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      04-11-2012, 02:14 PM   #1
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Black is Such a Hard Color to Capture...

Without knowing how to PS or enhance the pics, black cars is just so difficult to photograph. The reflections from everything in the area is just so distracting.

But anyways, I tried to take some pics. So enjoy.








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      04-11-2012, 03:47 PM   #2
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i had owned a few black cars in the past, they are a real Pita to details and keep clean but yours looks gorgeous. Congrats buddy great jobs awesome car.
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      04-11-2012, 04:20 PM   #3
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Thanks for the compliment.

And I agree, nothing compares to a black car right after a wash/wax but after a drive it is back to seeing all the dirt and swirl marks. I still love it though but there is a huge chance my next car won't be black.

2 more pics.

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Agreed, i too am going to lay off black cars for a while after this one.
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nice pics! and good locations!

yeah black and white are the hardest to get a perfect shot with, other colors seem to be a bit more cooperative
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b & W cars are difficult to keep in a gleaming condition. Silver is probably best for minimal cleaning - it gets just as dirty, but doesn't show so much.

As for getting pictures - use the reflection to your advantage in order that the image is enhanced - otherwise for the perfect picture - use a studio - but you'll still have difficulty with reflections, but they're easier to manage (or at least the environment is)

Oh and what a cracking location, and pictures. Car looks fantastic - Nice job
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Thanks for the compliments.

I tried to take pics to avoid the reflections mostly from the hood but it is almost impossible as anything in sight just shows.
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Black is hard to capture but you did an awesome job. Great shots.
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Awesome looking car!!
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      04-18-2012, 01:33 PM   #10
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Thanks all.

One more.
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Damn pic hosting websites, degrades the pic quality so much.
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Car looks great... Just needs a drop
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Car looks awesome! A drop is in order tho! Also have you considered the painted side markers? I have been thinking of that. Apparently it doesn't affect the signaling! I think ima order it for mine to complete the look. Yours would be clean if you got it.

MURDER it brotha!
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Thanks forster and torn. Yeah definitely need a drop, still waiting for the assessment on your KW torn.
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Looking bad-ass ! Beautiful car !
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Work with the Reflections

Beautiful rfx45!

...just use the reflections to an advantage.
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Thanks for the compliment.

And I agree, nothing compares to a black car right after a wash/wax but after a drive it is back to seeing all the dirt and swirl marks. I still love it though but there is a huge chance my next car won't be black.

2 more pics.

What type of rims are those ?
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