Street Rod for iStockPhoto.... comments please?

12/06/2004 12:23:41 AM · #1

Took this shot yesterday at a Christmas parade here in Winchester, VA. Hate that the rear bumper is cut off, but that's the shot. Edited in PS Elements to ready for use in istockphoto. I assume that the obscured faces will be ok to use in an image offered for sale? The car, by the way, is (was) a '34 something or other according to the license plate. Used Elements to obscure that, too. Any critique welcome, fire away. And thanks, --Ray

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/06/2004 10:55:31 AM · #2

Bumping back up for another try... any help?

cpurser

Canon EOS-5D

12/06/2004 11:07:30 AM · #3

I don't think they'll accept it due to the blownout background. Maybe try cutting it out and just putting it on a white background.

Chad

Prof_Fate

12/06/2004 11:07:53 AM · #4

the background sucks. sorry to be so to the point that way, but that is how it strikes me - like a light bulb shining in my face. Beysond that, the car itself is a bit underexposed, 1/2 stop maybe. you know about the read fender being cut off.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

12/06/2004 11:14:28 AM · #5

Originally posted by bestagents:

...sorry to be so to the point that way, but that is how it strikes me...

No don't apologize, I appreciate the input. (I asked for it even!)

pcody

Canon PowerShot G6

12/06/2004 12:30:20 PM · #6

did you do the background that way on purpose? You might try blurring the people more and not making them so much lighter than the car. You can probably build up the cut off fender if you want to spend some time on it.
I like it. It's fresh. But for some reason, I've always liked pictures that are blown out that way.