Cars Static and Action

[KrishnenduKes]

Awesome.
Thats an Accord v6 coupe`.

Here is one static interior. Somehow I am lazy to do an exclusive photo shoot.



You are better than this! You know it. Do justice to your car!

Some Cars (All Terrain Vehicles) shot from my side:



Other than 1 and 5, it is not doing it for me!

[Cyclops]

The ATV's look aggressive, where is this ?
Do you have pictures that show them in action ? Would love to see them too.

Couldn't take many action pictures, coz I was also driving it! In the middle of action! Super fun to drive & its automatic so great ease! But, the top end model, the blue one I shot is priced at 21.5Lac! Will post a few more pictures here!

Other than 1 and 5, it is not doing it for me!

Thanks Kenda! I'm trying to figure out which all shots didn't work, so that I can take care of them during next shoots! You're a great help to me!

[hitanshu]

Maybe the pseudo HDR types treatment? But not anywhere as good as any of your previous shots!

[Cyclops]

A few shots of a friend's new Mahindra Scorpio Micro-Hybrid 4WD

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6135701001_23834f622b_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6072/6136086777_94bac7605e_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6174/6136634404_2e8ee9d6f8_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6152/6136551135_6496b66ca6_z.jpg

[hitanshu]

Ramky's new car, eh? :D

Its a bherry ishmaal world all of us vellas inhabit!

[shutterbug]

A recent shot of my friends MM540

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bfQZ7Mf1OqE/Tnis-dnbmfI/AAAAAAAABLU/efweAVrfI1w/s512/j4.jpg

[kaushik07]

The BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5276/5893252162_cb74020e03_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5077/5892694099_5656b80383_z.jpg

[shutterbug]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DzkA8P0GLe4/TniqhQKnYII/AAAAAAAABLE/LfN7qHoHVbw/s720/verna.jpg

[Nakul]

Thats a really nice shot there

[shutterbug]

Nakul, Thanks! Would love feedback on what could have been done differently.

[KrishnenduKes]

The BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics


Where did you shoot this?

Excellent work with the exposure!

Nakul, Thanks! Would love feedback on what could have been done differently.

Is this an HDR?

1. You can reduce the saturation of the gravel to the left.
2. Somehow clone out the tyre marks on the tarmac.
3. Clouds effects is really nice.

It is an overall nice shot. Try doing the above. Lets see how it looks.

[Nakul]

Nakul, Thanks! Would love feedback on what could have been done differently.

To me, its the clouds that stand out not the car. Maybe make the car stand out ? Add a bit more shine to it ?

[shutterbug]

Ken da, thanks for taking the time to give feedback.
Yes it is an HDR. It was a cloudy day in Bangalore. Point 1, I did not get it. Point 2, I shall definitely try with my limited PP skills.
Did you see the Jeep pic before that?

[KrishnenduKes]

Ken da, thanks for taking the time to give feedback.
Yes it is an HDR. It was a cloudy day in Bangalore. Point 1, I did not get it. Point 2, I shall definitely try with my limited PP skills.
Did you see the Jeep pic before that?

First and foremost, let me tell you that this is a very good HDR.

What I meant by point 1 is this: the car is parked on a red soil kind of thing to the side of the road. That soil is attracting a lot of attention. You could do selective colouring and desaturate that soil partly and this would attract more attention to the car.

[KrishnenduKes]

A humble contribution from my side, not a great shot but for mostly academic interest in cars...

Shot at the BMW Welt in Munich.

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/564/BMW_Vintage.jpg

[shutterbug]

Ken da, I got it now.
Please post more pics of the car, would love to see the side profile.

[shreeda]

Wow some wonderful pictures in this thread! I don't think this will be a significant contribution but still cant resist putting this up. Taken today evening.

My plastic Ferrari :D
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6159/6172892644_3ac79756f9_b.jpg

[kaushik07]

Where did you shoot this?

Excellent work with the exposure!


