Good Car Show Photography Lenses

[SilliG]

I managed to take some pics at WPI Car Show before the rain really started to come down. It even works pretty well in the wet. (mist/rain). More pixs of the event can be found at Flickr: SilliG25's Photostream


DSC_0410 by SilliG25, on Flickr


DSC_0404 by SilliG25, on Flickr


DSC_0385 by SilliG25, on Flickr


DSC_0381 by SilliG25, on Flickr


DSC_0375 by SilliG25, on Flickr


DSC_0284 by SilliG25, on Flickr


DSC_0354 by SilliG25, on Flickr


DSC_0388 by SilliG25, on Flickr

 

[Aloicious]

I managed to take some pics at WPI Car Show before the rain really started to come down. It even works pretty well in the wet. (mist/rain). More pixs of the event can be found at Flickr: SilliG25's Photostream


DSC_0388 by SilliG25, on Flickr

good job, you've got some nice pics, theone above is my fav, it's not necissarily the best one from a photographic standpoint, but I love old vehicles especially from the late 20's/early 30's like that one. I just wish you have a full shot of the whole vehicle, same with the stingray.

 

[SilliG]

I managed to take some pics at WPI Car Show before the rain really started to come down. It even works pretty well in the wet. (mist/rain). More pixs of the event can be found at Flickr: SilliG25's Photostream


DSC_0388 by SilliG25, on Flickr

good job, you've got some nice pics, theone above is my fav, it's not necissarily the best one from a photographic standpoint, but I love old vehicles especially from the late 20's/early 30's like that one. I just wish you have a full shot of the whole vehicle, same with the stingray.

Its not the best from a photographic standpoint what do you think is missing constructive criticism.
And do you mean something like this.

DSC_0387 by SilliG25, on Flickr

 

[12sndsgood]

for that pic above i'd like to see a little bit more room on the back end of the car, its a bit crowing the edge. Think if you wanted to frame this. it wouldn't work because once in the frame the tail end of the car would be cut off. background is a bit distracting in this image since the building color somewhat is similar to the car. kinda takes you out of the old nostalgic feel seeing a modern building with this type of car. might not have been able to do anything about that, idk. i probably would have gotten a bit lower myself.

the one above it. of the grill. think i would have taken it in portrait mode. would have framed the grill to match the frame of the picture and likely gotten the car out of the top left corner.

 

[SilliG]

for that pic above i'd like to see a little bit more room on the back end of the car, its a bit crowing the edge. Think if you wanted to frame this. it wouldn't work because once in the frame the tail end of the car would be cut off. background is a bit distracting in this image since the building color somewhat is similar to the car. kinda takes you out of the old nostalgic feel seeing a modern building with this type of car. might not have been able to do anything about that, idk. i probably would have gotten a bit lower myself.

the one above it. of the grill. think i would have taken it in portrait mode. would have framed the grill to match the frame of the picture and likely gotten the car out of the top left corner.

First let me say I agree with what your saying and I take it as no disrespect and all pointers on wht I can do better next time.

Only defense I have to say is for the close up picture of the grill on the car. I was trying to follow the rule of thirds and in the top left corner wasn't enough cropping to make the car disappear.

But thanks

 

[Aloicious]

I managed to take some pics at WPI Car Show before the rain really started to come down. It even works pretty well in the wet. (mist/rain). More pixs of the event can be found at Flickr: SilliG25's Photostream


DSC_0388 by SilliG25, on Flickr

good job, you've got some nice pics, theone above is my fav, it's not necissarily the best one from a photographic standpoint, but I love old vehicles especially from the late 20's/early 30's like that one. I just wish you have a full shot of the whole vehicle, same with the stingray.

Its not the best from a photographic standpoint what do you think is missing constructive criticism.
And do you mean something like this.

DSC_0387 by SilliG25, on Flickr

yeah, I like that second one a bit more, the close up one isn't bad from a techincal standpoint really, its just kinda boring from a photography standpoint, for example, it is cropped too tight cutting off the tip of the fender and front wheel, and the angle is just kinda boring, everyone sees the car from the 'standing close in front of it and looking down' angle, there isn't anything that draws your eye to a specific part or theme for a close up shot like that, its got more of an 'informational' type feel, for lack of a better term right now...it feels like the picture would be put in a mechanics handbook showing them what the parts look like rather than anything artistic, If I'm making any sense with that, sorry I just woke up....the second one is much nicer, it is still cropped a little tight, but not cutting anything off, the angle is more attractive...a better background would be nice, but you probably didn't have much control over that.

