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PurelySwift
17th of November 2007 (Sat), 18:34
To begin, I was lucky enough to drive a brand new 07 Nismo 350Z on Monday night. Since the car was recently washed, I stopped over at one of my local spots and took a few hours to get some photos. To be honest I would have gotten more, but I was dying to drive the car, so my patience ran out before I could get to the interior really.

And man, does it drive. I own an 07 Z myself, so I could feel the changes that were made easily. The suspension is wonderful, especially for a car right off the showroom floor. Very stiff, but not so much so that I was getting a sore ass driving down the bumpy part of the freeway. The body kit is definitely not just for show, and the lower front bumper makes a big difference in terms of stability.

Inside the car is decorated with red stitching accents on the doors, and the steering wheel (what I did photograph). The steering wheel also has a different material right at 9 and 3 where my hands hold, something different from leather or alcantara that I can only describe as spongy. It was very comfortable when driving the car through the backroad turns.

Anyway, onto the photos. As I was setting up for the shots, I stood and stared at the car for at least a half hour. The body really has lots of intricate details in the wing, front bumper, and rear valance. There are even vents in the back of the inner wheel well that direct air to that valance and help the downforce. I was in love with the front bumper before the shoot, but I've found a new respect for the wing after capturing it in some of the angles to you see here.

This whole shoot was mostly to get something for my portfolio, so let me know which you guys are feeling.

Enjoy. :)

1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_005.jpg

2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_017.jpg

3.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_023.jpg

PurelySwift
17th of November 2007 (Sat), 18:35
4.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_041.jpg

5.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_050.jpg

6.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_053.jpg

7.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_062.jpg

8.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/syaj/Nismo%20Z%20Garage%20Shoot/NismoZGarage_074.jpg

Thanks for viewing.

PhotosGuy
17th of November 2007 (Sat), 19:20
Sorry, but IMAGE POSTING RULES (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=74718) only allow pics 800 pixels or smaller. You can always just post a link to them, though.

Nice car.

PurelySwift
17th of November 2007 (Sat), 22:11
Er... they're 752px wide, so it shouldn't be breaking that rule.

C1rrus
17th of November 2007 (Sat), 22:44
I like 1 and 3 the best. Beautiful car!

Jamie Holladay
17th of November 2007 (Sat), 23:09
Nice work AJ. I like the first one. It could use just a touch more light on the roof of the car. I think you could add that with a curves mask. I like the third one as well. I would crop it just a little different as the gap in the columns on the right are a little disracting. I think it would be a liitle better if you were to crop the first column out. The horizons in the second on bother me for some reason but the lighting is great. I also like the detail shot of the steering wheel; very creative. Just my $.02 from one NISHO to another.

deadpass
17th of November 2007 (Sat), 23:40
wow that's a hot car, great shots.

PurelySwift
18th of November 2007 (Sun), 11:42
Jamie, you're right about 2 being a little tilted. Lighting for that shot was done via 3 exposures to minimize the highlights, and I'm very pleased with the result.

Steering wheel took a bit of time to set up for as well, and after a bit of processing to make the red stitching pop I think I got what I was after, so I'm glad you like it.

As for 3 with the columns, they don't bother me so much on the left, but a good thing to think about in the future. Just wasn't much in this garage to use for the offset of space.

sixsixfour
18th of November 2007 (Sun), 16:00
my brother has a white one. the car is sweet

Cr4zYH3aD
18th of November 2007 (Sun), 16:33
fourth

DVS_WiNdz
18th of November 2007 (Sun), 23:42
nice shots, I like the third shot

carl s.
18th of November 2007 (Sun), 23:48
looks great - I like the rear diffuser

Turntablist
19th of November 2007 (Mon), 19:24
i like #3

240dreams
19th of November 2007 (Mon), 23:28
Steering wheel shot is a keeper! Thumbs up.

supatt
20th of November 2007 (Tue), 20:20
i like 1. 4 and steering wheel....very creative.!..=)keep up the good work!