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Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 08:42 PM

Now please don't get me wrong. There are beginning photographers, and there are people that should be burnt when a camera touches their fingers. Due to the fact that IA has been inundated with horrible CAR PICS threads, I feel the need to be reminded that IA still has what it takes to get me through the cold nights. The digital camera age seems to have given everyone and their mother the idea that anyone can be a photographer. We all know that this is a gross over-estimation, and it will eventually lead to the downfall of the internet as we know it. So all you mofos that take respectable pictures, please take the time to post up a couple of your all time favorite pictures. This is really a moral thread. Please participate... you know who you are.

Couple of my fave older shots...

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg194/jmoo711/dk14.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg194/jmoo711/7-15.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/4001828984_d28dc41d2e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/4001800112_0342533ca6_o.jpg

Let's make this happen. I need to be un-depressed.

Captain-Obvious™

01-19-2010, 08:49 PM

Courtesy of Cameron.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/mrhan44/Cookie2.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/mrhan44/Cookie3.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/mrhan44/Cookie4.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/mrhan44/IMG_1471.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/mrhan44/IMG_1487-1.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh230/mrhan44/IMG_1492.jpg

.blank cd

01-19-2010, 08:54 PM

I shall add...

http://geoffdennis.smugmug.com/Cars/Automotive/DSC0017-1/522745548_ByHMD-L.jpg

http://geoffdennis.smugmug.com/Cars/Automotive/DSC0039-2done/556717423_QkLHr-L.jpg

http://geoffdennis.smugmug.com/Other/Moes-Mustang/DSC0109-2done/553226897_aSMHw-L.jpg

And one of my all time faves...

http://geoffdennis.smugmug.com/Cars/Formula-D-Rd-2-Coverage/DSC0158-1/533053168_ywBpT-XL.jpg

Captain-Obvious™

01-19-2010, 08:55 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3438352101_3e326f31cc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3438352451_2f7e39656b_o.jpg

blacknightteg

01-19-2010, 08:57 PM

i personally think these are good shots. so im posting them.

shot with a 20d and 75-300mm lens
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/razorwheeler182/Car/003.jpg

shot by Uproot Randomly
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/razorwheeler182/Car/rollinshot2.jpg

canon xs 18-55mm
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/razorwheeler182/Car/IMG_0144.jpg

canon xs 18-55mm
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/razorwheeler182/Car/IMG_0134.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/razorwheeler182/Car/IMG_0752.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/razorwheeler182/Car/dayworkinoncar.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn111/razorwheeler182/Car/noparkingshot.jpg

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 08:59 PM

...

this is for the photogs. not for the subjects. lol.

quit your car whoring. though you have gotten work from a couple of the gooderins. lol.

Captain-Obvious™

01-19-2010, 09:00 PM

this is for the photogs. not for the subjects. lol.

quit your car whoring. though you have gotten work from a couple of the gooderins. lol.

Bitch you said post pics if you have good ones. And I had good ones. Even if they were only of my cars. I wouldn't post the crap pics I take in this thread.

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 09:01 PM

Bitch you said post pics if you have good ones. And I had good ones. Even if they were only of my cars. I wouldn't post the crap pics I take in this thread.

lol. whatev. you need a new sig, btw. get to work.

Captain-Obvious™

01-19-2010, 09:03 PM

lol. whatev. you need a new sig, btw. get to work.

Whenever you take the pics man. :goodjob: lol.

blacknightteg

01-19-2010, 09:03 PM

i see nothing wrong with car whoring. and besides, all the pics are gunna end up being the same after a while.

slow_hatch

01-19-2010, 09:08 PM

I don't know if I was invited, but I'm gonna post some anyway :taun:
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/wrx-033.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/wrx-035.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Chris2.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Chris4.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/J2.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/J3.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Civic%20Parking%20Deck/1.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Civic%20Parking%20Deck/2.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Civic%20Parking%20Deck/8.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Civic%20Parking%20Deck/green7.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Civic%20Parking%20Deck/Both2.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/mugen_racer91/Civic%20Parking%20Deck/Both3.jpg

stubbyda91

01-19-2010, 09:11 PM

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 09:11 PM

Although you take decent pics, Mr. Clean. They are not amazing. There are plenty of people on this site that take good pics. I understand where your coming from when people post crappy pics, I don't understand why you sit back and judge them. Anyways +reps for having a really good looking Del Sol. :goodjob:

it's not about that. i, by no means, think my shit doesn't stink. but being realistic, one can obviously see that there has been a major decrease in the amt of quality threads being posted recently. i get down on my pictures constantly, and then i come to IA or H-T to try and find some inspiration. but the problem is that lately, there is really no inspiration. this is not a thread to try and convince people that i'm awesome. it's just to get the people who actually try and improve on their work to post up. i thank you for going about that comment tactfully though lol. you certainly could have said you suck, i'm out. point taken. i secretly just wanted changaroo to post a thread of awesome pics to make me feel better, but he's too modest and wouldn't do it. so i had to do it my damn self.

and as far as my criticism, at the risk of sounding even more like a douchebag... i know a good picture when i see it. while i can't usually take those stunning shots, i do know my way around a camera and it's elements. it's just in my nature to critique because i genuinely LOVE it when people do the same to my work. i want to know what people like and dislike, and i kind of just assume people want the truth. if a picture is simply ridiculous then i don't care about being coy, but if i can tell that the photog will actually take the criticism and put it to use, i will give them an honest critique. anyone on here who knows me personally knows how i am. i respect and encourage those who deserve it.

thread is rollin. keep em coming.

Papa_Smurf

01-19-2010, 09:12 PM

^ oh WOW, thats a really nice white hatch there, Brad.

;)

OTG Signs

01-19-2010, 09:15 PM

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg194/jmoo711/DSC_5944-1p.jpg

wewt

BKgen®

01-19-2010, 09:19 PM

uprewt > *

i still <3 you justin ;)

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//3181460632_c2148faf24_o.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//3180622173_c0e1ee4f61_o.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//3181458620_2b230ce276_o.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//3180629887_9fe535586c_o.jpg

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//3181458770_01b8721c33_o.jpg

I'm sure he'll post more of his other masturpeeses :ninja:

Kirtsky

01-19-2010, 09:28 PM

I'll throw my hat in. I'm not much for editing and effects though. I also tend to liek shots in motion, rather than posed.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Kirtsky/IMG_7945.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Kirtsky/IMG_8113.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Kirtsky/IMG_3167.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Kirtsky/IMG_3156.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Kirtsky/IMG_0749.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/Kirtskyg34/IMG_5754.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/Kirtskyg34/IMG_5860.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/Kirtskyg34/IMG_5823.jpg

Someday, I'll get around to editing, but for now, I'm happy with what come out.

G.C

01-19-2010, 09:29 PM

man i want someone to take pics of my car.....

stubbyda91

01-19-2010, 09:33 PM

it's not about that. i, by no means, think my shit doesn't stink. but being realistic, one can obviously see that there has been a major decrease in the amt of quality threads being posted recently. i get down on my pictures constantly, and then i come to IA or H-T to try and find some inspiration. but the problem is that lately, there is really no inspiration. this is not a thread to try and convince people that i'm awesome. it's just to get the people who actually try and improve on their work to post up. i thank you for going about that comment tactfully though lol. you certainly could have said you suck, i'm out. point taken. i secretly just wanted changaroo to post a thread of awesome pics to make me feel better, but he's too modest and wouldn't do it. so i had to do it my damn self.

and as far as my criticism, at the risk of sounding even more like a douchebag... i know a good picture when i see it. while i can't usually take those stunning shots, i do know my way around a camera and it's elements. it's just in my nature to critique because i genuinely LOVE it when people do the same to my work. i want to know what people like and dislike, and i kind of just assume people want the truth. if a picture is simply ridiculous then i don't care about being coy, but if i can tell that the photog will actually take the criticism and put it to use, i will give them an honest critique. anyone on here who knows me personally knows how i am. i respect and encourage those who deserve it.

thread is rollin. keep em coming.

Good Job with that response. I see where your coming from. As I was trying to say, you take great photos. I just have not seen that million dollar shot yet. I will admit I am a fan of your work though.

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 09:34 PM

Good Job with that response. I see where your coming from. As I was trying to say, you take great photos. I just have not seen that million dollar shot yet. I will admit I am a fan of your work though.

lol. i'm feeling spry this evening. and thank you for the compliment amongst all this. :goodjob:

JITB

01-19-2010, 09:35 PM

I look at pictures hourly, daily, and all day....and it has always been pictures that just show a good scene, that do it.. post processing has its place, but a good shot is a good shot before and after..

When you take a picture of a car we want to see the car..not what tricks you can do with the camera. Coordinate colors, a good background, action

http://www.stanceworks.com/refinedelegance/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/JunGato47_copy1-1024x687.jpg
http://www.iceyrecords.com/drew/mx3/DSC_0022-hdr2.jpg
http://uprootphotodesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ifo41.jpg
http://southrnfresh.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/junjdm56.jpg
http://southrnfresh.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/flush.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2980345485_27b2cf0f7e_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4067665074_065f5cb735_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4275347129_74dbffa10f_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4275347195_5208737bc8_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3723800722_2a42ff650d_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3912320310_1f34da56e8_o.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1364/1455711259_64bde8ad94_o.jpg\

Kamikaze

01-19-2010, 09:35 PM

A few of my faves...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3250423213_2944927257.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3889432743_c3d57c7b4a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3337/3497258783_0b652a4ef8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4167735519_d78124d2e5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3935210807_6d3893fffc.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3981474461_2120a848e3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4018434640_c25db31ff0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4023498227_0f94772232.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4027242564_22530592f7.jpg

changaroo

01-19-2010, 09:36 PM

MINI

01-19-2010, 09:38 PM

Fucking finally a good thread.

slow_hatch

01-19-2010, 09:38 PM

:lmfao::lmfao:lol

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 09:38 PM

A few of my faves...

always been a fan of your work. very under-rated IMO. always so crispy and precise.

