Stylin' Hot Rod

Originally Posted by Jamfke

Hey, sorry. I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers!

Look, I'm a beginner in photography. Nothing else to justify. When I took this shot, I was barely even thinking about depth of field or the angle of the light. I was worried more about keeping the camera steady without a tripod. I was trying to take the best photo that I could with what knowledge I had at the time. I've learned quite a lot since this shot was taken. Was your first attempt at photography perfect?

Like I said, I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers over my photos. If you are upset with something else I'm doing please let me know here or drop me a line via PM. I'll be happy to hash it out with you.

Thanks again for your input.

LOL, you didn't "ruffle my feathers"... it takes quite a bit more than that to get me riled up. That was actually the calm and collective me.

Never said mine first attempt was perfect. You asked for feedback and I gave you my opinion. Take or it leave it.

I have no beef with you, I just call it as I see it. I've found that %95 of the time my gut instinct is right on target.

~Eric

[Jamfke]

Cool then. Again, thank you for your input. It will make me think about the shot more on future auto shoots. One gets better by learning from their worst.

[Sterling]

I like the creaminess of the color of the car. While the third picture does look a little cartoonish - so what? As long as you have fun experimenting. Sometimes the fun is in taking a mundane shot and just making it a little more special. IMO, looking somewhat unnatural suits the subject. Exactly what is so "natural" about a 50 year old car in mint condition?

Of course you are sometimes constrained by what you have to work with. I'm sure if you had total control of the situation you would've driven that old beauty right down to the nearest abandoned industrial area and produced some great (but lets face it, rather cliched) shots.

Keep on shooting and keep on experimenting.

[Woody]

Still and all it's a nice looking 1941 Ford Roadster, we call these a StockRod over here.

Cheers,

John W

[Jamfke]

Thanks folks. I definitely would have set it in a different backdrop if I'd had the chance. My wife's uncle has a few other oldies that I might be able to get him to drag somewhere for a shoot someday. Then I'll be sure to set it up the way I want it!

[PowerPix]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

Never said my first attempt was perfect.

~Eric

*roll eyes*

Mine was. Duh!!