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2005 Subaru WRX
Eric_D70s
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Hi Everybody,
This is my first time posting here. Here are a couple of pictures I took early yesterday morning of my 2005 Subaru WRX. I am still learning to shoot cars. Any C&C would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Eric
This is my first time posting here. Here are a couple of pictures I took early yesterday morning of my 2005 Subaru WRX. I am still learning to shoot cars. Any C&C would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Eric
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Lensmole
http://www.lensmolephotography.com/
In documentary shooting, you're trying to present your subject simply as it is....or as you see it. Avoid fancy angles ( like in your third shot in this series ) as they don't add anything constructive and can be distracting. When possible, choose a simple, sterile background that offers no elements that can compete with the car for attention. You've done well in this series in that regard. When shooting car shows, you lose the element of control over many aspects...car placement, background, lighting, etc., etc. Do the best you can under these circumstances but remember to KEEP IT SIMPLE. Fill the frame with the car, as you've done here. Your main goal should be to give people a look at the car, devoid of any " artsy " interpretations on your part.
Then you have what I call artsy shooting. Here, you'll explore abstract angles, closeup work, and other techniques....such as creative lighting.... that let you showcase the car in a more interpretive fashion. Nothing says you can't combine the two approaches in a single shoot. I've found, though, that when you have only a few frames to present cars as you may find at a show, it's best to stick mostly to the documentary approach. But, as in most all of photography, there are very few absolutes. You decide what's best for you.
One thing you will find imperative....get a high-quality circular polarizer and learn how to use it. From an equipment consideration, nothing you can do will help you as much as doing that.
Good luck. Let us see what you can do.
Tom
Several camera manufacturers market excellent filters of all types....the Nikon line is good stuff. All of my filters are made by either Singh-Ray or B+W....both are top-of-the-line products. There are other brands that are good as well. Buy the highest quality you can afford.
Good shooting,
Tom
BTW, I had a 2004 Subaru Forester that I modified extensively. It was putting out 318 HP at the wheels....about 370 HP at the crank. It was a real sleeper.
-Eric