Peewee Rivalry

Uploaded: June 25, 2012 20:59:33

Description

Whenever I watch these kids go around their special short circuit on their tiny motorbikes, sounding like a swarm of angry bees, I can't help but smile and applaud.

Photographed at the Hastings Valley Motor Cycle Club track at Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia.

Canon EOS 40D with Canon 100-300mm USM lens: RAW, f/5 @ 1/100sec, 115mm, ISO 200, Continuous focus, High speed motor drive.
Lightroom4 & PhotoshopCS3.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 115.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Dennis Gay June 25, 2012

PS:
These kids are all as keen as mustard and rarin' to go. Officially they don't have "races", they have "demonstrations" but as you see in this shot they certainly have a competitive streak out on the track. #1471272

Carol Quina level-classic June 25, 2012

What a great shot! Love it! #10200475

Dennis Gay June 25, 2012

Carumba Carol!

Welcome to the Motocross Peewee action.

Muchos gracias for your great feedback and the "Love".

GB
Dennis #10200532

Howard Eisenberg June 26, 2012

Dennis - great capture of the intensity of the little tykes! #10200845

Dennis Gay June 26, 2012

Hiya Howard!

Good to see you trackside watching these li'l champions.

Massive thaks for your inspiring feedback mate.

GB
Dennis #10200891

Michelle Alton June 26, 2012

Lucky little guys! Wonderfully captured, Dennis. #10200932

Dennis Gay June 26, 2012

Hiya Michelle!

Good to see you down on the fence watching these great li'l peewees.

Loads of thanks for your great feedback kiddo.

GB
Dennis #10201027

Robert Jensen June 26, 2012

Gotta love the little tikes on their bikes! Great shot of this trio. #10201033

Carla Capra Anderson June 26, 2012

Love this, Dennis.
You have captured them as they test their racing and riding skills. They are competitive and to them the race is on. :)
Their bikes certainly sound like buzzing bees. :) #10201092

Dennis Gay June 26, 2012

Well met ROBERT & CARALA!!

My thanks to you both for your company down by the fence during this wonderful "demonstration" and massive thanks for the inspiration nal and encouraging collective feedback.

GB
Dennis #10201117

David Resnikoff level-classic June 26, 2012

Dennis

Another lovely action shot.
It reminds me of the good old days of my youth

Thanks for the memories

David R #10201214

Dennis Gay June 26, 2012

Vroom-vroom DAVID!

Happy to see you on the fence watching the peewees race.

Massive thanks for your great response. Good to see I stirred up some happy memories.

GB
Dennis #10201764

Dennis Gay June 26, 2012

Zoom-zoom-zoom Mr EDITOR!!!!!

Maximum thnanks indeed for awarding my peewee trio a PICK!

GB
D! #10201810

Lydia Williams level-classic July 30, 2012

Awesome finalist, Dennis! congratulations! #10250449

David Resnikoff level-classic July 30, 2012

Felicidades Amigo,

Well deserved Finalist. Goog Luck


David R #10250775

Carla Capra Anderson July 30, 2012

Congratulations, Dennis. #10252775

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 30, 2012

Incredible work, Dennis! CONGRATS & good luck, my friend!
#10252854

Dennis Gay July 30, 2012

Maximum thanksium JUDGE/s!!!!!

For elevating my li'l high revin' Peewees to FINALIST status.

GB
D! #10253829

Dennis Gay July 30, 2012

Hiya LYDIA, DAVID, CARLA & PATRICK!!!!

Oodles of Aussie thanks to you all for your great combined feedback and uplifiting congratz.

GB
Dennis #10253831

Susan Williams July 31, 2012

Hey! Congratulations, Dennis. Another great action shot and a well-deserved double-dip award. #10256558

Dennis Gay August 06, 2012

Cheers SUSAN!

Welcome to the HVMCC Motocross meet.

Max thanx for your uplifting "Hey!", your great wrap and your cheery congratz.

GB
Dennis #10264739


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