New photographer - first shots

***Phalanx*** · 03-10-2008, 12:43 PM

Just bought my Canon XTi yesterday and started playing with it. m still learning allt he modes and junk... but heres a few of my first shots. i still have a long way to go... constructive criticism is encouraged.

These are unedited, but i may add borders and such once i get home, where i have photoshop.

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***Phalanx*** · 03-10-2008, 02:44 PM

projek7 · 03-10-2008, 02:55 PM

The green donation bin is too distracting...it takes away the focus from the car. Couple of the pictures are a little on the dark side but that can always be adjusted via photoshop. Congrats on your purchase and just have alot of fun snapping pictures

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-10-2008, 03:07 PM

yeah i too was gonna mention green bin. did you take any without it? i think just the wall would make a great pic. but the lost ones with the bin behind it isnt as bad because its not like theres 2 main objects in the pic. and its easier to comment pics when they are numberd :)

***Phalanx*** · 03-10-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by projek7

The green donation bin is too distracting...it takes away the focus from the car. Couple of the pictures are a little on the dark side but that can always be adjusted via photoshop. Congrats on your purchase and just have alot of fun snapping pictures

'tis a good point, and i dont think i wouldve ever thought of that about the green box...

i know lots of things can be adjusted w/ photoshop. but in order to get the most out of a photo + chopping... im gonna wanna start w/ a great base photo

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Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

yeah i too was gonna mention green bin. did you take any without it? i think just the wall would make a great pic. but the lost ones with the bin behind it isnt as bad because its not like theres 2 main objects in the pic. and its easier to comment pics when they are numberd :)

added #s to pics

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-10-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Phalanx

'tis a good point, and i dont think i wouldve ever thought of that about the green box...

i know lots of things can be adjusted w/ photoshop. but in order to get the most out of a photo + chopping... im gonna wanna start w/ a great base photo

added #s to pics

good idea, i didnt start editing photos until about a month ago or less, which means i spent 5 months or so with no editing i think it really help me out so that i didnt rely on photoshop to make a decent pic.

***Phalanx*** · 03-10-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

good idea, i didnt start editing photos until about a month ago or less, which means i spent 5 months or so with no editing i think it really help me out so that i didnt rely on photoshop to make a decent pic.

Yea, ive done some light PS work in the past with many different kinds of images. in that experience i've learned that its always easiest to get your desired output when starting with a good base

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-10-2008, 03:28 PM

oh..forgot to tell you, start on some night shots asm at night is the sexiest color :) im getting my lip kit soon..about to order it so then i can take new pics of my car

**Izzy** · 03-10-2008, 03:33 PM

ASM looks very sexy when there's lots of different colored lighting around, and when it's night. Looks the sexiest, IMHO. Even out does white, which I still prefer, and that's saying something!

BTW, nice little tip for shooting at the front of cars. Make sure the headlight (I think for our cars, it's better to focus on the "Si") is in focus. It's the part that most people look at first, and if its OOF, then it's ALL OOF (or apparently so).

I like the fact that you're trying to stay out of extreme angles.

***Phalanx*** · 03-10-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Izzy

ASM looks very sexy when there's lots of different colored lighting around, and when it's night. Looks the sexiest, IMHO. Even out does white, which I still prefer, and that's saying something!

im gonan try and take some night shots tonight.

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BTW, nice little tip for shooting at the front of cars. Make sure the headlight (I think for our cars, it's better to focus on the "Si") is in focus. It's the part that most people look at first, and if its OOF, then it's ALL OOF (or apparently so).

*added to memory bank* - 'focus headlights'

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I like the fact that you're trying to stay out of extreme angles.

not sure i know what qualifies as an 'extreme angle'

JeShUa · 03-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Get composition down before photoshop. You could either get a book or I'm sure there are tons of sites that will teach you the basics. Looking at pictures and trying to mimic them also helps.. not trying to recreate, but mimic

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-10-2008, 03:49 PM

and heres some examples of crazy angles
GG FG2 wash, wax, and tire shine. photoshoot 56k, good luck!!

**Izzy** · 03-10-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GETxERxDONE

and heres some examples of crazy angles
GG FG2 wash, wax, and tire shine. photoshoot 56k, good luck!!

Yup, where you have to crane your neck to find equilibrium.

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-10-2008, 04:09 PM

lol yeah, before i bought my camera i made an oath to never take pics like that. i vowed to never break anyones neck from a picture i took!

JeShUa · 03-10-2008, 04:13 PM

I like mine though

**Izzy** · 03-10-2008, 04:15 PM

Your focus is a lot closer than most people when they do angled shots like that.

