Tonemapped Nonsense...

[Steve5D]

Took this picture of a Mustang last weekend with my G12. Just one image; cranked it around in Photomatix, then threw it against the wall to see what would stick:

 

[HughGuessWho]

It is a bit overcooked, for sure, but I like it. Would make a sweet poster.

 

[Trever1t]

As a automotive shot I think it works. Has a somewhat "matchbox" effect, faux tilt-shift?

 

[dandaluzphotography]

Cool! I like it.

 

[HughGuessWho]

As a automotive shot I think it works. Has a somewhat "matchbox" effect, faux tilt-shift?

I didnt notice that, but youre right. It does look like a matchbox car. Some guys would hang that in their shop.

 

[fjrabon]

the only real quibble I have is the very abrupt transition to blur on the concrete.

 

[Steve5D]

As a automotive shot I think it works. Has a somewhat "matchbox" effect, faux tilt-shift?

Meh, not really. Kind of. I just really like blurred backgrounds sometimes...

the only real quibble I have is the very abrupt transition to blur on the concrete.

Yeah, I only saw that after I said "Okay, I'm done".

I only spent a few minutes on it. The guy who owns it said he'd be happy to let me shoot it again. I may take him up on that...

 

[Dominantly]

Way too cooked for me, and the reflections are a bit too distracting for my liking.

 

[Donplayer813]

Nice shot , I like it.

 

[480sparky]

You missed blurring the reflection of the building in the back window.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Lot of distractions (reflections) in the panel between the two rear lights.

 

[Steve5D]

You missed blurring the reflection of the building in the back window.

I caught that when I was messing around with it last night. I'm usually pretty good about that!

 

[Steve5D]

Lot of distractions (reflections) in the panel between the two rear lights.

Yeah, that's no lie.

When I took it, I just wanted to grab a quick snapshot of a cool Mustang. Beyond that, I had no plans for the shot.

Thanks; more to work on!

 

[Compaq]

If you're going to blur stuff in software, at least pay enough attention to simulate a proper DOF. The car is sharp, but the road under it isn't. That's weird, and makes it seem very amateurish. I like the processing on the car, though.

 

[Designer]

The guy who owns it said he'd be happy to let me shoot it again. I may take him up on that...

Ya, do that. Posted shot has background/foreground issues.