Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #23 - Automotive

[tomy]

Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #23

Automotive
Let's see something close-up that would fall under the category of automotive. You could focus on something from a car's exterior, interior, or on something under the hood. The car could be new or old. Shot by day or by night, let it be a blend of technical quality and artistic expression. No photos of toys, please!

And if you happen to be a truck person, then that subject would be welcome as well.


Well, let's roll, and . . . above all, have fun with the challenge!



Standard Rules apply:
Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any Canon DSLR camera
2. Lens - Any lens, or attachment that can give Macro (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=779256&postcount=2) photos (ex. extension tubes, bellows, macro filters, reverse mounted lens and of course a true macro lens.).
3. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
4. Size - Please see the Image posting rules (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=194511).
5. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.
6. Posting -
* ONE MACRO PHOTO (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=779256&postcount=2) per photographer in each challenge.
* Photo Name/Title in the message.
* Camera model & lens used in the message.
* Post brief Exif data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used in the message.
* Notes - anything you feel you need to explain.
7. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
8. Questions - Use PM
9. Have FUN! :smile:

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends - 9 PM Pacific time Saturday May 2,2009. Winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.


Here is a link to our previous Macro DSLR Speed Challenge winners http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=606993 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=606993) <-- click to see
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[John_B]

I thought of many options but took the easy way that is also required ;)

Dip Stick!

http://johnbdigital.com/macro/dip_stick.jpg

Technical Details
for Dip Stick

Camera - Canon EOS 40D
Film / Media - SanDisk Ultra II 2.0GB
Lens - Canon EF 100mm f/2.8
Shooting Mode - Manual
Tv( Shutter Speed ) - 1/250th sec
Av( Aperture Value ) - F/8
Metering Mode - Spot
ISO Speed - 100
Focal Length - 100mm set at 1:1
Flash - On
Flash Type - External E-TTL 580ex
White Balance - Shade
AF Mode - Manual
Color Space - sRGB
Camera set to Jpeg only

[Flo]

Ply' Gone Days

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/emmaloudawg/yard/IMG_4102.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Date/Time: 2009:04:28 12:17:56
Resolution: 800 x 533
Flash Used: Yes (manual)
Focal Length: 55.0mm (35mm equivalent: 89mm...
CCD Width: 22.25mm
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Equiv.: 200

[badgerW]

Squirter

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3488038642_4aa347613d_o.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Manual Exposure, Eyeball Metering, f/2.8 and 1/60s, ISO 400
Auto White Balance, nice bright partly-cloudy day, no flash
Mounted on a tripod with legs spread throughout the front seat area :)
Remote shutter release, Mirror Lock-Up
RAW to JPEG conversion by iPhoto, no other post-processing

[monty28428]

Corrosion

40D, f/16, 1/250, iso 400

[lavanut]

"Tail light bulb"
362130

Model: Canon EOS 40D
Shutter Speed: 4.0 sec
Exposure Program: Manual
F-Stop: f/8.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 100.0 mm
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Other info: Used a flashlight and "painted with light" to light the bulb. (You can see the light tracks in the image.)

[tomy]

The Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #23 is now closed . . . the winner will be announced soon.

Thanks to all who entered!

[John_B]

Seeing how tomy has closed this challenge I figured I would say this: While we are here holding our breath waiting to see who won! (not really but...) :lol:

I just thought I would congrats all participants!

For me it was a hard macro topic, as I usually don't shoot macro photos of my truck and car. ;)
And yet all the submissions where each an excellent and different macro photo of an automobile! (to my eyes) ;)

Again to all, Well done!

[tomy]

I typed up the results, seen below, last night, got sleepy, and saved them as a draft to send out this morning. I just now woke up and guess I'd better paste them in and post! :D

Well, the win goes to John_B for the dipstick . . . sure did like the red and amber colors.
I wonder if that's a light (tailight?) in the background . . .

And, I must salute badgerW for the superb image quality.

Congrats, also, to lavanut for the nice abstract effect.

Nice job Flo and monty28428 for interesting images with an "old" theme . . . looks like you photographed my car!

Great efforts, all, on a somewhat difficult challenge!

[Flo]

WTG John! Peeps tp everyone who submitted;)

[lavanut]

I liked your shot too, John. A nice set of 3 Cs... clarity, color & composition!

The other shots were good as well. This was a tough assignment. I had one idea I wanted to try, but I couldn't pull it together in time. It involved the side mirror and the "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear" text. There was potential...
Flo, I hope that tire wasn't on a wheel that was in use!

[monty28428]

Congrats John!

Nice go at it all.

[John_B]

Well, the win goes to John_B for the dipstick . . . sure did like the red and amber colors.
I wonder if that's a light (tailight?) in the background . . .

:lol: Doesn't that just figure? ??? :lol:
:lol: I thought for sure I would loose :lol:

tomy,
Thanks, and yes it was a rear tail reflector in the background. The oil was actually cleaner (good thing!) so to give it the color I took a drop or two of real dirty oil from the oil change I just gave my tractor and it blended quite well ;)

The reason why I thought I wouldn't win was because I personally wasn't to happy with the photo because of the overpowering reflection (the white above the letter A in ADD).
Go figure? ???

Thanks all :)

[monty28428]

LOL -- I don't think you can see through the oil in my car :-)

It's a cracking shot John and I was sure you had the win!

[John_B]

LOL -- I don't think you can see through the oil in my car :-)

It's a cracking shot John and I was sure you had the win!monty28428,
Thanks.... for the high praise!!

[John_B]

Ok I just got the next Macro DSLR Speed Challenge up......

Here is the current running Macro DSLR Speed Challenge:
The Current Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #24
"F/2.8"
click to see and/or participate (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=7849125)

[badgerW]

Congrats John. I liked yours the best too. It is a nice composition with the colors and everything.

This was my first competition and it was interesting to see the entries. I think the best part about it is that it forces you to go out and take a bunch of photos and see what works and what doesn't. I had tire tread shots and turn-signal-bulb shots, but they did not look nearly as good as the ones that others submitted. It was also very difficult to look through 100 or so shots and pick the one that I liked the best (or that I thought had the best chance to win).

BTW, what is the guideline for what is an actual "Macro" shot? I felt like mine was pushing it a bit. I know that it was less than 2:1, but on a full-frame sensor like the 5D, that is a pretty big area (2:1 would be what, an area of 2"'x3" or so). To me, "Macro" should be smaller than that. Like, the size of a quarter at most, say 1" square. It's funny because I guess I can't really get any smaller than that with a 5D and the 100mm Macro.

Anyway, thanks for the challenge, I will be sure to participate in the next one!

[John_B]

badgerW,
Thanks, I thought your photo and the name was great "Squirter" :lol: Oh and I know the feeling, it was a tough subject and I got lucky with the Dip Stick idea ;) Your photo helped give me the idea for the new topic, just a tiny bit in focus thus f/2.8 :)

The strict guideline for a true Macro photo is 1:1 known as Life Size. This is when a subject that is ex. 6cm shows as 6cm on the sensor. This is true whether using a 1.6 sensor of a FF sensor like the 5D, even though it looks bigger on a 1.6 sensor like is shown here in a photo of currency at Macro Variations (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=578274). However many including camera companies call 1:2 even 1:3 as macro, so I personally accept it here :)

The number you used 2:1 is 2x magnification ex. the 6cm subject shows up as 12cm on the sensor ;)

[monty28428]

Jeez... you really are going to force me to figure out this diopter adjustment with this 2.8 comp!

[John_B]

monty28428,
You could always cheat and use live view <-- I didn't say that :lol: