Tips for These Pics

crookid7 · 03-10-2007, 08:01 AM

I went to go take some pictures the other day, and I'm very pleased with the outcome; however, what do you think I can do to make them better? Angle? Position? etc... Thanks

BTW: I don't have a SLR

It's a basic Digital Cam

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Ikon · 03-10-2007, 09:36 AM

if you got an slr it will take diffeent pics.. tips keep it stedy get a tri pod

STinsane · 03-10-2007, 10:00 AM

i think they are already lookin good.

remember its not the camera, its the person behind it.

crookid7 · 03-10-2007, 10:10 AM

I have a pretty good tripod, but I only use that indoors or at night time. Does it help during the day too?

SPNALL4 · 03-11-2007, 07:25 AM

My first suggestion would be to take them much closer to sunrise or sunset. These pix look like they were taken around 10am or 2pm. When the sun is that high your pix will lack dimension. I like the high angle but your wheels should be turned the other way so you catch a little of the gold on the wheel. Try some from "worm's eye" view. Nice ride.

SPNALL4 · 03-11-2007, 07:36 AM

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klaymon · 03-11-2007, 07:40 AM

Second shot looks good, but I agree with the above post that you should try turning the wheels right. A tripod will help any shot be sharper. Not that yours aren't, but you asked about it.

crookid7 · 03-11-2007, 08:38 AM

I will definitly use a tripod next time guys, so thanks for that tip. However, I just noticed the pics I posted are rather blurry, and it's odd b/c I'm using a 6.1mp digital cam and it's pretty sharp at that size. What I do is I use zoombrower ex to balance the contrast and etc, then I go to ms paint to shrink it, then I use photobucket to host it. Why are they coming out so blurry then? What do you do to post up some sharper images? Thanks in advance

carl s. · 03-11-2007, 08:41 AM

not bad

**Parker** · 03-13-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crookid7

I will definitly use a tripod next time guys, so thanks for that tip. However, I just noticed the pics I posted are rather blurry, and it's odd b/c I'm using a 6.1mp digital cam and it's pretty sharp at that size. What I do is I use zoombrower ex to balance the contrast and etc, then I go to ms paint to shrink it, then I use photobucket to host it. Why are they coming out so blurry then? What do you do to post up some sharper images? Thanks in advance

your first image has too much going on. the background is too distracting and takes away from your subject. the second one is good but I agree with the wheels needing to be turned to the right.

as for what I quoted, a tripod will help any situation but Im guessing your blurryness is coming from the extra compression ms paint puts on the file (jpeg being resaved) then photobucket compressing it again to save bandwidth. I host my photos on my own webspace so I choose how i want the photo to look in a compressed state.

and don't be confused with 6.1mp and blurryness; these aren't synonymous.

762x51 · 03-13-2007, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

your first image has too much going on. the background is too distracting and takes away from your subject. the second one is good but I agree with the wheels needing to be turned to the right.

Ditto. The composition of the first shot would be good if the backround was more basic. The buses completely kill it. Agree completely on the wheels in shot 2.

Chris · 03-13-2007, 11:15 AM

also check out this site www.dieselstation.com they have some great....not good...great auto photographers and they have some good tips also.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crookid7

What do you do to post up some sharper images? Thanks in advance

I pay for my own server so I can post what I want at whatever size I want. Nowadays you can rent online webspace for almost nothing, I use these guys www.hostexcellence.com

ebelp · 03-15-2007, 04:38 PM

With that much light, you didn't really need a tripod. My biggest suggestion would be to find a better location next time. Those school buses/power lines/etc. are distracting. It's also better to shoot later in the day when the sun isn't so harsh. Shadows are evil!

jon06STI · 03-16-2007, 08:35 PM

no tips from me i like the pictures

03-10-2007, 08:01 AM	#1
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03-10-2007, 09:36 AM	#2
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 5,586 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	if you got an slr it will take diffeent pics.. tips keep it stedy get a tri pod

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STinsane Grassroots STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STI OBP Fav Mod: KW Location: Reno,NV Posts: 526 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i think they are already lookin good. remember its not the camera, its the person behind it.

03-10-2007, 10:10 AM	#4
crookid7 Spec C Club Car: WRB '04 WRX STi Fav Mod: TS3076 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,098 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	I have a pretty good tripod, but I only use that indoors or at night time. Does it help during the day too?

03-11-2007, 07:25 AM	#5
SPNALL4 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 OBP Tribeca, 06 A Fav Mod: Breast Enlargement Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 53 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	My first suggestion would be to take them much closer to sunrise or sunset. These pix look like they were taken around 10am or 2pm. When the sun is that high your pix will lack dimension. I like the high angle but your wheels should be turned the other way so you catch a little of the gold on the wheel. Try some from "worm's eye" view. Nice ride.

03-11-2007, 07:36 AM	#6
SPNALL4 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 OBP Tribeca, 06 A Fav Mod: Breast Enlargement Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 53 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	You can take some inspiration from this guy. His photos rock!! UPDATED 10/24/07 (Latest: LGT w/ Endless, ARC, K2, etc.)

03-11-2007, 07:40 AM	#7
klaymon S204 Racer Car: WRB 2005 STi Fav Mod: Borla Exhaust Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Second shot looks good, but I agree with the above post that you should try turning the wheels right. A tripod will help any shot be sharper. Not that yours aren't, but you asked about it.

03-11-2007, 08:38 AM	#8
crookid7 Spec C Club Car: WRB '04 WRX STi Fav Mod: TS3076 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,098 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	I will definitly use a tripod next time guys, so thanks for that tip. However, I just noticed the pics I posted are rather blurry, and it's odd b/c I'm using a 6.1mp digital cam and it's pretty sharp at that size. What I do is I use zoombrower ex to balance the contrast and etc, then I go to ms paint to shrink it, then I use photobucket to host it. Why are they coming out so blurry then? What do you do to post up some sharper images? Thanks in advance

03-11-2007, 08:41 AM	#9
carl s. Professional STI Driver Car: 04 STi Location: minnesota Posts: 400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	not bad

03-15-2007, 04:38 PM	#13
ebelp Senior STI Driver Car: 05 PSM STi Fav Mod: XM Location: NY Posts: 396 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	With that much light, you didn't really need a tripod. My biggest suggestion would be to find a better location next time. Those school buses/power lines/etc. are distracting. It's also better to shoot later in the day when the sun isn't so harsh. Shadows are evil!