G8 photoshoot

[izthistaken]

Enjoy!
Others are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/30705352@N04/3481993558/in/set-72157616747450655/

1

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3481187211_a5b5aeaa4a_b.jpg

2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3481188809_597c19a526_b.jpg

3

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3481191029_ae1f9f5755_b.jpg

4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3482012646_a45c901e1d_b.jpg

5

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3481202793_1383f90e14_b.jpg

6

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3482020772_17f2c74d71_b.jpg

7

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3481214239_80015e2d41_b.jpg

8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3482028050_e76fd25cb7_b.jpg

[BTR_FTW]

1st is a little oof

rest are nice.

too bad they are killing off the pontiac brand

[izthistaken]

I know, I realized that after I posted.
Thanks for the compliment.
I know :(

[Vndcatr]

Awesome pictures, What lens was used in shots 2, 3 , 4 ... ?

[Welby]

Didn't realise you guys were getting them yet as i hadn't seen any. Shots arn't to bad either. Here's what the aussie one's look like.

http://www.turonphotography.com/steamfest/images/IMG_0366.jpg

[evokel]

love the g8s

[izthistaken]

Awesome pictures, What lens was used in shots 2, 3 , 4 ... ?
Thanks!!! :D

#1. 50mm @ 1.8

#2. 50mm @ 1.8

#3. Kit lens 20mm @ 3.5

[GregMik]

I wish Pontiac would have done something different with the G8. It is a sleeper, but not an eye turner. It looks like a rice burner.

I know what it can do, but it does not look the part. It does not exude "American Muscle".

I hope that once we get out of the "Obama" era that the Pontiac name is resurrected.

Greg

[Welby]

I just heard on the news here that they arn't being built anymore.

[GregMik]

I just heard on the news here that they arn't being built anymore.


Why would they? Pontiac is dead....

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/27/gm-discontinue-pontiac-brand-announces-major-restructuring-plans/

Greg

[izthistaken]

These cars make 315 at the tire with just a tune :)

[Tee Why]

Nice car.
OT but sad to hear about Pontiac. Was hoping to see the new Firebird based on the upcoming Camero.

[GregMik]

If they would have kept the GTX/GTP body, it may have sold better.

Greg

[GregMik]

Sorry to Highjack your thread Matt, but I am pretty distraut about Pontiac. They have always been the "Test" company for GM. They come out with a few sexy body styles that really do not live up to their looks. I have had two Fieros, and I wish they would have put an engine/suspension system to keep up with the looks.

With the G8 they put an engine and suspension together, but left out the looks..:rolleyes::mad:

Greg

[fubarhouse]

Didn't realise you guys were getting them yet as i hadn't seen any. Shots arn't to bad either. Here's what the aussie one's look like.

http://www.turonphotography.com/steamfest/images/IMG_0366.jpg

In 2005 (I think), Pontiac bought the Monaro and changed it to a Pontiac GTO. Very shameful and disloyal move, Monaro's are beautiful and historical cars.
Newer versions look a lot like the VE Commodores, bit of a Lancer/VE combo. I'm not a fan of new cars with some exceptions, however I really don't like the Pontiac's version of commodores. :(

As for the OP,
Interesting style, some inspiration in there for creativity :) I find it strange for a late model car in a B/W burnout shot, personally. Although not great, I love that shot of the rubber on the road.
Top stuff man!

[Welby]

Why would they? Pontiac is dead....

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/27/gm-discontinue-pontiac-brand-announces-major-restructuring-plans/

Greg

I wouldn't know as i don't live in America and i'm not interested in your automotive manufacturing news.

[PhotosGuy]

Interesting series. I suggest that you think about some of your crops. Just because someone decided on a 2:3 sensor, doesn't mean that every image has to conform to it?

360955

[izthistaken]

As for the OP,
Interesting style, some inspiration in there for creativity :) I find it strange for a late model car in a B/W burnout shot, personally. Although not great, I love that shot of the rubber on the road.
Top stuff man!
Sorry B/W was the best choice since my shutter speed was low and I really didn't think about being super steady and was blurry. Everyone knows a shot that doesnt look that good put it in B/W and it makes it look better:lol:

Interesting series. I suggest that you think about some of your crops. Just because someone decided on a 2:3 sensor, doesn't mean that every image has to conform to it?

360955
2:3 sensor? Sorry I'm retarded?

[izthistaken]

Is this better?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3482012646_a45c901e1d_b.jpg

Or this?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3482008398_7f0ed86496_b.jpg

[PhotosGuy]

2:3 sensor? The sensors proportions - makes an uncropped 4X6, 8X12, 12X18" print format.
Some images needs cropping to make them better, which is why there are matts so that they fit in "standard" frames. (http://www.matcutter.com/catalog.php?catid=38&styleid=1&parentcatid=2&parentstyleid=1&parentcatname=BACKS) Is this better? I'd try cropping closer to the bumper, but then I'd never frame it that way in the first place. ;) Or this? Same as the one I cropped. Uninspiring sky & blah pavement. Crop down into the building & up near the cars.

[les_au]

no the GM plant that makes these in adelaide is still producing cars, just not exporting em the USA, the holden version is still in production as far as i know

[Welby]

Yeah the VE is still being made.