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© Michelle Alton

RED

Uploaded: August 15, 2012

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A couple of weeks ago, I went to car and motorcycle event in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It was a meetup of our camera club. Once I got there, I didn't really know why I was there. I like having a nice car to get me from place to place, but I don't know very much about engines and speed and special paint, etc. I just never had enough interest to pay attention.
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But, since I was with others who WERE interested, I shot a bunch of pictures. But then I did not know what to do with them.
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This was a motor shot, mostly. I took it to Topaz Adjust 5 (Vibrance) and created 3 blended layers by pressing the "I feel Lucky" button until something pleasing came up.
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My friend who DOES know cars said this was good. So...here it is.
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Have to go clean up the kitchen for our housekeeper (Yes, it's true). Catch up tonight.
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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 15, 2012

Wow - Very Cool! Outstanding capture and processing! #1480510

Marilyn Cornwell August 15, 2012

A wonderful moody presentation - a great image! #10276601

Anita Hogue August 15, 2012

WOW, it is awesome and I don't know anything about engines, etc. ! #10276621

Kathy Reeves August 15, 2012

Looks like you know what you are doing to me! Fantastic image!!!! #10276696

Tiia Vissak August 15, 2012

a cool EOD! #10276768

Monnie Ryan August 15, 2012

Well, I think it's great too! But cleaning the kitchen before the housekeeper comes? Reminds me of my sweet late mother, who on occasion made the bed when dad got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom! ;-D #10276776

David Hurt August 15, 2012

I love the colors, and the angle of the shot. #10276960

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 15, 2012

Tones,colors, lighting, clarity & pov are phenomenal, Michelle! WTG!
#10277065

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 15, 2012

Tones,colors, lighting, clarity & pov are phenomenal, Michelle! WTG!
#10277080

John Connolly August 15, 2012

A wonderful digital result, Michelle! This is a remarkable automotive capture! #10277105

Jeffrey R. Bange August 15, 2012

For someone that didn't know what she was doing at the car show, I know for sure that the owner of this car would definitely love to have a copy this outstanding photo. #10277121

Lorraine A. Cook August 15, 2012

RED-Y for a 'Super Road Rally', Michelle!!

This is AWESOME, My Friend!

I grew up around cars. My Pop's best friend was a mechanic!(LOL)<:))

I uploaded a photo of 'weeds' today...the description showed up but no photo!(LOL)<:)) I e-mailed BP to see where my photo went. #10277144

Renee Doyle August 15, 2012

I like what you came up with Michelle!!!!! Very cool car capture!! #10277184

Robert R. Goodman August 15, 2012

Hi Michell,that is awesome my friend.Wonderful tone,color and lighting!!!! #10277407

David Phalen August 15, 2012

Hate it when people who don't know much about cars take photos of them far better than any of mine. LOL

Fantabulous POV, light, tones and clarity!! Very well done Michelle!! #10277432

Carol L. Fowler August 15, 2012

Love the dark deep colors and lighting #10277488

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe August 15, 2012

I agree; I love it although I don't know a thing about cars either! #10277606

Carolyn J. Connolly August 15, 2012

LOL at your description under this image, Michelle!! ;-) You certainly did a WONDERFUL job, though, capturing AND presenting this image, my friend!! I LOVE all the tones AND 'moody' feel here...and your diagonal composition is SUPERB, too!! :-) #10277781

Gord MacEachern August 16, 2012

This is not your average car show image Michelle, your friend was right it is good, very good. Has a futuristic feel to it, Bravo!!! #10278135

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 16, 2012

Love the perspective and POV as well as the deep dark reds. Excellent work as alway Michelle. #10278707

Linda S. Smith level-classic August 20, 2012

I really like this image Michelle! I love the angle you choose to shoot as well as your DD work here. Well done! #10282798

Lorna Shutter August 20, 2012

Reminds me of a Red Batmobile! Ha! Ha! You should be very pleased with this splendid image, Michelle! It turned out great! Love the cool angle, POV and treatment (You sure did get lucky!)! Awesome capture! :)
Have to go and make some dinner before our cook comes! LOL! :D #10283118

Patricia White August 21, 2012

Don't worry I don't know much about cars either. I usually ask or take photos of the registration so I know at least what kind it is. I do love your treatment as well. It does look like a bat mobile but also looks like a sketch. I don't have anyone to clean my house but I clean my daughters. Doesn't seem quite right but she pays me. HAve a great day. #10284400

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