Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Critique Corner 
Thread started 20 May 2008 (Tuesday) 19:28
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

My MR2 Spyder

 
Frogger
Member
39 posts
Joined Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
     
May 20, 2008 19:28 |  #1

Took a week off work so decided to head out to the city late last night to grab some photos in the back alleyways of Sydney. I set the camera up on a tripod on timer mode and kept a lookout for any unwanted attention...

Unfortunately many of the photos didn't turn out as clear as I had hoped. Below are my faves.

IMAGE: http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x244/studio-ichiban/21-05-08%20My%20Spyder/IMG_8548.jpg

IMAGE: http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x244/studio-ichiban/21-05-08%20My%20Spyder/IMG_8544.jpg

Photos were taken on a 400D with the 18-55 mm kit lens. C&C welcome!



  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
REXTi
Senior Member
Avatar
624 posts
Likes: 1
Joined Mar 2008
Location: NH
     
May 20, 2008 20:57 |  #2

a little soft imo.




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Robert_Lay
Cream of the Crop
Avatar
7,546 posts
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA
     
May 20, 2008 21:03 |  #3

I'm not a car buff, but I think that around here the Spyder by Toyota and the Porsches are the only rear engine sport convertibles we have the pleasure of seeing, and I've only seen a couple of each in over a year.


Bob
Quality of Light (external link), Photo Tool ver 2.0 (external link)
Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
trials2k
Member
Avatar
160 posts
Joined Apr 2008
     
May 20, 2008 21:41 as a reply to  @ Robert_Lay's post |  #4

hey dude, i like the second shot! it has great potential, feels a bit too soft tho at the moment and slightly washed out..

i hope you dont mind but i did a quick 15minute retouch on it.

IMAGE: http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m289/trials2k/MR2SpyderComparison.jpg

it may not be preferred, but i will tell you wat i did anyhow.

- adjusted levels
- added a highpass overlay to the car and some surrounding areas
- took some saturation out of a few things in the scenory
- cloned out the shadow in the bottom left corner
- did some burning and dodging
- added a slight vignette

My Website (external link)
My DeviantArt (external link)
http://trials2k.devian​tart.com (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Frogger
THREAD ­ STARTER
Member
39 posts
Joined Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
     
May 20, 2008 22:20 |  #5

Thanks for the comments. Agree that they are a bit soft. There aren't many Spyders on the streets in Australia either and the model is now discontinued.

The street lighting was fairly yellow but I didn't adjust the levels because I felt that it looked very unnatural afterwards. Having said that, I really like what you've done trials2k. The environment feels a lot more sinister!




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
REXTi
Senior Member
Avatar
624 posts
Likes: 1
Joined Mar 2008
Location: NH
     
May 20, 2008 22:31 |  #6

good retouch minus the blue bricks above the bonnet/hood




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
AngryCorgi
-Bouncing Boy- a POTN peion
Avatar
11,547 posts
Likes: 7
Joined Aug 2005
Location: Surrounded by bunnies, squirrels and a couple of crazy corgis in NoVA...
     
May 20, 2008 23:04 |  #7

Nice car! I sold my 2000 silver mr-s 6 months ago. I miss her!


AngryCorgi (external link) (aka Tom) ...Tools...

...Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is knowing not to include it in a fruit salad...

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Frogger
THREAD ­ STARTER
Member
39 posts
Joined Aug 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
     
May 21, 2008 19:41 |  #8

AngryCorgi wrote in post #5565303 (external link)
Nice car! I sold my 2000 silver mr-s 6 months ago. I miss her!

I've only had the car for about 6 months and already very attached to it haha.




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

1,092 views & 0 likes for this thread, 5 members have posted to it.
My MR2 Spyder
FORUMS Photo Sharing & Discussion Critique Corner 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member was a spammer, and banned as such!
2797 guests, 173 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.