Classic Car Show (Page 3): I ALWAYS arrive before the very first car comes in to park. Yes, it may not be the best light, but it is the best opportunity for aligning background and...

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I ALWAYS arrive before the very first car comes in to park. Yes, it may not be the best light, but it is the best opportunity for aligning background and car. I find a 24-105 (Canon) works with what i wish to capture: whole car and parts. Go EARLY! :)

3Stripes Loc: Rocester, UK

Thanks everyone for your tips. Sadly the weather was pants today and only a handful of cars turned up (owners not wanting to get too dirty I guess)It has been rearranged so I hope to be able to put your tips into use later in the month

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Phreedom wrote:

quote=jerryc41 quote=Jim Peters quote=Jim Peter... (show quote)

And I have a large assortment to choose from. :thumbup:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bbboomer wrote:

Here is the best site I have found -

http://www.carphototutorials.com

the guys are automotive photojournalists and the info has been very helpfull I am off Thursday to Monterey Ca. for the annual Rolex Motorsport Reunion.This year the featured marque is the Cobra.
Good luck on your shoot!

I envy you. I always liked those cars. I remember when their price was reasonable.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

We have one on the 19th -all pre '50s - can't wait they advertise a 400 car show - I'll need all my cards, batteries & yah my wifes electric cart/wheel chair.LMAO

jerryc41 wrote:

3Stripes wrote:

There's a classic car show in my local town tomorrow. I would appreciate any hints and tips. I know about using a CP to remove glare/reflections etc. and trying to get down low to improve the angles but as a novice what else should I keep in mind?

Thanks

Chris

Perfect timing! We've got a Hot Rod Show next Sunday.

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

stlbob wrote:

I am a huge car guy.I like to get close and take a pic of something that people have to look twice to figure out what it is.Grills are my favorite subject.Some of the real old models ( 30's and 40's) have some great grills.

I could care less about the cars but enjoy observing the often semi exposed female grills...photographing them can be extremely hazardous to one's health...expecially when your "key grip" is tagging along.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

My key grip does not mind my occasional "Glamor"shots.LOL
She too was lens candy and an eye graber that's why I married her

Mudshark wrote:

stlbob wrote:

I am a huge car guy.I like to get close and take a pic of something that people have to look twice to figure out what it is.Grills are my favorite subject.Some of the real old models ( 30's and 40's) have some great grills.

I could care less about the cars but enjoy observing the often semi exposed female grills...photographing them can be extremely hazardous to one's health...expecially when your "key grip" is tagging along.

Soccershooter Loc: Indiana

What do you use for the reflective material on the floor ?

SilverfoxDojn Loc: Long Beach Island, NJ

[quote=3Stripes]There's a classic car show in my local town tomorrow. I would appreciate any hints and tips. I know about using a CP to remove glare/reflections etc. and trying to get down low to improve the angles but as a novice what else should I keep in mind?

Thanks

Chris[/quo te]

Just one thing I try to remember is to keep my back to the sun. Cars into the sun look dark and lose a lot of detail. Another nice they don't move and all nice and shinney.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Mudshark wrote:

I could care less about the cars but enjoy observing the often semi exposed female grills...photographing them can be extremely hazardous to one's health...expecially when your "key grip" is tagging along.

You have to get one of those right angle lens attachments. :D

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Definatly calls for CP filter.[quote=SilverfoxDojn]

3Stripes wrote:

There's a classic car show in my local town tomorrow. I would appreciate any hints and tips. I know about using a CP to remove glare/reflections etc. and trying to get down low to improve the angles but as a novice what else should I keep in mind?

Thanks

Chris[/quo te]

Just one thing I try to remember is to keep my back to the sun. Cars into the sun look dark and lose a lot of detail. Another nice they don't move and all nice and shinney.

jtipps Loc: Dallas

I've been around and owned many Corvettes most being C-2's and C3's for over 20 years. Never heard of a vert before. Must be a NY thing. Calling them Vetts is bad enough but I'm sort of a purist.

GeorgeVee wrote:

Gerald Sr wrote:

what is a vert?

In the Corvette community a convertible corvette is called a vert

:-(