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@Ken Da- i clicked this at the BMW studio in CP.This car was bought here in India for the shoot of MI4 at Mumbai...It was displayed for few days at the BMW studio

Few more from the same shoot.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5892696855_c1d396e298_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/5892699517_5ebfc9ebff_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5079/5892701741_39b16d80ef_z.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@Ken Da- i clicked this at the BMW studio in CP.This car was bought here in India for the shoot of MI4 at Mumbai...It was displayed for few days at the BMW studio

Few more from the same shoot.


Not bad Kaushik.

Maybe you missed this thread (http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/showthread.php?t=1185)!!!

:D :D

Just one more word... in a duel, try to limit yourself to one shot. (This applies to all members please.) :)

[Bibudesh]

Ken thats a lovely shot of Beemer. If feels that the car is looking at you.

Here is one edited version of the shot which i shared in SOOC thread. Just increased contrast and a little sharpness.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OU0EihpZpFQ/Tn3GgBBLs4I/AAAAAAAAGNc/3F6Zvij7Ldc/s800/_HIM6331.JPG

[Aryan]

The all new Swift...More Swift! :P :D

http://i55.tinypic.com/jrcvir.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

The all new Swift...More Swift! :P :D



Actually... I doubt if anybody would be able to even come close to beating you on this duel!

[shutterbug]

Aryan, Great shot. I love the way the white strips lead to the car!

[dual disc 200]

Posting after a long...time...Here's some i shot in Dubai.:)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ztuzZx8-mG4/Th_eNPXRi2I/AAAAAAAABR0/2I9geacybgY/s912/DSC_0163%252520%25255B1024x768%252520-%252520Dubai%25255D.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T-RSzQNyLgQ/Th_eSP0TbUI/AAAAAAAABSA/uXeLbq45oz0/s912/DSC_0167%252520%25255B1024x768%252520-%252520Dubai%25255D.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-H7ZoxFC5ykQ/Th_fkpwuKdI/AAAAAAAABVE/AilBLOZaNVs/s912/DSC_0117%252520%25255B1024x768%252520-%252520Dubai%25255D.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V0_UdA7YMEI/Th_fzexXkHI/AAAAAAAABVk/HGPNXTF4NjM/s912/DSC_0159%252520%25255B1024x768%252520-%252520Dubai%25255D.JPG

[Aryan]

Actually... I doubt if anybody would be able to even come close to beating you on this duel!

Aryan, Great shot. I love the way the white strips lead to the car!

Thank you, Ken Da and shutterbug. :) I am just learning more about this whole automotive photography thingy. :)

[Vicky]

Love. Speed.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6195366791_8e1229722a_o.jpg

Chevy Camaro.

[Bishal]

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2441&stc=1&d=1317321170

[Bishal]

Love. Speed.

Chevy Camaro.

Love, no doubt !! Nice !! :)

[Cyclops]

Chevy Camaro.

Sucks! Its the special (Transformers) edition Chevy Camaro!!! The Bumblebee!!! Lucky find!

[KrishnenduKes]

Love. Speed.


Chevy Camaro.

Where do you get these cars again?



Not bad Bishal... But on photos of cars, to make them look really good, one has to work a lot on PP. A shot like this has a lot of potential.

[Vicky]

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2441&stc=1&d=1317321170

Hi Bishal, I don't think the angle you used in the above shot is helping the car... its somehow making the wheels and tires look tiny in proportion to the car... exposing the large empty wheel wells...

Just my observation... I could be wrong though... car experts like Ken & Aryan would be able to offer a more realistic analysis..

Sucks! Its the special (Transformers) edition Chevy Camaro!!! The Bumblebee!!! Lucky find!

Thanks for the info Aaron!

Where do you get these cars again?



These were all shot in Dubai in August 11

[Vicky]

Dune Bashing

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6195367915_b6d5bff966_o.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Dune Bashing



Lovely colours and clarity.

[Vicky]

/\ Thanks ken!

