Just another Old Truck.. Hi Folks, found this cool old truck at a nice clean but modern gas station. I hated the background but there wasn't much I could do...except use some Post...

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Hi Folks, found this cool old truck at a nice clean but modern gas station. I hated the background but there wasn't much I could do...except use some Post Processing to make it less obvious. I went ahead and shot the truck, then on the way home...schemed up this version. Lately I've lost faith in my photography...but this project was fun and made me feel better. Hope you enjoy it.

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chase4 Loc: Punta Corona, California

Great shot James, I love to shoot old cars, trucks, hot rods and customs. Thanks for sharing.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Really fine work!!!...nothing to worry about!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

James56 wrote:

Hi Folks, found this cool old truck at a nice clean but modern gas station. I hated the background but there wasn't much I could do...except use some Post Processing to make it less obvious. I went ahead and shot the truck, then on the way home...schemed up this version. Lately I've lost faith in my photography...but this project was fun and made me feel better. Hope you enjoy it.

Nice shot. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

We all have 'down' periods, but this is a great shot! I like what you did with it, good color and light, a good job working on the background, and a good eye for an interesting subject.

Keep a-shootin', James. You do good stuff!

Frapha Loc: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Great shot -- thx for sharing.

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Thank you Kindly Folks. I found a whole bunch more old tractors at this gas station too. But they have the same problem I had with this shot...backgrounds that are out of place and don't fit the subject. I may attempt something similar with those just to see if it works for them also.
I appreciate the uplifting comments. Yes, we all go through periods when creativity and inspiration wanes. I've been patient, I knew something interesting would come along.

terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii

Looks great to me you still have it do not give up on yourself

James56 wrote:

Hi Folks, found this cool old truck at a nice clean but modern gas station. I hated the background but there wasn't much I could do...except use some Post Processing to make it less obvious. I went ahead and shot the truck, then on the way home...schemed up this version. Lately I've lost faith in my photography...but this project was fun and made me feel better. Hope you enjoy it.

8-) :thumbup: :thumbup:

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Fun image!

Paul B. Loc: North Carolina

I thank you did a good job with it.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Both thumbs up from me!!!!
Cool looking shot!
Pat

motorman Loc: greenville nc

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
like the way it pops off the screen. had to view the download almost toy like at first look but reflections in glass and chrome brought it back to life. It has an execrate. just kidding because I love your work with the crate.

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

Mighty nice, James. I watch the auto auctions on TV just about every weekend. You have remedied the distracting backgrounds remarkably well and the sharpness and depth of field is great!

Bob

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice job.

wetaft Loc: Las Vegas N.M.

Sometimes if you get really low ( I use a homemade sandbag) it will help eliminate a busy background I think what you've done with the photo is great, and keep shooting from every position and angle, I always enjoy your stuff. I an attaching a sample of low profile.

James56 wrote:

Hi Folks, found this cool old truck at a nice clean but modern gas station. I hated the background but there wasn't much I could do...except use some Post Processing to make it less obvious. I went ahead and shot the truck, then on the way home...schemed up this version. Lately I've lost faith in my photography...but this project was fun and made me feel better. Hope you enjoy it.

(Download)