You've Got One Shot - 2008

[John Thawley]

OK.... here it is.... let's see em'. You best automotive shot of 2008.

PLEASE - ONE SHOT only.

JT

[John Jackson]

I have to many to choose from, but this was the wifes favorite

http://photochicken.smugmug.com/photos/356864752_iX6dd-L.jpg

[Todd Corzett]

http://www.unitonestudios.com/portfolios/08_YIR/images/08_YIR_02.JPG

The more I look at this shot the more I am impressed by it. The rest of my Year in Review can be seen HERE (http://www.unitonestudios.com/portfolios/08_YIR/08_YIR_index.html).

-Todd...

[Daniel Buck]

One shot eh? wow lets see... I'm guessing it's this one, because I really like the composition with the S shaped road, and the stands in the background, and I like the fact that I captured it on a 10 inch wide sheet of film :D

http://www.buckshotsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/vara_08.jpg

[Drew Phillips]

I'll have to go with this one

http://www.drewphillipsphotography.com/tesla/images/3.jpg

[John Jackson]

I like the fact that I captured it on a 10 inch wide sheet of film :D





Show Off lol

[John Thawley]

I'm not sure this image will draw a huge consensus... but I chose it because this is the kind of photograph I want to make.

http://gallery.johnthawley.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=115865&g2_serialNumber=1


I've put together a 2008 Year In Review (http://www.johnthawley.com/year-in-review-2008) that can be viewed from this link:

2008 Year In Review (http://www.johnthawley.com/year-in-review-2008)

[Keith Schoeler]

I'll go with this as it relates to some of my goals for '08. I wanted to shoot more static vehicles, which I did, and I wanted to use more dynamic or complimentary backgrounds. Now I know a nice house isn't exactly groundbreaking, I was just trying to get away from the industrial lot or open road backgrounds used so often.

I also like M45s.

http://streetkaizo.com/kaizophoto/wp-content/gallery/m45/m45_100508_005.jpg

...also working on a year in review but I'm a little behind on that one.

[John Waugh]

1950 Jaguar XK 120 Super Sports.
From "In your grill.... a full frontal look at fascinating motoring cars".

[David Adolphus]

I showed this before, but when I think "photos from last year I really liked," it always comes first to mind.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/2382204415_c6223e935d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/proscriptus/2382204415/)


In 1911, this unrestored Franklin Model D placed second in the LA-to-Phoenix Desert races. The most spectacular original early race car I've ever seen.

[Costas Stergiou]

definitely this one

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2736455957_03859ba74e.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2736455957_4c7187b345_o.jpg)

[JustinCesler]

http://www.drivelinestudios.com/justin/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/sti_justin1.jpg


Thats my favorite from 08. I am very excited about 2009!!!!

[Perry Bennett]

I had a hard tie choosing between a few of them... but i think this is a pretty great shot...

From Petit LeMans:

http://www.atlantamx3.com/misc/DSC04680small.jpg

[Chris Clark]

This was a tough choice for me. I really have two shots that I keep going back to from this year, one is a pretty standard shot from Road America turn6, where I lucked out and caught a light pocket just right. The other is this:

http://cclarkphoto.com/WebImages/nasaNats08-1.jpg

Mid-Ohio, 2008 NASA National Championships.

I've been working on a variation of this for a few seasons now, and never got it right. Tried different angles, focal lengths, etc.. It's not a technically perfect shot, but it's what I have visualized as the shot I wanted to capture, and I finally got it onto my CF card. LOL. A small victory I guess......

[Steve Stein]

Shoot Chris, you're standing in my favorite spot! Please duck down. :) When did you get a Rebel XT?

Taken near Chris' spot during ALMS at Mid Ohio but looking left.
http://sastein.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p290759221-4.jpg

[Mike Doran]

I shot a lot of images in 2008 and it was a tough choice but this is the image that stands out most in my mind.



Mike Doran
D&W Images
www.dandwimages.com

[Tim White]

If I have to pick one, and for a number of reasons, I'll go with this one. Brandon Robinson, H-D XR750, Hagerstown, MD.

http://tswphoto.smugmug.com/photos/449737290_7Y92E-L.jpg

[Bob Chapman]

Really tough choice between two images... I'll pick this one, because I haven't seen other photographers shoot this location in this manner.

http://www.autosportimage.com/auto_photo_net/2008/20080612-c-2056.jpg

[Andrew Wheeler]

http://automotophoto.com/misc/7384_pedrosa_valencia08_alw_MGP.jpg

Just because it's so abstract...and the track at Cheste isn't really that sparkling in terms of angles. It was getting dark, and I'd had enough of taking shots where they come over the crest with the back end stepping out, and I saw how bright the jumbotron looked with the reflection in the pond. In fact the path to this shot started with the reflection shot then I saw how cool rears shots looked, and then this happened where you can see Pedrosa's eyes in the image because it was getting so dark most were wearing clear visors.

