Hello everyone, let's pick up where we left of.
Photography has been my companion for a while now. I want to say my whole life, and I wouldn't be lying, but let's go back to where it all started. On the race track!
Yes! My father and his brother were famous race drivers in our country (Yugoslavia), and we made each race a family event. How? My mother was always supporting my father, so much so that she would take me and my sister to every race. I loved it from the start, the crowd, the cars, adrenaline and victory, celebrations and photos.
This was taken by my uncle, and I think he was one of the reasons I went into photography myself. He always had some camera on him, and patiently waited for the opportunity and that great shot. He taught me a few tricks I use to this day.
One thing led to another, and I got my first camera just to take photos of the races. I found it challenging, and at the same time very interesting. Cars are in constant motion, and you have to practice your eye and your mind, to catch that special moment, and make history. I started attending races even if my father wasn't driving, and tried to take amazing and risky photos.
When I got better equipment, and some more practice I wanted to see the world, and what it had to offer. Naturally, first stop had to be near, so I opted for Hungary. That is an amazing experience, and some great photo opportunities.
Race cars were familiar to me, but I think I found my new love in formula cars and races then, nothing comes close.
My love for photography and races grew only bigger over time, and I wanted to watch F1 in Monaco. It was more than I hoped for, the sound of the engines is something that photos can't catch, but something I will never forget. Photography became a source of creativity and relaxation once I got a hang of it.
Formula Renault
Porsche Supercup
This was a shorter version of my evolution as a photographer. I later got into lot's of different directions in photography, landscapes, portraits, animals, street-photography, but to be honest I think that cars were my initial inspiration.
What do you think? Have you ever been to a race?
All photos are mine, and all comments are welcome!
Best regards,
Janos