.blank cd

01-19-2010, 09:41 PM

http://geoffdennis.smugmug.com/Cars/Formula-D-Rd-2-Coverage/DSC0020-1/533032399_n4vvj-L.jpg

http://geoffdennis.smugmug.com/Cars/Formula-D-Rd-2-Coverage/DSC0565-1/533065086_iB5tw-L.jpg

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 09:44 PM

http://geoffdennis.smugmug.com/Cars/Formula-D-Rd-2-Coverage/DSC0565-1/533065086_iB5tw-L.jpg

nomnomnom.

JITB

01-19-2010, 09:44 PM

kamikaze got the skills! do i still have that pic voucher when i get mounted up? lol

changaroo

01-19-2010, 09:46 PM

werd. kamikaze prolly one of the most underrated photogs out there.

people on IA only know "big" names because they post their shit up every day. of course they get recognized when people continuously see their threads. its called repetition... repetition of shit lol.

dont take me the wrong way, every photog has to start somewhere, but pretending to be something youre not... you aint tricking nobody but yourself :) dont fake teh funk.

juss sayin. dont market yourself as volks / works, when in reality youre uggen ROTAS SON.

Kamikaze

01-19-2010, 09:49 PM

always been a fan of your work. very under-rated IMO. always so crispy and precise.

Thanks bro! :goodjob:

kamikaze got the skills! do i still have that pic voucher when i get mounted up? lol

You know it!

Kamikaze

01-19-2010, 09:51 PM

werd. kamikaze prolly one of the most underrated photogs out there.

Thanks bro! I definitely need to start taking more pics. I'm going to try and make all the bigger events this year. :camera:

bandydesign

01-19-2010, 09:55 PM

http://bandydesign.com/photohost/calispecial2.jpg

http://bandydesign.com/photohost/civicint.jpg

http://bandydesign.com/photoshoots/SKF2/10.jpg

but on the real... I suck lol

bigs

01-19-2010, 09:55 PM

My favorites.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/xoxide/Picture055copy2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/xoxide/Picture822copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v312/xoxide/Picture676copy.jpg

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 09:58 PM

but on the real... I suck lol

shut your whore mouth. that interior pic is win. i need strobes so bad. it's really the only way i can continue in the automotive photography world. i'm really getting frustrated with my natural light work.

.blank cd

01-19-2010, 09:59 PM

This thread has reached epic status.....

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 29 (21 members and 8 guests)
.blank cd, 99GAGT, bigs, boostedb16, changaroo, Drummerboy, EJ_Allmota, EuroTra$h, fivex684, Homer Simpson, JITB, KustomBuildz, LaotianAsn4, Mantooth, Mr. Clean, OTG Signs, skacore, slidin_miata, SLOWLYbtngU, TCM

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 10:01 PM

where you at KHRIS!?

JITB

01-19-2010, 10:02 PM

always a fav pic.. all those pics from tunerfest!
http://bandydesign.com/photoshoots/SKF2/10.jpg

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 10:04 PM

always a fav pic.. all those pics from tunerfest!

you mean SOFAKINGFRESH V.2!

Sol-Badguy

01-19-2010, 10:04 PM

Best thread evar. For realisies.

That picture of Martin is hilarious! :lmfao:

BKgen®

01-19-2010, 10:04 PM

http://bandydesign.com/photohost/civicint.jpg

Jesus... That shot is nothing but pure money.

LIKEG6

01-19-2010, 10:05 PM

I totally agree about the lack of quality threads being posted up lately. This shit must have been gettin under your skin though lol.

boostedb16

01-19-2010, 10:05 PM

http://bandydesign.com/photohost/calispecial2.jpg

http://bandydesign.com/photohost/civicint.jpg

http://bandydesign.com/photoshoots/SKF2/10.jpg

but on the real... I suck loleveryone that owns a camera should take notes from this guy.

blacknightteg

01-19-2010, 10:06 PM

http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/61fps/2009/01/facepalm.jpg

ill admit that was not the best out of all the ones i have taken, but i still like it.

boostedb16

01-19-2010, 10:12 PM

I totally agree about the lack of quality threads being posted up lately. This shit must have been gettin under your skin though lol.i kinda see what this thread is about but 99% of the car picture's posted are just to show what new car,project or upgrade has been done. most people on here dont ask "tell me what you think of my picture's" theres a few i agree but most just want opinion's on there car.

Mr. Clean

01-19-2010, 10:14 PM

i kinda see what this thread is about but 99% of the car picture's posted are just to show what new car,project or upgrade has been done. most people on here dont ask "tell me what you think of my picture's" theres a few i agree but most just want opinion's on there car.

there have just been a butt ton of 'nice day took some pics, what do you think' threads and then they bitch when they get ass raped lol.

where's your pics btw? you've got some pretty good stuff to your name.

Homer Simpson

01-19-2010, 10:21 PM

Not my favorites, but my most recent. Been ages since I've taken pictures. I know I am not on ya'lls level :gay:

Please let me know what I need to work on! I was just messing with different editing with these three pics. I want to invest in some strobes and such but no money :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/4036112656_3bf5ce7b71.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/4036122754_260493f917.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/4035405931_df84863827.jpg

NCPhotog

01-19-2010, 10:23 PM

havent posted in a while sooo.......:camera:

here are some

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3776577253_3e5525ef21_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4278311156_d079c063ea_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4154805802_a8744021c6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4114355308_7629b54163_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4094156701_488009be18_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3975155561_4e8d615464_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3924436591_88ca17a2d4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3861292502_1b05bdeb86_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3839044628_2b417ee9a4_b.jpg

.blank cd

01-19-2010, 10:25 PM

Wheres that Lexus rig shot of yours?

Dirty Octopus™

01-19-2010, 10:35 PM

i thought this would be a fabulous thread until i saw certain shots... just because you "think" its a good shot doesnt make it a good photograph. I believe this thread was intended to display photos that are awe inspiring or close to it. Photos that are deemed good to the general public usually were the result of a photographer putting forth an effort in expressing his/her point of view in the picture. Simply taking a picture with a DSLR on Auto does NOT make it a good shot. Dont be so dense to think that subpar pictures can be put in the same category as epic pictures just because you "liked" the shot. We all KNOW what Mr. Clean was going for in this thread so lets please keep the pictures on a level plane and continue to post EXCEPTIONAL shots.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3190370902_dc9a90c030_o.jpg

NCPhotog

01-19-2010, 10:36 PM

Wheres that Lexus rig shot of yours?

give me a sec i redid it

boostedb16

01-19-2010, 10:44 PM

there have just been a butt ton of 'nice day took some pics, what do you think' threads and then they bitch when they get ass raped lol.

where's your pics btw? you've got some pretty good stuff to your name.lol thanks. i will post a few in a minute. i agree with the idiots that ask for opinions and get pissed when someone dont like there shot or tries to give helpfull advice.

blacknightteg

01-19-2010, 10:46 PM

Dirty Octopus™

01-19-2010, 10:51 PM

im not sure if this was intended towards me or not and if it was, so be it. a good shot is up to the viewers digression.
im not sure if it was either but a good shot is not up to a viewers "digression". :thinking:
A good shot is deemed a good shot because... to state it simply... its pretty :D

Even a child can tell whether or not a shot has what it takes to please the eyes or all the senses for that matter

NCPhotog

01-19-2010, 10:51 PM

Wheres that Lexus rig shot of yours?

this one
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4289935048_e2370555a5_b.jpg

blacknightteg

01-19-2010, 10:55 PM

im not sure if it was either but a good shot is not up to a viewers "digression". :thinking:
A good shot is deemed a good shot because... to state it simply... its pretty :D

Even a child can tell whether or not a shot has what it takes to please the eyes or all the senses for that matter

just because its pretty doesnt mean its a good shot. just because the cars nice looking doesnt mean its a good shot. you could have one person say a shot is fucking awesome, the angles awesome, colors awesome and then there is that other person or few people that says that the angle doesnt do anything for em, its the same car just a diff color, and the colors are to stand outish. so i honestly dont believe that.

boostedb16

01-19-2010, 10:57 PM

here's a few of my favorites

1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4261430768_65b6b7c88f_b.jpg
2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4261415250_ac8cc4e348_b.jpg
3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3630669316_e589e4ac4c_b.jpg
4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3629855023_3d44d9c4aa_b.jpg
5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3602328192_3b99010372_b.jpg
6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3261884077_6bda920de6_b.jpg
7
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3221149393_2a63f5cc80_b.jpg

.blank cd

01-19-2010, 10:58 PM

this oneThats the one, but I liked the brighter one better

Dirty Octopus™

01-19-2010, 11:03 PM

just because its pretty doesnt mean its a good shot. just because the cars nice looking doesnt mean its a good shot. you could have one person say a shot is fucking awesome, the angles awesome, colors awesome and then there is that other person or few people that says that the angle doesnt do anything for em, its the same car just a diff color, and the colors are to stand outish. so i honestly dont believe that.
Pretty is not soley attributed to color. Pretty was a very broad layman's term used to describe everything that embodies a "good shot". See thats the same kind of thinking we dont need. One that cannot interpret the broad meaning of the word pretty wouldnt have an easy time recognizing a "good shot".
But look... this is not about you. Lets take the attention off of the conversation that you and i are having and let us sit back and absorb the goodness that this thread is capable of producing.

ATK_Designs

01-19-2010, 11:05 PM

I see some good pics and some okay pics in here.

Btw, are we limited to IA's only pic, meaning taken by IA members? If it's about inspiration and there are tons and tons of pics. I recommend that we stick only by IA members who take good pics.

