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Challenge: Automobile Ad (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Hatfield Christian Church
Date: Dec 9, 2007
Aperture: 8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Advertisement, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Dec 9, 2007

BMW 330d. Not mine unfortunately.

Taken shortly after sunrise, natural light only. I used a 3-stop graduated neutral density filter to stop the sky from blowing out. Taken at the short end of my 18-70.

More processing than I usually do. Converted from RAW. Cloned out some dust bunnies, parts of two small trees that were "sticking out of the car" and some other minor distractions. Made the sky more dramatic using an overlay layer as well as curves and colour balance adjustment layers. Resize, smart sharpen and save for web.

Statistics
Place: 7 out of 60
Avg (all users): 6.7748
Avg (commenters): 7.4762
Avg (participants): 6.7073
Avg (non-participants): 6.7901
Views since voting: 2737
Views during voting: 496
Votes: 222
Comments: 26
Favorites: 0


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12/21/2007 11:48:12 AM
Hello from CC.

I voted this a 6, I thought it was very much a good image for an ad. The sky made for a good backdrop. Problem with most people would be that your car is the supporting actor in this scene. It's overshadowed by the sky a little.

The car itself is exposed perfectly, and the angle is very nice in the 3rd part of the frame.

If you tried to keep your car as the main focal point with a little less sky and road, then maybe you would have made the top 3. If your going to include all the road, then the car should be in action.

Good job though.
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12/19/2007 03:28:39 PM
Well done. Gave it a 9, but found the tree very distracting.
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12/17/2007 12:27:38 AM
well done...nice car and image
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/16/2007 01:10:40 PM
Fabulous leading lines, especially in the clouds. Very nice.
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12/15/2007 10:26:51 AM
Front page. I'll reckon.
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12/14/2007 08:12:38 PM
Nice photo, I am glad you didn't take it in the sun. Details nice, cloud formation excellent. I like the little tree and fence here ;)
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12/14/2007 05:35:02 PM
Nice shot, `almost` proper car-ad quality. should do well.

bumping to a 9.. excellent. should be in top 5
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12/13/2007 11:34:06 PM
Great sky, great job with a nice clean, sharp looking car. Well done!
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12/13/2007 09:11:13 PM
Ok..Im thinking 7 here but if i hold a piece of paper over the picture to remove that little tree i then think 8.
Unfortunately i have to vote as you shot it not how i would have liked it.
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12/13/2007 05:59:40 PM
The sky in this one just sets off a wonderful picture. Course the car is sweet too. I'm torn between the very nice car or a beautiful sky, I don't know where to look!
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12/13/2007 09:28:48 AM
Nice shot of your beemer, well exposed, and great background sky. The parking lot, fence, tree, and town below are not that interesting, though, and detract from the shot imo. 6
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12/12/2007 06:26:55 PM
Excellent brochure insert. Realistic auto ad. The placement of the tree works really well to balance the image - but I just wish it wasn't a sappling that is being helpd up by a stick - "Are you telling me something about the car? Does it have flaws too?" All in all - really good work
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12/12/2007 02:17:18 PM
this photo is great
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12/12/2007 03:22:10 AM
I probably won't be the only one to say it, but that little tree needs to go. The sky is perfect for this shot, but the dirt behind the blacktop, imo, "cheapens" the BMW. But all in all, still a good shot.
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12/11/2007 10:08:20 PM
Great colors
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12/10/2007 11:13:46 PM
pretty good.
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12/10/2007 10:10:27 PM
WOW factor is a 10, placement is a 10, lighting is a 10 so I will give you a 5...

Nah just kidding. Perfect shot, wouldn't change a thing. 10 from me.
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12/10/2007 06:01:51 PM
Beautiful light and very well executed shot. Very professional looking and would qualify to be in a BMW brochure. Ahhh these new 3 Series Bimmers are just Gorgeous!
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12/10/2007 03:11:00 PM
Really nice skies and control of the lighting
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12/10/2007 02:18:12 PM
Definitely a BMW style picture that you could imagine being used on a brochure. Very nice composition and the simplicity yet power of the background sets it off nicely. Possibly could have done with a light touch of burning on the front of the car but a picture that meets the challenge criteria well
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12/10/2007 12:41:43 PM
Yes. Very good.
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12/10/2007 08:05:54 AM
I'd argue that statement.....8>) But then I'm a Jaguar guy.....REAL elegance! LOL!!! Good composition and lighting. 7
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12/10/2007 06:45:45 AM
good DOF and i like the way car and sky angle up into perspecive together. Nice work on sky and great light on the car. Balanced photo
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12/10/2007 04:59:08 AM
Nice colours and angles, but the dirt and scraggly tree don't help much, so I'd crop them off.
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12/10/2007 03:22:55 AM
very good light and color. very good sharpness. horizon is slightly tilted. the car is too far at the left side IMO.
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12/10/2007 02:23:04 AM
Where do I buy it. Great shoot, good composition, great colors and a powerful sky. -7-
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