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 what she has in store. Here’s my take on this challenge.
The FIA’s World Endurance Championship (WEC) is one of those thrilling races that have excited crowds worldwide. The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, has held the event for several years in a row. This year, it will take place on September 5-7, 2025. If you are not familiar with it, this is one of the events as part of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) is the same organization that governs Formula 1 races. Like Formula 1, WEC races take place worldwide. Presently, there are races in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
The 6 Hours of Austin (Lone Star Le Mans) takes place over both day and night. Generally, the start of the race is late afternoon. The shots here are from a previous year. No matter what the weather, rain or shine, the races go on.
I hope you’ll be inspired to showcase your Sports, Sporting Events, and Fun Games photos. Don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag when creating your post so we can easily find it in the Reader.
Next week, Anne returns with a new challenge. It will go live at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about the challenge then. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge and its history.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you may also be interested in others featuring Austin, Circuit of the Americas, COTA, Lens-Artists, Lone Star Le Mans, Sports, Texas, and Texas Le Mans. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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Khürt Williams
Egídio, I like how you caught the mood of the day, moving between rain and shine — it gave me a real sense of being there. I’ve always loved motorsports for that mix of human and machine at the edge, but the one event I went to didn’t have the same spark yours seemed to.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your comment. This year’s race is this weekend. I’m not going. I just got back from vacation and have too much on my plate. The photo set I featured was the first year they had the Lone Star Le Mans. It was exciting.
Amy
Great choice! The last image is amazing!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much, Amy. I may just have to buy tickets for this year’s event. It’s this weekend.
eklastic
You like car races – one can tell. You can tell they are all going fast!My favourite is the second one, the one you photographed from the back.
Egidio Leitao
You got it! Yes, I love motorsports. I’m glad you liked the post. Thanks.
Leya
I cannot help but loving your photos here – they are amazing! You master things moving too – and landscapes and flowers, and – is there something that you haven’t tried before? Totally enjoyed every moment here.
Egidio Leitao
You are so kind, Ann-Christine. There is one thing I have not tried: astrophotography. I just don’t feel any vibes for photographing the Milky Way and similar things.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
I can see your love for the sport, that is the thing. Great shots.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Ritva.
I. J. Khanewala
Such a wonderful set! Especially the low-light shots are masterful
Egidio Leitao
Wow! Your comment makes me happy. Thanks for such kind feedback.
Joanne
Yes, great action photography. I’m a fan of auto racing; these are excellent images. A good post, Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much, Joanne.
photobyjohnbo
Some great action shots, Egidio! My favorite is the night shot using a slower shutter speed to blur the cars yet keeping the sun stars in the lights!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, John.
Tina Schell
I should have known you’d feature racing Egidio – you have definitely mastered the art of photographing it! Such a difficult challenge and yet you’ve become quite the artist with it. Must admit, never my cup of tea but I know how tough it is to photograph making your post truly special!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a million, Tina. I know nothing about car mechanics, but I do love motorsports.
Wandering Dawgs
Egidio, I can feel the excitement of the race through your images. The night image of the track is fantastic. You must have been high up in the stands to get that first shot. I’ve only been to NASCAR races and they have a rain delay if it rains.
Egidio Leitao
Beth, I’m happy you felt that way. I was really high, just about 10 rows from the top. That was one reason I chose that seat was that I could get a wider angle without the fence around the track. I went to a NASCAR race one year, but haven’t gone back. They come to COTA every year now.
Sofia Alves
Excellent shots, Egídio! I love these.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Sofia.
Rupali
Wonderful images Egidio.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much, Rupali.
Steve Hyde
Excellent Edigio. I want to take pictures like this 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Steve, that’s very kind of you to say. Thank you.
Rebecca Cuningham
Beautiful shots! Looks like an exciting Austin event.
Egidio Leitao
If you’re into motor sports, yes. I love motor sports of any kind. Thanks for your comment.
Anne Sandler
Amazing images Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Anne.
Terri Webster Schrandt
Amazing shots, Egidio! Car racing is a thrill to watch!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you very much, Terri. I know nothing about car mechanics, but I love motor races (motos, cars, etc.).
Lakshmi Bhat
Wonderful.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you.
bushboy
Great photos Egidio. The night photos are excellent
Egidio Leitao
Thanks a bunch, Brian. I’m not much of a night photographer. Your feedback means a lot to me.