Speaking of which, here's couple randomly selected shots from one of my favorite all time photog.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3448965362_7382d1c661_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3492604821_5acf1e8e8c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3601515093_df493d5a8c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3642576901_9e55f7ce8d_b.jpg

And the money shot here:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/4099283847_84465758ec_b.jpg

FriskyWalrus

01-19-2010, 11:08 PM

well since ive posted my pics up a few times with some coverage of events, ill post some that i thought were good/alright. going to start doing more photography soon with a buddy of mine. correction, decided to get a fair bit of my "good" pictures from 2 different events, so it may be alot

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/DriftAtlanta2009Day1066.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/DriftAtlanta2009Day1099.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/DriftAtlanta2009Day1107.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2051.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2013.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2015.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2035.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2038.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2039.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2047.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%201/Formula%20D%2009%20Day%202/DriftAtlanta2009Day2048.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/IMG_0961.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/IMG_0970.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/IMG_0981.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/IMG_0983.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/IMG_1067.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/IMG_1071.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j96/whitemanhart/IMG_1072.jpg

Dr.G35

01-19-2010, 11:28 PM

theres only a few that i see in this thread that are awesome.....sigh

Dwisforme05

01-19-2010, 11:29 PM

Great thread idea justin. Even tho some say you critique too hard ( like my set of photos when i first used strobes u son of a bitch lol) constructive criticism is the only way we as photographers can get better. Everyone has their own taste/style. some like the HDR, some like high ISO looking shots. there are many great photographers on here ( yourself, chang, Chad, Bandy, EJ allmota, uproot, geoff, ect) and i think we all bring a certain style to the table.

anyway CC on! here is my contribution.
1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4226712693_1fd8991b04_b.jpg
2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4172933801_1406dd4e9b_b.jpg
3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/4010862682_56d0eb3ee5_b.jpg
4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3971329630_75b7897b58_b.jpg
5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/3813656280_343610f721_b.jpg
6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3771538447_36677907a5_b.jpg
7
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/beau2jpg.jpg
8
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/IMG_0404-1.jpg
9
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/SSCamaro2.jpg
10
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/vdub3.jpg
11
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa164/dwisforme05/IMG_0080.jpg

EJ_Allmota

01-19-2010, 11:56 PM

where you at KHRIS!?
lol, I do apologize for my tardiness but im here now.. I was feeling the idea of this thread quite a great deal but it does not seem to be going in the right direction.. There are quite a great deal of excellent photographers on here and they know who they are even though they are quite modest at times.. Chang, Mr. Clean, Kamikaze (underrated), Uproot, .blank_cd, and Ch@dbee just to name a few..

On that note here is some of my work:

1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4148752095_ceecd7c5fd_o.jpg

2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4101058707_a87b44c251_o.jpg

3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/4033430277_fa8400bd57_o.jpg

4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3902175303_b713c1477d_o.jpg

5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3888441637_0f800e38df_o.jpg

6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3863882074_e9f90ba352_o.jpg

7
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3371492535_0ec25b493d_o.jpg

changaroo

01-20-2010, 12:05 AM

ill admit that was not the best out of all the ones i have taken, but i still like it.

man, nobodys hating on your photography... most of the time i (maybe others) get the feeling you just post pictures of your car just because its yours. nobody wants to see that fake type r lookin ass teg on offroad suspension :D we understand its your car / pride and joy, but honestly... refer to my other post.

87 Turbo II

01-20-2010, 12:12 AM

Ok, I don't think I'm on the level of really respectable photos yet, but I do think I have 1 or 2 that do fit in with the better photographers on here. These 2 are my favorite, the rest lack the "wow" that these have.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/4100083650_7abf4d632e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24386638@N06/4100083650/)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/eastermonkey/Southeast%20Drift/DPP_0095.jpg
(and yes, the car is supposed to be blurry with the cone in focus, everyone's seen that car, that picture is more about the atmosphere of the drift event than the car itself)

And PLEASE do feel free to CC these, even if harshly, I am all about improving.

boostedb16

01-20-2010, 12:16 AM

lol, I do apologize for my tardiness but im here now.. I was feeling the idea of this thread quite a great deal but it does not seem to be going in the right direction.. There are quite a great deal of excellent photographers on here and they know who they are even though they are quite modest at times.. Chang, Mr. Clean, Kamikaze (underrated), Uproot, .blank_cd, and Ch@dbee just to name a few..

On that note here is some of my work:

1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4148752095_ceecd7c5fd_o.jpg

2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4101058707_a87b44c251_o.jpg

3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/4033430277_fa8400bd57_o.jpg

4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3902175303_b713c1477d_o.jpg

5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3888441637_0f800e38df_o.jpg

6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3863882074_e9f90ba352_o.jpg

7
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3371492535_0ec25b493d_o.jpgone of my favorite photographer's on this site.

Mantooth

01-20-2010, 12:20 AM

Dwisforme05,

If I EVER am able to keep my car out of the shop and get my wheels on, we need to hook up for a photoshoot. I'm loving your work.:cheers:

87 Turbo II

01-20-2010, 12:20 AM

one of my favorite photographer's on this site.

when you quote something with more than 1 pic in it, could you please erase the image tags to prevent having to scroll through photosets twice?

EJ_Allmota

01-20-2010, 12:21 AM

one of my favorite photographer's on this site.
thanks alot man that is much appreciated..

puregroove

01-20-2010, 12:23 AM

Been a minute since I've taken any pics... I don't have much to show, but I will post up something without going too far back in flickr photostream. Please excuse the lack of quality. :D Good to see you guys, though.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3824794204_ed252ce271_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3798737369_813a2536b4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3798736877_cf47c36e22_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3783287146_9b3e160c41_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3782471581_ed8804667c_b.jpg

Murdoc

01-20-2010, 12:34 AM

great thread. :goodjob:

RL...

01-20-2010, 12:47 AM

I think there are several great photographers on this site, my favorite being Cf, chadbee, bandy design, kamikaze and others that I can't think of....I must say that my all favorite out of everyone here is changaroo...every shot he posts makes me stare at it in awe and he consistently produces amazing shots of high caliber. One day I would like to get into photography as a hobby and get on all your guys' level.

But then again, what do I know.

carbongs

01-20-2010, 12:51 AM

i am not on this level yet. keep them coming though some great captures

Romeo

01-20-2010, 12:59 AM

thanks alot man that is much appreciated..
Caught your picture of Leng's s2k in Honda Tuning!! Good job man! Bet that was a real accomplishment. :goodjob:

swollix

01-20-2010, 01:02 AM

Here is some of my weak-ass shit:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/4066307961_4661566b30_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3960530029_1ed0d1713e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3888400521_948b882169_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3499110625_2e2f1e9cd7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3478528123_8e0e872a21_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3479337292_d37ee6d966_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3434523299_e4abc10ef9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3320255057_f640e82da3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3149506393_4c52356a3e_o.jpg

JessAlba452

01-20-2010, 01:32 AM

Some pics that I took, not the best but these are my faves :) :goodjob:

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/7145/nissan1.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/1936/fugcontrols.jpg

Tommy_T

01-20-2010, 01:47 AM

heres a few of mine over time. little late getting to the thread. still have a lot of work to do to get on some of these other guy's levels. nice pictures everyone.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4289461113_d8ea8c40dd_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4290204614_9602fbed92_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4289460759_c57c05a937_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4289460829_e28697b997_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4290204982_955b40145b_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4289461047_75ce1f14f5_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4290204886_9a0d37b901_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4290204742_51f718d9fa_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4290204802_fae59a4084_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42710335@N07/4289461113/

speedminded

01-20-2010, 01:54 AM

Circa 2005 with a Sony point & shoot

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=178150&stc=1&d=1232329541

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=178151&stc=1&d=1232329541

http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=178153&stc=1&d=1232329541

EL42

01-20-2010, 03:04 AM

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/slave-EL42/minerear.jpg
thanx Chad

Mr. Clean

01-20-2010, 06:56 AM

Great thread idea justin. Even tho some say you critique too hard ( like my set of photos when i first used strobes u son of a bitch lol) constructive criticism is the only way we as photographers can get better.

lolol. i know i know. it's good for you though. i had a small photography class in college and we did critiques. i used to LOVE going to class on critique days. i like hearing what people honestly have to say about my work. it's rare for people to put away their feelings and really focus on the work.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n15/eastermonkey/Southeast%20Drift/DPP_0095.jpg

i'm actually lovin' this shot.

Been a minute since I've taken any pics... I don't have much to show, but I will post up something without going too far back in flickr photostream. Please excuse the lack of quality. :D Good to see you guys, though.

hot diggity, you certainly haven't posted in a while. i even forgot to let you know about this thread! lol. but i'm glad you made it, you are def. in my top 3.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/1936/fugcontrols.jpg

FANTASTIC shot.

boostedb16

01-20-2010, 08:06 AM

when you quote something with more than 1 pic in it, could you please erase the image tags to prevent having to scroll through photosets twice?No because his shots are worth looking at twice lol. No really my bad.

boostedb16

01-20-2010, 08:08 AM

I think one of my problems is,I have a tripod but don't ever use it. Everything I shoot his hand held. I will start using my pod more and try and do better.

BKgen®

01-20-2010, 08:33 AM

Putting a black border around your pictures doesn't make them look any less like horse shit. :2cents:

You know who you are.

Mr. Clean

01-20-2010, 08:33 AM

I think one of my problems is,I have a tripod but don't ever use it. Everything I shoot his hand held. I will start using my pod more and try and do better.

I'm with ya 100%. I quit using my tripod a long time ago because it can't get the angles I want, and so I have to compensate sometimes with my exposure. It usually ends up with a shot without the perfect exposure. I think a tripod is a must have for still photography. Especially so you can get multiple exposures for one shot and compose the perfect shot with some layering.

bandydesign

01-20-2010, 08:41 AM

If you blame your lack of skill on lack of gear, you'll never get better.

