Sko77y - 4 Wheel Subjects Results (Photography)

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UPDATE ON PAGE 3

As requested, I'll post all images in here from my "Need some new 4 wheeled subjects (Photography)" thread.

Just a quick thank you to everyone for the overwhelming response the thread got.

First up is 8bit's Jaguar XKR, taken down at Cove Harbour earlier in the week.

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Jaguar XKR #1 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Jaguar XKR #2 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Jaguar XKR #3 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Jaguar XKR #4 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Jaguar XKR #5 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Jaguar XKR #6 by Sko77y, on Flickr

Thanks for looking,
Scott

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Thanks for comments David & Greg.

Niall, not a problem, thanks for letting me get a few pics of the Jag. The darker colour proved a pest but I've learned a lot from it.

Thanks Paul, heres hoping the weather is kind next week. I'll check forecast later in the week.

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kmm said:

Excellent looking pictures and I am a bit surprised to how different they look. I spent about 3-4 hours last year getting some pictures taken in and around Falkirk of my RS...... recon it would look pretty good in the dark??

Hi kmm,

Thanks for commenting, the idea is to try and eliminate all reflections bar the ones you want. Car looks ideal for lightpainting (have yet to try red) got a soft spot for Audi estates as well. I'll add you to the list and respond in the other thread.

Also if thats your Land Rover in your profile I'd be keen to try an almost identical shot of it too.

Thanks
Scott

Edited by Sko77y on Tuesday 21st January 17:01

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bigeckfaetherigs said:

Sko77y - amazing looking pictures from a very talented photographer. Have read your other post and I have a lightning silver Aston Martin V8 Vantage that may be a good subject? Also live in Aberdeen.

Thanks for commenting bigeckfaetherigs, I'm certainly no expert but the chance to shoot some of the fantastic machinery on here is giving me back motivation to pick up the camera and learn more. You're the first Aston to come forward, so I'll happily add you to the list.

I'm not quite sure when I'll be able to take photos, its heading towards 30+ members, but I will be in touch when I can organise something.

Thanks again,
Scott

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Martyboy84 said:

(posted this a second ago and it failed!)

Great shots mate, a very high standard indeed! You will need to come and show me how to get the output like that - superb.

I've just bought a diffuser for my maglite so I'm hoping to follow suit shortly.

ps don't trust Kenny, he likes to scare horses!!

Hi Martyboy84,

I'm no expert by far, but as long as you get your exposures right, light the correct parts and watch your reflections there's not much else I can pass on - just make sure you do enough passes so you have plenty to work with in post production. I don't think my technique is up to scratch so I'm in the middle of trying some new things.

Hope some of that helps you get started, just experiment, if you find an awesome technique though be sure to let me know!

I'll make sure there's no horses about haha!

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Martyboy84 said:

So you do you blend a few photos in post?

I think I'll need to start doing several photos with several passes. I have only tried a few times, but I could never get it looking right, I just need to get out and practice, my own cars white which makes it a bit of an arseache showing the curves etc and not overexposing.. Good practice for white cars mind you lol.

What sort of set up to you have? Low ISO, low aparture, 15+ seconds shutter? Such clean photos you have mate, very jealous.

Edit to add this - number 5 is my favourite (not that your asking for any feedback!!) it looks like its out a magazine.

I know some do it all in one exposure, but for me there isn't enough control over where the lights going. You have to composite a few different exposures into one image. I've yet to try white, but black is a pain as its only reflections you can work with, no base colour. I think whites good for making it "pop".

Low Iso, Aperture to get the whole car in focus, shutter speed to suit what you're after.

Only other thing is try a few passes, angles, distances and you'll learn a lot.

No I'll take feedback on them all if folk have an opinion, good way to see things you haven't noticed.

Cheers for the feedback

Scott

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164 coupe said:

Stunning pictures here Scott! If you want to try a white car, give me a shout!

Thanks for the offer Roy, I'll add you to the list. It'd be good to try out a white car and see how I cope.

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kmm said:

Martyboy84 can take the credit for my pictures. I said to the wife, "be back in an hour or so" Over 3 hours later I manage to get Marty to stop taking pictures. I thought it was only you I scared on the way back to mine. I think your comment was something like "fk, your brakes are good, thankfully"

I should stipulate in my T&C's that a passenger ride along is a must haha! I aimed to get 8bits shots done in 2 hours, but it took 3.5hrs and that was at the one location for 6 shots.

Jamie's TVR, inlcuding travelling was about the same, I'll need to plan shoots beforehand so they take less time.

All a learning experience!

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Thanks everyone, I'm going to be honest and say that I thought #3 was the weakest. So I may need to re-think some of my future shots!

Always good to get feedback

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davidd said:

Very nicely done.

Thanks Davidd, I was hoping someone would come forward with an R35 up this way for pictures, but the wait goes on.

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Martyboy84 said:

Very decent as ever bud.

