South Herts photo locations

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MrFrodo

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250 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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Can anyone recommend an interesting backdrop in Hertfordshire (or maybe just into Essex or Beds) to take some static car shots?

I've seen the thread on the St Neots photo wall and that is an option, but I wondered if there was anywhere closer. The Hertford sort of area would be good.

Also, please drop me a line if there's anyone out there who'd be interested in taking some photos next weekend (20/21st Oct). I can't offer any money I'm afraid, but you'd get photo credits and a mug of Starbucks' finest for your efforts. smile

magooagain

10,844 posts

178 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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Hertford Castle, St Edmunds college at Old Hall Green near Puckeridge. Hertford County Hall.
Anywhere in the village of Westmill near Buntingford.
Maybe try one beside the Stag Monument in Hertford Town.

MrFrodo

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Monday 15th October 2012
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Hertford Castle is a good call. Can you actually park a car in front of it for long enough to get a shot set up before getting moved on, though?

70proof

6,078 posts

163 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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anyone got any suggestions for a photo location near/around st albans or west of hatfield, backdrop needed for three lime green lamborghini's....

Jazzy Jefferson

728 posts

149 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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Depends what kind of shot people are after?

Rural/green/trees & grass?
Or city/urban or derelict/run down?

MrFrodo

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Monday 15th October 2012
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Jazzy Jefferson said:
Depends what kind of shot people are after?
Rural/green/trees & grass?
Or city/urban or derelict/run down?
Well in my case it's a modern hot hatch, so photographic tradition dictates I'd want something quite contemporary.

To be honest, though, I was thinking of anywhere with an interesting back drop that's quiet enough to take some photos without getting in everyone's way.


Jazzy Jefferson

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149 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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MrFrodo said:
Well in my case it's a modern hot hatch, so photographic tradition dictates I'd want something quite contemporary.

To be honest, though, I was thinking of anywhere with an interesting back drop that's quiet enough to take some photos without getting in everyone's way.
Ha, fair enough. What car out of curiousity?

You could try the Maylands industrial estate in Hemel? A few nice options there I think!!
The arse end of Watford might uncover a few places as well.

For me, I like to just drive around until I spot somewhere that looks good.



Edited by Jazzy Jefferson on Monday 15th October 14:25

MrFrodo

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Monday 15th October 2012
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Jazzy Jefferson said:
MrFrodo said:
Well in my case it's a modern hot hatch, so photographic tradition dictates I'd want something quite contemporary.

To be honest, though, I was thinking of anywhere with an interesting back drop that's quiet enough to take some photos without getting in everyone's way.
Ha, fair enough. What car out of curiousity?

You could try the Maylands industrial estate in Hemel? A few nice options there I think!!
The arse end of Watford might uncover a few places as well.

For me, I like to just drive around until I spot somewhere that looks good.
Yep, I think a certain degree of driving around until I see somewhere will be involved.

It's a Suzuki Swift Sport on this occasion. Next month I've got to go through the same process with a WRX STi.

Jazzy Jefferson

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149 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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MrFrodo said:
It's a Suzuki Swift Sport on this occasion. Next month I've got to go through the same process with a WRX STi.
Oooo... I got a classic shape WRX. You taking pics of other peoples cars, or your own?

Driving around finding a place to take a shot is half the fun smile

MrFrodo

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Monday 15th October 2012
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Jazzy Jefferson said:
MrFrodo said:
It's a Suzuki Swift Sport on this occasion. Next month I've got to go through the same process with a WRX STi.
Oooo... I got a classic shape WRX. You taking pics of other peoples cars, or your own?
Other people's I'm afraid. It's a series of road tests for a friend's website (http://www.racingandwaiting.co.uk/).

magooagain

10,844 posts

178 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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[quote=70proof]anyone got any suggestions for a photo location near/around st albans or west of hatfield, backdrop needed for three lime green lamborghini's....[/quote

The St Albans Cathedral ! Hatfield House !

rob200sx

224 posts

175 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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magooagain]0proof said:
anyone got any suggestions for a photo location near/around st albans or west of hatfield, backdrop needed for three lime green lamborghini's....[/quote

The St Albans Cathedral ! Hatfield House !
Not convinced that would suit, plus good luck getting shots with no one around.

70proof, what sort of look are you after? Does it have to be around St.Albans area? If you're willing to travel a little, there's loads of places but again, depends on what you're after.

70proof

6,078 posts

163 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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rob200sx said:
Not convinced that would suit, plus good luck getting shots with no one around.

70proof, what sort of look are you after? Does it have to be around St.Albans area? If you're willing to travel a little, there's loads of places but again, depends on what you're after.
not sure.... i have so far lined up a miura, gallardo and aventador, all in lume green.... cloud9
st albans is convenient for all, as the photo shoot is just part of it, and no one is getting paid, and its not for a mag etc, just for fun... doesn;t have to be st albans, just that ball part... i would say south of luton, north of watford, east of rickmansworth....

rob200sx

224 posts

175 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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I'm jealous of whoever is doing the photos smile

How about the Downs? A little further out but might serve for some better scenery?

Might be able to get something vaguely similar to this?

This was up in the Dales mind you but should give you an idea of scale, background etc




70proof

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163 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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rob200sx said:
I'm jealous of whoever is doing the photos smile
haven;t got anyone yet, as i said its all for a bit of fun, you interested?

was thinking of here..... http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/

Edited by 70proof on Monday 15th October 21:38

Wonderman

2,487 posts

203 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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70proof said:
haven;t got anyone yet, as i said its all for a bit of fun, you interested?

was thinking of here..... http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/

Edited by 70proof on Monday 15th October 21:38
Hmm the carpark is to the left in that pic, not sure will give you a good shot of the manor, plus Fishpool Street might be a bit of a squeeze.

How about Redbourn round the green, something like: http://www.redbourn.org.uk/Redbourn/TheCricketersP... ? Shame Gorhambury House is closed for the season

kman

1,108 posts

219 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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70proof said:
haven;t got anyone yet, as i said its all for a bit of fun, you interested?

was thinking of here..... http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/

Edited by 70proof on Monday 15th October 21:38
I would be! Gimme a shout if you need, have a few ideas brewing up smile

70proof

6,078 posts

163 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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kman said:
70proof said:
haven;t got anyone yet, as i said its all for a bit of fun, you interested?

was thinking of here..... http://www.stmichaelsmanor.com/
I would be! Gimme a shout if you need, have a few ideas brewing up smile
hiya mate, PM me your ideas....

70proof

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163 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Wonderman said:
Hmm the carpark is to the left in that pic, not sure will give you a good shot of the manor, plus Fishpool Street might be a bit of a squeeze.
the owners will let us over the bridge to get lakeside pics, also there is a driveway along the back of the building where we could park up.... on streetview they follow a tranny van which has loads of room, thanks for the tip though...

vankypanky

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193 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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70proof said:
anyone got any suggestions for a photo location near/around st albans or west of hatfield, backdrop needed for three lime green lamborghini's....
brocket hall may well let you ?