Z-man Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I got a couple friends together on Friday for a photo shoot. Due to the weather not cooperating, things did not go "exactly" as planned, But we made the best of it. The day was threatening rain, and the lighting was very flat due to the overcast sky. For this shoot, I wanted to try something new. I usually don't do any post processing of my photos. I try to get them as good as possible (composition, cropping, exposure, focus, depth of field, etc.) by using the camera alone, and not adjusting or tweaking anything after the fact. I guess that's a hold over from my film camera days. Some digital photographers consider that a pompous stance, and see it as foolish, considering what can now be done in PhotoShop as opposed to the darkroom. I have seen some photos lately that look stunning, and cannot be done 'in camera'. To get the effect, thee photos must be post processed. So, I shot the photos on Friday with a combination of 'old school' and new generation digital processing in mind. These are my first attempt at this process, so take a look and let me know what you think. Z-man Ps - The Cobra was not from Friday. It was an experiment in seeing what I could do with a photo I had previously taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandarella Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I love 'em Zman! Keep up the good work! PS I had a blast, it was great to meet an icon in a relaxed atmosphere! I owe ya one! Edit..... Posted from the wife's account so as to hide...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Beautiful cars and pics!! Thanks for posting them for us to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 I love 'em Zman! Keep up the good work! PS I had a blast, it was great to meet an icon in a relaxed atmosphere! I owe ya one! Edit..... Posted from the wife's account so as to hide...... I knew it was you. You can run, but you can't hide. Can anyone guess who the 'icon' is who Doug is referring to? For a hint, check out the front licence plate on the 1966 GT350. Z-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Probably Chuck Cantwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan19d Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 These shots look amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Probably Chuck Cantwell. You are correct sir! After the photo shoot we went back to the house for hot dogs and burgers, then hung out on the patio swapping Shelby stories and bench racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Probably Chuck Cantwell. Right on the plate way cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 You are correct sir! After the photo shoot we went back to the house for hot dogs and burgers, then hung out on the patio swapping Shelby stories and bench racing. Chuck is a regular at the Shelby American Collection event. I suspect he will be there next Saturday. They always have a session where the "old crew" swaps fishing, er, driving for Shelby stories. It's amazing to hear them talk about it. They were a rag-tag bunch of car guys that really knew what to do and that caught everyone in Europe off guard. Here's a picture from the 2008 Shelby American Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Way cool pics..................thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt350lp Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Awesome Pics...Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Z-Man, You realize of course that the master of post-processing was Ansel Adams. I don't think he ever printed anything that came straight out of the camera. All we're doing now is arriving more quickly at what took him hours to do by hand in the dark room. There's no fence around creativity. Nice pics. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Very nice!! Keep em coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 snake Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 great pics....thanks for sharing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Ok Z-man Thanks for sending me the email about this photo shoot. I have not logged onto or looked at any Shelby site in about 2 months, not one. First off: Overcast is your friend, embrace it. Unless it's sunrise or sunset don't try to do a photo shoot in direct light, ever. Now about your photo's here. Wow...they are great. First time out with photo editing, great job. I can't get over how well you did. Again...WOW!!! As for me. The first one is from the Simeone Museum in Philly. No chain link fence, power lines or dumpsters (don't forget the wooden pallets). The second shot is from The Cosmopolitan in Vegas. I'm having fun doing my vacation shots. The third shot, I'm doing people now. This actually is my most viewed photo. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraracing Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 great photo shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Nice! Cpt Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Great pics, thanks for sharing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Z-Man, You realize of course that the master of post-processing was Ansel Adams. I don't think he ever printed anything that came straight out of the camera. All we're doing now is arriving more quickly at what took him hours to do by hand in the dark room. There's no fence around creativity. Nice pics. John I recall that when it became common knowledge that Ansel Adams spent hours burning and dodging his photos in the darkroom, some of his fans didn't want to accept that explanation of why his prints looked the way they did. They wanted to think that the images came directly out of his camera looking that good. In the past, I too have spent time burning and dodging photos, so I guess digital 'post-processing' is just the modern day equivalent....plus you don't need to do it in the dark. "Welcome to the new age" Time to go knock down some fences. Z-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Ok Z-man Thanks for sending me the email about this photo shoot. I have not logged onto or looked at any Shelby site in about 2 months, not one. First off: Overcast is your friend, embrace it. Unless it's sunrise or sunset don't try to do a photo shoot in direct light, ever. Now about your photo's here. Wow...they are great. First time out with photo editing, great job. I can't get over how well you did. Again...WOW!!! As for me. The first one is from the Simeone Museum in Philly. No chain link fence, power lines or dumpsters (don't forget the wooden pallets). The second shot is from The Cosmopolitan in Vegas. I'm having fun doing my vacation shots. The third shot, I'm doing people now. This actually is my most viewed photo. CaptDave Capt'n - Thanks for the compliments. I guess I'm on the right track. As far as lighting, I agree direct or harsh light is not your friend. I usually go for the 'twilight' of sunrise or sunset, if possible. The day I took these photos was very gray and I would have liked a little more light to create some subtle shadows along the body lines of the cars. Knowing the back lot of the Simeone, you must have spent considerable time removing those undesirable background distractions you mentioned. The shot looks great. As for your 'most viewed photo', while it is a nice photo, I'd venture to guess it is your 'most viewed' due to the subject matter as opposed to ISO and shutter speed you selected. Z-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 What camera and lens did you use for your shots, I forgot what you had? I never consider what's in the camera as done. I love my Photoshop CC 2014, I can't live without it. This is the GT40 MK II in the 3 car shot above. This time there were people all over the cars. I had to get rid of the people, so I blurred them a bit. These shots in B&W were done with a beginner camera & kit lens. I have had my entry level pro camera for 2.5 years. I will go full pro gear next year, watch out. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 What camera and lens did you use for your shots, I forgot what you had? CaptDave I'm shooting a Nikon D7000 body with the extra battery pack / vertical grip. The amount of control this camera gives me is great. The user's manual sits out on my desk and I refer to it frequently. There are so many variables and settings that I have only scratched the surface of what it is capable of. The lens is a Tamron XR Di II (17 -50mm @ f2.8). It's a great lens, and really sharp. I believe they make one now that is a little longer focal length, but still f2.8, which would be even nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Seems my photos are "getting around". Check out Michael Satterfield's web site, "The Gentleman Racer", and see if anything looks familiar... http://www.thegentlemanracer.com/2014/08/shelby-by-bill-caron.html It's a great site and Michael is a real good guy. Make sure to sign up for his newsletter when you visit. It's pretty much the only piece of e-mail that I look forward to receiving, on a regular basis. Mike also runs a sportswear company, and has many Shebly inspired items, so check those out as well. Z-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The Gentleman Racer, that was great Z-man. Those were fantastic shots, again well done. I don't know when I will do my next Shelby/Ford shoot? For now I will continue to practice my vacation & weekend excursion shots. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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