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Hi there, I am going to Silverstone on Sunday for the race, and for the first time in three years I have not applied for a media pass for an event. :) I am really looking forward to the event and can't wait to go as a spectator and watch what in my eyes is the highlight of the season...

Hi there, I Normally frequent the Motorsport section on here and don't really venture into many of the other sections but thought I would share some news with you. I have had my photographs published in two pretty major publications over the last 2 weeks. Firstly was a full page in the race...

Hi there, I have attended loads of events at the Heritage Motor Centre and have always wandered around quite freely with my camera. There are some superb exhibits, but be wary the lighting inside is terrible its very hard to work with. Why not tie in your visit with a one of there...

Matt, From your list I have only shot the following: - Donington BTCC Goodwood FOS (Friday) Cholmondley Pageant of Power All three of these are fantastic events, Donington is obviously under threat at the minute so if you were definately wanting to shoot a BTCC meet then I would try...

Peter, Nice to find you on here. Guys, listen to Peter. I have known him for a couple of years and he definitely knows what he is talking about. I remember shooting alongside him at a BTCC event at Rockingham in 2007 at what was one of my first times out with a media pass. He really knows...

Hi there, The problem is when someone approaches you after the event by e-mail, how do you know that they are who they say they are ? Could it be the circuit checking up on you ???? it sounds far fetched, but it does happen. Regards Tim

Hi there, As in understand it selling pics is a strict no no :nono: I am covering an event this weekend and have been told by two different people from the race series that the drivers/teams will probably be interested in buying pictures, "but the circuit owners generally no longer allow...

Hi there, I have worked with a media pass for about 2 years now. I tend to cover mainly GT and Sportscar racing across the UK for an overseas publication. The job is wide and varied and they give me a pretty free reign. If it is an event like the British GT then I will supply a selection...

Richard, Be careful, might be worth a read of this thread over on Ten Tenths: - http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109280 Seems to be a divided opinion, I suppose you have to look at your long term aims. Hope this helps. Regards Tim

Hi there, Had an appointment up in the Derwent Valley this morning so took the opportunity to put the new 40D in the car and give a test run. Here are a couple of shots: - My car against a backdrop of the reservoirs A couple of birds hanging around the car park at Ladybower...

Hi there, Ordered myself a new camera on Thursday night, it arrived this afternoon can't wait to give it a try at Silverstone for the FIA GT event at the weekend. The parcel contained the following: - Canon EOS40D Body Canon 18-55mm IS lens Canon 55-250mm IS lens Canon BG-2EN Battery...