MINI

[SXi Lad]

Well done! Not long to go until youl be driving with mates only It's a good feeling when you pass both tests. Goodluck with the pratical.

[Carmo99]

Ahhh, this reminds me of such happy times. Mini clubman 1100, 1275GT engine, Mamba wheels soo wide and a tiny momo wheel! We travelled the country in our Minis, no cares, responsibilities, mortgages etc etc.

Enjoy your car, good luck for the test and make the most of one of best times of your life.

Sad murmurings of a just turned 40'old - at least the cars got better ;-)

[Flares&Chestwig]

Carmo, looks as if you turned out ok, think everyone who has a Mini as a first car does

Good Luck George, we've just bought our son a new Mini as he has worked he's socks off and deserves it, but he cant take pictures like that

[Carmo99]

I started my daughter's car fund the day she was born. I have already told my wife it will only be spent on a mini! Still she only gets it if she does not smoke, do drugs, stay out late, look at boys (at all) but does her homework, gets good grades, is always nice to her parents and grandparents, walks the dog, cleans her room.......I could go on ;-)

[Carmo99]

I started my daughter's car fund the day she was born. I have already told my wife it will only be spent on a mini! Still she only gets it if she does not smoke, do drugs, stay out late, look at boys (at all) but does her homework, gets good grades, is always nice to her parents and grandparents, walks the dog, cleans her room.......I could go on ;-)

[GFWilliams]

Some new photos:









Haven't done anything to the car as there isn't really a need..

Oh, and I haven't crashed

Edited by GFWilliams on Monday 4th January 18:47

[joshc]

I don't want to appear nasty - the car looks really nice and your photography is fantastic. But it just does annoy me a tiny bit when younger drivers say "my car", when it's actually their parent as the main driver on the insurance, and registered in their parent's name on the V5 document! Consider yourself very lucky anyway - bet your dad's first car wasn't that fancy.

[J5]

GFWilliams said:

Oh, and I haven't crashed

I thought about that the other day, dig up that thread and claim your winnings!

[2 Wycked]

That's some bloody lovely photography right there. I really must learn that stuff.

[GFWilliams]

joshc said:

I don't want to appear nasty - the car looks really nice and your photography is fantastic. But it just does annoy me a tiny bit when younger drivers say "my car", when it's actually their parent as the main driver on the insurance, and registered in their parent's name on the V5 document! Consider yourself very lucky anyway - bet your dad's first car wasn't that fancy.

Fair point - my Dad says the same!

J5 said:

GFWilliams said:

Oh, and I haven't crashed

I thought about that the other day, dig up that thread and claim your winnings!

Wasn't it this thread?

that wasn't the reason I revived it, honest

2 Wycked said:

That's some bloody lovely photography right there. I really must learn that stuff.

Thank you Sir

[GFWilliams]

1 more picture:

[Paul6217]

I think I prefer that one ^ most..ive tried parking the car alone a one way lane too, but another car always seems to come at that moment in time!

[GFWilliams]

Paul6217 said:

I think I prefer that one ^ most..ive tried parking the car alone a one way lane too, but another car always seems to come at that moment in time!

You're not alone - I found a really nice long road today, parked the car nicely, got out the car, then when walking away from it a car came flying down the road

[joshc]

What camera do you use?

[GFWilliams]

I use a Nikon D300 with a Sigma 70-200 F2.8 on most of the time

[Paul6217]

Here's the only one I managed to take... http://www.flickr.com/photos/insh1/4245957462/ - What tips do you have on taking the best photographs of cars? Never that happy with the results I get.
Lovely Mini by the way

Edited for spelling

Edited by Paul6217 on Monday 4th January 21:24

[GFWilliams]

Paul6217 said:

Here's the only one I managed to take... http://www.flickr.com/photos/insh1/4245957462/ - What tips do you have on taking the best photographs of cars? Never that happy with the results I get.
Lovely Mini by the way

First thing I consider is the location. The location has got to suit the car. For example, a city car would ideally be shot in a city, something that's been built in a small factory (such as Caterhams) outside a warehouse.. etc. I use google maps to help, then check them out before the shoot.


The next thing is the angle of the car and composition - I think in advance and get a picture in my head of what I want to achieve in the photo.
random tip: make sure you have more alloy facing you then tyre with the front wheels

With the composition I think about how far back I will stand, how high I am going to be and technical settings on the camera, such as apature, flash etc - with the pic above I was using a fairly high angle so that you can see the road behind the car

With the pic of the Rover there are a few problems. You have used natural light and it is backlit. This means that the side of the car is in shadow, so the car is not going to 'pop' and stand out. Next the composition is a bit 'snapshot'. It just looks like you got out of the car and snapped the shot. If you were to put the car at an angle in the road, facing towards the trees and then shoot from just beside the trees from a nice low angle it would be better.

That's just getting started and I hope it helps - I could ramble on for ages.. pm me if you have any specific questions

George

[matt21]

GFWilliams said:

Paul6217 said:

Here's the only one I managed to take... http://www.flickr.com/photos/insh1/4245957462/ - What tips do you have on taking the best photographs of cars? Never that happy with the results I get.
Lovely Mini by the way

First thing I consider is the location. The location has got to suit the car. For example, a city car would ideally be shot in a city, something that's been built in a small factory (such as Caterhams) outside a warehouse.. etc. I use google maps to help, then check them out before the shoot.


The next thing is the angle of the car and composition - I think in advance and get a picture in my head of what I want to achieve in the photo.
random tip: make sure you have more alloy facing you then tyre with the front wheels

With the composition I think about how far back I will stand, how high I am going to be and technical settings on the camera, such as apature, flash etc - with the pic above I was using a fairly high angle so that you can see the road behind the car

With the pic of the Rover there are a few problems. You have used natural light and it is backlit. This means that the side of the car is in shadow, so the car is not going to 'pop' and stand out. Next the composition is a bit 'snapshot'. It just looks like you got out of the car and snapped the shot. If you were to put the car at an angle in the road, facing towards the trees and then shoot from just beside the trees from a nice low angle it would be better.

That's just getting started and I hope it helps - I could ramble on for ages.. pm me if you have any specific questions

George

for 17, maybe 18, you seem a clued up down to earth bloke. Well done!

I had a mini at 18 and everyone thought I would crash that. 6yrs & 81,000 miles later it was fine (despite a broken gearbox or two!)

Might pm you about some photo advise sometime

[Paul6217]

Thank you very much indeed..really appriciated. Will be in touch if I think of any questions if thats ok. Been snowed in for the past 2-3 weeks, but as soon as it clears I will hopefully be out to take some shots with your advice in mind

Thanks again, Paul.

[teambeer]

GFWilliams said:

Some new photos:

Edited by GFWilliams on Monday 4th January 18:47

I spy Denbies!

Are you allowed to drive up that track/about the vines freely, or do you know people that work there?

Also, the pic of the murci on a twisty country road with 30 signs on your website... that's less than a minute from my house. if only i'd seen it drive past!

ps nice mini.