dj lizard

iTrader: (6)

so yes I just started learning how to take photos. wanted to share this
with you guys. so let me know what do think. enjoy:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5942571202/http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5942571202/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/29093503@N06/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5942010219/http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5942010219/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/29093503@N06/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5942567338/http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5942567338/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/29093503@N06/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5946386047/http://www.flickr.com/photos/29093503@N06/5946386047/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/29093503@N06/, on Flickr

btw none of those photos have been touched by PhotoShop.

kburg711

iTrader: (2)

Looks great! Magazine material in my opnion
My favorite is the wheel shot from the ground! Love to see more soon

dj lizard

iTrader: (6)

thank you sir. I'm processing some more pics will post em up soon

1_BAD_Z

Nice shoots dude

mattleegee

that color combo works so well, very nice

FRESH Z

iTrader: (10)

Looks great!

pcressey

iTrader: (3)

Good start! Photography is a great hobby and can really challenge your creative juices.

Since you just started, you may want to pick up a book about the basics, it will help you understand how to create the shots you want. One website I find helpful is http://www.digital-photography-school.com; they have tutorials and other great write-ups, as well as a very helpful forum community.

Just a simple critique would be to compose your shots so your subject stands out. Obviously the bright orange Z helps achieve this, but pretty much any other color car may get lost with the background (I am speaking about pics 2 & 4). Also your location will help achieve your overall picture... pick a place that will bring the cars attitude and aggressiveness out.

Here are some good links to dive into:
1.) http://www.digital-photography-schoo...-for-beginners
2.) http://www.digital-photography-schoo...mposition-tips

A good post production program is Adobe Lightroom, much more control than Photoshop.

Enjoy, and keep posting your work!

Edg_R

iTrader: (2)

Loved #3, #2 would have been great if the sun had been in front of it. They all look great though, nice job.

verdict.

Nice pictures, you're off to a good start. Car looks great.

dj lizard

iTrader: (6)

pcressey: thanx for the great info. I did look into it. massive amount of info.
I will try and learn new photography skills. expect some more pics soon.

as for the rest huge thanx. and oh by the way I was try to get the best shots
without using Photoshop. the only issue will be the rolling shot can't mange to
perfect them. I will try doing the slow shatter shots to get a bit creative on that.
lol btw all credit goes to the awesome forum members that post there pics so I can
learn from them.

ZS14RR

iTrader: (30)

so you were the guy chasing down that STi yesterday?? on 95

dj lizard

iTrader: (6)

baaahahahahahaha the black one with CF TI hks turbo back daaaamn.
will we managed to be on the same way. it was on I66 and then I495.
I was teasing hem around lol. wow that sti looks awesome btw.

ZS14RR

iTrader: (30)

my friend sent me a pic and asked if i knew you.

dj lizard

iTrader: (6)

will if you guys get a chance there is a meet in Old Dominion Speedway. starts at 5pm.
or check out the kingstowne monday meet. starts at 7pm.
damn I wasn't expecting that ..... lol

BoomerZ33

iTrader: (23)

your car is hot!

dj lizard

iTrader: (6)

thank you for the complement. I'm trying to keep it clean but not to leave in my garage
collecting dust. I drive this car almost daily. funny thing is every time I wash the car,
it rains after few mins. washed/polished/wax the thing yesterday and booom here comes the rain.

kno

iTrader: (22)

nice pictures is your car solar orange or lemans? i cant tell from the pics you have the hump hood, but the head lights are from a -05

lgear080

iTrader: (21)

... move away from the car when you shoot.

and always turn the wheel away from the lens.

your car looks good imo. i know it's still a work in process.

keep working.

Zazz93

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I think they are all shot well, but I'm not a fan of the perspective in the first and third shots. It's been mentioned before but the front wheels direction is very important. I also think the background in all (except the wheel shot) is a little too distracting. Rule of thumb, if it doesn't add to what your trying to get across remove it. I really like the lighting on the wheel shot, looks like a reflector was used? Maybe a white wall next to the car, but either way looks good.

In review, find a location and shoot some more conventional perspectives then play with the odd ones and see which look better. I think you'll find a happy medium in there somewhere.

BTW, great use of natrual light, 80% of the battle is won there.

dj lizard

iTrader: (6)

it actually use to be an 03 lemans sunset, but the shop couldn't match the paint after painting the car 5 times. so they ended up painting the car lambo orange with a yellow shine and a white base coat.
lgear080: I was trying to move away from the car but I have one of those long travel lens "guess that's what they call it" anyway that's what I had available at that time. thanks for the info.
Zazz93: I never really used any reflectors and white wall the sun was right behind me when I did the shot and ended up with the wheel photo "tire shine did help too".