Automotive Photography compositions

[tmann]

i couldnt find a spot in the other threads soo tell me what you think? or any ideas

[OsmosisStudios]

First one: i find the bushes distracting. Id like to see the shot taken from a bit higher above the treeline.

Second: love it.

Third: I find there'sa bit too much empty space on the bottom right. I know what you're trying to do, but it's not done superbly.

[jdepould]

If you want critique, try the Critique forums, if you just want to share your photos, try Share your shots. The technique section is primary for help with how to shoot something, or a specific "why is this happening?" kind of question.

[morts]

Also, if you post-process, I find adding a little lens vignetting around the edges or a using a gradient filter when there's sky involved focuses the attention on the subject and stops the eye wandering around the background. It doesn't have to be a strong effect - a subtle darkening around the edges will push the eye toward the centre.

[tmann]

ok thanks guys

[stevolivin]

Beautiful pictures..

[kencaleno]

Best composition for cars, is to show top, one side and the front in one shot-like this: Regards, Ken

[OsmosisStudios]

Disagree. There are many other angles that show off cars much more nicely. In most cases, it depends on the car itself and how the lines flow and so on.

There's never a tried-and-true composition. There are some pretty standard fallbacks, but personally I find the image youve shown a bit high: id bring it lower and closer in

[kencaleno]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

Disagree. There are many other angles that show off cars much more nicely. In most cases, it depends on the car itself and how the lines flow and so on.

There's never a tried-and-true composition. There are some pretty standard fallbacks, but personally I find the image youve shown a bit high: id bring it lower and closer in

This is the angle that automotive magazines prefer-I do a lot of editorial imaging-Ken

[OsmosisStudios]

Dont know what magazines you read, but very few tuner car magazines use that angle.