Yes, its true. In the last week Paul Chapman Pictures has been able to create three new website links to other motorsports photography websites. I would like to be the first in personally thanking the websites owners in agreeing to support my own site. Whilst I am continuing to learn about motorsports photography, and whilst the website is still in its infancy (5 months and counting!) I believe it is a true measure of the websites appeal to be able to create new links with more experienced photographic companies.
Therefore I would once again like to personally thank;
Alan Medlock at www.motorsport-images.net,
Ant Jackson at www.antjacksonimages.co.uk,
and Ian Hardy at www.ianhardy.net.
I feel that as a newly linked website I should return the favour by helping to raise the profile of those who have linked to my website.
Not to be left out I feel I should also give a quick mention to Paul Smith at www.paulsmith-photography.co.uk. as his website was the first to forge a relationship with Paul Chapman Pictures.
I hope that all of these new relationships can continue well into the future, further enhancing not only www.pcpimages.co.uk, but also those four websites listed above.
Please check out these websites, as they all offer different insights into the joys of motorsport.
Many Thanks once again,
Paul...
Monday, 28 January 2008
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Autosport Show Video
Just another quick one, like the other racing events have I have attended in the past I have made a quick video of some of the highlights of the 2008 Autosport International Car Show. This time the video is a simple slide show of my favourite photos that I took during the event.
Although the video is fairly basic in its composition, I did spent alot of time tracking down a relevant piece of music that would accompany the photographs. Eventually I settled on a song titles "Ride In My Car" written and performed by the Woodsmen. Fortunately this song is free to download, and therefore I won't be having either YouTube or the music industry running after me with pitchforks and torches!!
Anyway the video is live and can be found on YouTube @ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJFTgD8kXg
Enjoy!
Paul...
Although the video is fairly basic in its composition, I did spent alot of time tracking down a relevant piece of music that would accompany the photographs. Eventually I settled on a song titles "Ride In My Car" written and performed by the Woodsmen. Fortunately this song is free to download, and therefore I won't be having either YouTube or the music industry running after me with pitchforks and torches!!
Anyway the video is live and can be found on YouTube @ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vPJFTgD8kXg
Enjoy!
Paul...
Saturday, 12 January 2008
Autosport International Show
Well you know when its a new year, because its time for the annual Autosport International Show. This year Autosport were teamed up with PistonHeads.com, who brought along their own smaller sports car show. Being a motorsport engineer and a part time motorsports photographer means that I can appreciate both sides of the Auotosport Show. The Thursday and Friday of the show are dedicated "Trade" days. During this time many of the companies produce or supply components, equipment, software or hardware for race car teams throughout the world. This year some of the new innovations included Flybrid's new and so far the only fully built and tested KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) flywheel. In 2009 the FIA have insisted that all Formula 1 cars have to have these new energy recovery storage systems fitted to them. As this is the first of these KERS products to be shown to the public there was alot of expectation and interest.
On the other hand this year saw even more sports and racing cars present at the NEC in Birmingham. This was partly due to the addition of the Piston Heads sports car show. The Piston Heads show had a huge host of Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus and Lamborghini sports cars. There was even a display of every single Mitsubishi Evo car that has thus far being produced! Other highlights of the Autosport Show was the newly liveried Le Mans spec Aston Martin's. Celebrating the 40th anniversary since the iconic Gulf Oil liveried Ford GT40's of the 1960's. Gulf Oil are now main sponsors of this years GT1 title defending Aston Martin's.
Another welcome addition to this years Autosport Show was a large and emotional tribute to the late, great Colin McRae. Many of his most recognizable rally cars were also on display - including the very Subaru in which he won his only World Rally Championship title in 1995. Each year the F1 Racing magazine creates a complete display of all the current F1 cars. In previous years this has been achieved by re-creating iconic racing circuit corners - these have previously been based on Monaco and Monza circuits. This year the display recreated a full pit lane experience, with each car positioned outside of mock pit lane garages. And for an extra special treat the newly created Force India F1 team officially launched their new F1 car at the Autosport Show.
After such a long day, (and countless miles being walked!) It was a pleasant surprise to find that it was, and had indeed being snowing outside of the NEC. Although the added snow ended a wonderful day at the show, it did make the long walk back to the car very very cold!!
So now at least I'm back home and slowly warming up - hopefully in time for the next event! Although this has not been decided yet, keep your eyes on the website to find out.
Paul...
On the other hand this year saw even more sports and racing cars present at the NEC in Birmingham. This was partly due to the addition of the Piston Heads sports car show. The Piston Heads show had a huge host of Porsche, Ferrari, Lotus and Lamborghini sports cars. There was even a display of every single Mitsubishi Evo car that has thus far being produced! Other highlights of the Autosport Show was the newly liveried Le Mans spec Aston Martin's. Celebrating the 40th anniversary since the iconic Gulf Oil liveried Ford GT40's of the 1960's. Gulf Oil are now main sponsors of this years GT1 title defending Aston Martin's.
Another welcome addition to this years Autosport Show was a large and emotional tribute to the late, great Colin McRae. Many of his most recognizable rally cars were also on display - including the very Subaru in which he won his only World Rally Championship title in 1995. Each year the F1 Racing magazine creates a complete display of all the current F1 cars. In previous years this has been achieved by re-creating iconic racing circuit corners - these have previously been based on Monaco and Monza circuits. This year the display recreated a full pit lane experience, with each car positioned outside of mock pit lane garages. And for an extra special treat the newly created Force India F1 team officially launched their new F1 car at the Autosport Show.
After such a long day, (and countless miles being walked!) It was a pleasant surprise to find that it was, and had indeed being snowing outside of the NEC. Although the added snow ended a wonderful day at the show, it did make the long walk back to the car very very cold!!
So now at least I'm back home and slowly warming up - hopefully in time for the next event! Although this has not been decided yet, keep your eyes on the website to find out.
Paul...
Friday, 4 January 2008
Website Update 2.0.2
I hope everyone has had a pleasant 2008 - so far! This week as promised I have spent my time updating the website, originally the plan was to add a 5 star rating system to all of the photograph previews, allowing everyone to rate each photo. Unfortunately the 3rd party company that I was using have had their severs down for the past few days. Without any idea of when their servers will be back up and running I have decided to remove this feature from my website pages. If it isn't going to work perfectly then I don't want it on my website - Period.
Apart from removing this feature from the web pages I have revamped the main web pages. Before the latest update the main pages used frames to create the layout of the pages. But I have realised that many people appear to only be directed to one of the two-framed pages. Thus I fear that many people visiting the site have been unable to access any of the photographs. If this is the case I am extremely sorry. Now the website layout has removed the need for the frames, meaning that all of the information and links will always be displayed to every single visitor to the site.
Anyway, with a week left until the 2008 Autosport International Car Show I would like to remind everyone that I will be present, and the latest batch of super car and supporting girls will be uploaded onto the site under a new "Autosport International Show" category. One of the highlights of this years show is going to be a tribute to the late and great Colin McRae. As well as this the first public appearance of the new Force India F1 team will be made, with many of the current F1 drivers making appearances at the show.
For more information about the show visit www.autosport-international.com
Many Thanks,
Paul...
Apart from removing this feature from the web pages I have revamped the main web pages. Before the latest update the main pages used frames to create the layout of the pages. But I have realised that many people appear to only be directed to one of the two-framed pages. Thus I fear that many people visiting the site have been unable to access any of the photographs. If this is the case I am extremely sorry. Now the website layout has removed the need for the frames, meaning that all of the information and links will always be displayed to every single visitor to the site.
Anyway, with a week left until the 2008 Autosport International Car Show I would like to remind everyone that I will be present, and the latest batch of super car and supporting girls will be uploaded onto the site under a new "Autosport International Show" category. One of the highlights of this years show is going to be a tribute to the late and great Colin McRae. As well as this the first public appearance of the new Force India F1 team will be made, with many of the current F1 drivers making appearances at the show.
For more information about the show visit www.autosport-international.com
Many Thanks,
Paul...
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