(speaking from experience)

BexSican 408

01-20-2010, 09:20 AM

Khris: Love your work man. I swear every time I see a new picture of yours, I get a new desktop background ha. Widdy's S2K & that STi were my background for a hot minute.

Swollix: Great shots man. I don't recall ever seeing your work.

Kevin Bandy: Love your work as well.

Where's ChadBee at?? :camera::camera: I want some rig shots. :goodjob:

To others, Most pictures are great. Some not so much compared to the other content.

EDIT: I officially suck cock at taking pictures of cars.. I've got some shots of "scenery" but that's not what this thread is about so I won't waste your guys' time ha.

&& NerdsRock: Great shots man.

Nerdsrock22

01-20-2010, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the invite Justin.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/2195507759_865b04ee5d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3340089302_97acc8e418_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/3574819840_0868318298_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/3699514579_f062430a7d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4027065291_d140671af7_b.jpg

EJ_Allmota

01-20-2010, 10:14 AM

Caught your picture of Leng's s2k in Honda Tuning!! Good job man! Bet that was a real accomplishment. :goodjob:
Thanks man i still havent gotten my subscription issue..

mushroom_toy

01-20-2010, 10:50 AM

No pro by any means...but then again, Ive kinda dropped out of photo taking for a while, I dont edit pics either though except for resize and simple watermark.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Meets/IMGP6210.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Photography/IMGP5457.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Meets/IMGP5363.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Meets/IMGP5142.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Meets/IMGP2533.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Meets/IMGP1463.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Bike%20Pics/IMGP3504.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Events/IMGP4323.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Events/IMGP4415.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Events/IMGP4447.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v28/JubeiMunchCurry/Meets/IMGP1200.jpg

Edit: actually looking at these I dont really like them that much either haah. I kida started just using the camera for documentive purposes I guess rather than going all out lol.

Dwisforme05

01-20-2010, 10:55 AM

Dwisforme05,

If I EVER am able to keep my car out of the shop and get my wheels on, we need to hook up for a photoshoot. I'm loving your work.:cheers:

thanks man, i really appreciate it. we can definatly set something up just lmk when!

MINI

01-20-2010, 11:40 AM

Dwisforme05 took these. :goodjob:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3710385306_d3f80efca4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3709572893_b004cd9194_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3710384176_6f4ee39246_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3710384410_3430cf7c84_b.jpg

98blackcivic

01-20-2010, 11:45 AM

someone plz rep him for the pictures cuz i cant hand out any more..

MINI

01-20-2010, 11:48 AM

someone plz rep him for the pictures cuz i cant hand out any more..

Yeah for real, Cam is on top of his shit. :goodjob:

speedminded

01-20-2010, 12:01 PM

I already posted shots from 2005 in reply #79 (http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showpost.php?p=38733907&postcount=79)

Small sample of 2007-2009:

http://jasontbarker.com/990x540_index_image_01.png

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_static/images/28_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_static/images/01_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_static/images/21_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_static/images/18_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_static/images/15_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_static/images/13_800x500.jpg

http://jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_kinetic/images/01_800x500.jpg

Track photos from the latest event...

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_racing/images/01_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_racing/images/10_800x500.jpg

http://jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_racing/images/09_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_racing/images/08_800x500.jpg

http://www.jasontbarker.com/galleries/automotive_racing/images/40_800x500.jpg

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 12:11 PM

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 12:14 PM

Small sample of 2007-2009:

i half ass take back my last post :kiss:

Mr. Clean

01-20-2010, 12:21 PM

i hate to sound like an asshole but there isnt ONE good automotive photographer on IA when it comes to high quilty statics. there are some guys that are pretty good with event work but we all suck.

yeah i said it.

well yes and no. if you want to be a negative nancy and compare IA's work to the world of car photography where people make a damn good living from behind a lens then yes... we all suck. but if you just want to talk about people that shoot for fun or a little side money for the everyman then there are some good photogs. most of us are just 20-somethings trying to get our feet wet, not 30-40 yr old people with careers behind them and money out the wahzoo to spend on equipment. you can say all you want that your equipment doesn't make the photographer, but i'll be damned if i see a p/s produce some of the better automotive images i've seen.

MINI

01-20-2010, 12:22 PM

i hate to sound like an asshole but there isnt ONE good automotive photographer on IA when it comes to high quilty statics. there are some guys that are pretty good with event work but we all suck.

yeah i said it.

also im kamikaze's biggest fan. he work makes my eyes bleed its so sharp. im a tad homo for him :idb:

Gotta start somewhere :yes:

UpSideDownDesi

01-20-2010, 12:27 PM

Eric Chang, Kevin Bandy, Chad B, Mr. Clean, Jason, Chris H, Eddie, George, Dwisfome05, few other regulars...some of the best :camera: around.

Kamikaze

01-20-2010, 01:25 PM

i hate to sound like an asshole but there isnt ONE good automotive photographer on IA when it comes to high quilty statics. there are some guys that are pretty good with event work but we all suck.

yeah i said it.

I agree. Compared to some of the work I've seen, everyone in this thread, including myself, has a long way to go.

also im kamikaze's biggest fan. he work makes my eyes bleed its so sharp. im a tad homo for him :idb:

:lmao: I appreciate it man especially coming from the rig shot king. :cheers:

boostedb16

01-20-2010, 01:34 PM

i hate to sound like an asshole but there isnt ONE good automotive photographer on IA when it comes to high quilty statics. there are some guys that are pretty good with event work but we all suck.

yeah i said it.

also im kamikaze's biggest fan. he work makes my eyes bleed its so sharp. im a tad homo for him :idb:Asshole hahahahaha

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 02:02 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3782983671_64c265d43a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/3806319035_04088b9dd0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3917300869_c8e91ac40e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/4084464041_864361cb1c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2668/4125947001_ffc0dcfe1f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4164533191_2bba2c856d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4144448572_0b2a0604c3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4169338373_ebdb077d80_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/4167036466_3d97c3ffd4_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4166824189_fabf082249_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4220808068_56f605b582_o.jpg

well yes and no. if you want to be a negative nancy and compare IA's work to the world of car photography where people make a damn good living from behind a lens then yes... we all suck. but if you just want to talk about people that shoot for fun or a little side money for the everyman then there are some good photogs. most of us are just 20-somethings trying to get our feet wet, not 30-40 yr old people with careers behind them and money out the wahzoo to spend on equipment. you can say all you want that your equipment doesn't make the photographer, but i'll be damned if i see a p/s produce some of the better automotive images i've seen.
some people say im a great photographer and i LOL @ their face. they think im great because of what they are used to seeing. just because that person is ignorant to what GOOD automotive photography is does not make me a great photographer.

its just the same if you have a crx with a b16 in it, some people might think that a very fast car.....but they are wrong, its slow as fuck.

:lmao: I appreciate it man especially coming from the rig shot king. :cheers:
psh, im only that cause the rest of you fags are too lazy to make one, im sure ill be knocked off my throne soon enough.

Asshole hahahahaha
i am lol

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 02:13 PM

I'm with ya 100%. I quit using my tripod a long time ago because it can't get the angles I want, and so I have to compensate sometimes with my exposure. It usually ends up with a shot without the perfect exposure. I think a tripod is a must have for still photography. Especially so you can get multiple exposures for one shot and compose the perfect shot with some layering.
i ALWAYS shoot on a tripod. you might be able to tell from my repetitive angles :( at the same time i can very rarely get a photo that im even halfass happy with if i dont do multiple exposures. most of my photographs are 5-8 exposures stitched into one photo for different lighting set-ups and a different twist of the CPL to get rid of more reflections.

If you blame your lack of skill on lack of gear, you'll never get better.

(speaking from experience)
fawking truth. my sig on all photography forums is....

"TRYING TO MAKE UP FOR MY LACK OF EQUIPMENT WITH TALENT"

i have a $750 camera body, a $100 nikon 50mm 1.8 lens, a $200 nikon 35mm 1.8 lens and a $450 sigma 10-20 lens and a novatron lighting set from the mid 1980's that my grand father gave to me.

lack of gear isnt always the problem, alot of times its lack of a photography knowledge and skill from the person using that gear.

Nerdsrock22

01-20-2010, 02:21 PM

lack of gear isnt always the problem, alot of times its lack of a photography knowledge and skill from the person using that gear.

So freaking true. I'm always fighting myself to not buy new stuff, when i need to just get out there and practice.

87 Turbo II

01-20-2010, 02:41 PM

I've always wanted one of you guys to take pics of my FB for me. Even though I am into photography myself, I want to see what someone better does with it, and also get a different "flavor" of photograph for me car.

JITB

01-20-2010, 03:24 PM

Got to have an eye! if you dont have an eye you cant see!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK AT THE COLORS!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zLv938vM5vw/S0qBMKXnkJI/AAAAAAAACt0/-xF-jGRvSag/s1600/DSC_1659PS.jpg

DeutscheBAG!

01-20-2010, 03:40 PM

everyone that owns a camera should take notes from this guy.

no. they shouldn't lol;)

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 03:49 PM

no. they shouldn't lol;)
i agree. kevin sucks. if your going to take notes from anybody to it from this guy....

http://www.okuproductions.com/

Jaimecbr900

01-20-2010, 03:56 PM

JITB

01-20-2010, 04:10 PM

The only problem with this thread is that if you want to look for inspiration you should go to a PHOTOGRAPHY site to begin with.

This site is full of people that post "great pics", "awesome shots", or "love the pics" when in reality they are not much of any of those descriptions at all. It's a false sense of greatness. Not taking anything away from the ones that truly have talent, but if we're being honest this is by far not the site to get your photographic tips from.

