The MCH Photo brand is a respected concept in the world of long distance rally. In the car category, he photographs the 25 best crews, supplies photos to elite motorcycle riders and collaborates with teams such as Honda, Audi, Toyota, Mini, Can-Am or Kamaz … And everyone praises the work of a photographer from Vsetín. “I have already had to reject clients on a larger scale,” the photographer boasts great interest before the start of the 11th Dakar Mission. external colleagues from Bulgaria.
This is definitely the largest media team in Dakar, not counting the production of the famous rally organizers. Now, for the first time, Chytka will focus on shooting videos for racers. “It is impossible to get stuck, you need to respond to what people want. Focusing only on photos is unsustainable. We also take care of social networks for some teams, “said Chytka, who, however, negotiates lengthy and protracted with the organizers about making videos.” This is the worst because they want high fees. They refer to the rules they make when communicating with me. “
According to Chytka, Dakar 2022 will be groundbreaking and unpredictable. The Audi factory team will present a new special RS Q e-tron. This is a Dakar special that drives its own electricity generator and does not need to be charged. “In September, I had the opportunity to photograph him for testing in Morocco. It occurred to me that there were still a lot of things they wanted to finish. But then he convinced me and I see in him a great and interesting force. Audi is getting into it and I don’t think the budget can be compared to any other team. The car is beautiful, so it’s ideal for photography, “added Chytka.
He is also looking forward to a completely new category of T1 + cars. “They look like existing T1 steroid cars. Everything bigger, more robust, cars look aggressive, angry. I am looking forward to it so much. This elite category is completely unpredictable, because this will be the first time these cars will present themselves at the start of a sharp race and will be in full swing. “
Route 2022? It doesn’t look attractive
What does not please an acclaimed photographer is the choice of route. According to Chytka, the desert competition in 2022 avoids a number of attractive and photogenic places. “Beautiful passages are needed in the north near Jordan, Al Ula, Neom, where there are rocks and red sand. This has been completely dropped in the coming year. Or the Rub al-Khali desert, where the largest dunes are, has been completely eradicated. Probably it was because many competitors would get stuck there and the organizers did not know how to solve it, “sadly Chytka.
Renowned photographer Chytka expects the turning point of the DakarPhoto: MCHphoto.cz
“Maybe there is nothing extra in the first stages. There are no dunes, but sandy roads that are dirty with camel grass. There is a risk that 40 kilometers will be covered on the plain and then there will be one or two dunes, where all the photographers will be. I’m afraid there will be more such stages, “added the famous Czech photographer. But he still can’t wait for the race to start.” .
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