This was a tough one! Loads of effort for one photo but it was worth it ! I know the audio isn’t that great in this video at times but I don’t re do my videos they’re raw and unscripted. I like to keep them that way. ❤

@noneedtopanic

Жыл бұрын

Wow so well deserved mate, that passion paid off, so glad you got the shot you went for. Respect 🤝

As a former Endurance Motorsport photographer I can relate to this so much. Hours of planning and framing, getting the settings right, failing a bunch of times until you take that 1 photo that you just KNOW is the one you've been out there for. Watching this video brought me back to those moments and put a smile of joy and pride back on my face. Thank you for this story and congrats on that absolute epic shot. 1 in a million, but it's registered for life!

This photo is so epic. You ignored the rules, broke the common strategies, and took a unique shot from a unique location. Your persistence prevailed, nice work. I could totally see that vertical crop at 6:44 being an F1 video game cover or magazine cover.

this is incredible!! and the story behind it is so beautiful especially with your dad and the struggle just makes it that much more special 🙌🏽

@Opticalwander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

This photo deserves a large framed print. Congrats!

Wow, to come out with a shot like that makes it all worthwhile. Incredible effort and dedication to persevere and get that one shot. I'm at Oulton Park tomorrow and while I won't get a shot like that, I'll definitely be doing some planning shots.

Fair play, that's an unreal shot and I know first hand how difficult it is to track 200mph cars on long exposures. You nailed this one bud👏

Great stuff man, videos like this are a lot of fun when you're pushing the limits of what can be done creatively

Your smile made me grin as you revealed the shot. Looks like a great gift framed for Fathers day ;)

Absolutely stunning, love the shot. Great seeing how you worked through the problems. Really inspiring. Well done.

Great Video, even better picture. To hear the emotion in your voice after getting the picture is so inspiring.

That's absolutely gorgeous!! Stress and pain that was well worth it!! 🎉

Its trully inspiring. Amazing shot. Hamulton should be gifted to have this shot in his portfolio and in his lounge

Epic! Your story of this shot made me emotional. Love this kind of content.

Really enjoyed the content mate! I love the "keep going and keep trying" message as it really is something we should all try and do more. Often we give up at the first difficulties or whenever a challenge is presented we tend to assume it can't be done and there's no point in trying. And not only you said this, but you also demonstrated this with an example you experienced first hand - whereas you could have simply not done any video on F1 just cause you didn't get a ticket. Nothing in life will always work out the way we planned it, but it's important to always give it a shot!

@Opticalwander

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏 really means a lot !

Fantastic shot and process! Inspirational for sure, I love panning but when you isolate and challenge yourself it then overcome and accomplish your vision, thats the moment to shoot for, great stuff! Thanks for sharing!❤🎉

I went to Baku last week and took some crisp shots at 1/100 70-105mm mainly. The key isn’t really just about the exposure time only but also your focal length which you didn’t mention. If you are at the roof, it should be more difficult or you need a lot more luck

Such a cool story man! It's a such a satisfying thing when there's such a journey to the final image. Congrats!

Great story behind the shot. I'm sorting through 4,000 shots from a hillclimb event. Same as you I was shooting really slow shutter speeds, with resulting failure rates. But then I come across a sharp car amongst all the smears and it's all worthwhile! Persistence and backing yourself gets the unique images.

Hey man, nice video! I was inside the event over the weekend with my sister and we joked about people watching from the random rooftops to take photos so it feels full circle that someone was the whole time. I was trying to shoot 1/40th a bit earlier up the straight and felt I was somewhat struggling at that lower speed so to see a 1/25th is super impressive.

Awesome work mate, didn't realise you were in Melbourne that weekend. Shame you couldn't get into F1 but maybe next year you can sort something out. Awesome to see the images you got.

Enjoy and understand the journeys you send yourself on. That's what I just learned. Thanks bro. What a fantastic shot and what great advertising for that shot. Looking fwd to the next impossibility.

It's more than a great shot... You nailed it! 💜

Great shot and great lesson on perseverance and attitude!!!

Great video and capture! Love the passion!

What a BANGER! Photography is not just about capturing what's in front of you, it's about facing the challenges that come with it and finding the beauty within them.

That is an awesome shot! Well done on your perseverance. I remember going to the first Adelaide F1 GP in 1985, and I actually walked all over the track and asked the stand marshalls whether I could go up to all the Gold seating and other level stands and take shots from hundreds of different vantage points, even the VIP areas. So lucky they let me do that because in later years security was tightened considerably and you couldn't go outside of your designated ticket area. If you never try, you never get the opportunity. I got shots of Ayrton Senna blasting past me from only a few feet away. Sadly, my photo album of all my shots was lost in a move years ago - Ah, the sad old days of non-digital photography! :)

You have shown us the greatest photography lesson of them all, put in the work! well done sir.

