CLOSED: The Photomode Competition: Week 45

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Further explanation of the theme, provided by first-time winner Primus Ortus:

"I'd like to see everyone's best interpretation of the down-to-the-wire fight between
two or more cars. It can be on any real world track (Indy, Daytona, Monza, Tsukuba,
Nürburgring, Suzuka, Laguna Seca, Fuji, or Circuit de la Sarthe.)"

CARS: Any
LOCATIONS: All Real Circuit tracks, except Top Gear Test Track
PHOTOTRAVEL: No
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: See above

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09.10.11
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Some helpful words from our judge this week:

Primus Ortus
Perhaps some guidance for the competitors may be in order. I look for pictures that are compelling - photos that tell a story and make me want to be in the bleachers viewing the action up close. I'm a sucker for good lighting, tone, and composition.
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You heard the man!
 
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.Closing Down The Door.

I guess i'll be using this for a while.
This is from my online race in Fuji. My most epic races. We swap the lead like 8 time in 1st lap. I won, eventually, in that stuck up Macca.
They accused me hitting them after the race. For sure, they close the door on me when i'm infront of them, i've no where to go. =_=​
 
Err, so basicly we need to take up the shoot at the start/finish line while fighting off position?

Looks like i've miss interprete the rule. :ill:
 
ZEROX
Err, so basicly we need to take up the shoot at the start/finish line while fighting off position?

Looks like i've miss interprete the rule. :ill:
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thats why i always wait a few days usually so i don´t mess up my entry lol
 
ZEROX
Err, so basicly we need to take up the shoot at the start/finish line while fighting off position?

Looks like i've miss interprete the rule. :ill:
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I don't really know.. I'm not the judge hehe.
But IMO a shot with 2/3 cars fighting for the the first place at the finish line is a photo finish.
 
nanabu
thats why i always wait a few days usually so i don´t mess up my entry lol
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Looks like i'll be taking cautious move from now on. :scared:

MenT123
I don't really know.. I'm not the judge hehe.
But IMO a shot with 2/3 cars fighting for the the first place at the finish line is a photo finish.
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Right, that's what i thought about at first but seeing others entries, my thought just got clean up by that.

Ah, either way i got my last chance to change it. I'll be posting it on Friday...or any other day beside today. :P
 
nanabu
does cote d'azur count ?
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Good question, but the answer is no. We are only using World Circuits as designated by GT5 for this comp, with the exception of Top Gear Test Track, which I have excluded. Although Cote d'Azur is supposed to emulate Monaco, GT5 lists it as a city circuit. There is a list of the world circuits by GT5 HERE.

ZEROX
Err, so basicly we need to take up the shoot at the start/finish line while fighting off position?

Looks like i've miss interprete the rule. :ill:
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To quote the all-knowing Wikipedia:

"A photo finish occurs in a sporting race, when two (or more) competitors cross the finishing line at near the same time."

(Although there are some great pics already posted, some do not fit the definition of "Photo Finish".)
 
Fido_le_muet
That's what I though Primus Ortus.
Quick question : does the finish line has to be visible ?
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This all reminds me of the quote, "No battle plan survives contact with the enemy". In other words, it's one thing to make the plans, but once they are put into action, things always come up. :sly:

Technically, a photo finish is one where the race is so close at the finish line, a photo of the finish must be examined to determine who won the race. In that sense, I think a start/finish line should be in the picture.

I was going to make it more open to interpretation, but I think the limitation here is a good one. It will require everyone to make a concerted effort at timing and composition. Alas, if only we could rewind playback on photomode! :ouch:
 
Primus Ortus
Alas, if only we could rewind playback on photomode! :ouch:
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possible feature of the 2.0 update? I hope so! This looks to be a good theme :D I shall get an entry in in the next few days 👍
 
I have a nice pic at Fuji Speedway of a race I won by .007 seconds but at Fuji, the chrono stops in a place where there is no line. There's just a time board above the track but it's not very visible. I'll post it later and I'll see...
 
Just as an idea, I'm sure you could use a rolling start and get close to a competitor car as you cross the start/finish line to start the race. Might be a little easier to recreate a photo finish that way...
 
Yeah we know what a photo finish means. No need for the tutorial. Have you actually ever tried to race against the AI? How many times have you had a photo finish with it? In the odd case you did, how many times have you been able to get the replay to stop at the exact same instant as the first car crosses the line?

Seriously, why don't people put this much thought when voting.

(not directed at rpanico)
 
Haven't done PMC Entries in the last few weeks. Hope this one fits the requirements though.



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edit: btw, the finish-line is visible in this shot! ;)
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From a Concours Club race. I'm in the yellow car and end up winning by 2 thousandths of a second. :D
 
rpanico14
Just as an idea, I'm sure you could use a rolling start and get close to a competitor car as you cross the start/finish line to start the race. Might be a little easier to recreate a photo finish that way...
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Nice idea:idea: but I don't think that'll work or look as effective...?!? Could be wrong though:rolleyes:

Good thing I've got some close online race wins available:)
 
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