Some Favorites.

[VisualEchos]

Just some of my favorite images, hope you all enjoy.

"Days Gone By"

"Crosstown Traffic"

"Devoid"

"Ashes Divide"

"Apex Predator"

"Hallow"

"Event Horizon"

"Sun Dog"

[USAndretti42]

Welcome to the forum, Andrew. They are truly excellent photos. Did you take them yourself or was it a professional photographer or are you a professional photographer? If you took them and aren't, you certainly could be.

[Mark Blanchard]

I recognise your pictures from the Canon forum (photography-on-the.net) and am always impressed by them.

[rocket63]

Impressive. Welcome.

[Simon350S]

Wow love them!

[dodgy]

Awesome photo's, truely awesome

[Bibs]

Stunning

[VisualEchos]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Trevor: Yes, I took them all, and yes, I'm a professional, but photography isn't my day job. I'll post a few links to my more popular non-Lotus work for you.

Nissan GTR

Audi R8

BMW M3

Some more Exige shots for you guys .

"The Archer"

"Thistle"

"Parallel II"

"Brick Top"

"Wired"

"S-Drive"

[rogerch]

Fabulous. How about a bit of narrative as to how you got the effects, I'd like try a few myself.

[VisualEchos]

No problem, which photo would you like information on?

[Scotty C]

some really nice pictures?

[VisualEchos]

Thanks Scotty .

Here's some more for you guys.

"Moonraker"

"Infinitum Redux"

"Train, Train"

"Speed Kills"

[rogerch]

How about the one called the Archer, I'm guessing quite a long exposure due to the fountain in the background, but mirror like finish on the car and the colour depth are amazing effects. (I am a humble beginner)

[VisualEchos]

That one is a 10-shot HDR. Think of it as a 5-shot HDR, twice, one set for the side and wheels, and one set for the front windscreen. The use of HDR makes it seem like a long-exposure shot because the trees appear to be moving in the frame, when in fact, they were moving between the frames. It's a subtle difference, but you can spot if you know what to look for.

The color depth in this one is also an artifact of HDR.

Now that I've said this, I'm going to ask you to be VERY careful using HDR, as the new craze of "HDR tone mapping" has all but ruined the idea itself.

[Newts]

Que'

Is that the same as taking a photograph lol ?

Seriously though, amazing pictures

[VisualEchos]

Yes, it gets tedious at times, but shooting a reflective object has its issues, and when the wheels are black, it just makes it worse. Thanks for the compliments .

[VisualEchos]

Another one of my very favorites.

"Pit Lane"

[rogerch]

Thanks for sharing some secrets with us, I'm going to reed up on HDR and give it a try.

[VisualEchos]

I'd be happy to share my "secrets" with you guys, someone shared with me, only seems fair. I've been thinking of making an Automotive Photography Tips/Tricks thread, where I would list out the basics in the first couple of posts, then people could post pix and ask for input on them. Not sure how many people would be interested in it though.

[Bibs]

Tonnes!

[Simon350S]

I'm barely past Polaroid stage (ok, maybe a little) and have all but grasped the basics of MS PaintBrush. I'm like a TW@ if truth be told.

I look on open mouthed at your pics and realise I may NEVER get there. Struggling to do some kind of basic company logo at present......

[Justin182]

Devoid is awesome!

The brick wall looks similar to one I took of mine (wish mine was as good!)

[VisualEchos]

That's a great shot Justin!

[Mark Blanchard]

Here is my attempt with a kit lense, not a bit on yours:

[Mark Blanchard]

Justin, that's a great photo.

Edited May 20, 2011 by Mark B