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[Easton]

Hi!

Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm an new/emerging Australian-based photographer focusing on cars.

There are a lot of big names on this forum who I greatly admire.

My recently purchased Mamiya AFDIII/ZD system has been way too unreliable to use so unfortunately i've resorted going back to my Canon. Looking forward to the 5D2


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 24-70mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


How do I reduce images to thumbnail links?

[dwdallam]

Hi!

Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm an new/emerging Australian-based photographer focusing on cars.

There are a lot of big names on this forum who I greatly admire.

My recently purchased Mamiya AFDIII/ZD system has been way too unreliable to use so unfortunately i've resorted going back to my Canon. Looking forward to the 5D2


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 24-70mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


How do I reduce images to thumbnail links?

I like the images better inline, so I wouldn't worry about it. You can upload the files using the upload box, and then the board does the rest, as in making a thumbnail.

I have two questions for the above shots, which inspire me to do some car shots again. I really like them.

The first image: Why am I not seeing any reflections from the surrounding equipment in the car?
Second image: Why are there three shadows under the car?

[dwdallam]

Few weeks ago. Still in my temp folder

[Easton]

Hi dwdallam,

The first image has direct light on a bright coloured car, so reflections will always be kept at a minimum. I didn't paste the car into that background from a seperate shot. The white highlights would drown out any of the dark reflections, especially since the rest of the workshop wasn't lit at all.

If the car was dark and reflective, it would probably show some slight reflections.

The second image is composed of 3 shots, which is probably why there are 3 sets of shadows.

[Steve Miller]

It's been a while since I've posted here. With three kids, it's been almost all people shots for me. For a break, I pulled out my 20D and 17-40L and took some shots around town and in NYC yesterday. Any thoughts on these are appreciated:

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Thanks,

Steve

[dwdallam]

Hi dwdallam,

The first image has direct light on a bright coloured car, so reflections will always be kept at a minimum. I didn't paste the car into that background from a seperate shot. The white highlights would drown out any of the dark reflections, especially since the rest of the workshop wasn't lit at all.

If the car was dark and reflective, it would probably show some slight reflections.

The second image is composed of 3 shots, which is probably why there are 3 sets of shadows.

Thanks for the reply. Yeah I see what you mean by bright color and direct light now. I really like those shots. Makes me want to try shooting cars again. It's very technical and challenging too.

[dwdallam]

It's been a while since I've posted here. With three kids, it's been almost all people shots for me. For a break, I pulled out my 20D and 17-40L and took some shots around town and in NYC yesterday. Any thoughts on these are appreciated:

[attachment=10121:SJM_2008...20D_5032.jpg]

[attachment=10122:SJM_2008...20D_4989.jpg]

[attachment=10123:SJM_2008...20D_4958.jpg]

Thanks,

Steve

I think these are very interesting shots.

[sean mills]

A parking garage that caught my interest.
5d2, 50L.

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[shoottmx]

Thanks for starting this thread--a super inspiration. My first image post here, a Craftsman style home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
Gary

[mattpallante]

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I've got this "thing." about the intersection of tree bases and the earth. What's up with that? Matt

[Steve Miller]

I think these are very interesting shots.

Thanks. Like I said, it's been a while since I've taken shots of inanimate objects. Nice to change things up.

Steve

[haefnerphoto]

Hi!

Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm an new/emerging Australian-based photographer focusing on cars.

There are a lot of big names on this forum who I greatly admire.

My recently purchased Mamiya AFDIII/ZD system has been way too unreliable to use so unfortunately i've resorted going back to my Canon. Looking forward to the 5D2


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 24-70mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


Canon 1Ds Mark II with 17-40mm


How do I reduce images to thumbnail links?

Easton, Nice job on all four images!!  I've shot a car or two and think you're definitely on the right track.  The automotive advertising business is pretty challenging due to the economy and cgi, you might think about another area of specialty in addition to cars.  By the way I've had no problem at all with my Mamiya 645's and P45, you should be able to find a reconditioned P45 at a somewhat reasonable price.  Good luck!!  Jim

[Mark F]

Hi dwdallam,

Nice shot. I'm surprised there isn't much visible flare since you shot right into the sun. Which lens did you use?

Few weeks ago. Still in my temp folder

[dwdallam]

Hi dwdallam,

Nice shot. I'm surprised there isn't much visible flare since you shot right into the sun. Which lens did you use?

Thanks. I shot it with a 24-70L. I think the reason flare was controlled is because that day the sun was behind low fog, not enough to block it, but enough to "softbox" it. either that or it may have been a f22 aperture setting.

 I wanted to get a better base lower in the tree, which is the ocean, so I went back a few days ago. Too late. The sun is setting in a totally different location now.

[dwdallam]

I shot this one last night and just finished working on it.
canon 20d . tokina 12-24 f/4 . 12mm
iso 100 . f/11.0 . 8.0s

No one has yet replied to this image, but I think it's fantastic. Good work.

[dwdallam]

Hi dwdallam,

The first image has direct light on a bright coloured car, so reflections will always be kept at a minimum. I didn't paste the car into that background from a seperate shot. The white highlights would drown out any of the dark reflections, especially since the rest of the workshop wasn't lit at all.

If the car was dark and reflective, it would probably show some slight reflections.

The second image is composed of 3 shots, which is probably why there are 3 sets of shadows.

hi Easton.

How did you light that yellow car? I'm really curious. Of course you could have used an elaborate lighting system, but I'm guessing from the front right and high (as you sit in the car)  and from the side controleld with some sort of strip lighting and flags, with a spot on the tail from overhead? Sorry for all the questions, but this image just does something for me.

[Andy M]

Took this while out walking the dog this morning:



Camera:   Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Exposure:   2 sec (2)
Aperture:   f/22
Focal Length:   17 mm
ISO Speed:   100
Exposure Bias:   2 EV

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Took this while out walking the dog this morning:

Very nice! That's my kind of shot.

[ndevlin]

Easton,

That's really nice work, and excellent post-pro. The look works very nicely for the subject, and I like how you left a little colour in the stickers on the cabinets in the top frame.

Cheers,

- N.

ps. Haefner's one of the finest car shooters around -- consider that high praise indeed!

[Andy M]

Very nice! That's my kind of shot.

Much appreciated