Quick Pic

[-Jason-]

Right well went up to the lake district on sat and picked Aimees new car up.

Any suggestions on how to make pics like this better or you think its ok?

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z92/jasonvts88/Aimees%20VTS/DSCF2575.jpg

[Viper]

erm. from a noobs point of view...

the sky looks over exposed. so either editing it after the photo or use of filters could help out :)

nice pic though!

[-Jason-]

Anyone fancy a go at editing it as Aimee wants it as her wallpaper

Also the clouds were very low lol

[don55]

ill contrast map it in the morning if you want, when im on my PC

[Tontsy]

shoot in RAW if your on an SLR
and change the White balance so you dont look flat in the image. and the sky isnt so much over exposed, its down to metering and evals shite.

first step, camera... makes major difference... what u shooting on?

[-Jason-]

I am shooting on a Fujifilm finepix s5800

Cant afford an slr yet :(

[Jorge-]

I would suggest the position of the photograph, composition of it all. can't put my finger on it but something doesn't suit.

lower down possibly, needs more contrast too

[Tontsy]

it comes down to what you think about the photo and what you think needs changing ?
there is nothing wrong with the composition of the image, if anything in that section id say the angle of shot, possible lower down.

know it or not, your working on the rule of thirds, you have lead in and lead out lines, and you have a for mid and back ground...

cant afford an slr, no worries :y: i have been in another one of your threads and said thats its a good camera to get to know basics and handling of.
just depends how serious you want to take the photography side of things, or do you jsut want to have pics of your car.

when it comes to taking photos of mine, i dont give a shit what they look like aslong as ive got a few photos of my latest mod or of a good lcation.
but when im on commision *btw im a wildlife / landscape photographer and working freelance / commision on cars * i start to get picky as fuck!

http://file048b.bebo.com/4/large/2009/02/12/23/5549034490a10085006787l.jpg
http://file048b.bebo.com/4/large/2009/02/12/23/5549034490a10085006754l.jpg

compared to
200sx 303bhp at the wheel
http://file042b.bebo.com/11/original/2008/10/15/23/5549034490a9163185314o.jpg

Evo IX
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2222/44/66/720258986/n720258986_1310928_4559.jpg
this shit sells. simples....

[Tontsy]

it comes down to what you think about the photo and what you think needs changing ?
there is nothing wrong with the composition of the image, if anything in that section id say the angle of shot, possible lower down.

know it or not, your working on the rule of thirds, you have lead in and lead out lines, and you have a for mid and back ground...

cant afford an slr, no worries :y: i have been in another one of your threads and said thats its a good camera to get to know basics and handling of.
just depends how serious you want to take the photography side of things, or do you jsut want to have pics of your car.

when it comes to taking photos of mine, i dont give a shit what they look like aslong as ive got a few photos of my latest mod or of a good lcation.
but when im on commision *btw im a wildlife / landscape photographer and working freelance / commision on cars * i start to get picky as fuck!

http://file048b.bebo.com/4/large/2009/02/12/23/5549034490a10085006787l.jpg
http://file048b.bebo.com/4/large/2009/02/12/23/5549034490a10085006754l.jpg

compared to
200sx 303bhp at the wheel
http://file042b.bebo.com/11/original/2008/10/15/23/5549034490a9163185314o.jpg

Evo IX
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2222/44/66/720258986/n720258986_1310928_4559.jpg
this shit sells. simples....

[Tontsy]

sorry about the double post... page crashed and refreshed, sent twice :( and i cant delete yet!

[-Jason-]

I want to get into it and maybe do a uni course but for the minute I am just starting.

Long term Im wanting to get work doing some form of photography.

[Tontsy]

I want to get into it and maybe do a uni course but for the minute I am just starting.

Long term Im wanting to get work doing some form of photography.

its a bastard to get work in photography, i got into car photography by going to cruises, taking photos of the cars, putting it on a flickr or photoucket and putting a card on their car sayings its been snapped.

only downside is you have to give up for half the year because the cruising scene becomes shite!

what aspect of photography do you like?

[-Jason-]

I love nature/animal photography and also very interested in getting in to motorsport photography to.

But basically I just enjoy it regardless of the subject

[Tontsy]

wildlife :y: and motorsport go together so well :D for both you need good 2-400 mm lenses and wide apertures too!

the finepix, got the 300mm lens on as i remeber ? used to work in Jessops for 2 years, so got alot of experience with differnt cameras if anyone is thinking about what shizz to buy :p

but yeah the finepix should do you well, for starting again... you got photoshop?

[Penn]

You sell those pictures? Christ, time to start going to random meets i think.

