Alan @ Former Instants
@formerinstants.bsky.social
Pro/Am motorsport photographer (I shoot lots of other stuff too). I also like talking about movies, science, and...well a lot of things really. Also on Flickr. Check my website to see my latest work: https://www.formerinstants.com/
A few photos from last weekend. Testarossa showed up at the last minute, promptly overheated and pitted; but I was glad to get a couple shots at least! #photography #motorsport #trackday #ferrari
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
A few photos from last weekend. Testarossa showed up at the last minute, promptly overheated and pitted; but I was glad to get a couple shots at least! #photography #motorsport #trackday #ferrari
This is the sort of track photo that would definitely benefit from pre-release capture. Unforunately I wasn't using my Z6 for this shot (and I would have forgotten about pre-release anyway, but maybe I'll remember next time) #photography
November 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This is the sort of track photo that would definitely benefit from pre-release capture. Unforunately I wasn't using my Z6 for this shot (and I would have forgotten about pre-release anyway, but maybe I'll remember next time) #photography
I really like how I bookended this album. Really tells a story through the whole thing. Check out the full set here: www.formerinstants.com/Albums/Summi... #photography #motorsport #trackday
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I really like how I bookended this album. Really tells a story through the whole thing. Check out the full set here: www.formerinstants.com/Albums/Summi... #photography #motorsport #trackday
Yeah, West Texas is fun for that
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Yeah, West Texas is fun for that
Last session yesterday was quite exhilirating as I tried to fit in as many classic low-light shots as I could for everyone...Not sure I quite managed it, but that's the hazard of track day photography I guess #trackday #photography #motorsport
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Last session yesterday was quite exhilirating as I tried to fit in as many classic low-light shots as I could for everyone...Not sure I quite managed it, but that's the hazard of track day photography I guess #trackday #photography #motorsport
I'm a professional
November 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I'm a professional
Japan has the answer. They're not even expensive.
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Japan has the answer. They're not even expensive.
Well the title sequence is looking ok at least. Let's see how the rest of this goes tomorrow. #photography #motorsport
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Well the title sequence is looking ok at least. Let's see how the rest of this goes tomorrow. #photography #motorsport
Scored an awesome-seeming client this weekend but otherwise feeling pretty disappointed in my own coverage =/ I dunno man, it's not burnout but I think the lack of real rest periods is getting to me. Anyway I did get at least a few things worth sharing. #drifting #motorsport #photography
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Scored an awesome-seeming client this weekend but otherwise feeling pretty disappointed in my own coverage =/ I dunno man, it's not burnout but I think the lack of real rest periods is getting to me. Anyway I did get at least a few things worth sharing. #drifting #motorsport #photography
decided it was high time for another round of new music in my collection
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
decided it was high time for another round of new music in my collection
I suppose a shitload of nickels will work just as well
October 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I suppose a shitload of nickels will work just as well
Rode my bike out to do a hike. Why not just go mountain biking? Well I wanted to take some pictures, see... #photography #hiking #nature
October 19, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Rode my bike out to do a hike. Why not just go mountain biking? Well I wanted to take some pictures, see... #photography #hiking #nature
Women do not like the Vehicle
October 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Women do not like the Vehicle
This coming so soon after PittRace makes me depressed =(
October 15, 2025 at 5:06 AM
This coming so soon after PittRace makes me depressed =(
go home trending topics, you're drunk
October 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
go home trending topics, you're drunk
What a dream sunset. Wish I could shoot in scenes like this more often. #petitlemans
October 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
What a dream sunset. Wish I could shoot in scenes like this more often. #petitlemans
I cannot believe that car is still mobile #petitlemans
October 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I cannot believe that car is still mobile #petitlemans
Played a bit with patchy light at the SCCA event. How was it working? You tell me...Part of me thinks I should have gone for more contrejour in the late afternoon instead... #photography #trackday
www.formerinstants.com/Albums/Summi...
www.formerinstants.com/Albums/Summi...
October 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Played a bit with patchy light at the SCCA event. How was it working? You tell me...Part of me thinks I should have gone for more contrejour in the late afternoon instead... #photography #trackday
www.formerinstants.com/Albums/Summi...
www.formerinstants.com/Albums/Summi...
as I said many moons ago at the other place:
![twitter screenshot:
wall street journal article: "people will be able to do almost anything in the metaverse: attend concerts, watch UFC fights, participate in work meetings"
QRT from @mikeyface: '“Go to school, overthrow a government, eat expired eggs! You can do literally anything in the Metaverse you could in real life, only substantially worse and more boring!”'
QRT from @alsosprachalso: '"Anything at all! like, uh, uhhhhhh, [sweats profusely] [panics] umm go to work???"'
Subsequent post from @alsosprachalso: "God, what a staggering lack of imagination. But then I guess you don't get to be a writer at WSJ by being fun at parties."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:jhhvobjkciebodhtpefx3od7/bafkreihsk6yqqxxmiiwrw4agydtp3cqsmeamzr2x4owfw3yuaq6mmrstoq@jpeg)
September 27, 2025 at 6:26 AM
as I said many moons ago at the other place:
Yep, I think a lot of people are missing the point because they have forgotten their history.
September 24, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Yep, I think a lot of people are missing the point because they have forgotten their history.
*RCR voice* NOT A CARRR
September 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
*RCR voice* NOT A CARRR
you'll never guess the original name of this file as pulled from the internet
September 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
you'll never guess the original name of this file as pulled from the internet
This is just an actual EVE Online screenshot.
September 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This is just an actual EVE Online screenshot.
