help me pic the best shot of my car for a contest

lul77 · 06-03-2009, 09:42 PM

i can't decide really but here are my favs.... i'm only allowed one entry so its gotta count. i might be adding some new ones depending on when the contest ends. have some new goodies coming in

1

2

3

4

lul77 · 06-03-2009, 09:42 PM

btw any suggestions on how to improve my shots or the pics are also welcome

BillLee · 06-03-2009, 10:18 PM

i like 3. what kind of contest is this?

lul77 · 06-03-2009, 10:20 PM

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i like 3. what kind of contest is this?

local photo contest

Tondtar · 06-04-2009, 12:53 AM

#3

andyffer · 06-04-2009, 07:11 AM

3
What camera/lens?

jhv · 06-04-2009, 07:19 AM

i vote number 2. that skyline in the background is awesome

dosserj · 06-04-2009, 09:25 AM

What about photoshopping the front wheel straight in number 4? That would help that shot. #2 seems too harsh. #3 and #1 look good.

jay spec · 06-04-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by lul77

btw any suggestions on how to improve my shots or the pics are also welcome

these are just my thoughts, but you asked so here goes:

pic 1 - like the background...might be able to improve the composition by not centering the car. i would crop the top to get rid of the street lamp, extra sky, and the upper portion of the building lit with sunlight. my crop point would probably either be that black dot in the sky...or marginally lower to where the reflection in the window centered above the car transitions between building and sky.

pic 2 - like the detail in the buildings but a shot like this makes me wish it had a wider perspective to capture more on the right. not a fan of the sky...and not sure how i feel about whether the foreground adds or detracts from the overall composition.

pic 3 - like this composition the most...great subject positioning and background. only suggestion would be to maybe try and dial down the glare on the area around the corner of the taillight....and darken the area around the exhaust tips a bit.

pic 4 - interesting background...but the car is taking up too much space. overall this is my least favorite of the 4...maybe if it were a frontal shot with the car farther back.

hope that helps

KANdaddy · 06-04-2009, 01:10 PM

I like 3 the best then 1 as a close second.

Kyle_e90 · 06-04-2009, 01:28 PM

#3 look cool!
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john0213 · 06-04-2009, 05:58 PM

+1 on #3

UdubBadger · 06-05-2009, 08:56 PM

#3 looks the best but I think #1 has the most potential to be a winner if you can re shoot it.

If you can, concentrate on the alley, using the leading lines that the street makes across the frame and like JaySpec say, don't let the car sit in the middle of the frame. I would also say use the back of the car instead of the front.

shift330 · 06-06-2009, 12:45 AM

I like #1 just crop out some of the right side so it's not centered...just my opinion which don't mean much.

Mahhvinn · 06-06-2009, 02:34 AM

4 is my fav

us marriage · 06-06-2009, 06:34 AM

Is anyone entering the Take your Best Shot (takeyourbestshot.ca.) contest? What picture are you entering and where abouts is it located? The deadline is tomorrow (Wednesday) to enter your picture for this next week and voting starts on Thursday. When it first started I was able to vote for my own picture but it now does not allow it; so if you enter a picture let me know so I can vote for you. The details of my entry is in my siggie .

jhv · 06-07-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by us marriage

Is anyone entering the Take your Best Shot (takeyourbestshot.ca.) contest? What picture are you entering and where abouts is it located? The deadline is tomorrow (Wednesday) to enter your picture for this next week and voting starts on Thursday. When it first started I was able to vote for my own picture but it now does not allow it; so if you enter a picture let me know so I can vote for you. The details of my entry is in my siggie .

sorry motherfucker but today isnt wednesday. also, why is austins image in your post? gtfo with your bullshit. kthxbye

michaelpeterson · 06-07-2009, 08:41 AM

For me, pics 1 and 3 are drop dead awesome!

lul77 · 06-07-2009, 01:04 PM

thanks for all the input guys!!! i was just informed that i have till august for the deadline so i'm gonna do a new shoot and try some new ideas (especially since i've got a new hood and quads

). i'll be making another similar post at the end of the month. also i tried cropping the 1st one. how does this look?

TWiTCHY · 06-07-2009, 11:38 PM

I'm really liking all of your photos; they have a unique style to them. If I had to choose one of them it would have to be 1.

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lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	help me pic the best shot of my car for a contest i can't decide really but here are my favs.... i'm only allowed one entry so its gotta count. i might be adding some new ones depending on when the contest ends. have some new goodies coming in 1 2 3 4 __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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06-03-2009, 10:18 PM	#3
BillLee Major General 698 Rep 5,382 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX iTrader: (21) Garage List 09 E92 M3 [9.00]	i like 3. what kind of contest is this? __________________ Follow me on instagram: billy.by
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06-04-2009, 07:11 AM	#6
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06-04-2009, 07:19 AM	#7
jhv Lieutenant General 1740 Rep 17,304 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	i vote number 2. that skyline in the background is awesome
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dosserj FOR SALE 26 Rep 285 Posts Drives: AW/FR E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: SATX iTrader: (0)	What about photoshopping the front wheel straight in number 4? That would help that shot. #2 seems too harsh. #3 and #1 look good. __________________ -SOLD- '08 E92 M3 :: AW/FR :: HRE P40s :: Remus Race Exhaust :: RD Sport Rear Bumper
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06-04-2009, 01:10 PM	#10
KANdaddy Colonel 2561 Rep 2,828 Posts Drives: 22 M3C XDrive-Ind Grey Blk Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (5)	I like 3 the best then 1 as a close second. __________________
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06-04-2009, 05:58 PM	#12
john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	+1 on #3 __________________ 2008 - E92 Blk Sapphire / Coral Red 335xi (Delivered) Nav / Premium + Sound / Sport / CA / 6AT + Shift Pad 2003 - Silverstone / Burnt Orange Fairlady 350Z (Sold)
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UdubBadger Banned 641 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	#3 looks the best but I think #1 has the most potential to be a winner if you can re shoot it. If you can, concentrate on the alley, using the leading lines that the street makes across the frame and like JaySpec say, don't let the car sit in the middle of the frame. I would also say use the back of the car instead of the front.
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shift330 Blue Force Tracker 124 Rep 1,372 Posts Drives: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I like #1 just crop out some of the right side so it's not centered...just my opinion which don't mean much. __________________ Stay safe 855th MP Company! Hosmer/Espinoza you're my boys!!
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Mahhvinn EUROPROJEKTZ 189 Rep 7,958 Posts Drives: backwards Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA (Bay Area) iTrader: (15) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [7.00]	4 is my fav
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us marriage Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Mazda Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	help me pic the best shot of my car for a contest Is anyone entering the Take your Best Shot (takeyourbestshot.ca.) contest? What picture are you entering and where abouts is it located? The deadline is tomorrow (Wednesday) to enter your picture for this next week and voting starts on Thursday. When it first started I was able to vote for my own picture but it now does not allow it; so if you enter a picture let me know so I can vote for you. The details of my entry is in my siggie . __________________ us marriage
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06-07-2009, 08:41 AM	#18
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06-07-2009, 01:04 PM	#19
lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	thanks for all the input guys!!! i was just informed that i have till august for the deadline so i'm gonna do a new shoot and try some new ideas (especially since i've got a new hood and quads). i'll be making another similar post at the end of the month. also i tried cropping the 1st one. how does this look? __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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TWiTCHY Colonel 384 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	I'm really liking all of your photos; they have a unique style to them. If I had to choose one of them it would have to be 1.
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