I'd be scared of getting ran over in the dark lol.

Keep em coming.

Thankfully Jamie picked a good spot, for the time we were about we didn't see a single car on the road.

Still rushed about a bit!

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Update:

Time for another update to this thread, so far been very busy with a shoot every week.

Met up with PaulD86 at the start of last week to get some shots of his rapid Subaru Impreza STI Litchfield Type 20, despite the weather doing its best impression of snow!

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Subaru#1 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Subaru#2 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Subaru#3 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Subaru#4 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Subaru#5 by Sko77y, on Flickr

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Subaru#6 by Sko77y, on Flickr

More to come from a shoot on Sunday.

Cheers
Scott

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PaulD86 - Thanks for the reference Paul, the scooby was a beast in those conditions so can't imagine what it'd be like in the dry.

Test prints are in and need some minor adjustments. If you can sort out an Evo from the same generation more than happy to do another shoot.

Shaun400se - Thanks Shaun, no problem what so ever. I've sorted through all the shots and most are almost finished. There is only one that I don't think is going to be usable, but I'll show you which one via email.

I'll get Songs of Praise on catch-up!

Gingernuts - Not to worry, I'll be down a few weekends soon so will email you and try sort something out. From the pictures you've posted already shouldn't struggle to find a good location.

Humper - I don't know if arty farty is a good thing or not but thanks! The jag certainly does look very photogenic!

Olivera - Thanks for commenting Olivera, they aren't for everyone. No HDR and not as much post processing as it looks like, more the composite giving it that effect.

Need to find a balance so they don't go towards looking too "rendery".

Thanks everyone for the comments, both good and bad.

It's been a tad quiet in here, but lots been going on in the background. Now have a Facebook and Twitter which I will post links to in here.

Cheers
Scott

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Time for another update, met up with Shaun400se to get some shots of his fleet - results are below:

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Audi R8 #1 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Audi R8 #2 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Audi R8 #3 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Noble M400 & Audi R8 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Noble M400 #1 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Noble M400 #2 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Noble M400 #3 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Noble M400 #4 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

Also now sporting a new Facebook page and Twitter account:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SBReidPhotography

Twitter: @SBReidPhoto

Thanks
Scott

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PaulD86 said:

That noble is stunning. Definitely on my short list for next car.

Another set of great pics Scott!

Thanks Paul, the new light certainly seems to make a difference. Shaun was nice enough to give me a quick run in the Noble, what an utter beast! You sit so close to the ground with Turbos directly behind your head!

kmm said:

Stunning pictures....... when are we meeting to get shots of my rs??? Happily waiting my turn in probably quite a long queue.

Thanks kmm, indeed the list is quite long. I should be down towards Glasgow a few times over the coming months so shouldn't be too long. I've potentially a spot this Sunday evening but I need to check with the boss if I can go take photos.

jamieduff1981 said:

Well done Scott

Thanks Jamie, almost ready to organise a shoot for the TVR fleet. I'll be sorting it out soon.

If you are free for more of the Cerbera let me know and we can organise that too.

With the weather and a few cancellations I've not a shoot in a week.

Thanks guys.
Scott

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Hi all,

It's been a while since the last batch of photos (been manic!).

Met up with kmm and his Audi RS4 a few weeks ago, here are the results:

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Audi RS4 #1 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Audi RS4 #2 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Audi RS4 #3 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Audi RS4 #4 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Audi RS4 #5 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

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Audi RS4 #6 by SBReid Photography, on Flickr

I've no shoots planned at the minute, so those who showed interest in my other thread, keep an eye out for an email!

Cheers
Scott

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Martyboy84 said:

The light painting is exceptional. Very mirrored/straight with the exception of a couple of lines.

I really need to get shooting. These are great mate!!

How do you defuse the light? I like how they don't show the source bar the corners etc. Makes even Kenny's car look like glass.

Could charge a small fortune for this.

Marty.

Thanks Marty, yes trying to kill the reflections on the edges proved impossible with the curves of the bumpers. The RS4 turned out to be more challenging than I expected.

In terms of a light, get the biggest/brightest light you can and get/make a diffuser for it. Other than that getting out and practicing is key - you'll learn far more than I could tell you.

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Martin_M said:

Any plans for further shoots Scott? Would love to have you snap my new white M135I!

Hi Martin,

I'll be sorting out some shoots sometime this week. I'm trying to work through my list I've made from my other thread. Where about are you based?

Cheers
Scott

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pinny3 said:

Scott me to, let me know when you want to do this. Will get it cleaned early this week so it ready for whenever you are!

Hi Colin,

I'm actually away this weekend but if you could do a weeknight we could have something sorted sooner. If you send me an email and let me know when you're free that'd be great thanks.

Scott

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SevenR said:

Fantastic pictures. Sorry.. photographs

Thanks SevenR, they're probably Pictures now instead of a photograph..... a composite picture made up of photographs?