Gaurav

Thanks everyone for making it today, willingly or by mistake Let's just upload the best of the best shots in the gallery and then we can exchange those best shots hi-res jpeg on email or private folder links.

Thanks @Mario Cornejo for your advices, will surely have more of such drives. Sam Ideas Standard: f/11 or f/13 to start + shutter speed 1/250th + Adjust ISO Fun stuff (Panning): f/16 or f/20-ish + slow shutter (1/60 or 1/30)

I know its late, but brilliant video to sum up all basic points for manual shooting in 10 minutes. Watch it with your camera in hand set to Manual mode and keep experimenting. See you tomorrow morning.

Please find updated positions - balanced group now. Will use @Anish S and @Rawad for testing attempts. Guys please DON'T DEFLATE before briefing tomorrow morning. @Nathan Evans @varunmehndiratta @Richard Franks @Gilbert Khalil @Veedooshee @Ilya @Chinthaka Ruwan @Rawad Group 1 Nathan Fujifilm XT-4 with a 24-80mm Varun Nikon D5100 with a 50mm, a 50-200mm Gaurav Nikon D750 + 28-300mm (f3.5-5.6G) Nikon ED VR lens Gilbert EOS 600D with18 to 55mm Group 2 Veedooshee Nikon D7200, Lens is 18-140mm Ilya Sony A7R and 28-200 Richard Franks Cannon EOS 4000D. 70-300 Chinthaka Sony A6600 camera with 18-135 Lens Convoy Numbering Gaurav Silver Pajero Nathan Grey Jimny Varun Black Jeep Wrangler Gilbert Black FJ Cruiser Veedooshee White Pajero Ilya White Wrangler Richard Franks Red Jeep Wrangler Chinthaka Silver Xterra Rawad Blue Patrol Y62

Yes, because I know how much u love ur FJC, lol

Don't worry, I have a diff plan for you now. Will all stand next to your FJC and take our pics except yours.

Thanks Vee, I have positioned Anish in Group 1 now. Thanks Richard, as we have Anish now, so your daughter can stick to Group 2 only. We will have detailed photography brief on camera settings and drivers to make a big splash in the morning.

@Nathan Evans @varunmehndiratta @Richard Franks @Gilbert Khalil @Veedooshee @Ilya @Chinthaka Ruwan @Rawad So here is the final plan of action for tomorrow's big day at big red dunes. First, we will focus on drivers' individual shots at steering or outside their car before we get sandblasted. Then we will find the good slopes for capturing action shots by splitting the convoy into two groups. I positioned smaller focal length lens at entry and exit, and longer ones at numbers 2 and 3. We will try both different positionings based on each dune and how cars are able to deliver sand splashing. Group 1 Nathan Fujifilm XT-4 with a 24-80mm Varun Nikon D5100 with a 50mm, a 50-200mm Gaurav Nikon D750 + 28-300mm (f3.5-5.6G) Nikon ED VR lens Gilbert EOS 600D with18 to 55mm Group 2 Veedooshee Nikon D7200, Lens is 18-140mm Ilya Sony A7R and 28-200 Richard Franks Cannon EOS 4000D. 70-300 Chinthaka Sony A6600 camera with 18-135 Lens Rawad No cam When the group 1 cameras are placed all around on slope, entry, and exit, then Group 2 cars will start taking turns to climb and deliver action shots (need not be the highest climber, simple sand splashing - will brief tomo on this). As soon as the first car exit the slope, the second car will enter by itself so that we can maximize the action on each slope. Each group car will have two attempts on each slope to splash enough sand. I expect set-up and positioning will take more time than cars passing one by one, so raise your tolerance and be supportive to each group, remember we are trying this for the first time, so we will learn a lot from this experiment to improvise. I hope we can have some good action shot on 4-5 tall slopes before it gets too hot. Please carry a cap/hat, sunglasses, and a lot of water and beverages, as it's gonna be a field trip tomorrow. Charge your camera batteries, radio and do carry your tripod if you have (not mandatory). To keep the convoy order simple, Im replicating the group order above which may not be very good for drives experience, so I might tweak it if we face any drive difficulty tomo. Convoy Numbering Gaurav Silver Pajero Nathan Grey Jimny Varun Black Jeep Wrangler Gilbert Black FJ Cruiser Veedooshee White Pajero Ilya White Wrangler Richard Franks Red Jeep Wrangler Chinthaka Silver Xterra Rawad Blue Patrol Y62

Congratulations @Alex Raptor for reaching the Advisor Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. ADVISOR This level is the cornerstone of Team Carnity Structure as you will always remain an "Advisor" first even when you attain a Marshal rank. As an advisor, you will, constructively help, support, and advise other advisors with "respect" being part of this big multi-cultural family. You will be learning the basics of leading the convoy in the desert in three Leaders Lead Sessions: Advance sand reading, planning your lead, terrain, level, and emergency exits. Lead with navigational software to systematically scale the lead for all the cars in the convoy. Ability to lead, recover and manage the convoy in the most extreme desert available in the UAE. Carnity Contribution Committed to driving with Carnity off-road club only Lead/Support: 3 drives per month at least Forum contribution to earn Carnity points Skills required Meticulous planning and preparation Ready for new challenges or unexpected situations Leadership skills to always put the team before yourself Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with a low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS, Floor jack and jack board, tire repair kit, toolbox, tie-down straps, fluids. Drive Joining All Levels Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive