A couple of photos of the cars from last holiday, driving around the Highlands, Scotland.
Unfortunately I haven’t finished building my Ultima and the first day 450 mile slog was too much for me to take in the Caterham. So my wife kindly let me take her Merc. Friends cars are the iconic Honda S2000 & the very british Aston Martin Vantage V8. Great time had by all.
All photos taken with Panasonic Lumix LX5
9 December, 2012 - 11:19 pm - I absolutely love these photos and the landscape shots too, fast cars and The Highlands are a brilliant combination for static shots and of course the thrill of driving! Out of interest what HDR software do you use? Its something I'd like to start playing around with so have had a look at some of the free offerings and wondered if you use something that's free or paid for?
12 April, 2013 - 12:28 pm - Sorry for delay. Thanks for kind words. I use Photomatix. You can download free trial from memory.
A couple of weeks ago I went on a driving holiday with friends to the Highlands, Scotland. 4 great days driving around stunning scenery, with the mountains, lakes, lochs & coastline, covering approx 1,500 miles. Taking in such areas as Oban, B Orchy, Fort William, Achnasheen, Ullapool & Aberfoyle, to name a few.
Loch Stack – Highlands, Scotland
As this was a driving holiday primarily, I only took my trusty Panasonic Lumix LX5 camera to grab some snaps on the way round. My intention was to take photos using HDR (High Dynamic Range), so I set the camera to auto bracket 3 shots at 2 stops intervals. Using some HDR software here are the resulting photos of the Highlands.
Couple of photos of a friends Ferrari 360 CS, taken at Cheltenham race course
The Challenge Stradale is a limited production track day focused car based on the 360 Modena. It was inspired by the 360 Modena Challenge racing car so the focus was primarily on improving its track lapping performance by concentrating on handling, braking and weight reduction characteristics, which are essential in pure racing cars.
Photos taken with Panasonic LX5 compact camera
A few photos from the scene at St Pauls Cathedral, where anti-capitalism protesters have set up camp.
Was near St Paul’s Cathedral today, so thought I would take a couple of snapshots with my trusty Panasonic LX3.
Taken from the Millenium Bridge & path leading up to the Cathedral. Have to say you never realise how imposing this building is, until you see it in real life !!
Haven’t had time to do much photography recently, as I’ve been tied up with another passion of mine….. cars. Not sure if I’m mad to do this or not, but have decided to build an Ultima GTR. How much more intimate can you get with a car 
Anyway this morning was spent fitting the headlights & upon finishing the job I found the light was streaming in the back of the garage, so time for a Mono dark moody shot trying to catch the outline of the car.
If you’re also a car nut, then follow my progress on the build here :- Ultima GTR Build
Having never been before, I jumped at the chance to travel to the Le Mans 24 hour race, with friends. Wanting to treat this more as a holiday I only took my trusty Panasonic LX5 compact.
Here are some snaps from the event, which for a change are not just cars
A quick shot taken of a friends new pride & joy, the TVR Tuscan. Taken with Panasonic LX5
22 May, 2011 - 7:06 pm - Looks like one of those that goes really really fast ;-) nice shot here.
7 June, 2011 - 7:15 am - Hi, Nice shot here..I am using LX3, did you do any retouching? :)
7 June, 2011 - 10:16 am - Hi Yvonne. Vignette added in post processing & slight sharpening.
11 June, 2011 - 8:37 am - Just found your site searching through Google for lighting setups - love it! Thank you for all your input and great photos for inspiration. I'll be checking back often...
Had the pleasure of joining other driving enthusiasts on the weekend, for a drive across mid wales. Some stunning roads & equally stylish cars to photograph. All cars photographed as parked in a public car park, so no chance to stage shots. Backdrop wasn’t too bad though
1 May, 2011 - 5:17 pm - Great shots Dave ..... I could have brought my BEAST had I not been working ;)
1 May, 2011 - 5:38 pm - Probably have been more apt for some of the single lane hilly bits ;)
20 May, 2011 - 2:26 pm - Superb shots, lovely cars. Looks like the Evo Triangle, but I could be wrong :) Dav
Who could help notice the wonderful frost structures from the last few days of freezing temps, and no I’m not talking about all those abandoned vehicles !
So armed with my trusty Panasonic LX5 I ventured out in the -7 degree weather, to take some photos at Evesham park today.
12 February, 2011 - 10:16 pm - Hi Dave ,sorry to highjack the comments but i`ve tried to contact you twice on your contact page.Its failed asking me to try again? Will you be guest speaker at Beacon Camera club next season (Malvern)Thursday evenings---lots of spaces to fill for compleate season. Drop me a line 01684 569270 or reply to my email address Many thanks looking forward to reply Kim Walton secretary BCC
by Dave
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