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Hi guys N girls....
a small selection of my Automotive folio....Enjoy

please visit my website for more:

http://plugphotography.com

many thanks(y)
 
The first looks a bit lost against the (dropped in?) background.

Second has great potential with that setting, just lacks a bit of dynamism that might have been present if the car was less central - could the chase car have used any of the other lane/ Noble have overtaken. Could be worse- could be a rig shot ;) Well controlled light for what's clearly not the best time of day.

Good to see some cars on here, makes a change from all the planes and trains
 
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the maserati and the Supercharged Chevy engine are shot on location, then I used photoshop to create a studio type environment...

The first Noble image is a tracking shot done from the boot of a Rangrover Sport at about 40mph, the second is an HDR multiple exposure, tone mapped.
 
plugphotography said:
the maserati and the Supercharged Chevy engine are shot on location, then I used photoshop to create a studio type environment...
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Figured as much. The engine shot is more successful as it doesn't suffer from giveaway reflections of the surrounding area - I can see a wall/ building in the Maser rear window and there's a fence in the bumper. Shame there's no way you could have PPd the background so the car's in its original setting

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The first Noble image is a tracking shot done from the boot of a Rangrover Sport at about 40mph, the second is an HDR multiple exposure, tone mapped.
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Like I said, the tracking shot's decent but I think with a change of comp it could've been awesome. The HDR processing doesn't work for me although the setting's alright.
 
AndWhyNot said:
Figured as much. The engine shot is more successful as it doesn't suffer from giveaway reflections of the surrounding area - I can see a wall/ building in the Maser rear window and there's a fence in the bumper. Shame there's no way you could have PPd the background so the car's in its original setting


Like I said, the tracking shot's decent but I think with a change of comp it could've been awesome. The HDR processing doesn't work for me although the setting's alright.
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Most people I know (incl commercial car photographers) seem to prefer the first Noble tracking shot precisely because it’s slightly off centre, bit of a different angle…..

As for the HDR Noble shot....the client loved it...so I'm ok with that.

I have tones of tracking shots to be fair mate, each to their own and all that, here is a different one:


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I'm pretty forward with C&C so don't take offense.

1. Truly awful, just bin it. Reflections are the least of your worries in that image.
2. Is nice as it is, comp is loose but it works. A little more POP with a play in PS could make it great (apart from the window being open).
3. I'm not going to comment on as I don't like HDR.
4. Lacks pop, no focal point etc.
 
love the noble
walk passed one most days on the way to work as a dentist in town has one :)
surely not the best car to commute in though!
 
Yeh, they are nice, I got to borrow this one for a weekend, and it was great fun, v fast and quite comfortable apart from the hefty clutch and getting in & out!
 
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I'm pretty forward with C&C so don't take offense.

1. Truly awful, just bin it. Reflections are the least of your worries in that image.
2. Is nice as it is, comp is loose but it works. A little more POP with a play in PS could make it great (apart from the window being open).
3. I'm not going to comment on as I don't like HDR.
4. Lacks pop, no focal point etc.
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Ok...perhaps a little strong fella, but no offence taken at all, like I said...each to their own and all that.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers
 
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Ok...perhaps a little strong fella, but no offence taken at all, like I said...each to their own and all that.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers
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I'd recommend that you listen to Dean an And - They are both very good photographers who are very knowledgeable about car photography. Just have a look at their portfolios ;)

The 2nd photo is the keeper of the bunch - shame about the crop, but the lovely road makes up for it :)

George
 
i think there all ace fella and the noble is a awesome car. i can see what people mean about the black background on the first one though i like the hdr the best is that battersea power station i spy
 
Thanks for looking, and I will take all comments on board, naturally.

The first image was just playing in Photoshop, I’m not taking that image too seriously, just experimenting……and the reflections are a pain for sure.

Seems HDR photography is loved or hated….I do agree it can be OTT sometimes.

I have been shooting automotive specific backgrounds/landscapes with supporting HDRIs for CGI uses for the last 3 years for a UK based visualisation company, so I have been working with HDRs for quite a while. I have only been shooting cars for about a year really, so plenty more to learn.

Cheers.
 
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