And I hate your UWA. LOL.

JeShUa · 03-10-2008, 04:18 PM

I love it.

Nighthawk07 · 03-10-2008, 05:02 PM

Nice purchase, I kind of wish I bought the XTi instead of the XT but I'm still happy with mine. I guess there's not much difference besides the resolution and the screen size.

Oh and Avic D3 FTW!

**Izzy** · 03-10-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk07

Nice purchase, I kind of wish I bought the XTi instead of the XT but I'm still happy with mine. I guess there's not much difference besides the resolution and the screen size.

Oh and Avic D3 FTW!

Resolution in terms of megapixels is greater, yet, but image quality is roughly the same. Either camera is a great buy.

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*Phalanx* 1337 h4xZ0r Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 10,152 MASShole iTrader: 29 / 100%	New photographer - first shots Just bought my Canon XTi yesterday and started playing with it. m still learning allt he modes and junk... but heres a few of my first shots. i still have a long way to go... constructive criticism is encouraged. These are unedited, but i may add borders and such once i get home, where i have photoshop. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 __________________ I can be an asshole and Im not afraid to voice my opinion(s). If you cant handle it, block my posts. In/Around NorthEastern MA? come to our weekly meet & greet! "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade." Last edited by Phalanx; 03-10-2008 at 03:08 PM.

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*Phalanx* 1337 h4xZ0r Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 24 Posts: 10,152 MASShole iTrader: 29 / 100%	__________________ I can be an asshole and Im not afraid to voice my opinion(s). If you cant handle it, block my posts. In/Around NorthEastern MA? come to our weekly meet & greet! "A car never breaks. It presents us with opportunities to upgrade."

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*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,098 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 2 / 100%	yeah i too was gonna mention green bin. did you take any without it? i think just the wall would make a great pic. but the lost ones with the bin behind it isnt as bad because its not like theres 2 main objects in the pic. and its easier to comment pics when they are numberd :) __________________ Click Sig for Details on the Wreck, it just gets worse. DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal License = SUSPENDED Days left = 9

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*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,098 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 2 / 100%	oh..forgot to tell you, start on some night shots asm at night is the sexiest color :) im getting my lip kit soon..about to order it so then i can take new pics of my car __________________ Click Sig for Details on the Wreck, it just gets worse. DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal License = SUSPENDED Days left = 9

03-10-2008, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	ASM looks very sexy when there's lots of different colored lighting around, and when it's night. Looks the sexiest, IMHO. Even out does white, which I still prefer, and that's saying something! BTW, nice little tip for shooting at the front of cars. Make sure the headlight (I think for our cars, it's better to focus on the "Si") is in focus. It's the part that most people look at first, and if its OOF, then it's ALL OOF (or apparently so). I like the fact that you're trying to stay out of extreme angles. __________________

03-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
projek7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 140 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	The green donation bin is too distracting...it takes away the focus from the car. Couple of the pictures are a little on the dark side but that can always be adjusted via photoshop. Congrats on your purchase and just have alot of fun snapping pictures

03-10-2008, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,197 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	Get composition down before photoshop. You could either get a book or I'm sure there are tons of sites that will teach you the basics. Looking at pictures and trying to mimic them also helps.. not trying to recreate, but mimic

03-10-2008, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,098 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 2 / 100%	and heres some examples of crazy angles GG FG2 wash, wax, and tire shine. photoshoot 56k, good luck!! __________________ Click Sig for Details on the Wreck, it just gets worse. DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal License = SUSPENDED Days left = 9

03-10-2008, 04:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,098 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 2 / 100%	lol yeah, before i bought my camera i made an oath to never take pics like that. i vowed to never break anyones neck from a picture i took! __________________ Click Sig for Details on the Wreck, it just gets worse. DIY HFP Front Lip Overlay CHEAP! \| DIY HFP Side Skirt installation DIY AUTO Shift knob Removal \| DIY E-Brake Trim removal License = SUSPENDED Days left = 9

03-10-2008, 04:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,197 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	I like mine though

03-10-2008, 04:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Your focus is a lot closer than most people when they do angled shots like that. And I hate your UWA. LOL. __________________

03-10-2008, 04:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,197 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	I love it.

03-10-2008, 05:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nighthawk07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rockledge, Florida Age: 21 Posts: 5,733 Mikey iTrader: 4 / 100%	Nice purchase, I kind of wish I bought the XTi instead of the XT but I'm still happy with mine. I guess there's not much difference besides the resolution and the screen size. Oh and Avic D3 FTW!