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oldekid
02-05-2008, 09:36 PM
Can anyone tell me if this looks ok?

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/IMG_0086copy.jpg
oldekid
02-05-2008, 09:38 PM
Ooops, sorry about the size. :o
ChiTownMaraud3r
02-05-2008, 09:40 PM
Looks amazing in general, what are we supposed to be critiquing?
oldekid
02-05-2008, 09:43 PM
Looks amazing in general, what are we supposed to be critiquing?Thanks, sorry I guess I wasn't clear about that. I just wanted to know how it looked as far as a black and white pic.

My monitor is a compulsive liar when ever I alter photos and post them on the net.
de minimus
02-05-2008, 09:47 PM
Looks absolutely fantastic!
oldekid
02-05-2008, 09:49 PM
Looks absolutely fantastic!Thanks de minimus, that works for me.
:beer:
freakstatus
02-05-2008, 09:53 PM
Looks absolutely fantastic!

Nice sig, Tim....Spanish Banks, eh?
freakstatus
02-05-2008, 09:54 PM
Ooops, sorry about the size. :o

Looks awesome!
Local Boy
02-05-2008, 09:54 PM
I like black/white photos...This one is very nice...

I would only add that the background takes away from the car...if it was one boat and a clear horizon...that would be beautiful!!!!

ALOHA
oldekid
02-05-2008, 09:58 PM
I like black/white photos...This one is very nice...

I would only add that the background takes away from the car...if it was one boat and a clear horizon...that would be beautiful!!!!

ALOHAThanks for the advice. I may have to work on that.
J D
02-05-2008, 10:01 PM
As a black and white photo it looks very good. But as for constructive criticism, the background with the pilings, shed and numerous boats are too strong with sharp angles that really distract the eye. Also almost nitpicking here but, you can see the mirror in the paint of the car and the other cars are distracting and a more open area with sky filling the paint would have been better.

But on the whole its a beautiful shot for those like myself living in/around the city where open uncluttered pictures are rare.
RF Overlord
02-05-2008, 10:53 PM
I agree w/the others who said the background is too busy. It's a really nice photo, but it's too cluttered.
Pat
02-05-2008, 11:00 PM
It's my screen saver of the month. + 4, A less obtrusive background would focus the eye on just the car.
offroadkarter
02-05-2008, 11:17 PM
Awesome! :)


Ever thought about trying a black and white sunset shot? Get it a good angle and it'd turn out great.
DOOM
02-05-2008, 11:42 PM
Its hard NOT to have a good picture when its a black marauder. I especially like the tires.
DOOM
02-05-2008, 11:46 PM
joking i know reba is dtr. Do they still make those tires in our size???
sailsmen
02-05-2008, 11:50 PM
I think it's great, didn't even notice it was B&W.

The Marauder is so dominant and focused the back ground is just that back ground.

My eyes go directly to the Marauder. The back ground is only busy when I actively look at it instead of the Marauder.
Bigdogjim
02-06-2008, 03:58 AM
Nice shot........................
Bluerauder
02-06-2008, 05:16 AM
What background?? ;) I like it.
SC Cheesehead
02-06-2008, 05:25 AM
What background?? ;) I like it.

Me too, great photo. I focused on the MM, and really didn't notice anything in the background.

SCCH
oldekid
02-06-2008, 05:34 AM
joking i know reba is dtr. Do they still make those tires in our size???DR., I'm not sure, but I have heard rumors that those tires aren't available anymore. Some people like them, and some don't.
oldekid
02-06-2008, 05:46 AM
Thanks guys for all the comments. I was primarily focusing on my black and white conversion technique, as I had made some changes in both my Photoshop settings and my monitor. I've always had a hard time getting pics that looked good on my screen to look the same for everyone else. It's probably time to get a better monitor, but for now, I'm trying to work with what I have.

I did get a lot of good tips about the background, and reflections, which I will try to remember the next time I take Reba out and shoot her. :gunfire:

I do appreciate all of those tips and suggestions.

:beer:
Georges93LX
02-06-2008, 10:25 AM
Can anyone tell me if this looks ok?



I'm not a photographer but can you have the car in color and the background in black&white?
TiTo35
02-06-2008, 11:50 AM
Make it bigger and slap that on a wall!
Looks Great!!!:bows:
ImpalaSlayer
02-06-2008, 04:33 PM
as well as the background the angle is a little odd. if you got lower it may have looked a little better. over all it looks pretty sweet. very high quality. :up:
jdando
02-06-2008, 05:40 PM
Hey John;

Looking good! The black and white conversion is good since it looks like a black Marauder.
03blackvegas
02-06-2008, 06:47 PM
The car looks like crap, I'll give you $1200.00 for it right now, he he.
GreekGod
02-06-2008, 07:19 PM
All the poles coming out of the roof & hood are distracting, and the roof over the boats is not very attractive.
Adam12
02-06-2008, 07:22 PM
damn sexy thats an awsome picture
quota
02-06-2008, 08:03 PM
Busy background. Nice contrast, good light catching...and very nice car !

JP
oldekid
02-07-2008, 01:31 PM
I'm not a photographer but can you have the car in color and the background in black&white?Yes Georges93LX, you certainly can. It can only be done with a Blue, Silver or DTR Marauder though. :rofl:

The problem in this shot is the reflections from the bright sky. They look a little unnatural on the hood and top of the car. That can all be fixed, but it takes more time. I just wanted to show you that it can be done.


http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/IMG_0086_CS-1.jpg
Bluerauder
02-07-2008, 02:32 PM
Yes Georges93LX, you certainly can. It can only be done with a Blue, Silver or DTR Marauder though. :rofl:
Lookin' Good. :2thumbs:
Cordoba1
02-07-2008, 02:33 PM
Now that looks FANTASTIC. I think DTR is now my favorite car-color. Silver be damned!
jgc61sr2002
02-07-2008, 03:40 PM
Looks much better in color.:D:up:
ckadiddle
02-08-2008, 08:00 AM
HHhmmmmmm... how bout leaving the MM in focus and blurring out the background some? Or..... leave the MM in focus and fade the background by 50 percent? Just random thoughts... Love the photos!
oldekid
02-08-2008, 12:59 PM
Ok guys, I did a little more tweaking, and this is what I came up with. Hope this works.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/JohnTrogdon/Maraudercopy3.jpg
oldekid
02-08-2008, 02:35 PM
HHhmmmmmm... how bout leaving the MM in focus and blurring out the background some? Or..... leave the MM in focus and fade the background by 50 percent? Just random thoughts... Love the photos!I did better than that Pete. I got rid of everything in the pic that wasn't dark toreador red. :banana2:

See above.
Bluerauder
02-08-2008, 05:27 PM
I did better than that Pete. I got rid of everything in the pic that wasn't dark toreador red. :banana2:

See above.

I prefer the post #31 pic to the post #36 pic. I like the background with the DTR highlighted. IMHO the one with no background at all is less appealing. The ragged edge shadow under the car is also distracting. My opinion.
oldekid
02-08-2008, 05:46 PM
I prefer the post #31 pic to the post #36 pic. I like the background with the DTR highlighted. IMHO the one with no background at all is less appealing. The ragged edge shadow under the car is also distracting. My opinion.Thanks for your input. I just thought since everyone had a problem with the cluttered background, that I would totally do away with it. I appreciate your comments.