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                                                          This is probably the most successful exhibition   no fences between you and the riders!
                                                          shot I have and it works in both colour and   For this shot I was able to pick a corner to get
                                                          monochrome. During the 1950s and ’60s New   the best light and wait for the action. I was
                                                          Zealand produced a number of riders who   quite close – close enough to catch a dusting of
                                                          went overseas and became world champions.   dirt each time the riders went past!
                                                          Ronnie Moore of Christchurch was the first and   The best shots were taken early in each race
                                                          they now have Ronnie Moore Speed Park. This   while the riders were still grouped together.
                                                          is rather unique in that the track is surrounded
                                                          by a grass embankment. You can drive your car   Nikon D7000, 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens,
                                                          up and watch the racing or sit on the grass with   1/1000s @ f9.5, ISO 280.

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