Blackhawk, will you be mine? (A different kind of TD report on Mitsubishi Cedia)

gaurav_chopra04 · 22nd July 2009, 14:43

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Originally Posted by d_payne

@architect: Well, we've had a Mitsu Lancer since 2003 in the family and that was one of the big draws for me towards the stable. I hate HM's marketing (or lack of it) of this car but I love the products - a lot. And they're truly beautiful cars, in an almost classic manner of styling.

You can say "Awesome Cars Aweful Management" for HM.
I also got inpired from my cousin's nine year old lancer. Dont know why Mitsubishi isnt serious about India..

prince_pervez · 22nd July 2009, 14:46

Great shots Joseph! Send the last 3 to HM to use them in their advertisements!

gaurav_chopra04 · 22nd July 2009, 14:50

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Originally Posted by prince_pervez

Great shots Joseph! Send the last 3 to HM to use them in their advertisements!

An enthusiast, a writer and a photographer…. So that’s Payne

f1fan · 22nd July 2009, 15:20

Great snaps Payne.
The car looks really excellent in black. The snaps with rain drops on the hood is awesome. Have a safe ride.

d_payne · 22nd July 2009, 17:44

@karthik: Thanks, drive safe is my mantra!

@pacchu: I use a Sony A300 DSLR with a set of lenses, most frequently used is the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. I use a simple handtowel to safe-guard cameras in quick shots, though I think I'm going to make a temporary rain-cover using a polythene bag, its simple and effective.

@pervez: Hopefully, HM will get to use some of these shots if we make it to the last stage in the Great Driving Challenge.

@f1fan: Thanks a ton. The rains are a perfect time for photography, it is tough business but the rewards are well worth it.

@gaurav: Thanks for all the words and the advise.

HVAC: Ok, that ought to be the issue. I'll get it done, heater is a big deal in these cool times at night.

Power windows: Yes, they're slower than other cars. I was wondering if it was just my car.

Focusing: I'll do more research and decide on a new pair of lamps + foglights.

Power window after ignition: It'll work for 30seconds or so as a backup.

Plastic mats: Asap!

Polishing: I'm getting detailing done.

Gilead · 22nd July 2009, 19:03

Beautiful pictures and an amazing looking car. When do we get pictures of the interiors? Congratulations and keep driving safe.

ariendj · 22nd July 2009, 22:21

thats one of the best looking cedia i have ever seen and u have hell of a photographiing skill there bro..waiting to see more

Zensi · 23rd July 2009, 02:32

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Originally Posted by d_payne

And now, here are some photos from the drive to Kamshet, 75kms from Pune!

Wetlook - Part II
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Cheers!
Payne

PS: The monsoons are unrelenting here, so sorry for the dirty car.

Awesome pictures. Specially this one - looks like an autobot from Transformers :-)

Post some nice interior pics as well.

cyclops · 24th July 2009, 15:13

Congrats.. Amazing photos you've clicked man..! Some photography skills you've got!

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Originally Posted by d_payne

And now, here are some photos from the drive to Kamshet, 75kms from Pune!

can you share more details about this location? directions, landmarks..?

d_payne · 28th July 2009, 18:32

@Gilead: Interiors pictures are all with my friend cuz they were taken while driving. Will get some shots done soon. Thanks!

@ariendj: The car photographs well, what can I tell you. Every single angle comes out right!

@Zensi: I love that shot too, everything came right in that one. Thanks!

@cyclops: This place is just off Kamshet. If you're coming from Pune, take the left turn before you reach "Rangoli Restaurant" - its one of a bunch of tea-shops. The left turn takes you onto a winding road and you'll see a thin gravel road to your right after some 500metres. Take that turn and you can keep going upwards from that point.

Some more shots - only exteriors, sorry!

Overcast skies

Blackhawk, will you be mine? (A different kind of TD report on Mitsubishi Cedia)-still.jpg

Some vehicles are faster than the Cedia - only when it's parked!

Blackhawk, will you be mine? (A different kind of TD report on Mitsubishi Cedia)-lifegoesby.jpg

Blackhawk against the mountains

Blackhawk, will you be mine? (A different kind of TD report on Mitsubishi Cedia)-blackhawk.jpg

Cheers!
Payne

gaurav_chopra04 · 28th July 2009, 21:30

I dont have word to express what I feel after seeing these amazing shots...They truely look very professional.

architect · 28th July 2009, 23:17

Lovely photographs: total professional publicity material.

The Cedia still retains that traditional, 3-box, low-slung sedan look. It may not have the proportional delicacy of an Italian design, but it makes it up with those lights and grilles.

Just one criticism. They might be useful, but those acrylic or plastic sun-shades / rain protectors / whatever on the top of the windows look out of place on a car that is in beautiful stock condition. Remove them, and you will see better side and 3-quarters views. Strictly my personal view, though.

Gany · 29th July 2009, 00:14

Congrats! Great looking! I liked this car but never saw her look this head turning

Ramsagar · 29th July 2009, 09:48

Awesome pics payne.looks stunning.Are the break calipers painted?if not paint them.

d_payne · 29th July 2009, 14:50

@gaurav: Thank you so much. It's a pleasure to photograph this car honestly. I've learnt a lot from Rudra and Torqueguru on the Auto-image thread also. These past 3 months on Team-BHP have been a great crash course on automotive photography!