Go to a true photography forum and post up some of the pics posted up in this very thread, and you will see what a humbling experience that is.

Merely coming up with a catchy watermark, putting a border on the pic, or worse......using crazy contorting angles to seem cool does not a photographer make anyone.

:2cents:

that is waht makes "art" so great.. everyone has a different like, and view of things, and gets different inspiration. So your appreciation for the guys on the photography site..is what give you inspiration. But it may not work for everyone... see how that works! Its like telling someone how to think, or how to feel about something... its impossible!

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 04:53 PM

that is waht makes "art" so great.. everyone has a different like, and view of things, and gets different inspiration. So your appreciation for the guys on the photography site..is what give you inspiration. But it may not work for everyone... see how that works! Its like telling someone how to think, or how to feel about something... its impossible!
alot of people here dont understand photography like the people on those forums. people here cant pin point why they like X photo over Y photo so they cant reproduce the quality of X photo.

example...

i see alot of photos from people that have been doing photography for a few months or longer(IM NOT AN OG! lol) and there is less space between the front bumper of the car and the end of the "frame" than the rear bumper of the car and the end of the "frame". this looks alot worse than if it was the other way around. do you know why? its because the human eye is used to seeing a automobile in motion, and you you take a picture of a car that way subconsciously you "feel" like the car is trapped in the frame and has no where to go. i know that seams really out there for some people but its the truth. being a good photographer is learning what is visually appealing to the human eye and why it is that way.

import atlanta, honda-tech and my350z is a place to learn about cars, not photography. a lot of photographers(like me) will not give REAL critiques on car forums because they have had bad experiences with people getting buthurt cause we were "mean" and "think our shit doesnt stink". if you dont know what your doing wrong you cant ever fix it.

the only reason i have progressed like i have(i still suck, but have made decent progression) is because of me posting on photography forums and telling me to rip my photos to shit, be blunt, be assholes, smack my ass and call me nancy. blunt, harsh criticism is the best way to get better at photography and you arent going to get that on a car forum.

sorry for that book^ :doh:

RL...

01-20-2010, 05:46 PM

So what I got from all this is that I'm the best photographer on IA....I mean...it's pretty obvious

RL...

01-20-2010, 05:53 PM

One thing I must say that can make or break an automotive picture is not even the photographers skill or equipment, it comes down to the subject(car) and the scenery of which the car is in. For example when someone posts pics of a 92 integra, the shots might be good and the car might be "clean" by his standards but it's still relatively boring. Why? Because the subject sucks. It's like looking at a "good" picture of an ugly old woman. Also, I have seen decent quality pictures taken in breathtaking scenery such as mountains etc... and the pictures take my breath away with how nice they are. Honestly living in GA, I find nice scenery for automotive photography extremely lacking. It's pretty hard to take great pics with a lack of good backdrops and such imo

My definition of a good picture is one that makes me say "wow!"

juan b

01-20-2010, 05:58 PM

here is my favorite shot of my old car shot by puregroove :goodjob:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2555762809_87a220d551_o.jpg

JITB

01-20-2010, 06:03 PM

alot of people here dont understand photography like the people on those forums. people here cant pin point why they like X photo over Y photo so they cant reproduce the quality of X photo.

example...

i see alot of photos from people that have been doing photography for a few months or longer(IM NOT AN OG! lol) and there is less space between the front bumper of the car and the end of the "frame" than the rear bumper of the car and the end of the "frame". this looks alot worse than if it was the other way around. do you know why? its because the human eye is used to seeing a automobile in motion, and you you take a picture of a car that way subconsciously you "feel" like the car is trapped in the frame and has no where to go. i know that seams really out there for some people but its the truth. being a good photographer is learning what is visually appealing to the human eye and why it is that way.

import atlanta, honda-tech and my350z is a place to learn about cars, not photography. a lot of photographers(like me) will not give REAL critiques on car forums because they have had bad experiences with people getting buthurt cause we were "mean" and "think our shit doesnt stink". if you dont know what your doing wrong you cant ever fix it.

the only reason i have progressed like i have(i still suck, but have made decent progression) is because of me posting on photography forums and telling me to rip my photos to shit, be blunt, be assholes, smack my ass and call me nancy. blunt, harsh criticism is the best way to get better at photography and you arent going to get that on a car forum.

sorry for that book^ :doh:

We (non picture takers just lookers) just want to see cool pictures. And photography is art, much like music, and its all optical, its whats pleasing to the eye. Some people may hate changaroos dark style of pics, and some may love it. Just like some may hate cahdbee's style, but love blacknightteg's driveway portrait. Just because its simple and straight to the point and gets the point across. Like you have people who make music on the most sophisticated electronics every made, but it never sounds as good as fined tuned instrument. Granted there is a science to it all..but it all comes down to expression and what makes the eye happy.

Car photography has gotten like this because of the internet. The only place were you can become a well known person because of 1 photo taken in your driveway, with a 75$ camera.

And criticisms is all good, when it comes to knowing how to work your camera, and what settings to use in certain conditions. but other than that its all skill and time. Noone on the forums can teach you to have an eye for a nice picture, its like alot of things some people got it and some people dont.

Some of my favorite photographers are magic with the PS, but the better ones are magic behind the camera... when you see a good picture, the last thing you think about is the post processing.

http://ratu.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Weddings/haakuva_tj.jpg/_small.jpg

Nerdsrock22

01-20-2010, 06:21 PM

Chad, what photography forums are you a member of? I've looked around for some, but never really caught many that were real useful.

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 06:34 PM

We (non picture takers just lookers) just want to see cool pictures. And photography is art, much like music, and its all optical, its whats pleasing to the eye. Some people may hate changaroos dark style of pics, and some may love it. Just like some may hate cahdbee's style, but love blacknightteg's driveway portrait. Just because its simple and straight to the point and gets the point across. Like you have people who make music on the most sophisticated electronics every made, but it never sounds as good as fined tuned instrument. Granted there is a science to it all..but it all comes down to expression and what makes the eye happy.

Car photography has gotten like this because of the internet. The only place were you can become a well known person because of 1 photo taken in your driveway, with a 75$ camera.

And criticisms is all good, when it comes to knowing how to work your camera, and what settings to use in certain conditions. but other than that its all skill and time. Noone on the forums can teach you to have an eye for a nice picture, its like alot of things some people got it and some people dont.

Some of my favorite photographers are magic with the PS, but the better ones are magic behind the camera... when you see a good picture, the last thing you think about is the post processing.

i agree for the most part but alot of people say i have a good eye to properly compose a photo and i learned that from studying composition techniques that i found on photography forums. if you just "had an eye for it" all you would have to do is buy a decent camera, read the manual to learn the settings then produce amazing shots. some people learn fast, some people learn slow, some people just cant wrap their minds around it and then give up but everybody has to learn and all im saying is if you truly want to produce good photography the best option is to be around people that are professionals. over the past year my photos have sucked alot less, they still arent what i call good but they are better and one of the main reasons is because i have a friend that shoots for import tuner, performance auto and sound and a few other magazines constantly pit picking the fuck out of my photos and helping me with my rig set-up, my editing and pushing me to get better. if i would have stuck to IA and car forums i can promise you my work would suck alot more than it does right now.

boostedb16

01-20-2010, 06:35 PM

alot of people here dont understand photography like the people on those forums. people here cant pin point why they like X photo over Y photo so they cant reproduce the quality of X photo.

example...

i see alot of photos from people that have been doing photography for a few months or longer(IM NOT AN OG! lol) and there is less space between the front bumper of the car and the end of the "frame" than the rear bumper of the car and the end of the "frame". this looks alot worse than if it was the other way around. do you know why? its because the human eye is used to seeing a automobile in motion, and you you take a picture of a car that way subconsciously you "feel" like the car is trapped in the frame and has no where to go. i know that seams really out there for some people but its the truth. being a good photographer is learning what is visually appealing to the human eye and why it is that way.

import atlanta, honda-tech and my350z is a place to learn about cars, not photography. a lot of photographers(like me) will not give REAL critiques on car forums because they have had bad experiences with people getting buthurt cause we were "mean" and "think our shit doesnt stink". if you dont know what your doing wrong you cant ever fix it.

the only reason i have progressed like i have(i still suck, but have made decent progression) is because of me posting on photography forums and telling me to rip my photos to shit, be blunt, be assholes, smack my ass and call me nancy. blunt, harsh criticism is the best way to get better at photography and you arent going to get that on a car forum.

sorry for that book^ :doh:listen to chad. if you ever want a honest opinion on your picture, this guy will tell you. when i got my fist DSLR i took some pictures of some horse's in the middle of the day on a very sunny day. chad being one of the best "imo" on this site. i pmed him and asked him what he thought. he told me my pictures sucked ass. well i took it like a adult and said thanks and i dont take picture's in the harsh sunlight any more. sometimes the truth is what you need to get better. sorry for the paragraph.

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 06:37 PM

Chad, what photography forums are you a member of? I've looked around for some, but never really caught many that were real useful.

mycanikon <----very chill forum with great photogs.
diesel station <--- you better have some thick skin, these guys will make you step it the fuck up or put your camera in the classifieds section, they play no games. alot of great work there.

mushroom_toy

01-20-2010, 06:39 PM

Nerdsrock22

01-20-2010, 06:41 PM

JITB

01-20-2010, 06:43 PM

i agree for the most part but alot of people say i have a good eye to properly compose a photo and i learned that from studying composition techniques that i found on photography forums. if you just "had an eye for it" all you would have to do is buy a decent camera, read the manual to learn the settings then produce amazing shots. some people learn fast, some people learn slow, some people just cant wrap their minds around it and then give up but everybody has to learn and all im saying is if you truly want to produce good photography the best option is to be around people that are professionals. over the past year my photos have sucked alot less, they still arent what i call good but they are better and one of the main reasons is because i have a friend that shoots for import tuner, performance auto and sound and a few other magazines constantly pit picking the fuck out of my photos and helping me with my rig set-up, my editing and pushing me to get better. if i would have stuck to IA and car forums i can promise you my work would suck alot more than it does right now.

im not saying stick to IA for criticism, but i was saying you can only go soo far off people telling you what to do, and the rest.. is just talent.