Here's an example of Exotic Subject in a Poor Shot!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6195881798_ba6a418d63_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6195881798/)
White Lambo! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6195881798/) by Viky's (http://www.flickr.com/people/vikash49/), on Flickr

[KrishnenduKes]

/\ Thanks ken!

Here's an example of Exotic Subject in a Poor Shot!



Lets present the perfect example of "How not to shoot a white car in top sun midday light!"

Thanks Vicky.

:D

[Bishal]

Hi Bishal, I don't think the angle you used in the above shot is helping the car... its somehow making the wheels and tires look tiny in proportion to the car... exposing the large empty wheel wells...

Just my observation... I could be wrong though... car experts like Ken & Aryan would be able to offer a more realistic analysis..



Thanks for the feedback Vicky ! Will keep this in mind for the next click :)

Here's another shot of the same car :

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2469&stc=1&d=1318342766

[Aryan]

Just shot the XUV 500 for Mahindra. :) Here is one photograph from the photo-shoot.

http://i52.tinypic.com/20qmcrs.jpg

[robin234]

likey likey :D

[Aryan]

likey likey :D
Thanks, Robin! :)

[KrishnenduKes]

Just shot the XUV 500 for Mahindra. :) Here is one photograph from the photo-shoot.



Good high res shots. Excellent clarity. Again seeing this here is far more enjoyable and soothing than seeing on Facebook!

Thanks Aryan!

[Aryan]

Good high res shots. Excellent clarity. Again seeing this here is far more enjoyable and soothing than seeing on Facebook!

Thanks Aryan!
Thanks, Ken Da. :) Thanks a lot.

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Enjoyed your shots on FB too aryan.

Anvancy

[anirban]

One day I'll convince the guy who brought it to college, to just give me 15 minutes with it and I'll do a better job!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6875453749_89f2b9e838_z.jpg

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2527&stc=1&d=1329235823

[anirban]

Finally! 5 minutes with the Mahindra Thar!
Shooting in mid-day sun wasn't exactly what I wanted, but I'm glad at how it came out in the end.
The reflector selective colouring is my personal touch!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6885689269_47f1670f76_z.jpg

[ashishtamhane]

One day I'll convince the guy who brought it to college, to just give me 15 minutes with it and I'll do a better job!


Both of them look cool to me!

Finally! 5 minutes with the Mahindra Thar!


1) I particularly like the post-processing, especially the way you kept those indicators.

2) Again the toning is simply brilliant. Your PnS has a superb Exposure system.

3) What i did not like is the way you cut off the wheel. Why not take a ground level shot after moving a bit backward?

[anirban]

Both of them look cool to me!



1) I particularly like the post-processing, especially the way you kept those indicators.

2) Again the toning is simply brilliant. Your PnS has a superb Exposure system.

3) What i did not like is the way you cut off the wheel. Why not take a ground level shot after moving a bit backward?

Thank you! This next shot has the wheel in full.
It was my first time shooting an automobile. :)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6887410017_f1579c0520_z.jpg

Could someone help with getting some more details out of the sky, and making the wheels look less dirty?

[ashishtamhane]

Could someone help with getting some more details out of the sky, and making the wheels look less dirty?

Rather then processing, i would be more concerned about that Plant at the bottom.

[KrishnenduKes]

Could someone help with getting some more details out of the sky, and making the wheels look less dirty?

Use a GND filter to get details out of the sky.

Carry a tyre scrub (it is a regularly used chemical) to clean the tyre before the shoot.

[anirban]

Use a GND filter to get details out of the sky.

Carry a tyre scrub (it is a regularly used chemical) to clean the tyre before the shoot.

Err...sir..GND for a basic P&S?

Tyre scrub seems a good idea. I'll also carry some cleaning fluid next time I set up a car shoot.

[Cyclops]

Nissan GT-R:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6915405161_b1fd59080b_b.jpg

BMW M3 Interior:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7055/6774714928_518ab12a90_b.jpg

Beautiful Curves Gathering Attention:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6923340577_736785ed0a_b.jpg

[Bibudesh]

Nice car Cyclops..

