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Close to the edge

Not the first time I've uploaded a shot of Daniel Pyett's F2 Tecno, but I do find it one of the most photogenic cars competing in historic motorsport ...
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Not the first time I've uploaded a shot of Daniel Pyett's F2 Tecno, but I do find it one of the most photogenic cars competing in historic motorsport events. This was taken to the inside of Shell, a banked hairpin at Oulton Park, UK. Lens: Sigma 24-105mm f4 extended to 68mm, which underlines my proximity.
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