Lotus Exige S

[TonyHetherington]

Went out for a play in the new car last night. 2 comments; dam it's fast () and my goodness photgraphing a white car is verrrrrrry different to photographing a black one

So, inspired by the shots in Steve (Trackdemon's) VMax bundle overlooking the LP640 and CGT on the concrete, I've taken these;

1


2


3


4


5


Must say I'm particularly chuffed with 4 and 5, not so much the others (especially number 1), but thought I'd offer it up here for comments Actually I think the car in number 1 isn't as sharp as it could be; or is that just me?

Anyway, first go of many more to come with the new car I'm sure
Tony

[Fidgits]

looks stunning Tony - i think the first is the best, though doesnt quite sharp enough to me..

[jagdpanther]

beautiful shots

For once in my life Ive got to say that the black & white shot doesnt work for me...its too dark for me, but the rest are brilliant

[TonyHetherington]

Must admit, looking at it again it is quite dark - I'd agree with you there. I'll have a play...

[TonyHetherington]

Hmmm...looking at it in *.psd, on monitor all big I think it looks good as B&W but dark as it's quite crisp, however when it's all scrunched up on this thread it loses something.

A bit lighter and I think it loses the mood of the shot a bit;

[jagdpanther]

TonyHetherington said:

Must admit, looking at it again it is quite dark - I'd agree with you there. I'll have a play...

May I?






The compression on the forum always buggers images right up!!

Edited by jagdpanther on Monday 26th November 23:01

[TonyHetherington]

Feel free . The colour version is the shot above it.

[jagdpanther]

TonyHetherington said:

Feel free . The colour version is the shot above it.

Had a quick play above

[EmmaP]

No1 is the one for me. Good work Tony!

The black and white tones are fine on my monitor, though I would lighten the rear half of the car a little. Could do with increasing the contrast of the concrete.

Edited by EmmaP on Monday 26th November 23:04

[TonyHetherington]

Number 1? I bloomin' knew people would do that

I don't like it, but thought I'd put it up as I find everyone views things differntly. You've gone and proved it now, dammit

[jagdpanther]

TonyHetherington said:

Number 1? I bloomin' knew people would do that

I don't like it, but thought I'd put it up as I find everyone views things differntly. You've gone and proved it now, dammit

I quite like number 1 too, very moody and menacing!

[TonyHetherington]

I now prefer my B&W in my second post. Arse, I'm so indecisive now over it

JagdPanther; thanks! I certainly think you're right, it does need lightening a bit and looks all the better for it I think

[jagdpanther]

TonyHetherington said:

I now prefer my B&W in my second post. Arse, I'm so indecisive now over it

JagdPanther; thanks! I certainly think you're right, it does need lightening a bit and looks all the better for it I think

Does look damn good!

I need some private time in a decent setting with car such as that!!!!

What kit & settings were you using????

[Famous Graham]

Well well well...small world

[TonyHetherington]

Well. I. Never!

So what was the story with that then, Graham?!

[Famous Graham]

Marc used to own an S2000 and still joins us for S2k meets. That was on our Arran Meet earlier this year

Assuming you bought it direct from him anyway

[TonyHetherington]

jagdpanther said:

What kit & settings were you using????

Canon 30D + 17-85mm IS4-5.6, the shot number 1 was taken with a tripod - f11, 1second ISO200 @ 33mm, shots 2-5 were f5.6 1/8second ISO200

[TonyHetherington]

Oh of course yeah; I bought it directly from Marc and saw the old S2000 "references" on his mantlepiece

He had a private ad on here and I went all the way up to Leeds to get it. Small world indeed

[Famous Graham]

TonyHetherington said:

saw the old S2000 "references" on his mantlepiece

Broken brake disc?

[TonyHetherington]

That's the one