Automobile 101

[arith]

The composites are great; really interesting. I think display the dials with the bonnet sort of thing. The B+W works here Ryo.

[Plumcrak]

What do you do when you can't sleep at night....you paint the new work truck with light, of course.

[Ryogenetic]

Jon, nice what were you using to light?

I have really been putting some thought into these:

Hi Steve, Ryo,
I know the guy's a pro but what I find interesting about his work is just how important the settings and backgrounds are to many of his shots - to the degree that some could be called landscapes that just happen to have metal in them.
And I think that's a lesson we could all learn from - it's not just the car but it's what the location says about the car.

Mike

Man alive, had an eye opening experience today. I had always heard about composition, but never bothered to find out what it meant. Going back and reviewing my photos of the MP4 wow did I ever miss the mark. I am going to have to stay out of parking lots, and work on that new tool composition.

Giving a good setting for the Automobile photo, is an important element of composition. I went back and edited these to use as examples from my own collection, that I think the background adds to the composition of the photo.





In the first example the auto takes up the center of the frame, but you can see where it is located, kinda like telling a story. In this shot I should have placed the auto on the left third and given the viewer a bit more to see on the right side of the frame. In the second the 2 porches are placed on the thirds lines, some symmetry its like they are in the pits rearing to race. This one seems almost to capture it but there is something just off... perhaps I should have left more of the left side of the frame, giving them direction to run...

Thanks
Ryo

[Ryogenetic]

Perhaps:



Nope I think this one is hopeless.. But now that I am thinking about it I can work the image before I press the button, so learning has occurred.

Ryo

[Plumcrak]

Ryo, this was done with a 15 sec shutter and a flashlight for light. Kinda a fun thing to play with.

Jon

[arith]

Interesting idea Ryo and I hadn't thought of doing that with a flashlight John.

[Gene Bjerke]

Interesting suggestion Ryo, I will have to look into that, since I had a similar problem with a shoot I did. Meanwhile, I tried again with different sizing:

[Gene Bjerke]

Just to show that everything I shoot isn't grainy, here are a couple of three-wheelers. In the states they are technically motorcycles, but some are more car-like than others.

[Ryogenetic]

Maserati:



Thanks
Ryo

[Ryogenetic]

Scouting locations... this has the elements to good car photos, but with Airplanes. So this afternoon I drove around the area looking for good spots to catch this weekends Air show. I was able to coordinate this with the practice time that the planes were flying. Hopefully I will be able to get many good pictures of the demonstrations during the weekend event. What I was able to find was a spot that was about a 12 feet up, overlooking 85% of the flight area. From this vantage point I am able to see most of the maneuvers. The good part is I will have the sun at my back during the flight times. Here are some test shots:









Set up is key, looking for the correct location to shoot, and a good back drop..

Thanks
Ryo

[tbob]

This is a subject I will have to revisit as the seasons progress and change. Any advice on views, composition, focal depth or post processing for future images?





An attempt at monochrome; I really need some advice on this sort of treatment. Pointers needed

[Ramblinman]

65 Mustang


2011 Boss 302 Mustang

[Ryogenetic]

Trevor, I think you have a great subject, that will net many great images. The trees do muddle things up and make your shot seem very busy. I would like to see some other angles of the truck. As to the BW version, I think if you play around with the sliders on the conversion you could bring a bit of contrast into the nose of the truck (assuming that is the focal point). It looks a little flat, in the transition to BW.

Paul, nice shots those colors really pop on my monitor.

Thanks
Ryo

[arith]

Great shot Trevor; I think it maybe could be better if there is less in it, although not like in Mozart where a Emperor Joseph II said too many notes; I'm not an expert and just giving ideas, in fact I'm always accused of cluttering things where in fact I did it deliberately.

If it was deliberate the B+W is closest to working, but I like the colour one.

[tbob]

Thank you Ryo and Steve for the critiques (and for mentioning Mozart in the same sentence as my attempt). I am afraid you are right and I may have to do some selective logging. I may have to cut down the three trees to the right, perhaps sequentially and see the result.

The black and white treatment is something I have no mental reference point for where I want to go with the final result. I hate to resort to software to make the artistic decision, however do you know if Silver Efects is something worth using if you are an idiot in doing black and white?

[tbob]

Thank you Ryo and Steve for the critiques (and for mentioning Mozart in the same sentence as my attempt). I am afraid you are right and I may have to do some selective logging. I may have to cut down the three trees to the right, perhaps sequentially and see the result.

The black and white treatment is something I have no mental reference point for where I want to go with the final result. I hate to resort to software to make the artistic decision, however do you know if Silver Efects is something worth using if you are an idiot in doing black and white?

[arith]

The Mustang is one of my favourite cars Paul.

[AndyB1975]

Well it just goes to show you don't always need to carry a big DSLR around. I had a day out yesterday and didnt fancy carrying the bigger Nikon around so took my little Canon point and shoot along. I only purchased this camera based on the fact it was small enough to fit in my pocket. Was quite pleased with this result (and what a lovely car it is too)..........

[Ryogenetic]

Andy that is a good looking car, looks like you clipped a bit on the front and back, but good perspective. I havent been around in a bit, gonna have to work on some more cars...

From my lil trip up the coast:



Thanks
Ryo

[rtbaum]

I thought you may appreciate these classic 1964 amphicars