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K-Dub 12-08-2007 04:28 PM

WTF RICHMOND SKATE PARK. lols.

i liked the first and last one . the others are just,,,,,meh?

ColinK 12-08-2007 05:24 PM

you'll love the 50 1.8 for the price. at least I do :P

Mootard 12-08-2007 08:04 PM

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Personally, I think your composition is boring.
Agreed, I think I tried to preface that by saying that this shot is more of just recording the changes made to the car at that time. I never really got into shooting cars, so I don't really have anything to post up that isn't ugly like that pic.

I think you have helped me understand what I can do to improve my post processing though, so thanks!

I will give it a serious go and see what I can do.

EG_Wanna_Be 12-09-2007 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by Mootard
Agreed, I think I tried to preface that by saying that this shot is more of just recording the changes made to the car at that time. I never really got into shooting cars, so I don't really have anything to post up that isn't ugly like that pic.

I think you have helped me understand what I can do to improve my post processing though, so thanks!

I will give it a serious go and see what I can do.

Ask yourself a question... are you taking snapshots, or photographs? To me, a snapshot is what you've just described. The only purpose is to show something cut and dried. If you're taking photographs, then there's no reason why a simple photo to show the progress of your car can't be appealing! ;)

In fact, in the end... when you look back on the progress of the car, it'll be more appealing if it's a quality shot... When you get photos of your kids done as a keepsake, because they've grown up a bit, would you just line them up against a wall with a metre stick, and snap away with your disposable camera? There's a reason you're in this forum, and it's not to take boring pictures! ;)

Here are a couple shots for you to look at. The first is a Lexus that I shot last year... Granted I took the time to choose a location, but apart from that, it was a spur of the moment shoot. Is it interesting, or boring? (I'll leave it up to you to decide, because if it is interesting, it'll give you some ideas).

http://www.skywire.ca/imageweb/dec1/11.jpg

Then the next one is a boring Cavalier that my Mum bought. I took it out the night she bought it, and found this place, just down by New Westminster Quay... It's one of the crappiest cars in this world, but it's a good portrait (in my mind). Now, I've cropped out some of the body of the car, when I took the shot, but I didn't feel I had anything to show on the opposite side of the car, that would differ from that of the right side. This might be a bit different for you, because you've got the one mirror, which I am actually a big fan of.

http://www.skywire.ca/imageweb/oct5/9.jpg

Anyway, I'm glad the comments helped you a bit. Don't think I'm taking the piss or anything. I like the fact that you've been quiet for long enough to get the hang of things, and read answers to other people's questions, and then approach us with a unique problem. The worst thing, is when someone starts posting here, looking for someone to hold their hand through clicking the shutter button, when the simplest things have already been explained.

In any case, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your stuff! :)

Marloon 12-09-2007 01:42 AM

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Originally posted by MikesJo
http://www.sfu.ca/~mslee/images/apri...edit_small.jpg
what tripod are you using?

Mootard 12-09-2007 12:18 PM

Looks like a Manfrotto/Bogen

Mootard 12-09-2007 12:36 PM

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In any case, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your stuff! :)
Here's some old stuff, sort of my first and last attempt to take automotive shots way back when I bought my D70.

A couple of them are a bit 'bullseyed but the background at that school wasn't all that interesting, and I think it comes down to me being less lazy and putting more effort into locations/time of day/lighting conditions.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...ta/golfbbs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7.../golfangle.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...olfbwplane.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...frontdesat.jpg


If I had a lens with a larger maximum aperature or had taken the time to move the car farther from the building to defocus the background I think this shot could be better. I have the goods now, but this was then lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...staff2NET2.jpg

In retrospect it was a very half-assed attempt. I can see a lot of the things I did wrong with composition/location, but I think with some more cropping/post processing or whatever I could make them more interesting. If someone has time maybe they could have a crack at it and give me some ideas.

edit: sometimes I miss that car :(

MikesJo 12-09-2007 12:39 PM

^Yep. I believe it was the 3051 legs with the quick adjustment clips and the head umm 322RC2.

MikesJo 12-09-2007 12:40 PM

15" BBS RS, mmmm. What size were those tires? Love the wheels. Nice stance as well. I like the BW best.

Mootard 12-09-2007 08:42 PM

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Originally posted by MikesJo
15" BBS RS, mmmm. What size were those tires? Love the wheels. Nice stance as well. I like the BW best.
Actually RM's (RS's are 3 piece and have an all metal thread in cap that matches the spoke pattern, RM's are 2 piece with a metal plate cover that uses a plastic center nut that snaps in)

The suspension was H&R cupkit with bonrath front lowering caps. The tires are 195/50r15 which are tough to stretch even if the wheel was an 8", I think 195/45r15 with a lower stance would have worked better but I sold wheels and car before I got to that.

Thanks for the compliment, I normally forget to have a look at my pics in B&W to see if they work better that way.

TheSmokeShow 12-12-2007 08:10 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...156resized.jpg

after I realized the camera still set at iso 800 :P

Niggy 12-12-2007 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by Domani
most of them
What lens and equipment you use? I love the pS work...

MikesJo 12-12-2007 11:45 PM

Lens/equipment and PS are two different things :).

Marloon 12-13-2007 12:23 AM

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Originally posted by J__
alright i havent posted in a while. these are the first shots ive taken in like... 8 months lol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...o/initiald.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...to/skyline.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...o/skyline2.jpg

how did he get the trailing lights effect? i like that.

Senna4ever 12-13-2007 12:26 AM

Dragging the shutter.

Marloon 12-17-2007 11:59 PM

i see now...

bulb, sat on brakes and floor it. :D very good.

Alphamale 12-18-2007 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by Marloon
i see now...

bulb, sat on brakes and floor it. :D very good.

huh? You don't have to floor it, and you don't have to touch the brakes at all. The lights that you see in the picture are the parking lights.

leon92prelude 12-20-2007 07:28 AM

Some old pics - did some editing

btw ..thanks for all the comments

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...5/DSC02646.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...5/DSC02565.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...5/DSC02661.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...5/DSC02587.jpg

ColinK 12-20-2007 10:09 AM

I like the shot of the bimmer.

The skyline shot is too green (whitebalance) and there is too much saturation and contrast for my liking...

Senna4ever 12-20-2007 10:17 AM

Both shots are nice, but the highlights are blown out way too much.

niforpix 12-20-2007 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by ckrieg
I like the shot of the bimmer.

The skyline shot is too green (whitebalance) and there is too much saturation and contrast for my liking...

I agree... a bit too much green for me. But the BMW one is pretty nice :)

niforpix 12-20-2007 09:53 PM

Oh and with BMW shot, I would've used Photoshop to remove the licence plate number :p Just something that I do with my photos :)

mc25 12-20-2007 10:03 PM

I agree as well about the 2nd shot. Its does nothing for me, weak composition and the post editing doesnt benefit it either. The angle in which it was taken is the only thing that is somewhat appealing in that picture to me.
The first shot is pretty nice, good contrast with the yellow bmw in front of the blue background, and nice angle.

TheSmokeShow 12-20-2007 10:06 PM

someone needs a new bulb for their lowbeams

MikesJo 12-25-2007 03:45 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/...b36e02d1_o.jpg


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