Formula 1 Williams Martini car driven by Valtteri Bottas locks up its rear tire, producing tire smoke, while braking into Turn 15 at Circuit of the Americas during the 2016 United States Grand Prix weekend.

Lock-up at Turn 15

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I often kid with friends that the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) track is home away from home. Since I’m a PSL (Premium Seat License) holder, I make it my habit to attend every race there. As a PSL member, … Read More

Wide-angle view of the ornate interior of Teatro José de Alencar in Fortaleza, Brazil, with rows of cane chairs, sweeping iron balconies, and a painted ceiling converging in perfect symmetry toward the proscenium arch stage.

Guided by the Frame: Compositional Tools in Fortaleza

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Lens-Artists Challenge #401: Focus on the Subject with These Essential Tips A photograph is more than the sum of its subject. The best images are built and constructed with intention before the shutter is ever pressed. As my followers are … Read More

Moto2 rider Darryn Binder (#40, Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP) leans deeply into a sweeping corner at Circuit of the Americas, captured with a panning technique that blurs the red and white curbing in the background and conveys a strong sense of speed. April 2024.

Burn Rubber, Not Time: MotoGP is Back at COTA

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MotoGP 2026 comes back to the Circuit of the Americas March 27-29. COTA doesn’t just test riders — it tests photographers. The elevation changes, the sweeping corners, the sheer unpredictability of a MotoGP weekend mean you’re constantly making split-second decisions: … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #382: Rejected

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Let’s talk about rejection this week. Don’t panic! I mean rejected photos, of course. With the low cost of cloud storage and external drives, I rarely delete an image, even if it’s blurry or has a less-than-ideal composition. Furthermore, I … Read More

Where the Helmets Roam

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Lens-Artists Challenge #363: Virtual Scavenger Hunt Nothing like returning from vacation and hitting the ground running — or racing. Anne’s Lens-Artists challenge asks us to conduct a virtual scavenger hunt in our archives. Her challenge is fantastic and gives us plenty … Read More

Rain and Shine, Day and Night

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Lens-Artists Challenge #362: Sports, Sporting Events and Fun Games My eyes could not believe it when I saw this week’s challenge. Beth (of Wandering Dawgs) picked Sports, Sporting Events, and Fun Games. Check out her post and photos to see … Read More

The Final Frontier

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The featured image is a fully functional automobile. It competed in the Formula Sun at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, in 2015. The top was covered with solar cells to power the vehicle. The cars in … Read More

A Director’s Cut

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Lens-Artists Challenge #346: Cinematic “From the shadows, it emerges – the ultimate crime-fighting machine.” [End of scene] When Sofia set this week’s challenge to Cinematic, I wasn’t sure what I would do. I thought about using photos from movie sets. … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #316 – Destination: Fun

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In a recent conversation with a friend, I was asked where I felt more comfortable, whether on the beach or in the mountains. My answer came out without any hesitation: both. I can enjoy myself on a sunny beach just … Read More

Time for a Delightful Diversion

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You may think you’ve reached the wrong post. Yes, this is a departure from my nature photos. However, looking at my Categories page, you will see that “sports” is there. When the Circuit of the Americas had its inaugural race … Read More

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