1962 Mustang

dandaluzphotography · Jun 20, 2012

I got lots more. Please keep the C&C coming!

LizardKing · Jun 21, 2012

Hello there!

Not going to talk about HDR cause I know nothing about it... but why would you cut the hood like that? It kills the picture IMO. It's a nice shot and I like it, but that really bumps me out.
There's also some noticeable editing in some places of the pavement, specially on the top-right and bottom-left. And finally maybe the whole composition could use a little more air, specially on the right side... the car is just too close to the edges for my taste.

dandaluzphotography · Jun 21, 2012

Hey. Good points. I cut off the top of the hood because I didn't feel it added anything to the shot. If I included the hood, there would have been a lot of dead space in the top top left.

As far as the editing, well, i have to get better at that.

. Thanks!

Jaemie · Jun 21, 2012

I don't think the Mustang existed in 1962, at least not in production.

dandaluzphotography · Jun 21, 2012

Jaemie said:
I don't think the Mustang existed in 1962, at least not in production.

You're absolutely right. It's a 64. It was a typo.

Steve5D · Jun 21, 2012

Lots of Mustangs cropping up on this forum.

I dig it...

Majeed Badizadegan · Jun 21, 2012

Well, I wouldn't crop the top of the hood. I agree with LK. Looks like your processing is getting better!

Blade_Runner · Jun 21, 2012

Technically speaking, 64 and a half was the first model year.....lol

Nice pic!

12sndsgood · Jun 21, 2012

agree, should have left the hood attackhed, maybe gave it a bit more space on either end of the car as well. not much just a tad more.

i'm always torn about hdr's taken this far. sometimes i'll like them, sometimes not. this one for me is a bit to far processed for me personally. but its not bad.

BlueMeanieTSi · Jun 21, 2012

They never made a 64 1/2 fastback.

dandaluzphotography · Jun 21, 2012

BlueMeanieTSi said:
They never made a 64 1/2 fastback.

I'm not much into these cars at all. The owner told me 64. Maybe he was drunk. He was holding a beer.

BlueMeanieTSi · Jun 21, 2012

They did sell them in 65.

EDL · Jun 21, 2012

'65 was the first year of the fastback and the car in the picture (assuming no parts have been changed) is a '65 (you can tell by the grille).

Technically there's no 64 1/2 mustang as the mustang debuted in April of '64 (model years always come out in the year prior). The VIN code and title will say the "64 1/2" is really a '65.

The "1965" mustang came out in October of '64, just 7 months later.

daarksun · Jul 4, 2012

Actually there is a 64 1/2 mustang.. Here's how to identify it.
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Truth is, the '64-1/2 Mustang lacks some of the nice engineering refinements and features those post-July '64 steeds have, such as an alternator charging system, a better engine-to-bellhousing marriage, an adjustable passenger seat, and a host of other items.

To be a '64-1/2 at all, a Mustang has to be factory-equipped with a generator charging system, a 170ci six (U-code), a 260 2V (F-code), or a 289 4V (D-code) low-compression, large horns mounted down on the frame behind the radiator, a brake light pressure switch on the master cylinder, a center "off" heater fan switch, and a generator charge light, just to name the basics. These are features exclusive to Mustangs built between early March and July 31, 1964

How to Identify a 1964-1/2 Mustang - Mustang Monthly Magazine

The reason to crop out part of the mustang hood is for the overall image. it does not really affect the image and no one gives a crap about the underside of the hood, unless there's graphics on it. By leaving the entire hood you've added the small piece of the hood and possible a large amoung of background that may take away from the overall image, which is the 64.5 Mustang.

For this image it's a good crop. Had the car been setup for a beauty shot the background would have been great to see and the hood would not have been up for that kind of shot. When you shoot at a car show you take what you get and you have to crop to the best view, as was done in this case.

Excellent black and white HDR.

BlueMeanieTSi · Jul 5, 2012

daarksun said:
Actually there is a 64 1/2 mustang.. Here's how to identify it.

Um, taken straight from the article you posted: "The '64-1/2 Mustang isn't any more rare than one of its '65 counterparts. In fact, there are no '64-1/2 Mustangs at all; that title was coined by enthusiasts." So no, there is no 64 1/2 Mustang.