Audi R8

[VorteC]

Quick shoot of an Audi R8, beautiful machine. Have some HD video footage too, will post that later.

Tried some new PP, they're super-processed. Lemme know what you guys think.

[googoo]

Ummm NO!

Start with trying to correct the colour temperature problem, and we'll go from there.

[Paranoidandroid]

Ummm NO!

Start with trying to correct the colour temperature problem, and we'll go from there.

I was about to say I like the color

[VorteC]

Ummm NO!

Start with trying to correct the colour temperature problem, and we'll go from there.

If you read my post you would've known that I'm experimenting... these are super-processed. They have split toning done, they were originally the "correct" WB but I kind of like the effect these colours have on the overall impact and mood of the photos. Hoping to get some second opinions on this type of PP, not tell me my colours are off because I know that.

[ryan_lau100]

I never agreee with statements of "the temp is off". It really depends on how the creator wants to portray the image.

I've shot receptions where they used super warm lights and a lot of times I will keep that colour because it was the best representation of how the night looked. Might be too warm for some people's taste but to me its part of their processing and 'look'.

As long as you are happy with the image and you are showing it as you intended who cares.

Composition is one thing, processing and look are something entirely different.

[ryan_lau100]

I kind of like the effect these colours have on the overall impact and mood of the photos.

^thats all that matters
everything else people say just take with a grain of salt. thats why its photography and not math.

[nx6288]

i see the license plate.

[rubberband]

Sexy car, and I like the processing.

The first in the series is my favourite of the set. I'm not liking #4 with the other cars, pylons, etc in the background as much though.

[CSAgent]

I think the dark color of the car detracts from the image. It's done at night so it really blends in with the environment. You have the right PP style, just black car at night with minimal lighting doesn't really work in my opinion.

#2 is good though since the green grass contrasts the car.

[VorteC]

thanks for the comments guys. greatly appreciated. it was a shame everything was really dark, and i didn't bring my tripod (borrowed one from the owner which wasn't that great lol)

one more:

[lz7j]

The pictures aren't bad overall.
The one thing you need to be careful about is the background. It is too cluttered and distracting. The images will improve if you seperate the subject further away from the background. The car should be the main focus (I keep getting distracted by the lights distant away and the trees). You also have to watch out for the glare and reflections.

Other than that, you're doing a good job.

[PQpine413]

i like the processing.

i think you have gone all strobist on this to give the car a bit more definition and separation from the background. but if you start using speedlights then you'll have to gel the lights to match the ambient

[VorteC]

i like the processing.

i think you have gone all strobist on this to give the car a bit more definition and separation from the background. but if you start using speedlights then you'll have to gel the lights to match the ambient

I have no clue as to how I can do lighting at night for a black car without getting some horrible reflections..

I used two Speedlites for this shot, I think I pulled it off, but I'm clueless when it comes to black cars.

[cyc1120]

thanks for the comments guys. greatly appreciated. it was a shame everything was really dark, and i didn't bring my tripod (borrowed one from the owner which wasn't that great lol)

one more:

I really like your pics. I have a question though. I'm a noob in photography so please bear with me if it's a very noobish question.

In the pic that I quoted, how do you get the effect of the light around the car? Was it just the way the light is (under a lamp post)?

[VorteC]

I really like your pics. I have a question though. I'm a noob in photography so please bear with me if it's a very noobish question.

In the pic that I quoted, how do you get the effect of the light around the car? Was it just the way the light is (under a lamp post)?

For that particular pic, it's caused by the car being under a lamp + effect my UWA lens gives + vignetting + burning/dodging near the ground.

Try the lens vignetting function in LR or CameraRAW :thumbsup: