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Old 02-08-2011 | 04:57 AM
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Just a Few things I have done with My cars: I have alot more....will post the rest when i get a chance. LMK what u guys think

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Old 02-08-2011 | 05:29 AM
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Good pics, a little dark for me though.
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I especially appreciate the 'black and white' photography. Really interesting angles! Nice work - Nice car!
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Thanks guys, ive got a few more of the Z that I will post laster today
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why are the pics so grainy?
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Not bad, a little dark.
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Not bad... you don't see much BW photos on the forums nowadays.
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On that red EVO, why did the owner put a black sticker on the bumper where the muffler hole is?? Could he not afford a cheap CF exhaust/muffler shield off of eBay?? lol.
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Thanks everyone.... U really dont see to many B&W pics these days so i thought i would do a few

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On that red EVO, why did the owner put a black sticker on the bumper where the muffler hole is?? Could he not afford a cheap CF exhaust/muffler shield off of eBay?? lol.
Oh thats my Evo and That is the real deal CF cover.....I paid a pretty penny for that lil sucker
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why are the pics so grainy?
my guess would be because hes over editing pictures taken with a point and shoot for his "photography" either way nice start
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Cool pics, thanks for sharing.
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Originally Posted by Colombo
my guess would be because hes over editing pictures taken with a point and shoot for his "photography" either way nice start
Its not over editing.....Its just the look im going for.

Here are a Few more of the Z in the Snow I took this morning








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Not to be a dck.... but the grainy "look" isn't really executed well here. I'm not sure if grainy ever looks good. I think alot of ppl when starting out with photography think that photoshop filters will make the picture look cooler. To give you some constructive criticism; pay more attention to the composition and also some of the pictures are really dark or not properly exposed. Try shooting in manual to give you some more control.
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These are not good photos
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They're not bad, but I'm not a fan of the grainy look here. Truly, it very tough to find a image that it helps on. IMO, it distracts, and the rule of thumb is to remove anything that distracts from the overall comp. Similar to the rule that says, remove any element that doesn't add to the image. If you honestly feel it doesn't matter whether its in the photo or not, the best thing to do is remove it.
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Originally Posted by KShirza1
These are not good photos
+1...sorry dude, these pics suck. you need a decent camera with better angles and lighting.
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wtf?!?!?
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Ever hear about the Rule of Thirds? I think you should invest in a DSLR and Photoshop, before calling this photography. Maybe a "Photography For Dummies" book too.

Also, is it just because of the angle of that exhaust shield?? Looks like a sticker too me... btw CF sticker doesn't count either lol

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Adding a watermark to snapshots of your Z n evo does NOT make this photography
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+ 1 on looking like a kid who just got a camera and thinks hes a photographer.

You're breaking many many rules. Even if you're shooting with a crappy point and shoot you can still use editing software to help your pictures out. Also framing is key. You have very poorly setup pictures.

1. houses catch my eye, I see a car with houses.

2. car is covering up house.

3. did the cam fall over? is this a picture of a tag, a rear of a car or garage doors?

4. not bad but I can't help but stare at the signs and light poll.

5. car eats house? Showing off the wheel? the brakes? the front lip? what's your goal?

6. wat? under exposed, still not sure what your goal is. Nice tree limbs?

7. I understand you're trying to show off the lights but WTF is up with that white sign?

8. Is this a bumper car? looks like it's got one of those things that hangs off the back for power.

9. looks just like 5

1a. pick up chit on the ground

2a. pick up chit on the ground

3a. custler *****.

Other then all that.

Nice pictures!



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