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Samuel Bassett

@opticalwander

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Poetry In Motion @genesismagmaracing

The @genesismagmaracing team executing an Early morning Pitstop to perfection!

@24hoursoflemans always delivers and this year has been no@different!

#lemans #lemans24 #motorsportphotography #photography #motorsport taken in Circuit Le Mans de La Sarthe by @opticalwander

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Guess the total value ? 👀

The total value of these cars is a lot I would imagine but frankly I can’t be bothered to work it out! The most ridiculous comment will get pinned so if you’re reading this have fun with it 😂

Shot on Sony A7RV + 16-35mm f2.8 GM ii
@sony.unitedkingdom

@ferrari
@lamborghini
@porsche
@koenigsegg
@corvette
@bentleymotors
@astonmartin

#photography #ferrari #bentleymotors #porsche #astonmartin #lamborghini #koenigsegg #Chevrolet #carsofinstagram taken in EARTH by @opticalwander

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a year ago

The hill is calling.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is back, and so are we. This year, @opticalwander is capturing the weekend through his own lens – from the atmosphere around the paddock to the excitement of the hillclimb, and all the moments in between. Follow along as the story unfolds.

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Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit (WLTP): Electrical consumption combined: 24.8 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO₂ class: A;
911 Turbo S (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 11.7 – 11.5 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 266 – 261 g/km; CO₂ class: G;
911 GT3 (MT) (WLTP): Fuel consumption combined: 13.7 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 310 g/km; CO₂ class: G; Status 07/2026 by @opticalwander

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#ElevenCreativePartner #elevenlabs #claude by @opticalwander

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Paris on Fujifilm Read 👇🏼

This is @jordan_rand x @miumiu in Paris for fashion week !

I’ve used so many cameras over the years but the FujiFilm X100VI has been the one I keep enjoying the most! It’s so easy to use and the RAW files are so good to work with!

From dynamic range to colours genuinely is my favourite everyday camera at the moment.

Have you tried one before ?

@godetmotorcycles

#fujifilmx100vi #fujifilm #photography #portraitphotography #paris taken in Paris,France by @opticalwander

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iPhone 18Pro Vs Paris 👇🏼Read

Paris always holds something special in my heart.
I don’t know why I’ve just always been drawn here.

There’s something about the romance of the city that I genuinely love. It seems connected, social and culturally diverse. All major cities have their issues but something about Paris talks to me and when I wander with any camera it feels easy.

Big Love Paris 🫶🏼

#paris #parisphoto #photography #iphone18pro taken in Paris, France by @opticalwander

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3 days ago

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A door is not an invitation
simply because it exists.

Some open.
Some remain closed.

There is dignity in knocking,
grace in being welcomed,
and humanity in understanding
that a closed door
means do not enter.

It’s not about doors.

#photography by @opticalwander

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6 days ago

Sir @lewishamilton Race Weekend

Lewis’s first ever home race for @scuderiaferrari and it’s safe to say he didn’t disappoint, after ever changing weather conditions Lewis managed to bring it home P4 after a positive weekend.

Of course a podium would of been nice but i think we can all agree if anyone was going to take P3 away we’re happy it was @hulkhulkenberg

#f1 #formulaone #lewishamilton #silverstonecircuit #scuderiaferrari #ferrarif1 #ferrari #formula1 taken in Silverstone by @opticalwander

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Some days are harder 👇🏼Read👇🏼

Sometimes we hit a wall and imaginary barrier that not only puts a stop to creativity but productivity too, it’s numbing, frustrating and can be overwhelming.

In these moments of difficulty I rely on discipline.
I’ve the last 11 years of taking this photo thing seriously I’ve developed the discipline to do it anyway!

I know I have the skill, the creative thinking and mindset to just show up. Regardless of where my heads at.

It means on the tough days I’ll do things the same as I would on the good. Internally however the battle is between getting it done and wanting to bury my head in the sand.

The more you choose to bury the more you’ll feel comfort in running from the task at hand. If you can learn to do anyway. You’ll find a great deal of achievement in the feeling of showing up Anyway.

Technically I have the skills to do what I’m good at doing so that doesn’t mean I have to walk away if I can’t mentally show up. It means I trust in the experience.

Believe in your ability. Show up. Get it done and show up fully the next day proud of who you’ve become.

Love you all, create more stress less.

#photography #madewithlightroom by @opticalwander

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Thank you Le Mans 😮‍💨 Read 👇🏼

Ever since I was younger I wanted to go to the Le Mans 24hr race. It’s always been something I view as remarkable. Not just the endurance of the drivers but the cars! Relentlessly not stopping for 24hrs straight! Flat out.

It’s impressive regardless of how you look it and the thing that always gets me is the teams. Yes the drivers and car are insane but the teams running like a well oiled machine non stop is inspiring to see!

Until next time 🧡🖤

#Lemans #motorsportphotography #photography #motorsport #lemans24 by @opticalwander

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4 months ago

Photographing MCL40 📸

@mclarenf1 by @opticalwander

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8 months ago

The teamwork behind the art

#AstonMartin #Valkyrie #Unleashed taken in Autodromo Nazionale Monza by @opticalwander

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