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Originally posted by Mootard
Agreed, I think I tried to preface that by saying that this shot is more of just recording the changes made to the car at that time. I never really got into shooting cars, so I don't really have anything to post up that isn't ugly like that pic.
I think you have helped me understand what I can do to improve my post processing though, so thanks!
I will give it a serious go and see what I can do.
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Ask yourself a question... are you taking snapshots, or photographs? To me, a snapshot is what you've just described. The only purpose is to show something cut and dried. If you're taking photographs, then there's no reason why a simple photo to show the progress of your car can't be appealing!
In fact, in the end... when you look back on the progress of the car, it'll be more appealing if it's a quality shot... When you get photos of your kids done as a keepsake, because they've grown up a bit, would you just line them up against a wall with a metre stick, and snap away with your disposable camera? There's a reason you're in this forum, and it's not to take boring pictures!
Here are a couple shots for you to look at. The first is a Lexus that I shot last year... Granted I took the time to choose a location, but apart from that, it was a spur of the moment shoot. Is it interesting, or boring? (I'll leave it up to you to decide, because if it is interesting, it'll give you some ideas).
Then the next one is a boring Cavalier that my Mum bought. I took it out the night she bought it, and found this place, just down by New Westminster Quay... It's one of the crappiest cars in this world, but it's a good portrait (in my mind). Now, I've cropped out some of the body of the car, when I took the shot, but I didn't feel I had anything to show on the opposite side of the car, that would differ from that of the right side. This might be a bit different for you, because you've got the one mirror, which I am actually a big fan of.
Anyway, I'm glad the comments helped you a bit. Don't think I'm taking the piss or anything. I like the fact that you've been quiet for long enough to get the hang of things, and read answers to other people's questions, and then approach us with a unique problem. The worst thing, is when someone starts posting here, looking for someone to hold their hand through clicking the shutter button, when the simplest things have already been explained.
In any case, I'm looking forward to seeing more of your stuff!