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 06:48 PM

Actually a lot of the "bad" photos that everyone keeps downplaying of theirs, end up looking a HELL of a lot better than a lot of the pictures you see in mainstream car magazines. I would rather see a lot of yalls photos in mags, than the shitty boring pictures that I see almost 100% of the time.
alot of the time its about who you know and where you live more than the end product when it comes to getting published.

thanks man. I reckon i might throw my hat in the ring. :goodjob:
go for it man, diesel station you might not even get one reply but keep making threads there as you shoot and then people will start replying and it will be some quality responses for the most part.

im not saying stick to IA for criticism, but i was saying you can only go soo far off people telling you what to do, and the rest.. is just talent.
that is very true. no matter how much people try and help you if you just have zero talent for it, you wont make it.

Kirtsky

01-20-2010, 09:05 PM

trying a couple more here. Again, I have never been into editing too much. Heck, I just bought my first DSLR this past March. I need to get out my old SLR 35mm and have some fun with them. I have a Yashica that is older than me (36) that takes some interesting photos.

I like the discussion that has developed in this thread though.

Mr. Clean

01-20-2010, 09:43 PM

lol. 2000 views in 24 hrs. thread is win.

speedminded

01-20-2010, 09:44 PM

mycanikon <----very chill forum with great photogs.
diesel station <--- you better have some thick skin, these guys will make you step it the fuck up or put your camera in the classifieds section, they play no games. alot of great work there.Grow some balls and post on http://www.automotivephoto.net

9/10 of the members in here will be found in the morning with a garden hose in their car window after posting on there.

trying a couple more here. Again, I have never been into editing too much. Heck, I just bought my first DSLR this past March. I need to get out my old SLR 35mm and have some fun with them. I have a Yashica that is older than me (36) that takes some interesting photos.

I like the discussion that has developed in this thread though.Out of curiousity, what do you find appealing about those two photos?

Mr. Clean

01-20-2010, 09:56 PM

Out of curiousity, what do you find appealing about those two photos?

x2.

MissCourtney

01-20-2010, 10:02 PM

Hey my name is courtney and i suck at taking pictures..

Baby Changaroo and Mr. Clean represent picture takers well.. : )

Kirtsky

01-20-2010, 10:02 PM

Actually, it's not the subject, but the depth I was playing with. Like I said, I hadn't touched a SLR in about six years and getting my hands back into it for some fun.

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 10:06 PM

Grow some balls and post on http://www.automotivephoto.net

9/10 of the members in here will be found in the morning with a garden hose in their car window after posting on there.

i started posting there mid 08 and i really liked that forum, the guys gave great C&C's but it seams like it has really died off the past year. now your lucky to even get one single reply or decent C&C :(

speedminded

01-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Actually, it's not the subject, but the depth I was playing with. Like I said, I hadn't touched a SLR in about six years and getting my hands back into it for some fun.So you're saying the only thing appealing about the photos is the aperture? Not the subject or composition or lighting or background...the only thing appealing is the f/stop?

speedminded

01-20-2010, 10:10 PM

i started posting there mid 08 and i really liked that forum, the guys gave great C&C's but it seams like it has really died off the past year. now your lucky to even get one single reply or decent C&C :(Yeah because there is so much shit on there now. I was embarrassed to post my stuff on there but I learned from the critiques of others photos and what not to do before I started posting...lol.

Go back a couple years on the threads and there is almost ALL killer work.

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 10:20 PM

Yeah because there is so much shit on there now. I was embarrassed to post my stuff on there but I learned from the critiques of others photos and what not to do before I started posting...lol.

Go back a couple years on the threads and there is almost ALL killer work.

oh i know dude!!! when i 1st joined i went to like page 30-something and it was thread after thread of amazing work. sucks its died down so much there. the last 2 threads i made i didnt get one post and on other forums they went to 2+ pages with atleast 2-3 good, quality, solid C&C's

Jaimecbr900

01-20-2010, 10:28 PM

that is waht makes "art" so great.. everyone has a different like, and view of things, and gets different inspiration.

So you're wanting to argue with my opinion that IA is not the best place for "inspiration" in photography??? Okie dokie. :goodjob:

So your appreciation for the guys on the photography site..is what give you inspiration. But it may not work for everyone... see how that works! Its like telling someone how to think, or how to feel about something... its impossible!

I don't need any inspiration at all. The OP did. Again, if you want to argue with me that THIS.....IA....is THE place to get inspired by the photography being posted, then I say that you are not well versed on what a good picture is since it seems just about every day someone posts a bad picture and all the nutswingers call it "great". That's a false positive. If you guys want to stick your head in the sand and say it's "art" or "cool to you", then fine. But if you truly want inspiration, then go to where there are better people than you, not worse.

Still my :2cents:

.blank cd

01-20-2010, 10:33 PM

Well it was almost a drama free thread

Mr. Clean

01-20-2010, 10:33 PM

this thread is just a huge bitch slap.

lol.

Kirtsky

01-20-2010, 10:40 PM

So you're saying the only thing appealing about the photos is the aperture? Not the subject or composition or lighting or background...the only thing appealing is the f/stop?

Just a couple of pictures I took that I thought were not that bad. Like i said, I'm not a pro, don't pretend to be, and definitley not a a critic of anyones work. I find it more difficult to get a good picture of a "model", be it car, animal or what, than I do a scenic shot.

The beauty of digital. I can shoot all I want, figure out what small things work, and make notes as I go along. I don't put a lot of thought into it. But I welcome advice and suggestions.

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 10:41 PM

:ninja: (http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264544)

pay very close attention to that ninja....study him....massage him...love him....he holds the key to everything you want, need, thrive for.

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 10:57 PM

speedminded

01-20-2010, 10:59 PM

Just a couple of pictures I took that I thought were not that bad. Like i said, I'm not a pro, don't pretend to be, and definitley not a a critic of anyones work. I find it more difficult to get a good picture of a "model", be it car, animal or what, than I do a scenic shot.

The beauty of digital. I can shoot all I want, figure out what small things work, and make notes as I go along. I don't put a lot of thought into it. But I welcome advice and suggestions.Not trying to be an ass, I'm just curious if what you captured is what you envisioned before you took the shot.

SLR, 35mm, disposable, cell phone camera, point & shoot, DSLR, etc. doesn't matter when it comes to composition. The subject doesn't even matter when it comes to composition...even though the S2000 with a hardtop is one of the sexiest cars built in the past decade.

What were the settings? I'm curious what the body was too, something killed the image quality to where I can't even find the focus point on the second shot. Almost seems like it was post processing or the way the image was saved more than the camera though.

down_shift

01-20-2010, 11:12 PM

this thread is like 50/50. definitely some real lens talent here.

Kirtsky

01-20-2010, 11:15 PM

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 11:16 PM

i just farted!

.blank cd

01-20-2010, 11:27 PM

i just farted!this

CHADbee

01-20-2010, 11:31 PM

this

my dog got up, looked at me funny, then walked out of the room :(

carbongs

01-20-2010, 11:43 PM

I agree. Compared to some of the work I've seen, everyone in this thread, including myself, has a long way to go.

Yup this is why I am not posting any. It is a hobby for me and I am still learning a lot. The OG's are right, just post something up on the photogs forums and you will be humbled immediately. If you want to learn then def go to the source. I've learned so much more through those sites than I ever thought :goodjob:

BAD SS

01-20-2010, 11:57 PM

I suck, but whatever.

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/2777113/1024/Teasers/IMG-3001.jpg

http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/2557138/800/AMS/IMG-1550.jpg

http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/2452925/800/Caffeine-%2526-Octane/IMG-0702.jpg

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt72/BadSS013/Miami%20Mile/IMG_8411.jpg

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt72/BadSS013/Petit%2009/Day%201/IMG_4947.jpg

speedminded

01-20-2010, 11:59 PM

No worries. I don't think i was going for anyparticular look there. I know what you mean though. When I look at the photo through Canons software, it looks alright, but once I see it posted, it loses something.

1/250 F10 Body was a Canon XSi Lens was a freebie hand-me-down Sigma at 300mm.

I know what you mean about composition. There is a guy out there I saw that is making world class art using his cell phone.
I am picking up a Canon 50mm soon, to take the zoom out of play and work on composition more. definitley open to suggestions there too.There's basic rules for composing a shot, like the Rule of 1/3rd's, then always want to be aware of any distractions in the background, ie: random trees and fence posts sticking out of the roof.

Car shots will almost always look better if they are lower in the frame...like in-line with the lower 1/3rd. It prevents the "center syndrome". Also holding the camera lower than eye level will always prevent a shot from looking like a thumbnail in a Autotrader, giving the car a more aggressive and attractive stance. How low to go depends how close to the car the camera is and what focal length OR go the other way and get really high looking down. Eye level shots are almost always unattractive...unless you're a 3' tall midget.

JITB

01-21-2010, 12:17 AM

So you're wanting to argue with my opinion that IA is not the best place for "inspiration" in photography??? Okie dokie. :goodjob:

I don't need any inspiration at all. The OP did. Again, if you want to argue with me that THIS.....IA....is THE place to get inspired by the photography being posted, then I say that you are not well versed on what a good picture is since it seems just about every day someone posts a bad picture and all the nutswingers call it "great". That's a false positive. If you guys want to stick your head in the sand and say it's "art" or "cool to you", then fine. But if you truly want inspiration, then go to where there are better people than you, not worse.

