Canon 1Dx, 70-200mm, 160iso, f6.3, 1/250th, Manual
IndyCar Series driver Will Power raises his fist as he is hoisted up by crew members after winning the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Canon 1Dx mk2, 600mm, 500iso, f5.6, 1/2000th, Manual
During the Monday rain delayed NHRA Heartland Nationals I would witness one of the rarest crashes that can happen as top alcohol dragster driver Steve Collier would ride out the dreaded blowover, the first at an NHRA event in 11 years! Continue on to see my full sequence from start to finish….
Canon 1Dx mk2, 300mm, 1250iso, f6.3, 1/8000th, Aperture Priority
During the second round of eliminations at the NHRA Gatornationals I would witness one of the rarest things that can happen in the sport when funny car drivers Robert Hight and Matt Hagan would BOTH blow the bodies off their cars in spectacular fiery explosions. Continue on to see my view of something I can almost guarantee that I will never witness for the rest of my life!
Canon 1Dx mk2, 800mm, 800iso, f5.6, 1/2500th, Aperture Priority
IndyCar Series driver Scott Dixon (9) flies airborne as Helio Castroneves (3) drives under him during the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Even though its almost April of 2018, I’ve finally had the time to finish my Best of 2017 photo blogs with my best Crash and Burn images of the year!
Canon 1Dx mk2, 600mm, 250iso, f5.6, 1/2000th, Aperture Priority
During the second round of qualifying at the 49th annual NHRA Gatornationals, funny car drive John Force would suffer his third major body destroying explosion of the year in his Peak Auto sponsored Chevy.
Continue on to see the full sequence!
Canon 1Dx mk2, 24-70mm, 160iso, f8, 30 seconds, Manual
Twin lightning bolts strike in Glendale, AZ as viewed from my backyard during a summer monsoon storm.
Been so crazy busy lately I haven’t had time to finish the final two categories in my Best of 2017 blog posts. Here are my favorite scenery/nature photos of the year. All photos are available for purchase!
Canon 1Dx mk2, 600mm, 500iso, f6.3, 1/3200th, Manual
During the second round of eliminations of the NHRA Arizona Nationals, living legend John Force would suffer a massive engine explosion before losing control and crashing with opponent Jonnie Lindberg. Continue on to see all the shots from this breathtaking incident.
Canon 1Dx mk2, 300mm, 500iso, f6.3, 1/2000th, Manual
As if the weekend for the John Force family hadn’t been enough with John Force’s wild qualifying explosion that sent him to the hospital, during the first round of eliminations at the season opening NHRA Winternationals, reining World Champion Brittany Force would ride out a wild crash in her Monster Energy sponsored dragster that would have Brittany bouncing off both walls before getting upside down and then on fire. Continue on to see the crash from start to finish through the lens of my Canon 1dx mk2….
Canon 1Dx, 70-200mm, 3200iso, f2.8, 1/1600th, Manual
Clemson Tigers quarterback DeShaun Watson (4) dives for the end zone against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium.
After a brief hiatus due to NFL playoffs and a million other shoots, I am back to post my final couple Best of 2017 photo galleries. Continue on to see my best football images from 2017!
Canon 1Dx mk2, 600mm, 400iso, f5, 1/4000th, Manual
During the second round of qualifying on the opening day of the NHRA season, funny car driver John Force would go for a wild ride after enduring a big explosion during the Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
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Recent Posts
- Will Power solidifies open wheel legend status with Indy 500 Victory
- NHRA driver Steve Collier suffers back breaking Blowover in Topeka
- Robert Hight and Matt Hagan suffer rare side by side Explosions
- Best of 2017: Best Crash & Burn Photos
- NHRA legend John Force suffers third explosion in three Races
- Best of 2017: Best Scenery/Nature Photos
- John Force and Jonnie Lindberg collide at NHRA Phoenix
- Top Fuel champion Brittany Force crashes at NHRA Winternationals