Dodge Viper SRT10

The cars from the UAE never cease to amaze me. Is that a plum purple x6 with orange rims? haha so cool.

Nice shots of the viper - especially for a kit lens and 350d. Keep it up.

#1 -- HDR preferences aside, you need to pay attention to what's behind the car. That radiator, 2nd car, and round window that's touching the trunk aren't helping your pic.

#2 -- car is in the center of the frame but because of the shape it looks like it's falling toward frame left. If you crop off some from the right it'll look a bit bitter.

#3 -- the arch is in focus but the car is not. If this is a shoot about the car then IMO the car should be in focus.

#4, #5 -- again, pay attention to what is in your backgrounds. You've got other cars and stuff back there. Also, look at all the weird reflections you have of the pillars on the car. They're sort of un-flattering. Consider using a Circular Polarizing filter (CPL) to help cut down those reflections.

#6 -- Needs a bit more contrast for B&W (the HDR is working against you in B&W photography) and also you have another car in the background. Also, the seat cover on the car-right seat looks like it's falling off. Also notice how the pillars are reflecting on the car-right headlight. A CPL would help with that as well.

#7, #8 -- again, stuff in the background, this time a white SUV and a bell hop.


The HDR processing looks good for that style of photography, but you need to work on paying attention to what's behind your car.

HDR is just a tad bit over done.

Chippy569 wrote in post #11893396
#1 -- HDR preferences aside, you need to pay attention to what's behind the car. That radiator, 2nd car, and round window that's touching the trunk aren't helping your pic.

#2 -- car is in the center of the frame but because of the shape it looks like it's falling toward frame left. If you crop off some from the right it'll look a bit bitter.

#3 -- the arch is in focus but the car is not. If this is a shoot about the car then IMO the car should be in focus.

#4, #5 -- again, pay attention to what is in your backgrounds. You've got other cars and stuff back there. Also, look at all the weird reflections you have of the pillars on the car. They're sort of un-flattering. Consider using a Circular Polarizing filter (CPL) to help cut down those reflections.

#6 -- Needs a bit more contrast for B&W (the HDR is working against you in B&W photography) and also you have another car in the background. Also, the seat cover on the car-right seat looks like it's falling off. Also notice how the pillars are reflecting on the car-right headlight. A CPL would help with that as well.

#7, #8 -- again, stuff in the background, this time a white SUV and a bell hop.


The HDR processing looks good for that style of photography, but you need to work on paying attention to what's behind your car.

Nothing positive? Haha sad day

Actually, I think Chippy gave a pretty fair summation...

It's the little details that (if overlooked) turn potential gold into "snapshots" when photographers get "buck fever" and don't look beyond their subjects.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #11896262
Actually, I think Chippy gave a pretty fair summation...

It's the little details that (if overlooked) turn potential gold into "snapshots" when photographers get "buck fever" and don't look beyond their subjects.

Oh no, I agree completely. But like we do in the Army sometimes, we like to give a list of what was bad, but try to be somewhat positive with the small things that were good (such as beautiful car?)

I agree with a lot of what Chippy had to say, but for a 350D and kit lens it's a quality start. And Jay is right, it's all about the minute details that make a good snap a great photograph.

Abo Al3ol, take the advice here and put it to use. You've got access to some amazing looking "subjects". Keep clicking and posting, you'll be surprised at how your skills improve when you get good, honest criticism from this forum.

Cheers!

Chippy569 wrote in post #11893396
#1 -- HDR preferences aside, you need to pay attention to what's behind the car. That radiator, 2nd car, and round window that's touching the trunk aren't helping your pic.

#2 -- car is in the center of the frame but because of the shape it looks like it's falling toward frame left. If you crop off some from the right it'll look a bit bitter.

#3 -- the arch is in focus but the car is not. If this is a shoot about the car then IMO the car should be in focus.

#4, #5 -- again, pay attention to what is in your backgrounds. You've got other cars and stuff back there. Also, look at all the weird reflections you have of the pillars on the car. They're sort of un-flattering. Consider using a Circular Polarizing filter (CPL) to help cut down those reflections.

#6 -- Needs a bit more contrast for B&W (the HDR is working against you in B&W photography) and also you have another car in the background. Also, the seat cover on the car-right seat looks like it's falling off. Also notice how the pillars are reflecting on the car-right headlight. A CPL would help with that as well.

#7, #8 -- again, stuff in the background, this time a white SUV and a bell hop.


The HDR processing looks good for that style of photography, but you need to work on paying attention to what's behind your car.

thnx alot Boss for ur comments i really appreciated .. next time i will do my best to take ur advice in my mind during taking the pix .. thnx alot again

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Alaa Shadid wrote in post #11897148
thnx alot Boss for ur comments i really appreciated .. next time i will do my best to take ur advice in my mind during taking the pix .. thnx alot again

Cool, sorry if it was a bit harsh, didn't mean it that way, I just get annoyed when I post my stuff and all I get is "cool car" or "nice pics." there's always room for improvement!

Most of it is paying attention to the little things like your background and reflections. Thats what separates a good photo from a great one. Just take a deep breath before pulling the shutter and take that moment to look at those small things.

Everything considered, these are a pretty good start here. See the links in my Sig, and...

Chippy569 wrote in post #11893396
#1 -- HDR preferences aside, you need to pay attention to what's behind the car. That radiator, 2nd car, and round window that's touching the trunk aren't helping your pic.

#2 -- car is in the center of the frame but because of the shape it looks like it's falling toward frame left. If you crop off some from the right it'll look a bit bitter.

#3 -- the arch is in focus but the car is not. If this is a shoot about the car then IMO the car should be in focus.

#4, #5 -- again, pay attention to what is in your backgrounds. You've got other cars and stuff back there. Also, look at all the weird reflections you have of the pillars on the car. They're sort of un-flattering. Consider using a Circular Polarizing filter (CPL) to help cut down those reflections.

#6 -- Needs a bit more contrast for B&W (the HDR is working against you in B&W photography) and also you have another car in the background. Also, the seat cover on the car-right seat looks like it's falling off. Also notice how the pillars are reflecting on the car-right headlight. A CPL would help with that as well.

#7, #8 -- again, stuff in the background, this time a white SUV and a bell hop.


The HDR processing looks good for that style of photography, but you need to work on paying attention to what's behind your car.

great tips! i agree with most all of your comments. i usually tend to stay away from HDR on automotive shots however, because it causes the reflections in the car to "pop" and become very distracting, like in shots 4-8.

good start though! you've clearly got an eye for composition, and it only gets better with practice!