Gallery Highlights from the 2022 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Over the last few weeks, I have assembled a gallery of images from the 2022 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Images incorporating a visible driver’s face, a three-wheeling Porsche or Camaro, light with character, and even a foggy day helped me to pick this group. Many closed-car images were shot in corners with the sun side lighting the driver. Look closely, and you can see them in the car. In other photos, the driver’s eyes are visible inside his face shield, or not at all if the visor or sunglasses are too dark. Nothing is better for exposing a driver’s face than a foggy day.
My shooting style is to pick a corner and “set up shop.” I often spend a morning at a turn waiting to capture “That” image. Other photographers come and go. I hang out until the light falters around 11 AM. The reason for staying at one location is that I’ll eventually capture several nice images combined with a few even better ones. Starting around 3 PM, I will be at another turn for the afternoon. Again, I capture images as the sun lowers, shadows grow, and the photos start to gain character.
Sunday’s Hill Climb was unique in my experience. I had no idea what the line would be through the turns as the cars went up the hill: good fun. In the description of each image, I have included the focal length in MM, the f-stop, and the shutter speed for those of you with interest in the “How.”
I hope you enjoy this collection. Be sure to get in touch with any questions or corrections. Comments and inquiries are welcome at [email protected].
2022 RMMR Gallery Highlights
Michael Silverman – 1959 Echidna Sports Racer up the hill in the Sunday “Hill Climb”.
z7II Nikon 50mm f/16 1/200 second
In the fog. Harindra de Silva – 1965 Elva Mk 8 in the fog.
z7II Nikon 240mm f/16 1/400 second
Zak Brown – 1981 Porsche 935.
z7II Nikon 360mm f/16 1/160 second
Erik Justesen – 1959 BMC Huffaker Mk1.
z7II Nikon 400mm f/16 1/250 second
Robert Smalley – 1968 Porsche 911L over the finish line during Sunday’s “Hill Climb”.
z7II Nikon 50mm f/16 1/160 second
Ricardo Rodriguez Long – 1960 Norcon Mk1 in the fog.
z7II Nikon 330mm f/16 1/250 second
David Alvarado – 1972 Porsche 911 ST.
z7II Nikon 430mm f/16 1/320 second
Danny Baker – 1979 Ralt RT1.
z7II Nikon 300mm f/16 1/250 second
Nicholas Colonna – 1958 Devin SS.
z7II Nikon 400mm f/16 1/400 second
Robert Smalley – 1968 Porsche 911L.
z7II Nikon 330mm f/16 1/250 second
James Farley – 1966 Ford 289 Cobra.
z7II Nikon 270mm f/16 1/500 second
Fog and Danny Baker – 1963 Lotus 27.
z7II Nikon 400mm f/16 1/320 second
Three wheeling through eleven.
PJ Hyett – 1971 Porsche 911 Glockler ST
z7II Nikon 330mmk f/16 1/250 second
Patrick Orosco – 1979 March 79B.
z7II Nikon 400mm f/16 1/320 second
Eric Verdin – 1975 Ralt RT-1
z7II Nikon 300mm f/16 1/250 second
Great photos. As good as it gets without being there in person.
Wow! Incredible shots!
Nice variety of shots Dennis! I especially like the ones of the cars going ‘backwards’ around the track.