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Old 06-18-2007 | 03:11 PM
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Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.

As the Title says.
Full size wallpapers here: http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/Pretty%20Pics/





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Attached Thumbnails Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-006_rj-wide-large-.jpg   Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-007_rj-large-.jpg   Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-013_rj-large-.jpg   Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-008_rj-large-.jpg  

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Old 06-18-2007 | 03:21 PM
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http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...6_RJ(wide).jpg

Try www.neatimage.com - could clean that up very nicely - what lens were you shooting with? Sorry - "With what lens were you shooting?" f/5.6? how wide can it go? The sky seems blown-out some. One thing I've learned is to reduce the contrast on shots - even if the sky is gray (due to clouds) reducing contrast allows me to at least see the clouds.

over-all good composition, however I find the edges of the image a waste - tighter crop, IMO, would make a more-interesting shot.

http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...ics/007_RJ.JPG

Nice Star! Blown out sky again. F/8 and ISO 400 - a little too contrasty, IMO, but otherwise cool.

http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...ics/008_RJ.JPG

www.neatimage.com

http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...ics/013_RJ.JPG

My favourite easily. Seems a bit squished though? is it just me?
Old 06-18-2007 | 03:25 PM
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Nice pics, do you have HIDs?

Your head lights look kinda yellow.
Old 06-18-2007 | 03:41 PM
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New Pics (8/17/07)




Once again full size versions available here:
http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/Pretty%20Pics/


DMP:
17-35mm EX Sigma Aspherical HSM (decent lens) was used for 006 007 and 008
its 2.8F at 17mm and 4.0F at 35mm I was using a higher fstop for more sharpness, (dim light)

Your Favorite was shot with a cheep 28-200mm Sigma Aspherical IF at full zoom hence why the image looks softer.... as far as squished its unedited.....

RR:
Yes i do they are next to some really white LEDs...
Attached Thumbnails Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-014_rj_ws-large-.jpg   Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-015_rj-large-.jpg   Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-016_rj-large-.jpg  

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Old 06-18-2007 | 03:51 PM
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Hello,

Nice clean looking RX-8. Sometimes wish I got the Titanium instead of Sunlight. Love the alloys, what make are they? Just the type I am looking for.

Thanks,

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Old 06-18-2007 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FirefighterRX-8
Hello,

Nice clean looking RX-8. Sometimes wish I got the Titanium instead of Sunlight. Love the alloys, what make are they? Just the type I am looking for.

Thanks,

Darran.
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I have a set of:
18x8.5+35 Enkei RPO3s wrapped in 245/40/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s used for 10k for sale
Old 06-18-2007 | 04:01 PM
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Man I love those rims...what are they?

Your pics are making me love my TiGrey more...thank you! Absolutely gorgeous car.

Edit - Ah it seems you posted when I did and answered my question
Old 06-18-2007 | 04:24 PM
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Lookin' smokin' for sure

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Old 06-18-2007 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLaK
DMP:
17-35mm EX Sigma Aspherical HSM (decent lens) was used for 006 007 and 008
its 2.8F at 17mm and 4.0F at 35mm I was using a higher fstop for more sharpness, (dim light)

Your Favorite was shot with a cheep 28-200mm Sigma Aspherical IF at full zoom hence why the image looks softer.... as far as squished its unedited.....

Try NeatImage - does wonders removing ISO noise!

Does it look too wide, thought? the perspective seems off.
Old 06-18-2007 | 04:29 PM
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damn mark, thats gotta be the second best looking titanium grey ive ever seen.
Old 06-18-2007 | 04:29 PM
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I have to find someone who cares to take pictures of my car someday. I guess that'll be after I find someone who cares to detail it. I care plenty about driving it.
Old 06-18-2007 | 04:41 PM
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those are some great looking pics
Old 06-18-2007 | 04:49 PM
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What polish do you use? it's spectacular. Unlike your moneyshot, that was terrible. I kept looking at her then having to see your sack! Pleasure and pain. lol.
Old 06-18-2007 | 05:31 PM
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Lookin good !
Old 06-18-2007 | 05:41 PM
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nice they came out pretty good
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:07 PM
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Damm, your car looks mean wit those wheels... Nice pixx..
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:29 PM
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this one is your best shot for sure

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1182193950


Pay attention to the sky next time. Your camera was definitely over exposing the sky and my eyes are immediately drawn to that. Did you shoot in raw by chance?

That one above ^ is brilliant though. Maybe a touch dark and the back of the car is a little soft, but the composition is perfect.
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dmp
http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...6_RJ(wide).jpg

Try www.neatimage.com - could clean that up very nicely - what lens were you shooting with? Sorry - "With what lens were you shooting?" f/5.6? how wide can it go? The sky seems blown-out some. One thing I've learned is to reduce the contrast on shots - even if the sky is gray (due to clouds) reducing contrast allows me to at least see the clouds.

over-all good composition, however I find the edges of the image a waste - tighter crop, IMO, would make a more-interesting shot.

http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...ics/007_RJ.JPG

Nice Star! Blown out sky again. F/8 and ISO 400 - a little too contrasty, IMO, but otherwise cool.

http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...ics/008_RJ.JPG

www.neatimage.com

http://www.polakgraphics.com/images/...ics/013_RJ.JPG

My favourite easily. Seems a bit squished though? is it just me?
had i read this post earlier i could have saved myself some time.

^^^ what he said.
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:36 PM
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This is how I personally see this shot.... I couldn't fix the blown out sky, perhaps with the raw file or original JPG from the camera something could be done, or just put in a fake sky...

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Old 06-18-2007 | 06:37 PM
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Yes i shot in Raws, due to lighting condition (it was 8:30pm EST) i woulda had to done HDR to make the sky look right.
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLaK
Yes i shot in Raws, due to lighting condition (it was 8:30pm EST) i woulda had to done HDR to make the sky look right.
RAW FTW!

Try pushing a bit, then select low contrast in your RAW conversion software.
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:42 PM
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Quite talented with a camera. I'd recomend a split neutral density filter for the sky or a graduated filter. With or without any sky treatment, these pics are amazing and I love the soft focus of the 3rd image you posted here, clever to use a cheaper lense because this looks like an advertisement!
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:45 PM
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my quick attempt at a fake sky, just for effect.

YES, i'm bored today.

Attached Thumbnails Polak's I'm going to take pretty pictures of my car thread.-polak.jpg  
Old 06-18-2007 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by PoLaK
Yes i shot in Raws, due to lighting condition (it was 8:30pm EST) i woulda had to done HDR to make the sky look right.
If you dont mind, upload the raw and lets see what we can do!
Old 06-18-2007 | 09:10 PM
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(one of) my take(s)....I'm not a JDM-angle fan, though...But to me, this image is rich, and a bit passionate - w/o having to worry about the blown-out sky.

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