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S4toSTI · 05-15-2008, 10:13 PM

Not really happy with how they came out, had a pretty sweet rolling shot but it isn't in focus enough to save and my buddy waited too long to come out so it is also noisy as hell so in the trash that goes and we learn for next time. Anyway let me know what you all think. I shot they all wait and i didn't really do any detail shots since it was kind of an impromptu shoot.
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BlackTypeR · 05-15-2008, 11:08 PM

Nice pics. I like #1, and especially like #2. In #3, i think the shadow is a bit harsh and a little distracting.

S4toSTI · 05-16-2008, 12:57 AM

Yeah i was trying to be different but it ended up sucking haha what ya gonna do right.

CleanNeon98 · 05-16-2008, 01:14 AM

I like 1 and 2...agree with blactypeR about 3

still better than anything id do

Vypurr · 05-16-2008, 02:14 AM

I don't like how the entire bike is totally in focus. I think you should pick a section or object (headlight) and focus on that while the rear is slightly out of focus.

namdoogwerdna · 05-16-2008, 02:48 AM

I like number 2. The fence and guardrail at that spot makes it tough to shoot I think. Is that George's bike?

grimm · 05-16-2008, 08:11 AM

#2 is real nice, i like the fence actually, the feel of the pics makes me think top gun air force base.
I feel the shadows cast by the strobes to be a bit distracting too. if you had a third I would try and use it as background fill to wash out the shadows on the pavement.

S4toSTI · 05-16-2008, 08:52 AM

Yeppers

StealthTC · 05-16-2008, 09:19 AM

#2 looks great Barry

jb1830 · 05-16-2008, 10:58 AM

I agree that the shadow on #3 is a bit harsh but I actually like that one the best. I don't really like the wheel turned to the side. On #3 the bike has a much nicer straighter line. If you would've shot it as low as the first 2 it would've made for a very imposing shot.

lawdogg · 05-16-2008, 12:52 PM

I like it a lot, and the lighting is perfect.

sisforsurfing · 05-16-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vypurr

I don't like how the entire bike is totally in focus. I think you should pick a section or object (headlight) and focus on that while the rear is slightly out of focus.

I disagree. I hate when one part of a car is in focus and the other isn't, unless it's a detail shot. Maybe stopping down another half stop would better separate the background though. Blurred background with the car totally in focus is what's up.

The bike looks good in these Barry. I never like when there are two shadows in different directions, but conditions weren't ideal for you. #1 is my favorite in terms of composition. I think if you softened the flash on #3 (or filled from back right) it would've worked nicely. Good to see something different from two flashes at 45*.

And the bike is awesome.

raceMpower95 · 05-16-2008, 01:20 PM

Shots look good. I recently shot a bike for the first time too. Didn't have any flashes, so I just got rolling shots on the Turnpike.

This was my favorite from the bunch:

Lighting was tough. As you can see, I lost a lot of detail in the shadow areas of the bike. I think I'm going to do a dusk shot with flashes sometime. I like the look that you got with that.

S4toSTI · 05-16-2008, 02:31 PM

Yeah number 3 was an experiment i am not a huge fan of it as i have said. Thanks for all the comments though.

D Money · 05-16-2008, 03:09 PM

These are some my friend took. You might like them.

S4toSTI · 05-17-2008, 11:17 PM

Wow that bike is crazy crazy sharp. Thanks D.

05-16-2008, 01:14 AM	#4
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I like 1 and 2...agree with blactypeR about 3 still better than anything id do __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

05-16-2008, 08:11 AM	#7
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	#2 is real nice, i like the fence actually, the feel of the pics makes me think top gun air force base. I feel the shadows cast by the strobes to be a bit distracting too. if you had a third I would try and use it as background fill to wash out the shadows on the pavement. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-16-2008, 12:52 PM	#11
lawdogg Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Member #5674 My Ride: seat of my pants iTrader: (0)	I like it a lot, and the lighting is perfect. __________________ 2001 Audi allroad 2.7T 6mt: DD - 1991 Mazda Miata: track rat - 1992 Dodge Stealth RT/TT: now with VR-4's drivetrain - 1994 Mistubishi 3000GT VR-4: 11.8 @ 116: RIP

05-16-2008, 01:20 PM	#13
raceMpower95 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2006 Location: Levittown Member #1915 My Ride: 1993 BMW 328is iTrader: (0)	Shots look good. I recently shot a bike for the first time too. Didn't have any flashes, so I just got rolling shots on the Turnpike. This was my favorite from the bunch: Lighting was tough. As you can see, I lost a lot of detail in the shadow areas of the bike. I think I'm going to do a dusk shot with flashes sometime. I like the look that you got with that. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Toys: BMWCCA IP-Class 1995 M3, 1993 328is Daily/Tow: 2004 Nissan Xterra, 2005 Ford F350 Super-Duty

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05-15-2008, 11:08 PM	#2
BlackTypeR Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Member #459 iTrader: (0)	Nice pics. I like #1, and especially like #2. In #3, i think the shadow is a bit harsh and a little distracting.

05-16-2008, 09:19 AM	#9
StealthTC Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Member #1114 My Ride: B5 A4, MKIII Supra iTrader: (0)	#2 looks great Barry

05-16-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
jb1830 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #4646 My Ride: '88 MR2 SC, '97 Corolla iTrader: (0)	I agree that the shadow on #3 is a bit harsh but I actually like that one the best. I don't really like the wheel turned to the side. On #3 the bike has a much nicer straighter line. If you would've shot it as low as the first 2 it would've made for a very imposing shot.