Still my :2cents:

i figured u would have a cool head and discuss. but you went off and turned into an argument. you suggested looking to other pros on a photo site. which is cool,and does help. but its only gonna get u so far like i said to chad. i didnt say anything about ia is the place for motivation, shitty pic is a shitty pic. and u can tell when a person is putting an effort into being creative. i was saying that you cant base peoples motivation on their skill. just because i say you can get motivation from anything u tell me i dont have a know of a good photo. i cant tell you what you like so how can u tell anyone else? just like any talent or trade it takes time and motivation can come from your peers on ia or some guy on aphoto forum. but that wont make or break your talent.

Doppelgänger

01-21-2010, 09:06 AM

1SICKLEX

01-21-2010, 09:15 AM

Now please don't get me wrong. There are beginning photographers, and there are people that should be burnt when a camera touches their fingers. Due to the fact that IA has been inundated with horrible CAR PICS threads, I feel the need to be reminded that IA still has what it takes to get me through the cold nights. The digital camera age seems to have given everyone and their mother the idea that anyone can be a photographer. We all know that this is a gross over-estimation, and it will eventually lead to the downfall of the internet as we know it. So all you mofos that take respectable pictures, please take the time to post up a couple of your all time favorite pictures. This is really a moral thread. Please participate... you know who you are.

Let's make this happen. I need to be un-depressed.

Great shots of okay/average cars is no better than bad pics of great cars.

Nemesis

01-21-2010, 09:22 AM

can someone reccommend me how to get started with photos, i like to get good someday and take some car pictures

Doppelgänger

01-21-2010, 09:34 AM

can someone reccommend me how to get started with photos, i like to get good someday and take some car pictures

Just start by using your phone, you'll be sure to get a lof "nice pic" comments by posting them on here. O make sure to take the pics in your driveway, while standing 6ft away from the driver's front of the car...and do it at night so you get that really cool "old picture" quality :goodjob:

speedminded

01-21-2010, 09:40 AM

Honestly, I like the challenge of taking pictures. I enjoy trying to accomplish an idea...but I know my place (not going to quit my day job to take pics lol) and that what I'm doing is for my own personal satisfaction. Hell, I don't even use a DSLR, but I like that challenge just as much. I would post more pics, but I'm already under the impression that I'm just going to be another guy post average pics. So unless I feel really proud of a shot, I don't bother posting. Personally, I feel like I know that I'm looking at and what makes the difference between a generic, plain shot and one that captivates FWIW.

With that said, there are some of the ones I do feel good about.....though I've never really had the "Big Shots" here give me much feedback....so....

Equipment- Canon PowerShot S5 and some dinky tripod.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4293255822_b253a351a4_o.jpg

Jason? Chad? Eric?Bingo. Cameras are just boxes that gather light and record the info. That shot with a Canon p&s is better than most of the statics posted here with a DSLR. A big DSLR only gets you harassment when out in the field anyways.

In my opinion, lighting is the number 1 most important factor. Knowing how to adjust the camera according to the lighting is 2nd. Then composing the shot is 3rd.

You've been with me when we're waiting for that perfect 5-10 minute window for the sun to go behind the horizon using the sky as a giant reflector. Too early and you have harsh spots on the car, too late and the car will look dull and flat.

Regarding that photo, I would edit out the trash that's directly in front of the drivers door then crop an inch from the bottom and right sides so the car isn't centered...

speedminded

01-21-2010, 09:56 AM

5 minutes...

Nerdsrock22

01-21-2010, 10:02 AM

Really good edit there. ^

Much more effective.

Doppelgänger

01-21-2010, 10:17 AM

I see. Another thing to keep in mind when out and about :D
Thank you Jason.

I went back and cleaned up my original large pics now :)

speedminded

01-21-2010, 10:58 AM

I see. Another thing to keep in mind when out and about :D
Thank you Jason.

I went back and cleaned up my original large pics now :)The clone stamp works wonders for cleaning up random trash.

With the high resolution cameras (8mp+) tightening up the subject in a frame isn't as important...you can simply crop it how you want in post processing and still have a crisp subject.

The lighting is perfect on that shot though! :goodjob:

Doppelgänger

01-21-2010, 11:09 AM

The clone stamp works wonders for cleaning up random trash.

With the high resolution cameras (8mp+) tightening up the subject in a frame isn't as important...you can simply crop it how you want in post processing and still have a crisp subject.

The lighting is perfect on that shot though! :goodjob:

Yup :D
I'm still learning my way around GIMP. Next thing for me is layering.

Here is how that picture looked before any editing (resized for uploading though)...

speedminded

01-21-2010, 11:26 AM

Yup :D
I'm still learning my way around GIMP. Next thing for me is layering.

Here is how that picture looked before any editing (resized for uploading though)...Niceee! Didn't even realize that much was done with it :goodjob:

CHADbee

01-21-2010, 11:59 AM

Yup :D
I'm still learning my way around GIMP. Next thing for me is layering.

Here is how that picture looked before any editing (resized for uploading though)...

nice edit man :goodjob:

Doppelgänger

01-21-2010, 12:25 PM

Thank you Sir ;)

.93lude

01-21-2010, 01:53 PM

a few of mine, i dont really have a lot of static shots, but here's what i feel like is my best (you might notice a pattern, so far ive only been able to attend a few events, which happened to be drifting events)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/4143093956_3df311b052_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4142338139_b83464ac51_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4143026772_75e5665f90_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4143098516_3df34f5430_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/4115701214_8b24f4ca1a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4091351545_dea848cc84_b.jpg

Jaimecbr900

01-21-2010, 02:02 PM

i figured u would have a cool head and discuss. but you went off and turned into an argument. you suggested looking to other pros on a photo site. which is cool,and does help. but its only gonna get u so far like i said to chad. i didnt say anything about ia is the place for motivation, shitty pic is a shitty pic. and u can tell when a person is putting an effort into being creative. i was saying that you cant base peoples motivation on their skill. just because i say you can get motivation from anything u tell me i dont have a know of a good photo. i cant tell you what you like so how can u tell anyone else? just like any talent or trade it takes time and motivation can come from your peers on ia or some guy on aphoto forum. but that wont make or break your talent.

I don't know why you find it necessary to continue to argue with my opinion, which based on the very next posts right after me confirmed I'm not the only one that feels that way anyway.

Look, all I'm saying is this: If you're an Attorney, do you get to be a "better" Attorney by only trying easy cases or diving into the hard ones? Ever see the ovie "A Few Good Men"? Yes, you may be the best at ambulance chasing, but you'll never be a "serious" top of the line one until you litigate. Know what I mean?

On IA, far too often people like to take pics of their cars right after they wash it or when they find an empty warehouse parking lot. Nothing wrong with that IF the rest of the picture fit properly. As Jason already pointed out, composition, lighting, and clarity go a long way to making a picture appealing. A driveway with trash cans in the open garage background is not proper composition in any book. So let's stop going around saying that it is, let alone using it as any "inspiration" to anyone.

My point is that IA has a nasty habit of people calling some pics "nice" when they truly aren't. Therefore if the OP wants "inspiration", IA is slim pickings. Now, if he wants some to truly push his skill level UP, then he has to go where the photogs are BETTER than he is in order to do that. There are very few true great photogs on IA, and out of those most don't even post their work on a regular basis. There again, another reason why I stand by MY OPINION that for the purposes of inspiration and getting better at photography this is not the optimal site. To read drama and keep up with friends, yes....photography, no. Yes, there are guys on here that truly know their stuff. If you can get lucky and get them to give you some help, then you're good.

This is just my opinion, so no need to try and start any arguments about it. It is what it is. You don't have to agree. That's fine with me. No skin off my back at all. :goodjob:

JITB

01-21-2010, 02:27 PM

I don't know why you find it necessary to continue to argue with my opinion, which based on the very next posts right after me confirmed I'm not the only one that feels that way anyway.

Look, all I'm saying is this: If you're an Attorney, do you get to be a "better" Attorney by only trying easy cases or diving into the hard ones? Ever see the ovie "A Few Good Men"? Yes, you may be the best at ambulance chasing, but you'll never be a "serious" top of the line one until you litigate. Know what I mean?

On IA, far too often people like to take pics of their cars right after they wash it or when they find an empty warehouse parking lot. Nothing wrong with that IF the rest of the picture fit properly. As Jason already pointed out, composition, lighting, and clarity go a long way to making a picture appealing. A driveway with trash cans in the open garage background is not proper composition in any book. So let's stop going around saying that it is, let alone using it as any "inspiration" to anyone.

My point is that IA has a nasty habit of people calling some pics "nice" when they truly aren't. Therefore if the OP wants "inspiration", IA is slim pickings. Now, if he wants some to truly push his skill level UP, then he has to go where the photogs are BETTER than he is in order to do that. There are very few true great photogs on IA, and out of those most don't even post their work on a regular basis. There again, another reason why I stand by MY OPINION that for the purposes of inspiration and getting better at photography this is not the optimal site. To read drama and keep up with friends, yes....photography, no. Yes, there are guys on here that truly know their stuff. If you can get lucky and get them to give you some help, then you're good.

This is just my opinion, so no need to try and start any arguments about it. It is what it is. You don't have to agree. That's fine with me. No skin off my back at all. :goodjob:

"AINT" NOBODY ARGUING WITH YOUR OPINION MAN

i just said, you can get INSPIRATION and MOTIVATION which is what this thread is about from anywhere it doesnt have to be on a photo forum. And you said that if you get motivation from anywhere but a photgraphy site than you have no eye for good photography...which is out there. Im sure justin is full aware of photography forums.

When did i say anything about IA being the judge and jury on good pics. I rarely learn anything on ia... like i said you can learn the mechanics on a forum and learn what to do to process a good photo, and to capture it, but you can gain motivation comes from everywhere.

