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06/21/2004 09:54:19 PM · #1 |
OK. Here is my first attempt of taking a picture of my car. What do you think? I think its pretty good but I know it can be better. Anyone got any good tips that will make this picture great? Also, anyone know a good way to get the shot without the reflection of the sky on the windshield?
Thanks.
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06/21/2004 09:55:55 PM · #2 |
| a polarizing filter will take care of the reflection. I think you'll find the warm light of dawn or dusk to enrich the photo far beyond what looks to be mid-afternoon. |
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06/21/2004 09:59:24 PM · #3 |
How much do the polarizing filters run about? Does it completely get rid of the glare? That is great if it does..
Thanks
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06/21/2004 10:00:21 PM · #4 |
| If you are trying to take an artsy approach, try to get low angles (a wide angle lens helps) and focus on the just the more interesting features instead of the car as a whole. It's also fun to shoot reflections on the car, try a long exposure at night. |
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06/21/2004 10:02:04 PM · #5 |
I did the close up of my dad's car already that came out pretty good. It was for the wheels challenge.
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06/21/2004 10:02:47 PM · #6 |
Filter examples
Look at the reflections in the windows in the first example.
Price? depends on quality and the size of your lens. I paid $48 from my local camera shop for a Hoya 72mm. |
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06/21/2004 10:04:56 PM · #7 |
I am going to have to pick one of them up. That really seems to work well with almost any day shot...
Thanks a bunch...
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06/21/2004 10:11:41 PM · #8 |
Eric, get a multicoated circular polarizing filter. Don't get the cheap polarizers, get something like the Hoya Super HMC Circular polarizer, these run at around US$172 for a 77mm size.
//www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=129976&is=REG
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06/21/2004 10:16:19 PM · #9 |
Except spend the extra money and get the Pro 1 version which is still only 5mm thick and has front threads so you don't end up in this situation. =]
Also, order it from The Filter Connection and save money (compared to B&H) with their 20% off Hoya Summer Sale (an additional 10% is deducted from the "cart" price when your order is processed!)...
Message edited by author 2004-06-21 22:30:02. |
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06/21/2004 10:19:49 PM · #10 |
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06/21/2004 10:26:09 PM · #11 |
| Mine must be single coated. Doesn't say on the package. |
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06/21/2004 10:31:17 PM · #12 |
try turning the front wheels out it tends to give the car a more dynamic look, shooting at or below headlight level also adds to the look
there is too much shadow under the car making the bottom edge disappear
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06/21/2004 10:38:45 PM · #13 |
Here's an example from my PT&A outtakes for discussion purposes...
This is a straight shot with the kit lens- no cropping, USM or other adjustments (it's a little dark). Shooting a low angle from the front fender is a good way to emphasize the strength of a car (a bit more head-on would have been better, but I was avoiding a Volvo parked behind this one). I like to crop in a little- when you show the whole car, it's hard to avoid looking like a dealer ad. I shot this in the early evening shade. Note how the window glare is controlled (even without a polarizer), but there's still enough light in the sky to provide good reflections in the paint. Hope that helps.
Message edited by author 2004-06-21 22:40:38. |
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06/21/2004 11:31:21 PM · #14 |
thats a nice shot, I love the car...
here are a few shots of the BMW I used to have a few years ago
bmw1
bmw2
bmw3
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06/22/2004 08:56:08 AM · #15 |
Thanks everyone for their replies. These will help a bunch...
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06/22/2004 09:53:31 AM · #16 |
This first attempt was very good, but you have got some good hints to make it even better.
You also might want to try not having such a dark background, it blends a bit in, IMHO I don't like it because the car it self is so nice, I would like him standing out a bit more.
And if you get lower/closer, turn the wheels and get rid of the reflectiond you got your self a poster.
BTW, nice car.
Message edited by author 2004-06-22 09:54:13. |
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06/22/2004 11:22:27 AM · #17 |
What is it about the car you want to photograph ?
What purpose do you have with the photograph ?
Answer these, then take a picture that enhances the first or meets the second goal.
Look at other pictures in a similar vein, that are used perhaps for the same purpose that you have for this shot. Try copying them at first then make it your own - change things around.
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