Absolutely nailed it!!! What a shot! You’ve definitely smash it with this photograph!!! This upload is inspiring Sam! Your energy and your passion inspires! This truly is incredible! 👏👏👏👏👏 Worth every single second it took! 🙌🙌🙌

When passion is awarded. Bravo for your détermination and for the great shot.

Thank you for the dedication to your craft! That was an AMAZING shot! You've got another sub!!!

Wow that’s an amazing capture Sam! Absolutely beautiful! Well done! 😎✌️

Thats a framed piece of art for sure! DAMN... So proud of you homie

that's a sick shot. amazing planning and working around the situation

Top-tier content as always. And that shot is amazing

Hey, the version of the photo we see here is compressed by youtube, the moving patterns in the background when you show the picture dont help with that... Is there any place i can view this picture in its full fidelity? thanks!

What an incredible photo and story! I admire the effort you’ve put around it! And to think that I was happy with my panning shots of water skiers jumping at 1/320s on 400mm at Moomba Masters a month or so ago! :) I managed to get a ticket to the GP the second time they offered in February, but this year it was so packed, I only found a spot with an opening fitting just the car if I was lucky to get it in frame, because I cou;dn’t even see it coming, so I was using my hearing to prepare for a burst shot… Even focusing was a challenge! Again, great shot!

Awesome shot! Very impressive to see the effort that you put in to get it

absolute banger of a shot!!!

Incredible shot! Makes me envious.

Incredible work my friend!!! That is a badass photo!! Reminds me of when I starting doing photography I would just go out and about trying all kinds of stuff just having fun and never knowing if I had anything good until I got home. Keep it up!!

@MrBillkaz

Жыл бұрын

I love that aspect

Truly amazing so worth all that work for that one epic shot!! I’ve managed to just get a practice ticket for f1, can’t wait to try panning shots on faster cars!!

Incredible shot mate, stunning stuff

Being a photographer for F1 you normally have to go though an agency and have valid press credentials. There is nothing better than being track side taking photos of fast sports cars. Great Photo !

Very nice shot! The way you timed it, took brains.

What a shot! inspiring video man, thank you!

Gratulations. Outstanding!🤘

That's one hell of a shot mate!

Oh my.. that photo looks incredibly awesome. Well done!

What camera settings did you use for the photos you got?

That is a superb shot. Well done!!

Absolutely amazing !!!

What an amazing boost of positivity! Wonderful shot

Congrats! A lesson learned of resilience and determination! Brilliant! Cheers

beatiful photos Optical.

I did‘t know you are into F1 that deep, I love to hear it! That shot you should 100% print it and hang it somewhere!

Wow, amazing photo! Keep it up, you are doing great!

fantastic shot bro, you nailed it keep going bro great motivation

such a great video, well done!

You are an absolute inspiration!!!🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

Wow. Now that’s a once in a lifetime picture! And that would make for one beautiful poster.

Espectacular!!!

WOO THE F1 VIDEO!!

The photo turned out sick, well done !!!!

Great shot! 📸

👏 Solid shot. Feels good when they pay off like that. Congrats.

That was a really crazy shot.. ur dedication is off the chart

🔥🔥🔥 worth the effort

Outstanding shot mate 👏🏼👏🏼

Insane man keep it up

So sick!

So cool! Great video and presentation. That shot is amazing! I'm really itching to try shooting F1 in the next couple seasons or so. Hope my Nikon Z8 is up to the challenge 🦾

congrats!! this is so sick 👏🔥

Congrats mate. Well done and persevered

That is absolutely nuts. Well done!

Amazing job, love th photo, but I love your message more, thank you for inspiring me :-)

Great job !

Hats off for the effort 🙌🙌.. the Impossible photo was just epic.🔥🔥🔥🔥

Stunning shot. Well played sir 👏

Stunning shot Sam never give up 🔥🔥🇬🇧

Amazing shot 👏🔥😍

The beautiful thing about photography is everyone is on their own personal treasure hunt - someone may have the same or similar shot, but it’s not YOUR shot. Thanks for sharing the story behind your photo! Ross

Holaaa amigo,que reloj utilizas?

I need tht shot man!!! Its the best F1 shot ive seen

Great shot !

Cool shot!

What an amazing shot. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

nice shoot bro. i like it

Incredible shot 👏🏾

Great work!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Always! Always making it work! Well done sam! Great photo! Great video x

@Opticalwander

Жыл бұрын

Always ❤

love the story behind the shot. I love it and wow what a shot brother

You should come over to Perth and take some photos of the Quokkas, you’ll get some nice shots

@Opticalwander

Жыл бұрын

It’s on my list ❤

Incredible shot Sam 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Bravo!

That’s what it’s all about dude. Great job!

Your colors are really nice, what LUTS do you use?

Your shot is so awesome ! I love it ! I would love to try and shoot Formula One :o

Epic shot!

Wow 🤩🔥🔥🔥