@architect: Yep, this is a classic conventional beauty! As for the sun-shades, I hate them myself. And they were the first things I wanted removed on the car. I'm yet to start any kind of mods on the car since I'm too busy with The Great Driving Challenge these days. Once the GDC campaign gets over, I have some real nice things planned - without sun-visors!

@Gany: It is terrificly maintained as well.

@Ramsagar: Yes they are! Formula red paint! Look darn good in sunlight!

Guys, please follow us at the Great Driving Challenge (link in my signature). I really wanna show India how darn good a car this is!

Cheers!
Payne

22nd July 2009, 14:46	#47
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Great shots Joseph! Send the last 3 to HM to use them in their advertisements!
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22nd July 2009, 15:20	#49
f1fan BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 701 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	Great snaps Payne. The car looks really excellent in black. The snaps with rain drops on the hood is awesome. Have a safe ride.
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22nd July 2009, 17:44	#50
d_payne BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 179 Thanked: 210 Times	@karthik: Thanks, drive safe is my mantra! @pacchu: I use a Sony A300 DSLR with a set of lenses, most frequently used is the Tamron 17-50 f2.8. I use a simple handtowel to safe-guard cameras in quick shots, though I think I'm going to make a temporary rain-cover using a polythene bag, its simple and effective. @pervez: Hopefully, HM will get to use some of these shots if we make it to the last stage in the Great Driving Challenge. @f1fan: Thanks a ton. The rains are a perfect time for photography, it is tough business but the rewards are well worth it. @gaurav: Thanks for all the words and the advise. HVAC: Ok, that ought to be the issue. I'll get it done, heater is a big deal in these cool times at night. Power windows: Yes, they're slower than other cars. I was wondering if it was just my car. Focusing: I'll do more research and decide on a new pair of lamps + foglights. Power window after ignition: It'll work for 30seconds or so as a backup. Plastic mats: Asap! Polishing: I'm getting detailing done.
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22nd July 2009, 19:03	#51
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Beautiful pictures and an amazing looking car. When do we get pictures of the interiors? Congratulations and keep driving safe.
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22nd July 2009, 22:21	#52
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	thats one of the best looking cedia i have ever seen and u have hell of a photographiing skill there bro..waiting to see more
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28th July 2009, 18:32	#55
d_payne BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 179 Thanked: 210 Times	@Gilead: Interiors pictures are all with my friend cuz they were taken while driving. Will get some shots done soon. Thanks! @ariendj: The car photographs well, what can I tell you. Every single angle comes out right! @Zensi: I love that shot too, everything came right in that one. Thanks! @cyclops: This place is just off Kamshet. If you're coming from Pune, take the left turn before you reach "Rangoli Restaurant" - its one of a bunch of tea-shops. The left turn takes you onto a winding road and you'll see a thin gravel road to your right after some 500metres. Take that turn and you can keep going upwards from that point. Some more shots - only exteriors, sorry! Overcast skies Some vehicles are faster than the Cedia - only when it's parked! Blackhawk against the mountains Cheers! Payne
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28th July 2009, 21:30	#56
gaurav_chopra04 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 572 Times View My Garage	I dont have word to express what I feel after seeing these amazing shots...They truely look very professional.
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28th July 2009, 23:17	#57
architect Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ghaziabad, U. P Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 764 Times	Lovely photographs: total professional publicity material. The Cedia still retains that traditional, 3-box, low-slung sedan look. It may not have the proportional delicacy of an Italian design, but it makes it up with those lights and grilles. Just one criticism. They might be useful, but those acrylic or plastic sun-shades / rain protectors / whatever on the top of the windows look out of place on a car that is in beautiful stock condition. Remove them, and you will see better side and 3-quarters views. Strictly my personal view, though.
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29th July 2009, 00:14	#58
Gany BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 109 Thanked: 22 Times	Congrats! Great looking! I liked this car but never saw her look this head turning
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29th July 2009, 09:48	#59
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	Awesome pics payne.looks stunning.Are the break calipers painted?if not paint them.
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29th July 2009, 14:50	#60
d_payne BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 179 Thanked: 210 Times	@gaurav: Thank you so much. It's a pleasure to photograph this car honestly. I've learnt a lot from Rudra and Torqueguru on the Auto-image thread also. These past 3 months on Team-BHP have been a great crash course on automotive photography! @architect: Yep, this is a classic conventional beauty! As for the sun-shades, I hate them myself. And they were the first things I wanted removed on the car. I'm yet to start any kind of mods on the car since I'm too busy with The Great Driving Challenge these days. Once the GDC campaign gets over, I have some real nice things planned - without sun-visors! @Gany: It is terrificly maintained as well. @Ramsagar: Yes they are! Formula red paint! Look darn good in sunlight! Guys, please follow us at the Great Driving Challenge (link in my signature). I really wanna show India how darn good a car this is! Cheers! Payne Last edited by d_payne : 29th July 2009 at 14:54.
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