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Khellen · 09-08-2011, 06:38 PM

The first four and the 3rd to last turned out awesome. Huge improvement from your last photos! I really like the first pic but I think it would have turned out better if the building was a bit more to the left in the dead space (don't forget the rule about things growing out of your car!). Also, the challenger looks two different colors in the 1st two pics...don't forget to adjust your white balance based on the lighting. Regardless, those are some nice shots!

Sublime1304 · 09-08-2011, 08:00 PM

Thanks! That shot of the challenger at night was a tough one. I have pictures of when I was at the shore this past weekend that you may be impressed with too. It's on my flickr. None of it has anything to do with cars though

Sent from my HTC Inspire using tapatalk

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2011, 10:29 PM

Going to start updating this more frequently. Here are some we took today.

DSC_1062 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_1054 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_1043 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_1039 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_1023 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_1011 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_1008 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_0984 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

A few from yesterday

DSC_0948 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_0938 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_0905 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

DSC_0944 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr

Saab93Aero · 09-10-2011, 10:40 PM

definitely getting better with each post.

but i must say, im not sure what your editing with, im guessing iPhoto by the look of some of the photos, i would say dont go to over board with adjusting the highlights. the clouds are killing some of the pics imo.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2011, 10:41 PM

Yea I use iPhoto mainly because I like how it keeps my pictures organized. Aperture has been pretty confusing to me

Saab93Aero · 09-10-2011, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublime1304

Yea I use iPhoto mainly because I like how it keeps my pictures organized. Aperture has been pretty confusing to me

never used aperture, found out about lightroom and only iPhoto occasionally, when the pictures dont really matter.

just try not to go overboard with the highlights.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2011, 10:54 PM

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind next time I edit pictures.

How is lightroom by the way? I hear about it ever so often

Saab93Aero · 09-10-2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublime1304

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind next time I edit pictures.

How is lightroom by the way? I hear about it ever so often

yup, just something to keep in mind.

as for lightroom, it was intimidating at first, but once you play around with it, you'll get hooked. lots of awesome features and very user friendly, imo

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2011, 11:02 PM

I just downloaded a trial of it to mess around with right now. I just don't know if I could justify spending all that money on it though. Thats just me though

Saab93Aero · 09-10-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublime1304

I just downloaded a trial of it to mess around with right now. I just don't know if I could justify spending all that money on it though. Thats just me though

yea i hear that, if your in school, hit up http://www.journeyed.com/ and get it for cheap! i got Ps and Lr for like $300, yes $300!

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2011, 11:14 PM

God damn thats cheap. I'll check it out. Already have CS5 collection so i'm good there

Saab93Aero · 09-10-2011, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublime1304

God damn thats cheap. I'll check it out. Already have CS5 collection so i'm good there

yea, ok last chatter about this since its clogging up your thread

, but i think they had Lr for $89 on there, but obviously try out the trial first and see how you like it.

Sublime1304 · 09-10-2011, 11:22 PM

Yea the student teacher discount, thats what I used for my CS5 bundle

FijiBlueFG · 09-11-2011, 04:06 PM

what lens(es) are you shooting with?

Sublime1304 · 09-11-2011, 05:04 PM

Mostly the 18-55mm VR and I shoot with my 55-200mm VR occasionally but not for cars really

FijiBlueFG · 09-11-2011, 05:36 PM

i personally always like go long lens with cars.. I'm no expert or anything but a 85-135mm range on a fast lens always seem to render good results. Look at some of the good photographers on here flickr's. Read the exif's. See what different focal length bring with different apertures. then experiment. Having a more blurred background will make the car stand out more. I always like to think that I'm taking a picture of a CAR, not a cool background with a car in it. I looked through your flickr though and a lot of your shots from meets and what not look good. Try out that 55-200 go a little longer (if possible) and see what you get. Like I said, I'm no expert like some of the guys on here if I'm false on my input then someone please correct me.

Sublime1304 · 09-11-2011, 05:39 PM

I'll have to try it out. I actually looking into 50mm 1.8 and a nice wide angle because I like to do landscapes

FijiBlueFG · 09-11-2011, 06:03 PM

I have the Canon 50mm 1.8II, horrible build quality, but nothing beats a fast prime and 50mm is a great focal length.

Sublime1304 · 09-11-2011, 06:18 PM

I know of people who use it and have nothing but good things to say about

gtsiawd96 · 09-12-2011, 02:16 PM

Skip the 50 prime. Go right for the Nikkor 35mm/1.8 AF-S.

