Photography 101
Jan 17, 2012 | 08:41 PM
#92
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From: Connecticut
Looks 100% better. I really like this effect. I've been wanting to try this out, thanks for demonstrating how.
Jan 18, 2012 | 09:35 AM
#96
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Jan 18, 2012 | 02:59 PM
#97
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From: Ft Lauderdale
The first time I saw it, someone was arguing with him or something and I'm like WTF, I never wrote this. Then I saw the space in the name. I guess that's what it takes to be original.
Jan 21, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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From: location, location!
Yeah, I agree, and here are several versions. B&W (or split tone, high key, etc.) can add a lot of contrast to shots like that, which are pretty muted.
George, were you using a tripod and long exposure on those? Someone better than me could probably jump in and talk about shooting in the dark or very low light conditions.
One other thing is that you've got a lot of distracting things in the first photo, primarily the pickup. Photographically it blends right into the back of the car. And the chimney is coming right out of the top of the car.
Anyway, some "B&W" ideas:
George, were you using a tripod and long exposure on those? Someone better than me could probably jump in and talk about shooting in the dark or very low light conditions.
One other thing is that you've got a lot of distracting things in the first photo, primarily the pickup. Photographically it blends right into the back of the car. And the chimney is coming right out of the top of the car.
Anyway, some "B&W" ideas:
