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General => Photography Section => Topic started by: Top Cat on October 27, 2012, 10:24:17 pm

Title: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Top Cat on October 27, 2012, 10:24:17 pm
I am really struggling, trying to take pics of this colour. Even though it is on the neutral side of the scale, it sticks out like a sore thumb, and although great for hiding scratches it doesnt carry much depth.

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Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: PND on October 27, 2012, 10:44:47 pm
 :congrats: :congrats: Great pics - great setting!
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Greeners on October 27, 2012, 10:53:23 pm
Love those pal!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Hedge on October 27, 2012, 11:10:28 pm
Nice TC.

How about next to some water?
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: monte on October 27, 2012, 11:32:52 pm
WOW. A Dream car  :love:
I can't wait to see it for real.

I absolutely love the colour Tom. The contrast against the black works so well.  :notworthy:

Even the subtle bits of amber on the Lotus badges/wheel centres, the Cup decals and the APcalipers is just great against the blue and black  :happy2:

My fave photo has to be the 4th one. Great angle.  :congrats:
(Although it was hard to pic a favourite)
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Top Cat on October 27, 2012, 11:40:53 pm
Ta Lar lars.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on October 28, 2012, 12:07:13 am
Quote from: PND on October 27, 2012, 10:44:47 pm
:congrats: :congrats: Great pics - great setting!

+1  :congrats:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: RedRobin on October 28, 2012, 12:20:28 am
^^^^
Pics 1 and 3 are my favourites but they all work well IMO. I see exactly what you mean about the colour and you have to rely more on reflections and composition.

Hedge's idea of near water is a good one worth trying - Especially if it's waters which are reflecting the blues and turquoise greens from the sky.
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: RoMocop on October 28, 2012, 10:36:31 am
Great pics. :happy2:  :drool:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: phil1975 on October 28, 2012, 11:31:48 am
Pictures 1 and 5 worthy of a calendar shoot :congrats: good shots.
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: WhiteGTI on October 29, 2012, 12:32:07 pm
 :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: mortygttdi on October 30, 2012, 11:13:00 pm
Sex on wheels TC love the photos and the colour is fantastic  :happy2:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: JPC on October 30, 2012, 11:14:10 pm
looking awesome mate!

Lovely pics and a stunning purposeful car ;)
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Panthera on October 31, 2012, 10:40:40 am
I can see some of your troubles you are having, but, why do you want to hide the car? You want the car to stand out from its surroundings. Anyway, my favourite is No#1. The close up of the n/s/f wheel, would I think look better if it was shot lower down - looking up at the wheel. 

What about taking a shot of the car on the apex of a corner of a race track - the cars natural home - just a thought.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Top Cat on October 31, 2012, 07:51:34 pm
Quote from: Panthera on October 31, 2012, 10:40:40 am

What about taking a shot of the car on the apex of a corner of a race track - the cars natural home - just a thought.  :happy2:

Good idea, it is just a bit tricky trying to hold the apex and get my arm far enough out of the window for the shot.   :star:
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: v2brett on October 31, 2012, 10:28:22 pm
looks cracking TC the colour looks great imo, i wish i could take arty shots like them
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: Panthera on November 01, 2012, 09:25:36 am
Quote from: Top Cat on October 31, 2012, 07:51:34 pm
Quote from: Panthera on October 31, 2012, 10:40:40 am

What about taking a shot of the car on the apex of a corner of a race track - the cars natural home - just a thought.  :happy2:

Good idea, it is just a bit tricky trying to hold the apex and get my arm far enough out of the window for the shot.   :star:

Looks like we have a wannabe comedian amongst us! 
Title: Re: Lotus in the leaves
Post by: RedRobin on November 01, 2012, 09:39:52 am
Quote from: Panthera on November 01, 2012, 09:25:36 am
Quote from: Top Cat on October 31, 2012, 07:51:34 pm

Good idea, it is just a bit tricky trying to hold the apex and get my arm far enough out of the window for the shot.   :star:


Looks like we have a wannabe comedian amongst us! 


....What do you mean "wannabe"? - TC is a natural - Always very quick and very funny, like his car.