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07/09/2004 02:05:14 PM · #4

Nice job! I think the lighting compliments the car very well.

I've been wanting to try that technique out myself but that would necessitate getting off my lazy bum to wash my car :-o

Pray tell, what did you use to strap your tripod to the car? Better yet, it would be so cool to see a picture of the set-up as I'd like to try and create an image like that with my husband's car. He's REAL touchy about anybody going near it much less strapping something to it!

ed: added word so I wouldn't sound like a hick ;-)

Message edited by author 2004-07-09 14:05:58.

cooliak

Canon PowerShot G3

07/09/2004 02:12:15 PM · #5

In my excitement I forgot to take a picture of the step up ... but I only needed two little straps. It almost seemed that the tripod was just sticking to the car if you looked quickly. I'm definatelly going take more shots, try different angles and such (after I clean the car as you can tell its dirty). If you want I'll send you a picture of the set-up.

Cheers,
Mike

digistoune

07/09/2004 02:45:50 PM · #6

Originally posted by cooliak:

That'd be great, Mike, thanks!

Jacko

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/09/2004 02:50:17 PM · #7

Great shot. Just left a comment.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

07/09/2004 03:51:18 PM · #8

I think this is a much better shot than the winner of PT+A. I really don't care for that one, this one is much more compelling.

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/09/2004 03:52:07 PM · #9

Hmmmm....Just a personal note, I'll strap myself to my car before I strap my camera to it! :-P

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

07/09/2004 04:02:47 PM · #10

Originally posted by digistoune:

ed: added word so I wouldn't sound like a hick ;-)

Considering the way some of our politicians speak, I didn't think that mattered anymore.

digistoune

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/09/2004 04:07:18 PM · #11

Originally posted by coolhar:

Originally posted by digistoune:

ed: added word so I wouldn't sound like a hick ;-)

Considering the way some of our politicians speak, I didn't think that mattered anymore.

LOL

drgsoell

Olympus C-750UZ

07/09/2004 04:37:06 PM · #12

Originally posted by TooCool:

Hmmmm....Just a personal note, I'll strap myself to my car before I strap my camera to it! :-P

then you could hold the camera and let your wife/girlfriend drive you around town snapping away.

drg

cooliak

Canon PowerShot G3

07/09/2004 05:12:08 PM · #13

Originally posted by drgsoell:

Originally posted by TooCool:
Hmmmm....Just a personal note, I'll strap myself to my car before I strap my camera to it! :-P

then you could hold the camera and let your wife/girlfriend drive you around town snapping away.

drg

Or even better ! You could get her to hold the camera and you drive around.

I have to admit... I was really scared that I would break my camera, but when I put the tripod on the car it was really really sturdy. I even put the camera in movie mode and drove around and made a wicked looking video. But when I got up to 40km/h I decided not to push my luck and stopped.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

07/09/2004 05:15:55 PM · #14

Originally posted by drgsoell:

Ala T.J. Hooker :P

C-town driver

Canon EOS-30D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

07/09/2004 05:16:46 PM · #15

Originally posted by jadin:

I think this is a much better shot than the winner of PT+A. I really don't care for that one, this one is much more compelling.

Haha, well now I know where one of those 3's in my score came from ;-)

Kylie

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

07/09/2004 06:18:51 PM · #16

Originally posted by C-town driver:

Originally posted by jadin:
I think this is a much better shot than the winner of PT+A. I really don't care for that one, this one is much more compelling.

Haha, well now I know where one of those 3's in my score came from ;-)

Cool to see that you have a great and gracious sense of humor!

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

07/09/2004 06:24:47 PM · #17

Originally posted by C-town driver:

:) Well I might like this one better, but 3's are reserved for photos I can't stand and usually don't meet the challenge.

I may not like your photo, but it definately met the challenge ;)

Message edited by author 2004-07-09 18:25:43.

C-town driver

Canon EOS-30D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

07/09/2004 06:41:52 PM · #18

I was only joking Jadin ;-) Everyone has their own tastes and I understand that subjectivity in aesthetics is as diverse as the people on here. That's what makes this site so great! I learned pretty early that you can't please everyone so I just try to meet the challenges, take pictures I like, and try to have fun doing it! Out of curiosity though, what didn't you like about my picture? I'm very open to suggestions and critique to help improve.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

07/09/2004 09:05:22 PM · #19

In yours the colors are cold. There is just the sky and the pavement, with some lights motion blurred in front. The camera is in the rear and the car appears distant. The angle makes me want to rotate the picture. Ideally the camera would be perfectly horizontal with the ground.

In cooliak's the colors are warm. There is the very cool looking curb, which adds a ton to the photo. You also get to see some of the tire tread, since it's turning towards the camera. The angle is closer to what you'd see if you were down that low. Much closer to perfectly horizontal with the ground.

Technically both pictures are pretty much equal, You could say midnight run is over-exposed though, if you look at the real wheel, there is some burn-out in the center of the wheel.

So basically, Midnight Run is cold and disconnected, leaving a lot to be desired as regards angle. Cooliak's photo is warmer. The car is almost turning into the camera itself. It has the very cool looking curb, and is closer to my desired point of view.

I think your photo says to me "hey check out my cool car" where cooliak's says "hey check out my cool photo", and I'm not a person impressed by cars.

C-town driver

Canon EOS-30D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

07/09/2004 09:52:12 PM · #20

Thanks for taking the time to critique Jadin. Some very well thought-out points you mentioned there. For the "burned-out" portion of my picture, I think that was a result of the environment being much brighter than in cooliak's. The high-polish wheels on the car in my shot vs. the matte silver ones in coolliaks also contributed to more reflection of light. For the "off" angle, I was trying to convey a sense of disorientation that comes with high speed. Like a roller coaster if you will. But I definitely see what you mean. As for the "check out my cool car" comment, I think I tried capturing as much of the car as possible to emphasize the challenge theme of PT&A. It's always interesting to find out others' take on a shot. Thanks again for the input

Anyways, sorry to hijack your thread cooliak. Your shot is awesome and makes me feel like jumping out of the way! This is def a fun shot to attempt and the results are quite impressive.

photom

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/09/2004 11:14:08 PM · #21

I personally like both photos made by two brave souls! And C_town_driver gets an extra point for leading the way while Cooliack gets an extra point for taking a good idea and finding another way to accomplish the task.

But as for Jadin - I was very impressed with your ability to put your thoughts into words so well. Your writing is very clear and easy to follow. HAve you thought about joining the Critique Club? (You should.)