A quick set

**Parker** · 08-13-2006, 10:56 PM

just a few shots with the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR I was renting from Rentglass.com:

I refused to use my tripod on some because I hate it and after taking nearly 30 shots, I realized I should have because about 20 of them came out very blurry, even with the VR turned on. I love this lens but may look at the Sigma because its much cheaper. As always, I appreciate any feedback.

**Parker** · 08-13-2006, 10:58 PM

after seeing some of these next to each other, I do realize that my WB was off. I need to set it again...

762x51 · 08-14-2006, 10:18 AM

Nice looking shots Parker. I was going to say that the WB looks a touch off, but you noticed. The day shots look a little underexposed too.

I like the composition on #3.

***ELD4AU6*** · 08-14-2006, 03:17 PM

pretty sweet!

4th one is my fav

**Parker** · 08-14-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 762x51

Nice looking shots Parker. I was going to say that the WB looks a touch off, but you noticed. The day shots look a little underexposed too.

I like the composition on #3.

thanks. most of the shots are underexposed mainly because I hate overexposed shots. I'd rather stay under than over. plus I tend to burn too much...!

**Parker** · 08-14-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELD4AU6

pretty sweet!

4th one is my fav

thanks! I submitted it to the 2007 calendar.

***Tomerville*** · 08-14-2006, 09:37 PM

4th is my favorite too. How did you get that shot?

**Parker** · 08-14-2006, 09:46 PM

I was lucky enough to shoot on a sunday without many cars around (actually this shot had one but I got rid of it.

) this lens gives you incredible DOF with great bokeh. plus after a little bit of levels, contrast, burning and erasing, you get what you see!

***Tomerville*** · 08-14-2006, 09:49 PM

I guess when you're a pro the secret to photography isn't taking as many shots as possible huh? i dunno how you could when your car is in the middle of the street

**Parker** · 08-14-2006, 09:54 PM

hey hey now, im no pro but i've done a fair amount of shooting. there really is no secret especially since there are many facets of photography. in sports photography, yes, you need to shoot ALOT! but in this type, you don't. I was lucky enough to have a clear, long street with very few cars on it (again, sunday around 7:30pm) and I had to wait out there for about 5 minutes before I could get a shot without cars coming towards me.

if there is one secret, its patience.

***reeksti*** · 08-14-2006, 10:03 PM

wonderful pics man

Stargazer · 08-14-2006, 10:09 PM

Looks good! Did you use a circular polarizer at all? The reason why I ask is it looks like you got rid of glass reflection in most of the shots except for #2. I think #2 would look really good if there was more definition in the sky.

STi__Guy · 08-14-2006, 10:40 PM

nice pics!!

YeloFva · 08-15-2006, 02:13 AM

I love the last 2.

**Parker** · 08-15-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stargazer

Looks good! Did you use a circular polarizer at all? The reason why I ask is it looks like you got rid of glass reflection in most of the shots except for #2. I think #2 would look really good if there was more definition in the sky.

no polarizer. some where just shot at good angles but I also used my burn tool a little lighter in those areas and it removed most of it.

I do wish there was more sky definition in #2 but I like some dead areas of certain photos for things like backgrounds and such. Gives me a place to put my stickies!!!

08-13-2006, 10:56 PM	#1
Parker Photography Mod Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 3,234 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	A quick set just a few shots with the Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR I was renting from Rentglass.com: I refused to use my tripod on some because I hate it and after taking nearly 30 shots, I realized I should have because about 20 of them came out very blurry, even with the VR turned on. I love this lens but may look at the Sigma because its much cheaper. As always, I appreciate any feedback. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-13-2006, 10:58 PM	#2
Parker Photography Mod Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 3,234 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	after seeing some of these next to each other, I do realize that my WB was off. I need to set it again...

08-14-2006, 10:18 AM	#3
762x51 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 08 VW R32 Location: Setauket, NY Posts: 545 Join Date: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Nice looking shots Parker. I was going to say that the WB looks a touch off, but you noticed. The day shots look a little underexposed too. I like the composition on #3.

08-14-2006, 03:17 PM	#4
*ELD4AU6* Platinum Member Car: 05 WRX STi CGM Fav Mod: RCE Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 1,905 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	pretty sweet! 4th one is my fav

08-14-2006, 09:37 PM	#7
*Tomerville* Likkle Jacob Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: AVIC D-3 Location: Too many places. Posts: 1,116 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	4th is my favorite too. How did you get that shot?

08-14-2006, 09:46 PM	#8
Parker Photography Mod Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 3,234 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	I was lucky enough to shoot on a sunday without many cars around (actually this shot had one but I got rid of it. ) this lens gives you incredible DOF with great bokeh. plus after a little bit of levels, contrast, burning and erasing, you get what you see!

08-14-2006, 09:49 PM	#9
*Tomerville* Likkle Jacob Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: AVIC D-3 Location: Too many places. Posts: 1,116 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	I guess when you're a pro the secret to photography isn't taking as many shots as possible huh? i dunno how you could when your car is in the middle of the street

08-14-2006, 09:54 PM	#10
Parker Photography Mod Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 3,234 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	hey hey now, im no pro but i've done a fair amount of shooting. there really is no secret especially since there are many facets of photography. in sports photography, yes, you need to shoot ALOT! but in this type, you don't. I was lucky enough to have a clear, long street with very few cars on it (again, sunday around 7:30pm) and I had to wait out there for about 5 minutes before I could get a shot without cars coming towards me. if there is one secret, its patience.

08-14-2006, 10:03 PM	#11
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,199 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	wonderful pics man

08-14-2006, 10:09 PM	#12
Stargazer Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI WRB Cobb Stg1 Fav Mod: I can only choose one? Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 838 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Looks good! Did you use a circular polarizer at all? The reason why I ask is it looks like you got rid of glass reflection in most of the shots except for #2. I think #2 would look really good if there was more definition in the sky.

08-14-2006, 10:40 PM	#13
STi__Guy Amateur STI Driver Posts: 13 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	nice pics!!

08-15-2006, 02:13 AM	#14
YeloFva Spec C Club Car: 06 WRB/Gold STI Fav Mod: Sticky-icky Tires Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,311 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I love the last 2.