09-08-2011, 06:38 PM	#21
Khellen Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saylorsburg, PA Member #5720 My Ride: 05 STi 30R Brotated 400awhp iTrader: (7)	The first four and the 3rd to last turned out awesome. Huge improvement from your last photos! I really like the first pic but I think it would have turned out better if the building was a bit more to the left in the dead space (don't forget the rule about things growing out of your car!). Also, the challenger looks two different colors in the 1st two pics...don't forget to adjust your white balance based on the lighting. Regardless, those are some nice shots! __________________ 2005 Subaru WRX STi - Brotated 30R - 400awhp 1994 Mazda Miata 2008 Honda Accord 2004 Honda S2000 2002 Subaru Outback LL Bean Last edited by Khellen; 09-08-2011 at 06:40 PM.

09-08-2011, 08:00 PM	#22
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Thanks! That shot of the challenger at night was a tough one. I have pictures of when I was at the shore this past weekend that you may be impressed with too. It's on my flickr. None of it has anything to do with cars though Sent from my HTC Inspire using tapatalk __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2011, 10:29 PM	#23
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Going to start updating this more frequently. Here are some we took today. DSC_1062 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_1054 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_1043 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_1039 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_1023 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_1011 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_1008 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_0984 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr A few from yesterday DSC_0948 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_0938 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_0905 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr DSC_0944 by Mike Burns Photography, on Flickr __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2011, 10:41 PM	#25
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Yea I use iPhoto mainly because I like how it keeps my pictures organized. Aperture has been pretty confusing to me __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2011, 10:54 PM	#27
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Thanks. I'll keep that in mind next time I edit pictures. How is lightroom by the way? I hear about it ever so often __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2011, 10:40 PM	#24
Saab93Aero Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5580 iTrader: (1)	definitely getting better with each post. but i must say, im not sure what your editing with, im guessing iPhoto by the look of some of the photos, i would say dont go to over board with adjusting the highlights. the clouds are killing some of the pics imo.

09-10-2011, 11:02 PM	#29
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	I just downloaded a trial of it to mess around with right now. I just don't know if I could justify spending all that money on it though. Thats just me though __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2011, 11:14 PM	#31
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	God damn thats cheap. I'll check it out. Already have CS5 collection so i'm good there __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-10-2011, 11:22 PM	#33
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Yea the student teacher discount, thats what I used for my CS5 bundle __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-11-2011, 04:06 PM	#34
FijiBlueFG Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: State College / Douglassville Member #15206 My Ride: 2006 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	what lens(es) are you shooting with? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-11-2011, 05:04 PM	#35
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	Mostly the 18-55mm VR and I shoot with my 55-200mm VR occasionally but not for cars really __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-11-2011, 05:36 PM	#36
FijiBlueFG Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: State College / Douglassville Member #15206 My Ride: 2006 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	i personally always like go long lens with cars.. I'm no expert or anything but a 85-135mm range on a fast lens always seem to render good results. Look at some of the good photographers on here flickr's. Read the exif's. See what different focal length bring with different apertures. then experiment. Having a more blurred background will make the car stand out more. I always like to think that I'm taking a picture of a CAR, not a cool background with a car in it. I looked through your flickr though and a lot of your shots from meets and what not look good. Try out that 55-200 go a little longer (if possible) and see what you get. Like I said, I'm no expert like some of the guys on here if I'm false on my input then someone please correct me. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-11-2011, 05:39 PM	#37
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	I'll have to try it out. I actually looking into 50mm 1.8 and a nice wide angle because I like to do landscapes __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-11-2011, 06:03 PM	#38
FijiBlueFG Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: State College / Douglassville Member #15206 My Ride: 2006 Civic Si iTrader: (0)	I have the Canon 50mm 1.8II, horrible build quality, but nothing beats a fast prime and 50mm is a great focal length. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-11-2011, 06:18 PM	#39
Sublime1304 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ivyland, PA Member #15678 My Ride: MK5 TDI Cup Edition Jetta, MK5 GLI iTrader: (1)	I know of people who use it and have nothing but good things to say about __________________ Mike Burns - '10 TDI Cup Edition Jetta Photographer: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. IG: @mike_perfectstance

09-12-2011, 02:16 PM	#40
gtsiawd96 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Long Beach Island Member #227 My Ride: 1995 Eagle talon Tsi Awd iTrader: (1)	Skip the 50 prime. Go right for the Nikkor 35mm/1.8 AF-S. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 1995 Tsi AWD 307awhp@24psi Track numbers coming soon.

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