Legacy pics and my first attept at editing

[Blue GT]

More to follow but here's my first shot at taking "nicer" car photos:

 

[Impreza05]

Very nice!

 

[Pedro]

looks good man.

 

[MAINIAC XV]

Looks good to me Dallas

 

[theimbalance]

gotta get the pissed off lady friend out of the passenger seat !! haha looks good dude

 

[Blue GT]

^ but that's the best part hahahaha, thanks for the comments I'll take any criticism on how to improve as well.

 

[Apollyon12]

Where is that? It seems like a fairly popular place to take car pics. I could swear that I have seen other cars photographed there....

 

[Blue GT]

its the new parking garage in Freeport, essentially the only one north of portland.

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

I'll take any criticism on how to improve as well.

I love the parking garages, they're fun for photography and to be noisy in.

As for critiques.

Lighting. Your car is parked with the shadows facing the camera.

Contrast. Due to the lighting and shadows the car appears very black and details are hard to make out.

Framing. Your car is positioned in the shot in such a way that other elements drew my focus away from the car. The first picture it is the light and the arrow, second picture its the long stretch of open area next to the car.

Those are the things that stood out to me right away.

Here are two posts I suggest reading. First is a basic overview.

Then this second link is a fantastic reference in automotive photography. It covers the basics and makes them relevant to cars, along with giving you picture examples.

After reading the second link, you can hop on flickr and look through the different car groups and car pictures. See what other people did, in the context of what you read earlier. Look at your pictures and see what you don't like about them, where you can improve.

If you liked the reads I linked, Google around for more guides and information, there is no right or wrong answer and the more perspectives you can get the better. I'm a big fan of reading.

You're off to a good start and picked a sweet location.

Hope the constructive criticism helps!

 

[HR radness]

We need to clear your headlights Dallas

Very sexay!!

 

[Blue GT]

^ did it today and it was a lot easier than i expected!

 

[MikeD]

I love the looks of the '05-'08 Legacys. Beyond me why someone would choose a Fusion, Camery or Accord over these cars!

 

[Blue GT]

Well to start with they're noticeably bigger, and get better gas mileage. Those to things along take out 85% of that market, your left with people who like WRXs but wanted leather and a moonroof.

And thanks for the photo shooting tips i'll be driving around with my camera from now on looking for new pics.