Wing Mirror Shots

[v15ben]

Recently I've seen a stack of pictures of wing mirrors on cars showing (not suprisingly) the car or whatever is behind such as this one

How do you actually take a picture like that? I guess the blurring of everything except the mirror image comes from the fact that you are moving, however how do you get the image behind that you want without getting any reflection from you or the camera?

Also, as we are on the subject, does anyone have any good wing mirror shots?

[2 Smokin Barrels]

[smart arse mode] very few cars have wing mirrors these days, they are mostly door mirrors [/smart arse mode]

[v15ben]

2 Smokin Barrels said:

[smart arse mode] very few cars have wing mirrors these days, they are mostly door mirrors [/smart arse mode]

Very clever!

[2 Smokin Barrels]

v15ben said:

2 Smokin Barrels said: [smart arse mode] very few cars have wing mirrors these days, they are mostly door mirrors [/smart arse mode] Very clever!

No...I unfortunataly am old enough to have had cars with wing mirrors!!

[_dobbo_]

v15ben said:

How do you actually take a picture like that? I guess the blurring of everything except the mirror image comes from the fact that you are moving, however how do you get the image behind that you want without getting any reflection from you or the camera?

It's dead easy - consider the fact that when you are driving and look in the mirror you don't see yourself - only the view behind. As a passenger you just basically get your camera onto the driver's line of sight then snap away!

Best results with the window open!

Also, your camera will probably try to focus on either the mirror glass (so have it clean) or the edge of the mirror itself - like this bad effort of mine taken a while ago...



I'd do better now honest guv.

[docevi1]

then of course you have the view I have out the back of the Marlin:

[v15ben]

Right, when I get back to the car, I will have to try some test shots!
Cheers Folks!

Any more pictures??!!

[Andy M]

My only picture of this type:

[rico]

Andy... nice picture mate!!! Like it a lot

[woody]

_dobbo_ said:

v15ben said: How do you actually take a picture like that? I guess the blurring of everything except the mirror image comes from the fact that you are moving, however how do you get the image behind that you want without getting any reflection from you or the camera? It's dead easy - consider the fact that when you are driving and look in the mirror you don't see yourself - only the view behind. As a passenger you just basically get your camera onto the driver's line of sight then snap away! Best results with the window open! Also, your camera will probably try to focus on either the mirror glass (so have it clean) or the edge of the mirror itself - like this bad effort of mine taken a while ago... I'd do better now honest guv.

mmmm and not wearing a seatbelt either - very naughty

[trackdemon]

En route to VMAX:



Now thats a sight for sore eyes

[FunkyNige]

A couple of my efforts, unfortuntatly a Triumph Spit rattles around a lot!



Think I was stationary for this one



Know I was for this one



Hosted by the nice people at imageshack.

[rich 36]

Love the image with the triumph btw

[big_si]

there are a couple here...

http://homepage.mac.com/bigsiwilson/PhotoAlbum3.html

:-)

[V6GTO]

This guys Noble is the best...and says it all!

www.nobleforums.com/showthread.php?t=54

Martin