 

[SilliG]

Yea I understand what your saying. I need to loosen up on the cropping a bit and change the angles for a more artistic sense. Here is an example of a shot I took at a low angle Its cropped too tight and have random things in the background but it was at a car show I didn't really have much control over that. I think this fits what your trying to get from me.


DSC_1761 by SilliG25, on Flickr

 

[12sndsgood]

yeah, with cars allot of times the earlier angle just makes it look like you were walking down the row of cars, stopped and took a picture, it just gives you that kind of feel from that angle. Even if your not at a super low level if you can get the camera on a more level plane instead of having that angled down look Ive found it helps. and yeah at car shows allot of times you can't help but crop super close because majority of the time your trying to keep other people or other cars or whatever out of the shot. Usually when I decide to shoot at a show i'll shoot either early in the day or late in the day. better light and generally less people.

 

[SilliG]

yeah, with cars allot of times the earlier angle just makes it look like you were walking down the row of cars, stopped and took a picture, it just gives you that kind of feel from that angle. Even if your not at a super low level if you can get the camera on a more level plane instead of having that angled down look Ive found it helps. and yeah at car shows allot of times you can't help but crop super close because majority of the time your trying to keep other people or other cars or whatever out of the shot. Usually when I decide to shoot at a show i'll shoot either early in the day or late in the day. better light and generally less people.

I try to go to the areas where there is the least amount of people. But shooting early in the morning and late is really the best. I like shooting later in the day because the lighting is better personally. Just sometimes when cars park too close to each other I have to crop tight to keep the image single

 

[bhop]

You just need a wider lens IMO.

 

[SilliG]

Im lookin at 24mm f2.8 now. There just pricey I just bought a d800 and I am saving up to get a car rig at the moment so they will have to come after that.

 

[Aloicious]

check the battery with your D800 and make sure its not one of the ones that were recalled:
Service Advisory

mine was.

that camaro is a good shot....really good angle, nice background, etc...its still a tight crop but not bad. when I'm walking around at a show I usually am thinking about what angle would give readers a flattering view of the car, or an interesting perspective. and you've done a good job with that on some shots too, like the NSX badge one with the waterdroplets on it, that one is well done, as well as some of the others.

a wider angle might help, I use my 24-70 for the most part at normal shows and most shots end up in the 24-35mm range on a FX sensor.

 

[SilliG]

check the battery with your D800 and make sure its not one of the ones that were recalled:
Service Advisory

mine was.

that camaro is a good shot....really good angle, nice background, etc...its still a tight crop but not bad. when I'm walking around at a show I usually am thinking about what angle would give readers a flattering view of the car, or an interesting perspective. and you've done a good job with that on some shots too, like the NSX badge one with the waterdroplets on it, that one is well done, as well as some of the others.

a wider angle might help, I use my 24-70 for the most part at normal shows and most shots end up in the 24-35mm range on a FX sensor.

Thanks for the D800 update im pretty sure they will be some recalls and updates due to it being so new its expected with a new product. Also I have ordered my D800 but it hasn't come in yet its still on back order.

I am a car guy first I just started taking photos whn I take shots I just think "man wht stands out about this car" wide tires, bold front grill, big spolier, shiny engine. Then I just use the rule of thirds and start snapping lol. But low angles seem to be the best just a pain on the calfs when all of these sports cars sit 3in off the ground lol

 

[Aloicious]

well, thats just a recall on the battery, its the same one they use in the D7000, so it really doesn't have anything to do with the D800 itself. if yours is still on backorder, then they'll most likely ship it with a good battery.

yeah, nothing wrong with that, experiment and see what your style is.

 

[SilliG]

I took some photos this weekend and it was sunny outside. Pics didnt come out as nice as they should lots of them were over exposed. Some are blurry, high glare from car polish and some have lack of focus. IDK wht went wrong but my friend told me that I need a circular polizaer to reduce glare when shooting outside in sunny conditions. It was only $15 not really breaking the bank so I went for it. Anyone on here use one? I really dont want to just be throwing parts at the camera I rather just correct technique. I have always shot on cloudy , or misty days here in New England is common and they have turned out decent it was my first time shooting in sunny weather at high noon and it threw me off it seems.