The Auto-Image thread

rrnsss · 26th January 2008, 00:34

here is my favourite picture . But I love the shiny pictures rudraji takes. Is there any trick to getting the car so shiny or is it just good old fashioned elbow grease?

Samurai · 26th January 2008, 09:52

First, the car should be shiny. Second, pick a time (morning or evening) or lighting condition (overcast sky which diffused light) that reflects light pleasantly from the car. Third, know how to use your camera well. Fouth, know how to process the shot.

kpzen · 26th January 2008, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

First, the car should be shiny. Second, pick a time (morning or evening) or lighting condition (overcast sky which diffused light) that reflects light pleasantly from the car..

Is that applicable to all colors or only dark colored cars..?
I have a golden zen. Will the overcast conditions funda work for it?

Torqy · 26th January 2008, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

First, the car should be shiny.

Something tells me i have to clean my car.

-- Torqy

Samurai · 26th January 2008, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

Is that applicable to all colors or only dark colored cars..?
I have a golden zen. Will the overcast conditions funda work for it?

In my experience, you can get away with harsh sunny conditions for white or other bright colored cars. But for darker colors, you do need overcast conditions. In fact, that's the best condition for any color car. The sky acts like a giant diffused light source.

furioussphinx · 5th February 2008, 23:26

Sagar.

Xehaust · 6th February 2008, 01:21

Lovely pictures Sagar.
Kudos

Samurai · 9th February 2008, 19:37

Pretty good Sagar, although highlights are blown in all images, the composition makes up for it.

navin_bhp · 24th February 2008, 20:49

Nice pics there Samurai... You have found a little playground for your GV..
@Sagar: I liked the mini cooper pic very much.

here's one of mine

By navin2233, shot with Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL at 2008-02-23

Xehaust · 25th February 2008, 01:08

Lovely picture Navin BHP

mansidea · 26th February 2008, 11:14

One from me after a gap.. Ram Hyundai's Verna

Rehaan · 26th February 2008, 12:21

Nice pic mansidea,

I had to look at it to see if that background was real or not!

I will leave the photo advice to the regulars here...but my 20c is that you could have used the surroundings in a more creative way for a more striking composition.

Nonetheless, a very eye catching pic!

cya
R

ps - cool sticker.

Raajiv · 26th February 2008, 12:26

Mansidea,

The picture would have been great sans the people inside the car.

Just my two cents.

ram_hyundai · 26th February 2008, 12:30

I was waiting for mansidea to post it here,i loved the pic of my car.I wished the pics of the car on the lawn like backdrop would also be there.Rudra sir,can you do your magic on this.
ram

tsk1979 · 26th February 2008, 12:32

Great composition mansidea, but if you work a little harder on the pick you will get the following
1. Better sharpnes
2. Better color rendition
3. Image will POP better
Adjust the curves so that the red in the car stands out as compared to the surroundings a little more.
Overall a great shot nevertheless

5th February 2008, 23:26	#261
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Comments please! Sagar.

26th January 2008, 00:34	#256
rrnsss BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 397 Thanked: 346 Times	here is my favourite picture . But I love the shiny pictures rudraji takes. Is there any trick to getting the car so shiny or is it just good old fashioned elbow grease?

26th January 2008, 09:52	#257
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,813 Thanked: 45,435 Times View My Garage	First, the car should be shiny. Second, pick a time (morning or evening) or lighting condition (overcast sky which diffused light) that reflects light pleasantly from the car. Third, know how to use your camera well. Fouth, know how to process the shot.

6th February 2008, 01:21	#262
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Lovely pictures Sagar. Kudos

9th February 2008, 19:37	#263
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,813 Thanked: 45,435 Times View My Garage	Pretty good Sagar, although highlights are blown in all images, the composition makes up for it.

24th February 2008, 20:49	#264
navin_bhp BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 157 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Nice pics there Samurai... You have found a little playground for your GV.. @Sagar: I liked the mini cooper pic very much. here's one of mine By navin2233, shot with Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL at 2008-02-23

25th February 2008, 01:08	#265
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Lovely picture Navin BHP

26th February 2008, 11:14	#266
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	One from me after a gap.. Ram Hyundai's Verna

26th February 2008, 12:21	#267
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,037 Thanked: 34,069 Times	Nice pic mansidea, I had to look at it to see if that background was real or not! I will leave the photo advice to the regulars here...but my 20c is that you could have used the surroundings in a more creative way for a more striking composition. Nonetheless, a very eye catching pic! cya R ps - cool sticker.

26th February 2008, 12:26	#268
Raajiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monterey Bay,CA Posts: 263 Thanked: 5 Times	Mansidea, The picture would have been great sans the people inside the car. Just my two cents.

26th February 2008, 12:30	#269
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	I was waiting for mansidea to post it here,i loved the pic of my car.I wished the pics of the car on the lawn like backdrop would also be there.Rudra sir,can you do your magic on this. ram

26th February 2008, 12:32	#270
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,813 Times View My Garage	Great composition mansidea, but if you work a little harder on the pick you will get the following 1. Better sharpnes 2. Better color rendition 3. Image will POP better Adjust the curves so that the red in the car stands out as compared to the surroundings a little more. Overall a great shot nevertheless