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by PhotoDave

Comment by dtremain:
Not sure I've seen this one at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg parade - it is very nice. Is it a replicar (the wire wheels look more modern)? And what is the car beside it? I don't recognize it.

If you're a fan of old cars, and can make it (I know Indiana is a fair distance), I'd highly recommend the Auburn-Cord-Duesenburg Festival on Labor Day Weekend in Auburn, Indiana. The "Parade of Classics" is Saturday at 1:00 PM. Friday night is the cruise-in around the courthouse square. And that's not to mention the WWII, NATMUS, and Auburn Cord Duesenburg museums, and the Kruse Auto Auction. I got to Auburn this year Saturday morning at about 11:30 AM, and left about 4 PM - and took 693 pictures - one of which was my entry for the motivation poster (Excellence).

I like your photo - this is a gorgeous car, and having it in a modern setting (shopping mall, office tower, concrete-divided road, modern parking lot) just emphasizes its classic lines and beauty.

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by PhotoDave

Comment by DrAchoo:
Whew, last one. Hey, this wasn't even in a challenge... ;)

Tehcnicals: Either the DOF or focus is just slightly soft. I know the 17-40 is a sharp lens, but I seem to sense softness around the eyes. Your DOF may have been sharpest at the tip of the nose where the AF likes to go. Lighting is good. I'm not bothered by the bright right shoulder. I am more bothered by the sharp shadow from the hands. The juxtaposition of the shadow and the bright upper arm is the highest area of contrast and our eyes are drawn there immediately.

The feel: Contemplative. I like that. IF this wasn't a candid and you could have set up the background, I would have searched for somewhere without a car and house growing out of your subject.

The game: Well, you weren't playing the game, so I won't say anything. ;)

Free Study Aug 2007 outtake
by PhotoDave

Comment by surfdabbler:
Wow, this is one goofy looking bird! :)

Classic Camaro Power
by PhotoDave

Comment by CalamitysMaster00:
My dream car - supposing it has a 427 L72 Engine in it. :) Great shot, good lighting, great burnout but poopy background.

Classic Camaro Power
by PhotoDave

Comment by kevinlg:
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeccccccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Classic Camaro Power
by PhotoDave

Comment by Dantzr:
Now, if you coulda gotten a little lift in the front... just kidding!! Nice shot and this - all you drivers of the small 'ring ring' foreign cars - is POWER!!! (8)

Fill the Frame III out take 01
by PhotoDave

Comment by briantammy:
nice type of flower, i don't know much about different flowers, would like to see more of it though.

Fill the Frame III out take 01
by PhotoDave

Comment by fancypants:
I think it is a bit too tight of a crop for my liking, could also be a little sharper, however I really like the colors.

Classic Camaro Power
by PhotoDave

Comment by CVette:
Nice capture. I bet a selective desat (keep the reds) would look pretty cool and help guide the eye away from the background.

Peace in the jungle
by PhotoDave

Comment by liberty:
Good composition, the white is a tad bright, good image.