Andrew :)

[Ansis Kalnins]

Everyone's picking these up lately, but I still tingle when one goes by. Such gorgeous cars...

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff36/Quiet-Noises/211-1-1.jpg

[Bill Jurasz]

This is a collage, not an image. Did this for a friend who entered this car into a car show. The image was printed as a 24x36. He had it mounted on foam board and displayed with the car. I'm pretty happy with how it came out. I also took all the images in the collage. Its my favorite work from the year.

http://mercphoto.smugmug.com/photos/358917439_qyaBw-M-4.jpg

[Derric Slocum]

my favorite shot of the year. i need to process it again though, i see some flaws that i want to change. my friend who owns the car printed and framed a couple different sizes and it looked pretty good in print.

http://dslocum.smugmug.com/photos/392508371_4eFwR-L.jpg

[John Jovic]

I don't mind this one.

http://www.johnjovic.com/images/c162.jpg

JJ

[Hovik Gev]

I'm no professional, but I think this one came out pretty good.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc62/exoticsrally/Lamborghini%20Gathering%20October%205th/LamboGatheringOct5-30.jpg
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Yamaha WR426 (http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Yamaha_WR426)

[Steve Stein]

Ah, the famous 1-60 air conditioner. :)

[E. John Thawley III]

This is SOOOoooooooo bitchen... Love the back lighting and the shadow. Yummy.
http://tswphoto.smugmug.com/photos/449737290_7Y92E-L.jpg

[Morgan J Segal]

Since I could not possibly pick a favorite shot of the year, I will post a shot that represents the most stressful shoot of the year.

http://www.mjswebgallery.com/carz/images/genesis_536.jpg


I was sent to Korea to shoot the press kit shots for the forthcoming Hyundai Genesis Sedan and I got there to discover a big cluster**** and bad light.
Shots came out alright and it was a good adventure that was quite memorable, including the trip to the DMZ

[Hovik Gev]

Ah, the famous 1-60 air conditioner. :)

Not sure what that means?:confused:
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GSX-R1000 (http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Suzuki_GSX-R1000)

[Shawn McClelland]

For some reason I always come back to this one whenever flipping through my library, Mosport ALMS weekend during the IMSA GT3 race. It's different from the usual pan or 3/4 stuff I always seem to capture so I think that contributes to the attraction to it.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1076/3169686754_b8a62877e2_b.jpg

[STEPHEN HALL]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1076/3169686754_b8a62877e2_b.jpg
I really like that!

Personally cant choose between these:

http://www.stevehallphotography.net/photos/008.jpg

[John Jackson]

...............but you have to thats why its called one shot lol

[Cyril Ma]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2795631088_838286f115_o.jpg

Jumped out of my seat when I saw the car was actually sharp on my screen :D

[Shawn McClelland]

I really like that!

Personally cant choose between these:

http://www.stevehallphotography.net/photos/008.jpg

Thanks!

That's a very interesting car there, the placement of the rig is pretty cool and the shrubbery gives a cool feel to the shot. I'd be $#!++ing bricks if my camera was that close to clipping foliage :)

[Sevan Pulurian]

Here is my strongest shot from my short but awesome motorsport shooting. Moto GP Laguna Seca

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2700979216_fcea4cf094.jpg

Sevan

[Daniel Buck]

John, you haven't picked one shot yet (unless I missed it?), which one is the "one shot" for you? :)

Sevan, nice! very clean and simple, well done :-)

[John Thawley]

John, you haven't picked one shot yet (unless I missed it?), which one is the "one shot" for you? :)

You missed it.

[Sevan Pulurian]

John, you haven't picked one shot yet (unless I missed it?), which one is the "one shot" for you? :)

Sevan, nice! very clean and simple, well done :-)

Thanks Daniel, I have a 13-19 print I printed out and framed as my Best shot of 2008. It is also the one I enterend in the POTN vol 3 photo book.:)

[Daniel Buck]

You missed it.

oops! I see it now :) Guess I wouldnt post when it's so close to my bed time :o I like it, real classic feeling :)


Thanks Daniel, I have a 13-19 print I printed out and framed as my Best shot of 2008. It is also the one I enterend in the POTN vol 3 photo book.:)

Nice! Bet it looks good printed! I think that's something alot of digital guys miss out on, seeing prints! :)

[Hugo Garritsen]

maybe not the best, but it's spectacular.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2916008346_be3e50beb7_o.jpg


Hugo

[Aaron Kupferman]

Hugo, that is the worst image I've seen in a long time - and not for photographic reasons. :( :( :(

A good capture of a tragic event.