[Mike-VTR]

this shit sells. simples....

what are you talking about? them photos are shit.

your using a clip on fish eye and holding the camera at an angle.

evo pic is well over expossed and has miles of nothingness above the car.

iso is way too high these are noisy as fuck

no offence or anything but i doubt anyones buying these

[Mike-VTR]

ha cant wait till ryan sees this thread, hes gunna have a field day looolZ

[Tontsy]

clip on fish eye lens? haha
try using a 10-20mm lens on a full frame sensor you dippy fuck. not everyone works to a digi crop sensor.

and noisy when being shot on iso 100, yeah going to get alot of noise mate.
its simple shit that works... try it and make yourself a few bob.

it costs me about 38 p to print one of them at 10x15" and it goes for 10 quid.

[Tontsy]

You sell those pictures? Christ, time to start going to random meets i think.

its quick and easy money in the pocket.

[Mike-VTR]

clip on fish eye lens? haha
try using a 10-20mm lens on a full frame sensor you dippy fuck. not everyone works to a digi crop sensor.

and noisy when being shot on iso 100, yeah going to get alot of noise mate.
its simple shit that works... try it and make yourself a few bob.

it costs me about 38 p to print one of them at 10x15" and it goes for 10 quid.

lol im looking at your pictures right in front of me!!

i can see their dogshit

do you seriously think their good? lol bless

[Tontsy]

mike - and you have to be a prick because...
parents touch you much when you were young?!

what i dont get, is you join sites like this becuase you have the car and all that jazz and want to help other people out, yet morons like you enjoy stirring pointless shit.
well done mate.

[Barry123]

clip on fish eye lens? haha
try using a 10-20mm lens on a full frame sensor you dippy fuck. not everyone works to a digi crop sensor

well the 10-20 is a DC lens designed for cropped sensors so vignettes heavily on a 1.3x and a full frame sensor... so I'd recommend not wasting your time using a 10-20 on a full frame sensor.


nooob ahoooyyyyyy :)

Edit: I've made a few bob from photography too :)

[Tontsy]

wasnt the point of my comment to say it wasnt a crappy clip on fish eye adaptor ?
yes mate.

[Barry123]

wasnt the point of my comment to say it wasnt a crappy clip on fish eye adaptor ?
yes mate.

so could've just said you used 'no I didn't use a crappy fish eye adaptor'

instead of trying to sound a smart arse because you have better gear than the person you were responding to, but making yourselves seem a stuck up div unwilling to take comments whilst happy to dish them out, and sounding silly to people who know a bit about photography.

Better gear doesn't mean better photos....


anyway, enough of you.
Jason, nice shot, I'd sort out the horizon. That's about 80% of the problem with these sorts of shots, make sure the horizon is horizontal :y:

[Ryan]

c
try using a 10-20mm lens on a full frame sensor you dippy fuck. not everyone works to a digi crop sensor.

care to explain why you would want to use a cropped sensor lens on a FF body? when it will cause the vignetting?

Fancy enlightening us to who is your client base for your 'freelance/commision work' :P

[Steve]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2222/44/66/720258986/n720258986_1310928_4559.jpg

hurts my eyes that photo.

[Barry123]

HDR is gay.

Anyway... Just seen sigma have released a new version of their 10-20... constant f/3.5... Time to sell the f/4-5.6

[Peejous]

Too much mountain not enough car.

[Jamie]

I wish i had Sayers knowledge on Cameras,i can take a good pic but my understanding means fck all when i listen to him and see his photos:( lol

[Barry123]

I wish i had Sayers knowledge on Cameras,i can take a good pic but my understanding means fck all when i listen to him and see his photos:( lol

practice, practice, experiment, practice, practice and so on. If you take a picture and don't quite like it. Try to work out why, whether it's your limits as a photographer or whether it's your gear's limits. Try to remember that to you, the picture it might look bad but to everyone it might look good and, more importantly, visa-versa.

and if you have q's just ask :y:

[Viper]

that evo pic looks like an attempt on cartoon effect....

[Ryan]

HDR is gay.

Anyway... Just seen sigma have released a new version of their 10-20... constant f/3.5... Time to sell the f/4-5.6

I hope it works better than my 17-35 does...

Really gutted ive not been able to make the most use of that, as I look a bit of a cock waving a 70-200 around in a DJ booth LOL!!

Be very interesting to see it, although thought you said you dont like using the 10-20 now ads?

[PETE-VTR]

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z92/jasonvts88/Aimees%20VTS/DSCF2575.jpg

i dont know fuck all about photography but id say that was a good pic:y:

however the sky is too white compared to the side of the hill if you know what i mean

[Ste-88]

I like that photo, I'd just photoshop a drop on the sax ;)

[Barry123]

I hope it works better than my 17-35 does...

Really gutted ive not been able to make the most use of that, as I look a bit of a cock waving a 70-200 around in a DJ booth LOL!!

Be very interesting to see it, although thought you said you dont like using the 10-20 now ads?

I'm suprised i really am, must have got a duffer, or I got lucky. Had a look at mine t'other night and it was fine. Bring it tomorrow I want to see if it shite or you're not giving it a chance.

Don't like the 10-20 because of the narrow aperture and the fact it goes between f/4-5.6 - if it was wider I could probably take it (like the 17-35).

F/3.5 is ultra tempting though... Find some noob to sell mine to for £300 YAR.

[Ryan]

I'm suprised i really am, must have got a duffer, or I got lucky. Had a look at mine t'other night and it was fine. Bring it tomorrow I want to see if it shite or you're not giving it a chance.

Don't like the 10-20 because of the narrow aperture and the fact it goes between f/4-5.6 - if it was wider I could probably take it (like the 17-35).

F/3.5 is ultra tempting though... Find some noob to sell mine to for £300 YAR.

Ill bring my kit so you can laugh at how fucking dirty it is atm. I need to give my gear a thorough clean before the next few weeks of shooting lol!

I just donno, it doesnt seem to like the light at work, I only really shoot the 17-35 in MOS if im trying anything, not really needing to use it elsewhere as i tend to be using the L glass all the time.

I still love my 10-20, although ill have to chop it in if i do still decide to upgrade the body

[Barry123]

I'm thinking 11-16 F/2.8 now... *checks prices*

[Barry123]

actually just seen price... negative.

[Sam]

I had a v.quick go at altering it, just leveled it off and took some of the sky out with the border.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn320/sams_VTR/lakedistrict-1.jpg

[Ryan]

actually just seen price... negative.

Lol im like that atm tbh. Cant be arsed to spend money on gear when my current set up is doing me perfectly fine for all my clients.

I have moneys spare for rigs n shit tho ;) I need to go looking LCE

[Barry123]

Thread Hi-Jack
my 17-35... in the shittest conditions for AF

Full Size:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i52/adsayer/IMG_4279.jpg

100% Cropped:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i52/adsayer/IMG_4279c.jpg

[Ryan]

Mine doesnt lock on very often in light conditions like.

http://www.thegallery-club.co.uk/images/gallery/70/gallery_20.2.09-5.jpg

Which is why im resorting to the L glass, its AF is less fussy than the sigma it seems..

[Barry123]

must be a duffer.

didn't know you had short focal length L glass :wink:

[Ryan]

must be a duffer.

didn't know you had short focal length L glass :wink:

Standing miles back from the DJ FTW! lol!!!

Its actually better shooting long range, you dont upset them as much ;)

[Barry123]

haha sorry I thought that was a 17-35 sample



:err:

[Ryan]

haha sorry I thought that was a 17-35 sample



:err:

lol..... It wont even lock on mate, the 70-200 is hard to get AF lock but the 17-35 just says no!

[Barry123]

flash AF-assist?

[Ryan]

Ja, still hates it, the AF assist is worse now with the new lighting :(

[jaybiss]

Right well went up to the lake district on sat and picked Aimees new car up.

Any suggestions on how to make pics like this better or you think its ok?

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z92/jasonvts88/Aimees%20VTS/DSCF2575.jpg

I had a quick mess around with it (Cropped it, made it abit warmer etc), not the best of efforts but i tried. If the car was in focus it would rock imo


http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j101/jamieb05_2006/DSCF2575.jpg

[jaybiss]

argh my crop has made it come out abit shit :whoops:

looked better on my comp, honest lol

[Barry123]

Ja, still hates it, the AF assist is worse now with the new lighting :(

if the lighting is bright enough it should be fine. you've got a fuck up of a lens there by the sound of it. Send it to sigma and get it checked over. It costs nowt.

[Ryan]

if the lighting is bright enough it should be fine. you've got a fuck up of a lens there by the sound of it. Send it to sigma and get it checked over. It costs nowt.

lighting isnt bright, its very very dark, with small spots in the booth.

Ill send the 17-35 off then and get it checked...

i need to flog that 18-50 Macro shite...

[CHIP]

Ryan and Ad... i wish i knew as much about photography as you two lol. I'm just starting out, got a Fuji S1000FD, not an SLR but i havent got that money atm. Hoping to get one though and develop my skills :y:

[Nick_T]

18-55 kit lens ftw ;)