*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

[allachie9]

Why post a pic of an Audi on a BMW forum ?

So far as the image is concerned, I'm afraid I don't really find it does justice to the vehicle.
Stood on grass doesn't really show off the imposing low stance of the car to it's best.
The reflected red lights in the door panel need removing and the sodium colour of the background sky is unflattering.
Sorry

[M_Six]

Nice freeze, Ed.

Geez, Alan, who pissed in your cornflakes?

[Mik3ymomo]

Haha, see I like it when folks remove an unpleasant color temp from the background. I do think this needs some more light on top and less spill around the car but some editing with a brush may be the help this photo needs.

I'm sure Alan was just trying to give his truthful personal opinion about the photo. It's hard sometimes to take the honesty but if it wasn't for people being honest with me about what they didn't like I wouldn't benefit from the critique. Not all opinions are equal but once pointed out its easy to tell when someone is pointing out something constructive.

I have no problems with Alan's comments. I always appreciate his comments and the others who frequent this section of the forum...But I'm a Sadist 👌

[allachie9]

I would never, ever wish to cause offence with any of my comments Mark, but sometimes I just feel the need to point a couple of things out.
I hope I haven't offended the photographer on this occasion, if I have then I apologise . . unreservedly.

Sometimes just a couple of simple things can make the difference between a good image, and an excellent image.
Apart from the subject being an Audi of course

Just a quick edit, and this would be my take -



Hope no-one minds

[C5driver]

The light was great this one day, so I managed to get this capture of the M6 and especially Singapore Grey, which I'm convinced is the absolute worst color (other than black) to photograph. However, then the lighting is perfect, it's really a phenomenal color, IMO, from dark greys to the blues.

[dcstep]

Nice redo Alan.

For me, I welcome suggestions, but I'm a little reluctant to give too much in this particular thread. I think of this thread as a "Sharing" thread and don't want to intimidate noobies and potential contributors. If a contributor asks for comment, the I almost always comment.

[allachie9]

Point taken Dave, maybe I should follow your example

C5 . . A stunning car, in a stunning colour, beautifully captured.

[C5driver]

Originally Posted by allachie9

A stunning car, in a stunning colour, beautifully captured.

Thanks for the kind words, Alan!

[John Tanglewood]

Cave in Aruba with a rock that looks like a monkey

Quadirikiri Cave, Aruba by Adam Whittingham, on Flickr

[M_Six]

Nice work, Alan. Looks better.

Killer shot of a stunning car, C5.

[Itsed65]

Ringed Neck Pheasant by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[M_Six]

You have a way with critters, Ed. Nice pose.

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by M_Six

You have a way with critters, Ed. Nice pose.

They are the dandies of the bird world. I think he needs a monacle and a top hat.

[Infamouscrew02]

Thanks for the criticism, that was actually a unedited photo. I didn't put any time into color correction. It was also my first attempt at "light painting." I used a mtn bike led head lamp to create the light effect. Where I live, it is kinda hard to find a 100% dark area with little light pollution. This just happened to be a grass field in the middle of nowhere. Site wasn't specifically sought after.

As far as posting an Audi on a BMW forum, well that is my current car. I've had numerous older bmw's prior. I'm picking up a f10 535 this weekend so I'm new to the forum, saw this thread and posted the image.

Here is the current state of the car (iPhone photo):

Originally Posted by allachie9

I would never, ever wish to cause offence with any of my comments Mark, but sometimes I just feel the need to point a couple of things out.
I hope I haven't offended the photographer on this occasion, if I have then I apologise . . unreservedly.

Sometimes just a couple of simple things can make the difference between a good image, and an excellent image.
Apart from the subject being an Audi of course

Just a quick edit, and this would be my take -



Hope no-one minds

[panicos81]

hey all, checking in..

after quite some time i decided to go for a photowalk. the results

[M_Six]

Nice to have you back, panicos. Great shots.

[dcstep]

Perfect shot of the pheasant, Ed. I've never seen a sharper eye. The light was just right.

[dcstep]

Snow Capped Mt. Evans by David Stephens, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Perfect shot of the pheasant, Ed. I've never seen a sharper eye. The light was just right.

Thanks Dave. That one is actually a pretty massive crop as I was a long way off. The minute I try to get close they hightail it into the bushes. You can actually see the shadow of his buddy in that shot who was already halfway there.

[Itsed65]

Morning Hunt by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[cb804]

At the Chicago Auto show...

[Vudoo4u2]