[Jason Tang]

I have many favorites but I love this one
http://jasontang.virtuality.org/albums/italianconcours2008/DSC_0966.sized.jpg

[Ken Neher]

considering it got me nationally published for the first time, its got to be this one for me:::

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m50/comporangesvt2003/aIMG_5006small.jpg

[William Walker]

It is hard to choose. I was published this year, including my own five page story in Feb. issue of Motor Trend. The image I like the best is this one. I love the mood and the location.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3232977636_5584425777_o.jpg

[Cedric Marcadier]

This one for me, during the 24 hours of Spa :

http://www.cedricmarcadier.com/galeries/ADF/images/24.jpg

[Frank Wilson]

OK guys, this would be my third post. I joined this site a few months ago and just came across this topic. As with my other submission in the 2007 topic, I prefer the Super Latemodels but here is another shot of a Sprint Car.

This shot is of a local driver "backing it in" during a regular Friday night show. This was shot from the billboards in turns three and four at Lernerville Speedway 06-08-09 it has been desaturated just a bit to make the colors pop a little.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e75/fww56/2008%20Lernerville%2006-06-08/Lernerville06-06-080038.jpg

FRANK

[Kevin DiOssi]

I don't know if this is my best, but it has resurfaced as my wallpaper several times since I shot it and it stays up. This was a total lucky shot, too. It was taken right before sunset so the color is ideal, IMO. The leader lights show the tale of their battle as the Porsche and Ferrari battle for second place coming around the turn 10 area.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m161/RXCamaroSS/PetitLeMans2008766.jpg

[Steve Stein]

I decided I didn't like the one I posted. Here's my favorite:

Santa Barbara, CA - 2008
http://sastein.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p100057818-4.jpg

This thing is street legal, with a valid Ohio license plate. Some of the substances inside the van might not be legal in many states, (cough, cough).

Where's my Twinkie?

[Paddy McGrath]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3270319064_506d19d6b9.jpg

Probably this one, have another few rig shots but they won't stand up to this one for the amount of time put in.

[Ken Visser]

Took many pictures in 08 and some of them even turned out to be photographs! Here is one of my favorites from the year.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g311/karmakvisser/ai08/ai08d20917smokinglr.jpg

It was the last shot of the day at Amelia Island Concours. They were going back to the trailer parking lot. Just one old car helping another!

regards

ken

[David Adolphus]

That'd be the Gray Wolf Packard following the '11 Ralf Hamlin LA-to-Phoenix Franklin. Same owner. A shot of the Franklin was my "One Shot" shot, see post #10 in this thread. It sure did run strong. And LOUD.

[Cyril Ma]

This one for me, during the 24 hours of Spa :

http://www.cedricmarcadier.com/galeries/ADF/images/24.jpg

Pouhon?

[Chris Schlumpf]

This has to be my favorite, I love the colors.http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/2863850534_996d572d9c_o.jpg

[Chad Truss]

This one seems to be a favorite of people that view my photos. I see things I would like to tweak on it, but overall I believe it is my best shot of 2008.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2881034500_21af12eb30_o.jpg

[Trevor Alexander Hermance]

http://1nhz6a.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pW5vhbU6_HprPcqBpPaxSR5a6pHXjn1cKvWCUC6ai4jj3YSS tYaaBvlRNrlu2aBUquyNNNeWwkkw/DSC00413.JPG (http://1nhz6a.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pW5vhbU6_HprPcqBpPaxSR5a6pHXjn1cKvWCUC6ai4jj3YSS tYaaBvlRNrlu2aBUquyNNNeWwkkw/DSC00413.JPG)
First outing for the new camera, first time to a rallycross, fresh snow with more falling, very obscure car with oversteer and debris. Yes.

[Keith Long]

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/674/12411/279315.jpg


My strongest static.

[Mark Baxter-Jones]

This is my favourite from 2008, and from my first rally as well.

Wales Rally GB

http://mbaxterjones.smugmug.com/photos/431761304_fqKVF-M.jpg

Others can be found here http://mbaxterjones.smugmug.com/Racing