxed it if I’m honest. Sorry world. My bad. It all went a bit pear shaped didn’t it? Pear shaped with a dash of pear jus on a bed of pear crisp, Masterchef style, just lacking…
I’ve now been fortunate enough to get to seven Grand Prix. I haven’t won the ticket, nor am I loaded from lottery winning that allow me to walk around summer Silverstone waving my camera about. Each one has been saved for and bought, and then I mount heaps of pressure on myself, as I try…
A great picture is knowing where to stand. But what if you know where to stand and your not allowed? Welcome to the challenge of shooting my third Grand Prix. Attempting to evolve your photography and technique, whilst battling against the random nature of the crowds and the obstacles that are present is a tough…
Trying to portray all the surroundings at the Grand Prix was always going to be a challenge, especially as taking snapshots is one aspect of photography I’ve never found easy. Trying to capture the essence of the day, be it the fans, the weather, the emotions and the scale is a tricky task. There are…
2104 was a first for me. The inspiration of the Grand Prix, witnessed first hand is an experience I will never forget. I was inspired, and unfortunately for the wallet, wanted to experience even more. After my ‘success’ with my photographic efforts in 2014, and I will call them a success as they were images…
January 2014. In anticipation of the fast approaching F1 season, we decided to treat ourselves to some Grand Prix tickets and seats at Club Corner no less. Excitement is not the word. I’ve followed F1 over the years; I was very much into Nigel Mansell as a kid, and cheered on Damon Hill while he…