Mr. Clean

01-21-2010, 04:44 PM

sigh.

boostedb16

01-21-2010, 07:38 PM

what is a static shot?????????????????????

CHADbee

01-21-2010, 07:49 PM

what is a static shot?????????????????????

static=still

aka not rolling/rig/pan shot.

Nerdsrock22

01-21-2010, 07:51 PM

what is a static shot?????????????????????

http://www.mabsland.com/Mikelo/Magi_Mikelo.jpg

Or this if you google it.

CHADbee

01-21-2010, 07:52 PM

thats just weird^ lol

Nerdsrock22

01-21-2010, 07:56 PM

thats just weird^ lol

I figured this thread needed a comedic interlude.

CHADbee

01-21-2010, 07:58 PM

I figured this thread needed a comedic interlude.

it is kinda tense in here lol

changaroo

01-21-2010, 08:29 PM

shut your whore mouth chad.

NCPhotog

01-21-2010, 08:32 PM

bored so here are a few more

and i will say i cant wait for formula d again

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3860517887_cd155e6fa9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3861294960_7af5b36da0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/3810559920_a0219e876a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/3724311710_1db9fdb380_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3670126335_d7c05a55ac_b.jpg

SouthrnStyle

01-21-2010, 08:44 PM

My favorite Photographer hands down is Notstockphotography.com He is amazing at what he does IMO

here is some of his work i will upload more later

CHADbee

01-21-2010, 08:58 PM

shut your whore mouth chad.
fuck your face and your photobucket account.

My favorite Photographer hands down is Notstockphotography.com He is amazing at what he does IMO

here is some of his work i will upload more later

i like his van that he drives around in, pimpest photography mobile eva!

SouthrnStyle

01-21-2010, 09:01 PM

fuck your face and your photobucket account.

i like his van that he drives around in, pimpest photography mobile eva!

I know man its so sick! Hes cool as hell to he hung out with us at the Moonshine booth and at the shop for a while. He has alot of talent, he shoots alot of cover pictures.

Mr. Clean

01-21-2010, 09:13 PM

shut your whore mouth chad.

fuck your face and your photobucket account.

http://www.usapublicationstv.com/%5Cimages%5Ccontent%5CRSC_20%5Cjpegs%5Clarge%5CRSC _20_10.jpg

ding ding.

CHADbee

01-21-2010, 09:15 PM

BWAHHAHHAHAOMGLOLOLROFLLAWLHAHAHAHAHH @ THAT^ AND THE THREAD TAG.

<3 you guys, in a non homo way. fags.

86ccord

01-21-2010, 09:33 PM

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/shogunTDH/11432_200097381145_511566145_355398.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/shogunTDH/13960_1210241109189_1623592642_5498.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/shogunTDH/13960_1215467559847_1623592642_5614.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/shogunTDH/DSC03140.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/shogunTDH/DSC02296.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/shogunTDH/l_0426c82c1a953377d319d3d9dab1d54f.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh120/shogunTDH/l_f5eacfdeda6202e8fd179a5a32dc289b.jpg

Mr. Clean

01-21-2010, 09:34 PM

last shot was the only one worth posting, sir. ^

86ccord

01-21-2010, 09:38 PM

last shot was the only one worth posting, sir. ^

meh, i tried. :/ lol its all good though!

CHADbee

01-21-2010, 09:40 PM

why didnt you clone the rig out?

SouthrnStyle

01-21-2010, 09:42 PM

NSP

86ccord

01-21-2010, 09:42 PM

i only took two of these pictures my self.. its the black EM1 and the Accord.

on the orange EK thats going in a magazine, and he sent it to me before he edited it out.

Jaimecbr900

01-21-2010, 10:00 PM

"AINT" NOBODY ARGUING WITH YOUR OPINION MAN

i just said, you can get INSPIRATION and MOTIVATION which is what this thread is about from anywhere it doesnt have to be on a photo forum. And you said that if you get motivation from anywhere but a photgraphy site than you have no eye for good photography...which is out there. Im sure justin is full aware of photography forums.

When did i say anything about IA being the judge and jury on good pics. I rarely learn anything on ia... like i said you can learn the mechanics on a forum and learn what to do to process a good photo, and to capture it, but you can gain motivation comes from everywhere.

Dude, take a Midol and change your tampon.:rolleyes:

Good grief. Whatever dude, you win. IA pics = great inspiration.....:rolleyes:

Yall have fun in your thread. :goodjob:

RL...

01-21-2010, 10:10 PM

Dude, take a Midol and change your tampon.:rolleyes:

Good grief. Whatever dude, you win. IA pics = great inspiration.....:rolleyes:

Yall have fun in your thread. :goodjob:

It seems you're both fighting to have the last word in this e-debate. Who will come out victorious?

DrAE86Toreno

01-21-2010, 10:31 PM

ill come out victorious bitches fuck u all and ur sissy lil pictures!
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/drae86toreno/14337_191230096871_504711871_320771.jpg
TEAM JACOB IS IN THE HOUSE!!!

but seriously guys wtf???!!! some great quality pictures have been posted in these past 10 pages...some are bleh some give u a boner...IA this IA that...no awsome pix in IA..blah blah whoever is thinking that STFU...awsome photogs in IA...iv been around trust me...so sit back..chill....and keep refreshing...geez..

speedminded

01-22-2010, 01:17 AM

NSPGot any better examples? Other than the subjects, I see nothing appealing about any of the photos other than the b&w rolling shot of the pickup in the previous post.

Dirka Dirka

01-22-2010, 09:54 PM

bandydesign

01-22-2010, 11:26 PM

^lol

(No disrespect Khris)

JITB

01-22-2010, 11:32 PM

Dude, take a Midol and change your tampon.:rolleyes:

Good grief. Whatever dude, you win. IA pics = great inspiration.....:rolleyes:

Yall have fun in your thread. :goodjob:

you should seriously work on reading comprehension and or get an alzheimers evaluation.

.blank cd

01-23-2010, 04:25 AM

^lol

(No disrespect Khris)
My sentiments exactly

Jaimecbr900

01-23-2010, 03:42 PM

you should seriously work on reading comprehension and or get an alzheimers evaluation.

"You" should be capitalized, there should be "/" between and or, and "Alzheimer" should both be capitalized as well as an apostrophe. I guess your High School edumacation was uber cool pimptastic....:rolleyes:

Reading comprehension is not an issue with me, Richard. Your continuation to TRY and prove your penis size to me is. Now, just let it go. I told you that you "won" your little e-piss contest. Isn't that what you wanted? Cool, then you got it. :goodjob:

You're not going to change my mind nor my opinion, so give it up already. Go back to post whoring and repping your little girlfriends back and forth. :goodjob::rolleyes:

JITB

01-23-2010, 05:23 PM

"You" should be capitalized, there should be "/" between and or, and "Alzheimer" should both be capitalized as well as an apostrophe. I guess your High School edumacation was uber cool pimptastic....:rolleyes:

Reading comprehension is not an issue with me, Richard. Your continuation to TRY and prove your penis size to me is. Now, just let it go. I told you that you "won" your little e-piss contest. Isn't that what you wanted? Cool, then you got it. :goodjob:

You're not going to change my mind nor my opinion, so give it up already. Go back to post whoring and repping your little girlfriends back and forth. :goodjob::rolleyes:

everytime someone replies to you, you like to turn it into a battle or argument, i just made a comment onto what you said. And you turn it into a battle/argument. i dont argue or battle on ia.... you instantly turned into a argument for no reason, instead of reading what i typed. its like you didnt even read it, just replied with some a random penis and pissing comments..... i know your smart so i wont call you retarded, so my second thought was alzheimers..and you confirmed once again...

Jaimecbr900

01-24-2010, 10:48 AM

everytime someone replies to you, you like to turn it into a battle or argument, i just made a comment onto what you said. And you turn it into a battle/argument. i dont argue or battle on ia.... you instantly turned into a argument for no reason, instead of reading what i typed. its like you didnt even read it, just replied with some a random penis and pissing comments..... i know your smart so i wont call you retarded, so my second thought was alzheimers..and you confirmed once again...

I typed this nice little response, but I've changed my mind and am simply going to say this:

STFU already, seriously. I never said shit to you in the first place, yet you found it necessary to try and somehow try and correct MY opinion. You're not going to, so give it up already. MY opinion is MY opinion. Leave it at that and leave me the fuck alone already.

Don't say one more thing back to me in this thread, or I'm closing this thread for good. Let people opinionate and move on. I'm certain the OP didn't want some e-battle over this, yet you want to continue it for some reason. I already told you that if it makes you feel better that I'd let you "win" and think whatever the fuck you want to think about IA pics. Make you happy? You complete now? Let it the fuck go already.

JITB

01-24-2010, 11:50 AM

I typed this nice little response, but I've changed my mind and am simply going to say this:

STFU already, seriously. I never said shit to you in the first place, yet you found it necessary to try and somehow try and correct MY opinion. You're not going to, so give it up already. MY opinion is MY opinion. Leave it at that and leave me the fuck alone already.

Don't say one more thing back to me in this thread, or I'm closing this thread for good. Let people opinionate and move on. I'm certain the OP didn't want some e-battle over this, yet you want to continue it for some reason. I already told you that if it makes you feel better that I'd let you "win" and think whatever the fuck you want to think about IA pics. Make you happy? You complete now? Let it the fuck go already.

i wont stop, just because you say so.. just because you have such a bitch ass attittude. Im not trying to change your opinion, but the disrespectful way you go about speaking to me annoys the shit out of me, like you got an angry chip on your shoulder, and you are responding to things that i didnt even say in my replies, like you are arguing with yourself. You do the same thing to everyone in any topic.. so do what you got to do...the thread is dead anyway, its just me and you!