Subaru Impreza WRX UK300 ltd edition

[Deanphoto]

Yet again I'm nnot sure what to make these photo's. I think I'm being blinded by the likes of easton chang, ruji, steve demmit etcs PP work???

C&C much appreciated, what could I have done better??

1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2240575514_2b42a3e055_o.jpg

2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2289/2240999311_a119e70a55_o.jpg

3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2245655603_e2c976cea3_o.jpg

4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2169/2236935892_368346629f_o.jpg

5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2010/2235841964_3e263669a5_o.jpg

6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/2242086204_6328d98ff0_o.jpg

7
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2236062929_4b7d49a1b8_o.jpg

Do bear in mind that I was by myself for this shoot so I couldn't get much in the way of action shots and I'm not keen on leaving all my gear out in the ghetto's of London!

[PhotosGuy]

I think it looks the best in 2, 5, & 7. You already know why, right? ;)

[Deanphoto]

I think it looks the best in 2, 5, & 7. You already know why, right? ;)


I'm guessing the lighting :D, either that or because you can't see the rear of the car :p

[PhotosGuy]

I'm guessing the lighting Got it! :D

[Reminisce]

Dean, your lighting and rig shots are second to none. Amazing as usual.

EDIT:

Oh and to critique, I think on the processing side, 3 could use some deeper contrasting because it seems a little soft, and the car doesnt stand out from the background as well as the other pics. Just my opinion!

[GenuineRolla]

I like 4, 5, 6 & 7 the most. I think those look really professional.

[Deanphoto]

Thanks for the feedback guy's. I agree on the third one being a tad soft. I have a couple more from this spot to go through.

Here's one more, thought I'd try something a little different but the car seems lost in the background, the lighting was really flat perhaps that's why?

8.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2243271641_739a95e92b_o.jpg

More of this shoot can be seen here - www.flickr.com/photos/deanphoto

[elysium]

I love your work and your site to match.

Work is truely inspiring. Tasteful rig shot!

[PhotosGuy]

but the car seems lost in the background, the lighting was really flat perhaps that's why? The actual light on the car looks good, but the car is too dark, & the windows are too bright. Our eyes are drawn to the brighter parts of the shot. And those bright areas tend to make the dark car look even darker. Take a look at POST #30 NEAR THE BOTTOM: A few Car Lighting Tips (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70290)
The gray bar at the center is the same density all the way across.

[Deanphoto]

I love your work and your site to match.

Work is truely inspiring. Tasteful rig shot!

Thanks ever so much!

The actual light on the car looks good, but the car is too dark, & the windows are too bright. Our eyes are drawn to the brighter parts of the shot. And those bright areas tend to make the dark car look even darker. Take a look at POST #30 NEAR THE BOTTOM: A few Car Lighting Tips (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=70290)
The gray bar at the center is the same density all the way across.

That's actually a really good piece of info! Thanks PhotosgGuy! :)

[JSJR4]

great shots

[e r y k]

care to share the lighting setup in the first pic?

[Scoen]

#4 is perfect! love the color saturation and the light, wish ther was more puddle to add to the reflections

[JustinL]

dean you could make #8 pop with some photoshop help, no biggy!!!

[jdmsds]

Number 7 looks awesome...........what a good looking car

[Deanphoto]

dean you could make #8 pop with some photoshop help, no biggy!!!

I had a bash but it just looked so fake, I'm not into photo's having a surreal look to them.

care to share the lighting setup in the first pic?

First pic I used 2 x Vivitar 285's at max power, no diffusers or umbrella's were harmed! One is placed to the right of the frame (the light stand leg was in the shot) and another to the left of the frame.

[willy b]

4,5 and 7. Just brilliant!

[Deanphoto]

Thanks.

I've replaced image 3 with a shot from the same location and angle, but with using my Cokin Sunset filter. It's a bit strong really but I love expirementing with filters and the like.

[Pete W]

Awesome Car, but then I am bias ;)

Yes I own one :)

Great series :)