Desert Shoot today

Gig103 · 02-15-2009, 12:20 AM

I cleaned the car up nice, and figured I'd take some shots. Hope you enjoy!

And I liked this one even though it was underexposed and sort of flat... Still learning to play with the DSLR!!

Vudoo4u2 · 02-15-2009, 12:53 AM

I like them, I think with some minor color adjustments they could be fantastic

techforge · 02-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Nice - what part of Pennsylvania is that?

jhv · 02-15-2009, 08:39 PM

i love that 4th shot!

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Originally Posted by techforge

Nice - what part of Pennsylvania is that?

i think those were taken in arizona

techforge · 02-15-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

i think those were taken in arizona

I was being silly - saw the license plate.

jhv · 02-15-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by techforge

I was being silly - saw the license plate.

Gig103 · 02-16-2009, 12:07 AM

I drove out to AZ for a job. And AZ has this crazy 'vehicle registration tax' that is based on MSRP of the car. It's gonna be approx $700 for my car just for one year, so I'm holding off

Thanks for the compliments!

Vudoo4u2 · 02-16-2009, 12:18 AM

did you shoot these in jpg or raw?

Teshi · 02-16-2009, 04:24 AM

Nice location and a simple contrast to the car. Now all you need to is go back and wait for some glorious light.

Have a look at some pointers here - http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=417604

It should give you a good starting point. Look forward to more pics.

Gig103 · 02-16-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

did you shoot these in jpg or raw?

Still shooting JPEG. I'm afraid of RAW since I know pics come out completely unprocessed and I don't know where to begin.

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Originally Posted by Teshi

Nice location and a simple contrast to the car. Now all you need to is go back and wait for some glorious light.

Have a look at some pointers here - http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=417604

It should give you a good starting point. Look forward to more pics.

Thanks for the link with the pointers, it really helps!

BillLee · 02-16-2009, 12:47 PM

that cactus is giant

chinoxs203 · 02-16-2009, 01:45 PM

i like the second the best. when i saw the first shot i was confused that i did know there were deserts in PA.

dcstep · 02-16-2009, 02:30 PM

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Still shooting JPEG. I'm afraid of RAW since I know pics come out completely unprocessed and I don't know where to begin.

Look at DxO's Optics Pro software. I'll automatically convert your RAW to jpg (or tiff or your choice) while correcting for lens and camera-specific geometric, dynamic range, wb, etc. It's amazing how it increases detail, brings details out of the shadows and automatically gives you a corrected images in batches. You can then PhotoShop further, as needed.

Dave

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Gig103 Major 68 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	Desert Shoot today I cleaned the car up nice, and figured I'd take some shots. Hope you enjoy! And I liked this one even though it was underexposed and sort of flat... Still learning to play with the DSLR!! __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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techforge Lieutenant 26 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 335xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (2)	Nice - what part of Pennsylvania is that?
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Gig103 Major 68 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I drove out to AZ for a job. And AZ has this crazy 'vehicle registration tax' that is based on MSRP of the car. It's gonna be approx $700 for my car just for one year, so I'm holding off Thanks for the compliments! __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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Teshi First Lieutenant 139 Rep 346 Posts Drives: Blue/Usually full of camera ge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrow - London iTrader: (0)	Nice location and a simple contrast to the car. Now all you need to is go back and wait for some glorious light. Have a look at some pointers here - http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=417604 It should give you a good starting point. Look forward to more pics.
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chinoxs203 Major 122 Rep 1,369 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	i like the second the best. when i saw the first shot i was confused that i did know there were deserts in PA. __________________ FOR SALE: Dropbox - please
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