This reminds me of my last weekend at indira nagar when I saw a GT-R and a 911 turbo drag racing in 100 ft road. The sound still roars in my ears.

[shreeda]

Nissan GT-R:


BMW M3 Interior:


Beautiful Curves Gathering Attention:


Whoa cool :) Wondering why GTR's picture is so noisy though!

[Cyclops]

Nice car Cyclops..

This reminds me of my last weekend at indira nagar when I saw a GT-R and a 911 turbo drag racing in 100 ft road. The sound still roars in my ears.

Thanks Bibudesh! This BMW M3's firing could be heard at least about 4km range, thanks to the imported "Eisenmann Freeflow Exhaust" worth 3L from USA, the loudest one on planet legally in USA.

Whoa cool :) Wondering why GTR's picture is so noisy though!

Thanks Shreeda! Yes, most pictures will be grainy as all were shot real late evening at ISO range of 640 to 1600! I'm not adept with NR processing, so left the noise as unprocessed...

[Cyclops]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6925717927_09b1da233b_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6779607064_5daa8c063a_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6925723777_c1a32fca23_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6926277419_81be880ff8_b.jpg

[shreeda]

Cyclops, quite a few distracting faces/reflections on first 3 shots :( Background is a tad bit distracting on last one. Otherwise, I like 1 and 4. As far as the fourth one goes, I think you could probably try eliminating the banner in the background.

[Cyclops]

Cyclops, quite a few distracting faces/reflections on first 3 shots :( Background is a tad bit distracting on last one. Otherwise, I like 1 and 4. As far as the fourth one goes, I think you could probably try eliminating the banner in the background.

Thanks for the comment, Shreeda! Couldn't eliminate either the faces/reflections or choose the background. Got call from unknown fellows about shooting cars & said they got 2 super-cars for about an hour. I rush of to the meet spot, they come an hour late with sun going too low. Then, the drivers head to highway as location, only to be magnet for highway users to stop & look at the cars (it included a full GSRTC bus stopping with whole passengers filling out to see the cars & me shooting)

Will try to make the necessary changes in the next batch of images. Thanks once again.

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks for the comment, Shreeda! Couldn't eliminate either the faces/reflections or choose the background. Got call from unknown fellows about shooting cars & said they got 2 super-cars for about an hour. I rush of to the meet spot, they come an hour late with sun going too low. Then, the drivers head to highway as location, only to be magnet for highway users to stop & look at the cars (it included a full GSRTC bus stopping with whole passengers filling out to see the cars & me shooting)

Will try to make the necessary changes in the next batch of images. Thanks once again.

The M3 is not bad. It however does not look like an M3. It is looking like any BMW convertible. Could have been the 6 as well!

[KrishnenduKes]

One from my side, probably the only car shot I have posted here...

Aston, come here...

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2533&stc=1&d=1330916551

[Cyclops]

One from my side, probably the only car shot I have posted here...

Aston, come here...

Daayam... That's ma freaky li'l car! Wow! I'm loving it!

[Nakul]

One from my side, probably the only car shot I have posted here...

Aston, come here...



Intimidating :)!

[KrishnenduKes]

Daayam... That's ma freaky li'l car! Wow! I'm loving it!

Intimidating :)!

Ah... does this car score over the Lambo or what!!!

[Cyclops]

Ah... does this car score over the Lambo or what!!!

Kenda, all this big league cars are different on various aspects, like our superbikes! They all have their own different levels & can not be compared... I love the Aston's curves & another big reason is I'm a H U U U U U U G G E E E fan of the Bond series (1-20)... So, Aston Martin is on my favourite list!

Btw, that Nissan 2011 GT-R I shot, also belongs to the supercar league & the best part about it is that even a new driver (with some experience in driving of course) can handle that car nimbly even though it touches 0-60 in 3 sec approx & has a power of 530PS with TS of 196mph..

