The Auto-Image thread

Torqueguru · 27th May 2008, 17:44

@Karthikkumar
Nice DOF.

Samurai · 27th May 2008, 18:27

Karthikkumar, the first one is a good effort, but not the second. Shallow DOF is not optimal for auto images. Any image that has bokeh, has the main subject in sharp focus. Here the main object (car) is mostly OOF.

Rehaan · 28th May 2008, 03:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeler

One from my side. Would love to know what I can do to make it better.

Hi Wheeler,

Quite a crisp shot! I like it.
However, the two areas for possible improvement in my opinion would be :
1. The overexposure in the sky
2. The lack of anything interesting in the background

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

Here is another one, taken on the same day, just off the road that leads to nandi hills....near the railway cross.

Nice!! (Though i wish you hadnt cropped the frame so tight on the left of the car.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kartikkumar

my contributions open for your comments please.

I actually like the 2nd shot a lot! As Samu said, it might not be the ideal shot for "automobile photography" (eg. a car brochure or something) due to the shallow DOF - but as a photograph i like it a lot.

cya
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kartikkumar · 28th May 2008, 08:12

@torqueguru: Thanks!

@Samurai: I take your point about the second photograph. However, the idea behind the photograph was a combination of creative photogrpahy and auto photography and the DOF was deliberate. While it leaves no doubt about the identity of the car, it isn't exclusively an "auto" image. Perhaps then this thread isn't the right place to post it, but I felt it was. My apologies in that case.

@Rehaan: Thank you.

Samurai · 28th May 2008, 08:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by kartikkumar

However, the idea behind the photograph was a combination of creative photogrpahy and auto photography and the DOF was deliberate.

It is obvious that the shallow DOF is deliberate, not need for apologies, I was only making an observation. Now try this, the second shot, keep the frame intact, just increase the F-stop until you get the entire car in focus. You may need a tripod or push the ISO high if you don't have tripod. Just see how it comes out.

kartikkumar · 28th May 2008, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

It is obvious that the shallow DOF is deliberate, not need for apologies, I was only making an observation. Now try this, the second shot, keep the frame intact, just increase the F-stop until you get the entire car in focus. You may need a tripod or push the ISO high if you don't have tripod. Just see how it comes out.

Ok I shall certainly try that one out. Have a tripod so that's not an issue. Thanks for the tip.

praJEEP · 28th May 2008, 10:35

My RX 135, i hope this picture qualifies for this thread, pic was taken in
my friends camera Nikon D 40 on nice road.

gkrishn · 28th May 2008, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by praJEEP

My RX 135, i hope this picture qualifies for this thread, pic was taken in
my friends camera Nikon D 40 on nice road.

The pics is pretty good. But why did you apply softness to the rear of the bike?

mansidea · 28th May 2008, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkrishn

The pics is pretty good. But why did you apply softness to the rear of the bike?

prajeep, same feeling here. beautiful picture & nice composition - may be bit wider.

praJEEP · 28th May 2008, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkrishn

The pics is pretty good. But why did you apply softness to the rear of the bike?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mansidea

prajeep, same feeling here. beautiful picture & nice composition - may be bit wider.

Thanks,The pic was taken in apeature mode hence you could see the softness in the rear. we were not able to shoot the subject ( the bike ) properly diagniozed. we both are still learners, suggestions from you guyz will help a lot.

P.S Can anyone photoshop the same pic and make it still better than what it is now !! and repost it

Torqueguru · 28th May 2008, 22:48

@rehaan
Well i too thought so..

@Prajeep
Very good effort man. Composition rocks!

Ok, so heres the next one..this was taken using my friends Canon, i dont remember the model.

kpzen · 28th May 2008, 23:05

TG.
Another scenic pic.!!

OT: Doesn't Cedia come with body colored ORVMs..?

Stratos · 28th May 2008, 23:13

Gallardo was parked way near the pillars. Could not get a better shot.

oldmodel · 29th May 2008, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Oldmodel, your Gurkha shots in the Gurkha TD thread are way better.

Ok samurai ..here is another two more for your suggestions.

iraghava · 29th May 2008, 00:36

Ooohhhh...that Mustang shot looks fabulous Stratos!

28th May 2008, 10:35	#412
praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 8 Times	My RX 135, i hope this picture qualifies for this thread, pic was taken in my friends camera Nikon D 40 on nice road. Attached Thumbnails

28th May 2008, 22:48	#416
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	@rehaan Well i too thought so.. @Prajeep Very good effort man. Composition rocks! Ok, so heres the next one..this was taken using my friends Canon, i dont remember the model. Last edited by Torqueguru : 28th May 2008 at 22:52.

28th May 2008, 23:13	#418
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Gallardo was parked way near the pillars. Could not get a better shot. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Stratos : 28th May 2008 at 23:19.

27th May 2008, 17:44	#406
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	@Karthikkumar Nice DOF.

27th May 2008, 18:27	#407
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,545 Times View My Garage	Karthikkumar, the first one is a good effort, but not the second. Shallow DOF is not optimal for auto images. Any image that has bokeh, has the main subject in sharp focus. Here the main object (car) is mostly OOF.

28th May 2008, 08:12	#409
kartikkumar BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore...not Bengaluru Posts: 214 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	@torqueguru: Thanks! @Samurai: I take your point about the second photograph. However, the idea behind the photograph was a combination of creative photogrpahy and auto photography and the DOF was deliberate. While it leaves no doubt about the identity of the car, it isn't exclusively an "auto" image. Perhaps then this thread isn't the right place to post it, but I felt it was. My apologies in that case. @Rehaan: Thank you.

28th May 2008, 23:05	#417
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	TG. Another scenic pic.!! OT: Doesn't Cedia come with body colored ORVMs..?

29th May 2008, 00:36	#420
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Ooohhhh...that Mustang shot looks fabulous Stratos!