PhotoPlus Practical Photoshop N-Photo Digital Camera World
Go Back   Digital Camera World Forum > Photography Technique > Photo critique

Photo critique Post your best shots here and get feedback from other members or request critiques of images in your albums.

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 14-12-12, 11:45 PM
Markyboy1's Avatar
Markyboy1 Markyboy1 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 120
Images: 11
RS turbo cabriolet

This was taken a few weeks ago and its my first car shoot.


RS Turbo by m from s****horpe, on Flickr

As always any comment good or bad are welcome

Mark
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 15-12-12, 08:10 AM
Edmack Edmack is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 82
Images: 77
Mark, I would replace the bridge, with a suitable sky, Ed.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 15-12-12, 08:54 AM
markgozz markgozz is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 1,197
Images: 70
I must say that I agree with Ed about the background being too over powering and a more neutral one would allow the viewer to concentrate on the real subject matter .

The other point I would make is about the lighting , I don't know if you used any extra lighting but with the front of the car in semi shadow I think it could do with some , unfortunately I haven't got a clue on the best way's of lighting a car so I'll leave the technical bits to some one else ( if they agree with me ) .

Mark
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 15-12-12, 09:13 AM
Jediboy's Avatar
Jediboy Jediboy is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1,353
Images: 70
I agree about the background. Maybe it wouldn't be quite as imposing if it was offset to one side, with the bridge strut not in the middle of the car?????
It does look a little on the dark side too. I like the reflections you have in the car.
I read once, from a pro car photographer, that its always worth lighting the wheels. It was something to do with the wheels being so important to the overall look of the car. May be worth trying.

But overall, I think its a good photo. Its got atmosphere and just a few minor tweaks as mentioned could really help. I like it though, well done.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 15-12-12, 12:10 PM
Markyboy1's Avatar
Markyboy1 Markyboy1 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 120
Images: 11
Thank you everybody I will have a look for a how to and see if I can replace the sky. Wish me luck

Mark
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 15-12-12, 02:04 PM
Edmack Edmack is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 82
Images: 77
Alternative, blur the bridge. Al.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 15-12-12, 02:22 PM
Markyboy1's Avatar
Markyboy1 Markyboy1 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 120
Images: 11
Quote:
Originally Posted by Edmack View Post
Alternative, blur the bridge. Al.
haha I want to make images that work ed
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 15-12-12, 04:49 PM
Edmack Edmack is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 82
Images: 77
Not sure what you mean?? Cheers. Ed.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 16-12-12, 12:08 AM
Markyboy1's Avatar
Markyboy1 Markyboy1 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 120
Images: 11
Quote:
Originally Posted by Edmack View Post
Not sure what you mean?? Cheers. Ed.
Ive never had much success with the blur tool it always ends up looking messy so I think id rather try a new sky. Sorry if I sounded rood Ed

Mark
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 16-12-12, 09:58 AM
Edmack Edmack is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 82
Images: 77
Thanks Mark, understood, age related!! Mine's, not yours!! Regards. Ed.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump