Trek In The Studio

Going to sale my 1.5 and took a few shots before parting ways.

1. Setup

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impressive detail shots

Not sure I understand what the intention was for the shots. So I cant really C&C. But I thought it might be helpful knowing the intention isnt translating to everybody.

He stated that he is selling (sale) the bike

OP. Some unusual perspectives

He did. But he didnt say these were intended to help sell the bike. Or just a photo excercise before it goes away.

SnowManZ wrote in post #11085698
impressive detail shots

Thanks Snow, 'preciate the comment.

Mark1 wrote in post #11086230
Not sure I understand what the intention was for the shots. So I cant really C&C. But I thought it might be helpful knowing the intention isnt translating to everybody.

What does my intention have to do with receiving c&c from you and others? Either the lighting, composition and finished product are good or bad.

joayne wrote in post #11086249
He stated that he is selling (sale) the bike

OP. Some unusual perspectives

Thanks for comment, wanted to provide some different looks.

Mark1 wrote in post #11086284
He did. But he didnt say these were intended to help sell the bike. Or just a photo excercise before it goes away.

Really? You don't think that pictures such as these help sale products?
Thanks for the quick reminder of why I don't participate much here anymore.

This is the image I used for the sales ad.

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burntpixel wrote in post #11088493
What does my intention have to do with receiving c&c from you and others? Either the lighting, composition and finished product are good or bad.
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This is the image I used for the sales ad.

That would be great for the web, but I don't think it would come off well in a newspaper.
Nice shot to remember it by, though.

PhotosGuy wrote in post #11088687
That would be great for the web, but I don't think it would come off well in a newspaper.
Nice shot to remember it by, though.

They are still printing the newspaper......

burntpixel wrote in post #11088460
What does my intention have to do with receiving c&c from you and others? Either the lighting, composition and finished product are good or bad.

It has everything to do with it. If they are an "artistic interpratation" of your vision of the bike, then they are not to bad. If they are "product shots" to sell the bike, they need some work. Different intentions will have different results. And therefore have different C&C. Not sure we can help if you dont understand this.

burntpixel wrote in post #11088460
Really? You don't think that pictures such as these help sale products?
Thanks for the quick reminder of why I don't participate much here anymore.

Sounds like you are only after afermation. Not C&C. A bunch of " good shot" replies never helped anybody.

I didnt say they dont help sell. I said I didnt get the intention of the photos from the shots themselves. They have kind of the artsy abstract thing happening, and kind of a product thing happening. But are not solidly in either camp. So it is kind of hard to tell on a forum. Had I seen them hanging on a wall it would have been clear they are arty shots. Or in a catalog, they are surely product work. But, bunched together in a post without clarification it was hard to tell what way you intended them to go.

burntpixel wrote in post #11088493
This is the image I used for the sales ad.

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Now this is a fairly solid product shot! I agree with the above, excelent shot for web but the front wheel will get lost in a B&W halftone. That is if it will be printed in B&W. A color newspaper pic it might still do OK.

cool shots

Mark1 wrote in post #11092886
It has everything to do with it. If they are an "artistic interpratation" of your vision of the bike, then they are not to bad. If they are "product shots" to sell the bike, they need some work. Different intentions will have different results. And therefore have different C&C. Not sure we can help if you dont understand this.

I understand that I took some shots of my bike in my studi. I shared them here to get c&c on technique, lighting, composition, etc.
If one takes a picture of car, does it mean it's for sale, it's a photo to remember the car by, insurance claim, the list goes on. Maybe I took one or two pics for the sales ad and took a few more to hang in my garage. It should not and does not matter to me what the intention is.
You say the pics are good for an "artistic interpratation" but need work if used for "product shots".
What are your recommendations to improve the shots for "product shot"?

Mark1 wrote in post #11092886
Sounds like you are only after afermation. Not C&C. A bunch of " good shot" replies never helped anybody.

Nope, not that way at all!
If I want oooos and aahhhhs, I'll post 'em on facebook and let my family members tell me how good they are.
Most of what I have learned about photography has taken place on this forum and many others like it. I like and request (good), straight to the point c&c.

Mark1 wrote in post #11092886
I didnt say they dont help sell. I said I didnt get the intention of the photos from the shots themselves. They have kind of the artsy abstract thing happening, and kind of a product thing happening. But are not solidly in either camp. So it is kind of hard to tell on a forum. Had I seen them hanging on a wall it would have been clear they are arty shots. Or in a catalog, they are surely product work. But, bunched together in a post without clarification it was hard to tell what way you intended them to go.

Previous statement you say they are good for "artsy" here you say they are "not solidly in either camp". Where is the c&c? What can I do to make them better? You have not offered any c&c to this point. Only the fact of you don't get whether they are going to be used as "artsy" or "product" photos. So, don't crack on me about not wanting or receiving c&c

Mark1 wrote in post #11092901
Now this is a fairly solid product shot!

Thank you!

Mark1 wrote in post #11092901
I agree with the above, excelent shot for web but the front wheel will get lost in a B&W halftone. That is if it will be printed in B&W. A color newspaper pic it might still do OK.

This is straight forward, postive feedback. Thank you!
The front wheel is lost whether it goes to print or not and I should have put some light on it. Didn't really notice how lost it was till I loaded it up in LR.
As far as B&W and print, see my comment to Frank The sales ad was for local craigs list.

Carsofabq wrote in post #11093107
cool shots

Thanks!

#6 rocks!! May have gone a little longer DOF though...

burntpixel wrote in post #11093577
Previous statement you say they are good for "artsy" here you say they are "not solidly in either camp". Where is the c&c? What can I do to make them better? You have not offered any c&c to this point. Only the fact of you don't get whether they are going to be used as "artsy" or "product" photos. So, don't crack on me about not wanting or receiving c&c


Thanks!

I just needed to know before I offer a C&C, because I would send you in two entirely different ways depending on what your intentions for the images were.