Muscle Car

[I_Fly]

Hey all,

Now that Ruffus is about to come visit me I'm starting to get excited about photography again. A co-worker's husband just finished building a 1970 Chevelle and asked me to shoot some photos, with the hope that one will stand out enough to be printed/mounted to put on display when he attends carshows.

These are two of the best. I shot a lot and only got a few that were worth keeping and even fewer that were good. It's amazing how quickly photography skill deteriorate if you don't use them regularly.

[Greg McCary]

That's some good shots. I love those old muscle cars. I use to have a 75 Nova SS. Those were the days.....
Greg

[schrackman]

The second shot, IMO, is a bit cleaner than the first. But either way, what a gorgeous car! And you did well photographing it.

I truly regret turning down my brother back in 1985 to buy his Mach I. He only wanted $2000, and I opted rather for a '74 Mercury Capri, for which I paid $1800. What was I thinking?

[Greg McCary]

My Dad had a 69 Mach I and was going to give it to me when I turned 16 and my Mom made him sell it. "He'll get killed in that, that thing". It would be worth a chunk of money now. But it's what I learned to drive a stick with.
Greg

[gimpysupercow]

Some nice shots of a nice car.....makes me want to dig the 66 cutlass convert out of the garage and take some shots

[Speed]

The second shot is it buddy!

The first one is nice, but that second one just jumps out at you.

And no more excuses about not taking photo's! You've got Collette and Gus to take photo's of!!!

[I_Fly]

That's some good shots. I love those old muscle cars. I use to have a 75 Nova SS. Those were the days.....
Greg

Thanks Greg,

I still love those old muscle cars too. My second car was a '69 Chevelle SS. {sigh} Now I drive a Toyota pickup...I'm still young....at heart.

[I_Fly]

The second shot, IMO, is a bit cleaner than the first. But either way, what a gorgeous car! And you did well photographing it.

Thanks Ray,

After looking through my shots, I realized I should probably invest in a CP filter for this lens. I would have liked to try shooting the car with and without the filter.

I'll pass the compliment on to the owners. They're obviously proud of it. If I remember correctly, he's owned it for 18 years and finally could afford to build it the way he wanted.

[I_Fly]

Some nice shots of a nice car.....makes me want to dig the 66 cutlass convert out of the garage and take some shots

Thanks! I'll be looking for some shots of your Cutlass.

[I_Fly]

The second shot is it buddy!

The first one is nice, but that second one just jumps out at you.

And no more excuses about not taking photo's! You've got Collette and Gus to take photo's of!!!

Thanks Speed!

I was just thinking last night that I need to get some new stuff of Gus. Haven't taken many lately.

[Asylum Steve]

That's some good shots. I love those old muscle cars. I use to have a 75 Nova SS. Those were the days.....
Greg

Yep, cool shots. Funny, I've been a Ford man most of my life, but my all-time favorite muscle cars are the Nova and Chevelle SS!

I think it's because they're basically such "normal" looking family cars unitl you trick them out. Then they become (as we used to say)...WICKED!

[Toot]

Nice car!!! Just got to love the muscle cars. We just finished our big car show in town and I never made it over there. I love the pictures, #2 is my favorite. I think because it is more eye level. So, where are the pictures of Colette and Gus????

[Rivman]

Great shots Troy - the first overhead view appeals to me !
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, while they both show the stance and beauty of the car, the first pic does it for me. :thumbsup:

[I_Fly]

Nice car!!! Just got to love the muscle cars. We just finished our big car show in town and I never made it over there. I love the pictures, #2 is my favorite. I think because it is more eye level. So, where are the pictures of Colette and Gus????

Thanks for the comments Toot.

Aiieeeee. I've tried to get shots of Collette and Gus. I get the evil eye from one (she hates having her photo taken) and I'm having a difficult time getting Gus to sit still long enough for my camera to focus on him. Anyone got any ideas about how to slow down a 2 1/2 year old? Without using narcotics?

Actually I got a few decent head shots of him that I'll be posting soon...in the 50mm war thread.

[I_Fly]

Great shots Troy - the first overhead view appeals to me !
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, while they both show the stance and beauty of the car, the first pic does it for me. :thumbsup:

Thanks Rivman. I tried a variety of angles, not really knowing what he wanted. Here's one that he likes, even though it's got some issues that make it hard for me to look at. He wants me to add some text at the bottom (thanking friends, family and the shops/people that worked on it) and print this one poster sized, 20x24, and mount it on foamboard.

[Rivman]

Like I said Troy - the eye of the beholder.
Just as long as the car owner is satisfied with the results! :thumbsup: