nachtflugs 2011 MX picture thread

nachtflug · 04-09-2011, 06:28 PM

the 2011 MX season has begun here in the Hudson Valley. I've already missed an open practice and a first race at one of the other tracks but today my favorite crew the Walden Playboys kicked off their season with an open practice and their first race is tomorrow.

I couldn't get there until 1400 (thats 2 in the afternoon) as prior motorcycle related obligations had me occupied but better late than never.

Armed with my first "good" lens purchased 2 weeks ago at B&H I boldly set out to go where many men have gone before.

Not quite a "sports" lens but this 17-35 F2.8 (F2.8 means its expensive and takes gnarly pictures) looks rad and with the additionally new extrA battery grip on the bottom of the camera it really makes it look like you know wtf you're doing. which I don't.

start your engines.

nachtflug · 04-09-2011, 06:34 PM

ok. small talk in the pits. kids who were 5'4" last fall are now 5"8".

track was moist and somewhat dust free. my 4th season back at the track after a 25 year hiatus. nowhere else I'd rather be.

ISO. check.

Aperture. check.

Shutter. check.

this is easy.

whoa!!!

my eyes!! damn near burned my corneas when that one flashed on the LCD.

wtf?

nachtflug · 04-09-2011, 06:37 PM

must be these fancy F 2.8 lens let a little more light into the camera.

who knew.

well thats why god made the digital camera.

lets try it again with a LITTLE less ISO.

nachtflug · 04-09-2011, 06:38 PM

ok I think I can figure this out. come here you little shit. smile.

nachtflug · 04-09-2011, 06:42 PM

they ended at 1600 no doubt to groom the track for tomorrow. I have to get my house cleaned up I can't make it tomorrow.

I have a lot of laundry to catch up on.

I've had dishes in my sink since february.

I can't tell the clean clothes from the dirty ones without the smell test the piles are over lapping.

the Masters is on tomorrow.

god give me strength. please I'm begging help me stay home.

nachtflug · 04-09-2011, 06:50 PM

oh yeah.

when I got home one of my poker buddies called and reminded me today was the day I was supposed to take this off his hands.

Y2K Drifter 800 with 7000 miles on the clock for the less than Brad Vardy spends on a set of HID PIAA's.

How do you say no to that?

I didn't. its mine now.

nachtflug · 04-09-2011, 10:49 PM

gee it must be MX season I just woke up with a goddam cramp in my calf

must be from humping up around the hill on the back section...

larryboy · 04-09-2011, 11:27 PM

Whew, that first one was so bright it burned right through my beer goggles.

Soooo, the Drifter makes an appearance in a MX thread...go figure.

Lerxstdawg · 04-10-2011, 04:31 AM

Great photos' 'Flug, just wondering how you like the Nikon. I've always had Canon cameras myself. I'm looking to upgrade sometime soon and your photographs are consistantly sharp and have good colour and contrast. Not blowing wind up your arse, I know the photographer has something to do with that too, just looking for something to compare the Canon to.
Keep 'em coming, nice thread.

Cheers Mate.

pvangel · 04-10-2011, 07:28 AM

Flug, The next Vintage race is a two day race April30/May1 in Berwick Pa. probably about 2 hrs from you. You should come and check it out, you would love it! www.acrmx.com has the schedule and track info.

nachtflug · 04-10-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lerxstdawg

Great photos' 'Flug, just wondering how you like the Nikon. I've always had Canon cameras myself. I'm looking to upgrade sometime soon and your photographs are consistantly sharp and have good colour and contrast. Not blowing wind up your arse, I know the photographer has something to do with that too, just looking for something to compare the Canon to.
Keep 'em coming, nice thread.

Cheers Mate.

thanks. for me it was just brand recognition. I remember in the 70's Nikon (to me) was like Marantz or Moto Fox, or The Pittsburgh Steelers.

The best of the best. Just a name. So when I got into DSLR's I went with Nikon. No complaints. I'm sure Canon is just as good though you do see some mention of people using Nikon glass on Canon. Can't say I've ever heard the opposite. But having said that when you see an event where there are lots of pro photogs there seem to be an awful lot of those big white Canon len's.

This new 17-35 lens is not a sports lens but as I am now the "official"

photographer of this 300 bike collection and museum that will open April 16th I needed the something good for this type of shooting.

not that I know what I'm doing but the owner is a friend and likes my camera...

nachtflug · 04-10-2011, 10:00 AM

this little shit hauls ass. looking forward to watching him this year.

nachtflug · 04-10-2011, 10:08 AM

nachtflug · 04-10-2011, 10:53 AM

nachtflug · 04-10-2011, 10:55 AM

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04-09-2011, 06:28 PM	#1
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	nachtflugs 2011 MX picture thread the 2011 MX season has begun here in the Hudson Valley. I've already missed an open practice and a first race at one of the other tracks but today my favorite crew the Walden Playboys kicked off their season with an open practice and their first race is tomorrow. I couldn't get there until 1400 (thats 2 in the afternoon) as prior motorcycle related obligations had me occupied but better late than never. Armed with my first "good" lens purchased 2 weeks ago at B&H I boldly set out to go where many men have gone before. Not quite a "sports" lens but this 17-35 F2.8 (F2.8 means its expensive and takes gnarly pictures) looks rad and with the additionally new extrA battery grip on the bottom of the camera it really makes it look like you know wtf you're doing. which I don't. start your engines.

04-10-2011, 04:31 AM	#9
Lerxstdawg Wait...what? Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Warburton, Victoria, Australia Oddometer: 457	Great photos' 'Flug, just wondering how you like the Nikon. I've always had Canon cameras myself. I'm looking to upgrade sometime soon and your photographs are consistantly sharp and have good colour and contrast. Not blowing wind up your arse, I know the photographer has something to do with that too, just looking for something to compare the Canon to. Keep 'em coming, nice thread. Cheers Mate. __________________ All things change in a dynamic environment. Your effort to remain what you are is what limits you. You will never realise how short life is until you live it - or lose it.

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04-09-2011, 06:34 PM	#2
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	ok. small talk in the pits. kids who were 5'4" last fall are now 5"8". track was moist and somewhat dust free. my 4th season back at the track after a 25 year hiatus. nowhere else I'd rather be. ISO. check. Aperture. check. Shutter. check. this is easy. whoa!!! my eyes!! damn near burned my corneas when that one flashed on the LCD. wtf?

04-09-2011, 06:37 PM	#3
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	must be these fancy F 2.8 lens let a little more light into the camera. who knew. well thats why god made the digital camera. lets try it again with a LITTLE less ISO.

04-09-2011, 06:38 PM	#4
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	ok I think I can figure this out. come here you little shit. smile.

04-09-2011, 06:42 PM	#5
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	they ended at 1600 no doubt to groom the track for tomorrow. I have to get my house cleaned up I can't make it tomorrow. I have a lot of laundry to catch up on. I've had dishes in my sink since february. I can't tell the clean clothes from the dirty ones without the smell test the piles are over lapping. the Masters is on tomorrow. god give me strength. please I'm begging help me stay home.

04-09-2011, 06:50 PM	#6
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	oh yeah. when I got home one of my poker buddies called and reminded me today was the day I was supposed to take this off his hands. Y2K Drifter 800 with 7000 miles on the clock for the less than Brad Vardy spends on a set of HID PIAA's. How do you say no to that? I didn't. its mine now.

04-09-2011, 10:49 PM	#7
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	gee it must be MX season I just woke up with a goddam cramp in my calf must be from humping up around the hill on the back section...

04-09-2011, 11:27 PM	#8
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 13,038	Whew, that first one was so bright it burned right through my beer goggles. Soooo, the Drifter makes an appearance in a MX thread...go figure.

04-10-2011, 07:28 AM	#10
pvangel Team AARP Joined: Sep 2005 Location: South Salem, NY Oddometer: 1,502	Flug, The next Vintage race is a two day race April30/May1 in Berwick Pa. probably about 2 hrs from you. You should come and check it out, you would love it! www.acrmx.com has the schedule and track info.

04-10-2011, 10:00 AM	#12
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011	this little shit hauls ass. looking forward to watching him this year.

04-10-2011, 10:08 AM	#13
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011

04-10-2011, 10:53 AM	#14
nachtflug ^OP infidel Joined: Jan 2002 Location: New York Oddometer: 43,011