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Category: Photographic Field Techniques

Photography Question 

Gord MacEachern 		 

Shooting Photos of Cars


Hi all,
I was asked to take a few pics of a friend's muscle car. The car is navy blue with black stripes. I have about 2 acres of lawn, and it backs up to a pond and bush. I have a Canon Rebel with a Sigma 18-200 and a Canon 17-85 lens. What conditions, time, etc., would be best to shoot the car? Also any other ideas of location or background other than my large back yard? Any helpful hints appreciated.


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August 21, 2008

 

W. 		 
Navy blue with black stripes, eh! Wow, man, good luck.


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August 21, 2008

 

Bob Cammarata 		 
 
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Nikkor 35 mm, F-22, bright sunlight, Provia 100

Bob Cammarata

  
 
A bright, sunny day will allow you to get a bright starburst off a reflective part of the car. Just position yourself with the sun directly behind you and and look for a pinpoint of light striking the chrome or other shiny part. Then stop-down the aperture to create the starburst.


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August 22, 2008

 
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