
Originally Posted by
speedminded
Where's your focal point on 2, 4, & 6?
On number 1, you're shooting a car at f/1.8 @ 1/8th second, how do you expect anything but the one little dot you're focusing on to even be in focus? You can leave the ISO at 200 but have the aperture at least 4.0-5.6 (@1.3-1.6+ seconds for those night shots) unless you're doing a macro like the emblem shot on number 1. The 50mm f/1.8 will never be sharp shot wide open so don't even attempt it.
Don't center your subjects. Rule of 1/3rds exists for a reason.
Why would you soften a car? The 1980's Penthouse look doesn't belong on automobiles.