Photographer's thread

[M-17]

^ Well if we're going to get technical here then I don't want trample on Ichi's work too soon. It looks like you're going to get a lot of homework now Ichi.

[ichitaka05]

Seriously, these feedback do help me out.

Originally Posted by M-17

Anyways I'll begin from the 1st photo to the last. Also did you edit before posting or are these the actual shots you took at first hand?


1. I don't have problem with it if that's the angle you were going for. Only thing I do from there is do some simple editing cause to me its too bright and the colors could use some fixing.

2. That's good, but I wish the car was parked directly in front of those mountains in the background. That would have set a nice background. Other than that just some simple photo editing to sharpen the car and its good.

3. It would have probably been best to take the picture a few steps back so you could have included the rest of your ride in frame of the picture. BTW your Sube's paint looks good, man.

4. Once again simple photo editing. Need to be brightened up imo and if possible try to take another approach from another angle to get better coverage of the flower to limit the leaves from appearing in the photo.



Nice job and keep it in mind that everyone has to start off from the beginning at some point and I'm not an expert or a pro too so I'm always looking for help too. And your photos prove you really take care of your car.
If you don't mind, could I do some photo editing on the ones I can do to show you some of my preferences. Its cool if you don't want me to and just say fuck off, haha, no really its okay.

& I only edited the scratches on S2000's bumpers. I haven't done any highlights or any kinds of those. You're more than welcome to edit em.

As for my Impreza, yeah, I take care of her a lot. It's kinda funny that, in really bright day my car looks orange. Here's the pic I think, Pearl is making it orange (Sedona Pearl Red)

Originally Posted by Giccin

Ichi I'll send you a pm with the feedback.

But for now (since I'm in class) I'll just give you a few tips.

1. Wash those cars so you get better lines and reflective lights going
2. Zoom out. The photos look wayyy too full when you fit the entire car in your photo.
3. For the flower photo increase the shutter speed by 1 so the hard light from the back of the flower isn't so overly exposed.
4. Aperature seems to be in a good spot right now (can't really tell too much from this oldish laptop).

That's all I can give for you right now. When I get home I'll give you a much more 'harsh' and specific advice. Lol

Giccin Sifu thank you

As for S2000 been dirty, my friend was going to wash em before I get there, but he got sick (left the window open & went sleep), so he didn't wash em.

I'll wait for your deep constructive criticism

[M-17]

Man your friend should have cleaned up his s2000. But I shouldn't be the one to talk cause I do the same sometimes.

Alright so I did a little clean up but I don't got much time or the right resources to get exactly what I was looking for. So for me I think I could have done a better job on cleaning up the 2nd and 4th photos.
Although after a little comparison I think I didn't do a bad job I guess.

I tried to fix the exposures, colors and detail, but like I said I don't have access to a better program atm. I guess I've been procrastinating on that part myself.
Oh well, I hope its a slight improvement or maybe the pros around can help out too.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by M-17

Man your friend should have cleaned up his s2000. But I shouldn't be the one to talk cause I do the same sometimes.

Alright so I did a little clean up but I don't got much time or the right resources to get exactly what I was looking for. So for me I think I could have done a better job on cleaning up the 2nd and 4th photos.
Although after a little comparison I think I didn't do a bad job I guess.

I tried to fix the exposures, colors and detail, but like I said I don't have access to a better program atm. I guess I've been procrastinating on that part myself.
Oh well, I hope its a slight improvement or maybe the pros around can help out too.

Flower one I really can tell the improvements!

I'll save all the images & see what I did wrong.

Thanks again for advices & editing.

[M-17]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Flower one I really can tell the improvements!

I'll save all the images & see what I did wrong.

Thanks again for advices & editing.

Hmm, just checking the photos right now on my laptop and it doesn't look as good as it did on my computer at work.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by M-17

Hmm, just checking the photos right now on my laptop and it doesn't look as good as it did on my computer at work.

Well each screen brightness is different

[Snoopyalien24]

Hmm, I'll help touch up that flower pic. The burn/dodge tool are pretty usefull too. Also, they don't look bad, but it be better to get the car at an aggressive angle with those beautiful mountains in the back. Im no pro, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt

[M-17]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Hmm, I'll help touch up that flower pic. The burn/dodge tool are pretty usefull too. Also, they don't look bad, but it be better to get the car at an aggressive angle with those beautiful mountains in the back. Im no pro, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt

Yeah snoops got the right idea.

Ichi, you plan on keeping the Sube or moving it out? If I were you I take advantage of the mountains you got where you live if you don't end up keeping it.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Hmm, I'll help touch up that flower pic. The burn/dodge tool are pretty usefull too. Also, they don't look bad, but it be better to get the car at an aggressive angle with those beautiful mountains in the back. Im no pro, so take my suggestions with a grain of salt

Yeah w Photoshop, I can do a lot of stuff... like these
Before


After


Just practicing my photo skill... cuz better photo skill I have, less photoshop time I'm working on lol

But thanks for feedbacks. I always take any feedbacks/advice from anyone

Originally Posted by M-17

Yeah snoops got the right idea.

Ichi, you plan on keeping the Sube or moving it out? If I were you I take advantage of the mountains you got where you live if you don't end up keeping it.

advantage of mountains? You mean been outdoor? Yeah... sadly, I'm city boy, so I haven't been camping for over 15yrs lol I don't even snowboard/ski or any kind of outdoor stuff on winter. Winter time, I just stay home keeping myself warm. Summer time is different, Tennis, Soccer, Baseball (batting cage) & all other sports... but not outdoor stuff. lol

[M-17]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

advantage of mountains? You mean been outdoor? Yeah... sadly, I'm city boy, so I haven't been camping for over 15yrs lol I don't even snowboard/ski or any kind of outdoor stuff on winter. Winter time, I just stay home keeping myself warm. Summer time is different, Tennis, Soccer, Baseball (batting cage) & all other sports... but not outdoor stuff. lol

Well I'm on the same boat as you. The city life is where its at imo. :happy0180:

I'm just saying if you got good scenery to take nice photos with your car then I would take advantage of it.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by M-17

Well I'm on the same boat as you. The city life is where its at imo. :happy0180:

I'm just saying if you got good scenery to take nice photos with your car then I would take advantage of it.

Yeah, when it gets sunny one of the weekend, I'm planning to hit up canyons again for photo shooting. This yr, I have GoPro too so I can't wait!

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Okay this ^ vs my touched up version:



Or brighter



What you think Ichi?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Okay this ^ vs my touched up version:



Or brighter



What you think Ichi?

What do I think? You're a lot better than I am Both looks good... but I like the second one more than first one.

But I'm kinda getting what I'm missing & need to do. This week, weather isn't looking good... so might not able to take more pics to get more feedbacks... but see how it goes

Seriously, everyone that giving me all the feedback, thanks!

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

What do I think? You're a lot better than I am Both looks good... but I like the second one more than first one.

Seriously, everyone that giving me all the feedback, thanks!

Haha thanks!

It's all about burn/dodge tool, exposures and color balances. I raised the yellows and reds to "pop" the colors up a bit. Also made a black round gradient (darker on the edges), put opacity very low, then changed the blending to overlay.

This allows what you want darker to stay like that, then the flowers in the dark areas to "pop"