ALMS @ Miller

[boostman]

Here are a few shots straight out of the camera from Miller a week ago. Thought I would share these for fun, first time posting.

#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3561258779_6451757449_o.jpg

#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3562080702_71341132f0_o.jpg

#3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3562080448_7b1c652165_o.jpg

#4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3561262181_6e61fefa02_o.jpg

#5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3562080156_6e9f114a91_o.jpg

#6
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3561262707_45f10f35d3_o.jpg

#7
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3562076736_6bdb48f83b_o.jpg

#8 Highlight of the Year: My little man IN his favorite IMSA light!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3561258415_aabcc3c8b3_o.jpg

More on my FLICKR HERE. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boostman/sets/72157618671533427/)

[Supersignet]

Killer shots

[boostman]

Thank you!

[boostman]

Nobody else in comment mode?

[cedew]

Nice pans, a good set. One nit, it looks as if you've exposed for the absolute brightest spot. Problem is, those sports are so small, it's better to just let them blow out to achieve a better overall exposure. In playing with a few, they are between 0.5 and 1.0 stops underexposed. Just my opinion, no worries if you disagree. For all I know, you have them just how you like them, which takes priority over the opinion of another. Cheers, thanks for posting.

[boostman]

Thanks for tip, I'll try playing with a few!

[silvex]

Nice pans, a good set. One nit, it looks as if you've exposed for the absolute brightest spot. Problem is, those sports are so small, it's better to just let them blow out to achieve a better overall exposure. In playing with a few, they are between 0.5 and 1.0 stops underexposed. Just my opinion, no worries if you disagree. For all I know, you have them just how you like them, which takes priority over the opinion of another. Cheers, thanks for posting.

I was about to mention that. Underexposing makes paint dull.

[boostman]

^ Yeah, like I said I think I'll play with some shots, but with taking them TOO light I am worried about losing detail in the car body and parts.

[clickclickclick]

That car looks a bit big for that little guy in the last one :P

[boostman]

It wasn't if you asked him, hahaha :)

[silvex]

^ Yeah, like I said I think I'll play with some shots, but with taking them TOO light I am worried about losing detail in the car body and parts.

expose for the pavement and adjust a bit to the left or right. The set it on manual.

[AxxisPhoto]

Awesome shots! I'll be at Road America in August and I hope the BMW team is there.

[boostman]

expose for the pavement and adjust a bit to the left or right. The set it on manual.
Cool, thanks for the tip!

[boostman]

Awesome shots! I'll be at Road America in August and I hope the BMW team is there.
Thank you, and I can't wait to see your Road America shots!

[PhotosGuy]

One nit, it looks as if you've exposed for the absolute brightest spot. That's a common problem with modes other than manual.
Need an exposure crutch? (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=89123)

[boostman]

Thanks for the link Frank. Can I adjust these much in cs3? I am such a noob to shooting and pp..... :(

[silvex]

Thanks for the link Frank. Can I adjust these much in cs3? I am such a noob to shooting and pp..... :(

If you shot them in raw, try the auto adjustment in ACR as a starting point. Then try fill light and brightess -- for shadows and backligting. Watch for highlights (they will turn red), but can be subdue with recovery slider.

to practice. Go to a busy street where you can safely shoot cars and follow my pavement suggestions along frank's link.

[boostman]

Nice, I'll try that Ed, thank you for your help too!

Unfortunately these were not shot in raw. I learned 2 important things already with the racing photos, shoot in manual and in raw.

[silvex]

Nice, I'll try that Ed, thank you for your help too!

Unfortunately these were not shot in raw. I learned 2 important things already with the racing photos, shoot in manual and in raw.

Last but not least, make sure you sensor is clean when doing pano shots. They will show and *maybe* kill the shot.

[boostman]

How about this?

Before
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3562080990_95c3577679_o.jpg

After
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3591565230_20a8b73a27_o.jpg

[silvex]

WOW! much better!!! see what happens when you "exposed" right...:) much much better. Now make sure you have the right colors. Use black and white points.

[boostman]

Thank you for the tips again. I did some quick adjustment in Lightroom and I'm pleased with the results.