Guns and cars pics, need some PS love!

[mspiredm3]

Just got into photography with a new Sony a33 (love it so far). Don't know ANYTHING in photoshop. Anyone care to spruce up and add some flare to these pics for me? Would greatly appreciate it!


Thanks!

BTW, these pics were taken in a hurry, I know I can do much better

 

[Trever1t]

can you explain how you made that SBR AK legal in CA?

 

[2WheelPhoto]

can you explain how you made that SBR AK legal in CA?

+1 Or any socialist state or country for that matter.

OP in the first few pics the gun looks "cammo'd" into the engine, I'd have tried to make a little contrast between the two?

 

[mspiredm3]

can you explain how you made that SBR AK legal in CA?

It is a registered pistol, not a rifle. As long as it is registered as a pistol, the length of barrel does not matter as long as it is under 16".

Other requirements are:

Absolutely NO stock of any sort
No Evil features (such as a flash hider or vertical fore grip)
Bullet button is still required if the pistol is set up as to accept magazines.
10 Round magazines still apply

 

[mspiredm3]

can you explain how you made that SBR AK legal in CA?

+1 Or any socialist state or country for that matter.

OP in the first few pics the gun looks "cammo'd" into the engine, I'd have tried to make a little contrast between the two?

I kinda wanted the subtle look of it almost looking like it's part of the engine. After all, don't we all want our cars with built in AR's? lol

 

[mspiredm3]

If you are interested in short barrel AR and AK pistols, read up on Calguns.net. There is plenty of info over there about them. I personally like AR pistols more than AK pistols.

Like this:

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[Bynx]

I consider guns somewhere between works of art and tools. Im always looking out for ways to shoot them in a dramatic artisitic approach. Sorry but sitting them on an engine doesnt do it for me. Although I am impressed at your engine's cleanliness. Your last shot is somewhat illustrative but you've cut the sling off. And finally, loopholes, gotta love 'em.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Sweet AR-15's. I like the one with the scope and monopod. I want to build myself one of those someday.

 

[mspiredm3]

I consider guns somewhere between works of art and tools. Im always looking out for ways to shoot them in a dramatic artisitic approach. Sorry but sitting them on an engine doesnt do it for me. Although I am impressed at your engine's cleanliness. Your last shot is somewhat illustrative but you've cut the sling off. And finally, loopholes, gotta love 'em.

Would it help if the engine is making in excess of 850hp?

I just got into photography a few weeks ago and I took these pics in a hurry this morning. I will make a better attempt this weekend

 

[mspiredm3]

Sweet AR-15's. I like the one with the scope and monopod. I want to build myself one of those someday.

They are a ton of fun. Not only to shoot, but also to research and build yourself. You can build an Ar for CHEAP these days! Under $700 (not including optics and crazy accessories of course)

 

[Trever1t]

can you explain how you made that SBR AK legal in CA?

It is a registered pistol, not a rifle. As long as it is registered as a pistol, the length of barrel does not matter as long as it is under 16".

Other requirements are:

Absolutely NO stock of any sort
No Evil features (such as a flash hider or vertical fore grip)
Bullet button is still required if the pistol is set up as to accept magazines.
10 Round magazines still apply

Very cool! I've been out of the loop so to speak, for a while. Good to see that we haven't lost all our rights, yet.

I've been a member of CALGUNS for years, just been busy and haven't had time to visit in a long while.

 

[Josh66]

I consider guns somewhere between works of art and tools. Im always looking out for ways to shoot them in a dramatic artisitic approach. Sorry but sitting them on an engine doesnt do it for me. Although I am impressed at your engine's cleanliness. Your last shot is somewhat illustrative but you've cut the sling off. And finally, loopholes, gotta love 'em.

I have to agree, on all points.

I do enjoy well done pictures of guns, but car pictures don't really do anything for me. Combining them just takes away from both, IMO.


I just have no clue what you were going for here ... what was the thought process? What did you want to convey?

Two powerful machines, side-by-side? I guess, but I don't think it works...


Personally, I would concentrate on one or the other, but not both at the same time...

 

[Scoody]

Nice pieces, but there is not enough Photoshop in the world to make the photos awesome. If you want us to take the time to critique, have enough respect to take the time to take some thought out pictures. It is not fair to you to critique what are obvious throwaways.

 

[Bynx]

Great opportunities to do some indoor shooting with some nice colored lights, maybe some smoke or dry ice flowing, wet slate tiles, etc. Create something like you'd see on Guns and Ammo. No. Even better.

 

[480sparky]

I can't decide if the gun or the engine is the subject.