Post the best photo you've taken of YOUR car. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

radiantm3 · 05-07-2010, 02:33 PM

I don't know about you guys, but I take a lot of photos of my car, not because I have some crazy infatuation with it (okay, maybe just a little, but that's normal right?)...but because it makes a great subject for me to practice auto photography anytime I feel like it without any client pressure. In doing so, I started to get a good feel of where the best angles of my car are. With every shoot, I always try to outdo my last.

I'm sure you guys do the same so I thought it would be cool to see some of everyone's best work.

So here are the rules:

1. It must be a photo of YOUR car. Doesn't have to be your current car. If you don't own a car or don't want to post photos of your "old and busted" and really want to participate, then you can post a photo of another car you've taken. But at least make it a BMW.

2. The photo must have been taken by you.

3. Only post 1 photo so make it count. If you take a better photo days/weeks later, you can post another ONE. Going for quality over quantity here.

4. Any kind of post processing is acceptable, but imagine you are submitting the photo to an automobile magazine. That should give you a bit more direction.

5. Post your camera/lens/some exif data if you wish. Some people are interested in knowing.

I think this could potentially be a really cool thread to watch (if people participate and follow the rules). That or a huge fail.

M_Six · 05-07-2010, 04:20 PM

radiantm3 · 05-07-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

http://www.bimmermail.com/Z4/Z4-bw.jpg

Thanks for being the first.

I'll post one of mine later tonight. Hopefully there are more participants.

immiketoo · 05-07-2010, 08:22 PM

Here's mine so far.

oneintheory · 05-07-2010, 08:51 PM

M_Six · 05-07-2010, 08:59 PM

Hey immiketoo, is that just off I-57 south? I think I know that building in the background.

oneintheory, can you explain how you got that look? Just reduce the saturation and add vignetting? Great pic, btw.

Memphis1 · 05-07-2010, 09:21 PM

i'm no professional...

radiantm3 · 05-07-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oneintheory

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk147/theoreticmusic/lake.jpg

Still one of my favorites.

radiantm3 · 05-07-2010, 09:31 PM

radiantm3 · 05-07-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

i'm no professional...

I think most of us aren't. Just gotta keep on shooting.

knext21 · 05-07-2010, 10:22 PM

Here's one...(btw I'm a amateur, just got the camera

)

M_Six · 05-07-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

i'm no professional...

Maybe not, but I like the pic and love the color.

blender · 05-07-2010, 10:46 PM

M_Six · 05-07-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rcleme05

Nice. Gawd I want an ///M.

radiantm3 · 05-07-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knext21

Here's one...(btw I'm a amateur, just got the camera

)

Beautiful stance. The height/offset just looks perfect.

rodi · 05-08-2010, 11:14 AM

oneintheory · 05-08-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

Hey immiketoo, is that just off I-57 south? I think I know that building in the background.

oneintheory, can you explain how you got that look? Just reduce the saturation and add vignetting? Great pic, btw.

i use tiffen dfx v2. the car is masked an in a separate layer, with a black and white look on the background (diffused and black and white at 60% opacity over the full color layer). the car is merely sharpened and desaturated. it has a little cropping and vignetting as well.

l4wr3nc3 · 05-08-2010, 12:48 PM

radiantm3 · 05-08-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodi

Cheater. You can't just post an image from a BMW ad.

blender · 05-08-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Six

Nice. Gawd I want an ///M.

thx!

blender · 05-08-2010, 06:08 PM

Nice!! great color in the car & sky.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodi

Graham M · 05-08-2010, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knext21

Here's one...(btw I'm a amateur, just got the camera

)

Holy shit cakes, what rims are those?

05-07-2010, 02:33 PM	#1
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	Post the best photo you've taken of YOUR car. I don't know about you guys, but I take a lot of photos of my car, not because I have some crazy infatuation with it (okay, maybe just a little, but that's normal right?)...but because it makes a great subject for me to practice auto photography anytime I feel like it without any client pressure. In doing so, I started to get a good feel of where the best angles of my car are. With every shoot, I always try to outdo my last. I'm sure you guys do the same so I thought it would be cool to see some of everyone's best work. So here are the rules: 1. It must be a photo of YOUR car. Doesn't have to be your current car. If you don't own a car or don't want to post photos of your "old and busted" and really want to participate, then you can post a photo of another car you've taken. But at least make it a BMW. 2. The photo must have been taken by you. 3. Only post 1 photo so make it count. If you take a better photo days/weeks later, you can post another ONE. Going for quality over quantity here. 4. Any kind of post processing is acceptable, but imagine you are submitting the photo to an automobile magazine. That should give you a bit more direction. 5. Post your camera/lens/some exif data if you wish. Some people are interested in knowing. I think this could potentially be a really cool thread to watch (if people participate and follow the rules). That or a huge fail. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)
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05-07-2010, 09:21 PM	#7
Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,843 iTrader: (0)	i'm no professional... __________________ Last edited by Memphis1; 02-18-2011 at 11:13 PM.

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radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	__________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

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