That 2011 BMW M3 had such a superb sounding exhaust, specially imported from USA for 3L & fitted by the experts who flew in from there! :D Darn, you could hear it from a 6 mile radius... Amazing cars they are!

[Nakul]

Ah... does this car score over the Lambo or what!!!
If you add the Lambo Aventador to the equation, no way.. To me that car is crazy, what a super should be..
But +1 on the Nissan Skyline GTR 35.. Its like the Dodge Charger, pay for a family saloon and smoke super cars.

[shreeda]

Ken da, I like the caption :) "Aston, come here...".. Very befitting for the picture.

[KrishnenduKes]

Kenda, all this big league cars are different on various aspects, like our superbikes! They all have their own different levels & can not be compared... I love the Aston's curves & another big reason is I'm a H U U U U U U G G E E E fan of the Bond series (1-20)... So, Aston Martin is on my favourite list!

could hear it from a 6 mile radius... Amazing cars they are!

Matthew, it was not a question. It was a fact that I was stating! :D

If you add the Lambo Aventador to the equation, no way.. To me that car is crazy, what a super should be..


There is one major difference between the Aston Martins and the Lambos and Ferraris and all that... despite being Supercars, I would rather go for an Aston rather than a Ferrari... why?

Ken da, I like the caption :) "Aston, come here...".. Very befitting for the picture.

Ah... I enjoyed it sooooooo much.

[Nakul]

There is one major difference between the Aston Martins and the Lambos and Ferraris and all that... despite being Supercars, I would rather go for an Aston rather than a Ferrari... why?


Clueless! Where the engine is placed ? The history ? The image ? The difference in philosophy ?

[KrishnenduKes]

Clueless! Where the engine is placed ? The history ? The image ? The difference in philosophy ?

Difference in philosophy of use... Aston is a "Daily use" car.

The Ferraris and Lambos are weekend use only cars!

[Cyclops]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7124/6865041200_a2721d1aee_b.jpg

[CrAzY PiCs]

FIAT Grande Punto

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6891834140_fbb657fef4_z.jpg

[Devaiah PA]

FIAT Grande Punto


10/10 : this picture impressed me, makes me feel I am there watching live

[sidsy]

2011 Mustang V6 - Automatic
http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2539&d=1333388436

[anirban]

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2559&stc=1&d=1334299673

[ashishtamhane]

@Anirban:

Thats one fine shot!

[Vicky]

Got my car polished last Sunday and wanted to take her for a photo shoot... but the midday heat got to me and just ended up taking a couple of shots in the parking lot!

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2561&stc=1&d=1334376697

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2562&stc=1&d=1334376697

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=2563&stc=1&d=1334376697

[amvj]

Shiny and sharp. Nice.
Hope its your CBR's reflection in the second pic.

Edit: You have an Octavia right ?

[KrishnenduKes]

@Anirban:

Thats one fine shot!

I agree. Not a bad shot Anirban.

Got my car polished last Sunday and wanted to take her for a photo shoot... but the midday heat got to me and just ended up taking a couple of shots in the parking lot!



Lovely Vicky. But try and get rid of those reflections.

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

And here I forgot how to shoot cars.

Anvancy

[Cyclops]

And here I forgot how to shoot cars.

Anvancy

Take it with a pinch (sorry, a mountain) of salt, fellas! Its the joke of the millennium! No body forgets abc learnt in kindergarten, pardner! :p

[Cyclops]

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5335/6934845786_c3455d98d0_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7077096279_3d5bd0f10e_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/7096811695_19ebfcd466_b.jpg

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Take it with a pinch (sorry, a mountain) of salt, fellas! Its the joke of the millennium! No body forgets abc learnt in kindergarten, pardner! :p

umm A B C D...the only three words that i know now are M N C. kids should learn that first before learning anything.cause thats where all land up.

That said, observe how my latest shoot will be(when I shoot). I can say right now. it will be with errors.

Anvancy

[KrishnenduKes]

Nope Cyclops.

Not doing it for me!