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Automotive Abstracts · 06:42 PM

As has happened in the past, after I waxed my car today I had the itch to grab my K10D. I shot some late afternoon pictures to record reflections. I never seem to capture in my camera what I see with my eyes (maybe 'cause the camera didn't have a few Bud Lites as the afternoon lingered), but here are some attempts at "abstracts":

OT: I've never been a big fan of Meguiar's products, but I gotta say their new Tech Wax 2.0 is pretty impressive (as I learned today); we'll see how it holds up.

Jer

roentarre · 02-23-2008, 07:54 PM

I like the 2nd shopt the best. The last one turns out like a cyclone on the weather chart. Cool shots

dantuyhoa · 02-24-2008, 12:13 AM

Yep ! Number 2 is my fav, too .

Too bad . Number 3 would be the best if not for that lower right hand "distraction" , IMHO .

**Sailor** · 02-25-2008, 07:37 PM

Thanks, guys. I keep experimenting with this kind of thing. Sometimes it works and other times . . . . . well. Anyway, I also think #2 is best of the four, but I want to figure out how to get the topography of sheet metal that I see with my eyes captured on the sensor.

Jer

bbpa103 · 02-26-2008, 05:34 PM

Ditto on #2. Great shot. Just wondered if you used/tried a polarizer filter on this shot? Ken.

**Sailor** · 02-26-2008, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by bbpa103

Ditto on #2. Great shot. Just wondered if you used/tried a polarizer filter on this shot? Ken.

Thanks, Ken and - no I didn't use a polarizer, just the usual UV filter on the lens (in this case a DA 18-250). If I recall, I intentionally underexposed this one.

Jer

bbpa103 · 02-27-2008, 10:13 PM

Okay - just wondered. I'm looking at adding a CP and Grad filter to my kit mainly for landscapes and shots from/of my canoe on the lake but would be very interested in seeing something like your first one taken with a CP. Thanks again for the shots. Ken.

**Eaglerapids** · 02-27-2008, 11:14 PM

Nice shots, I agree with no. 2.

What's wax?

**Sailor** · 02-28-2008, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Eaglerapids

Nice shots, I agree with no. 2.

What's wax?

Thanks much. Wax, by the way, is stuff that car guys put on their cars to take off the wax they put on their cars before to take off the wax they put on their cars before the last before . . . . .

Jer

PentaxPZ · 08-04-2008, 09:17 AM

very true Sailor......

I love my clio, but it does need another wash and wax....
I may be layze and pay someone else to do it though

**Sailor** · 08-04-2008, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by PentaxPZ

very true Sailor......

I love my clio, but it does need another wash and wax....
I may be layze and pay someone else to do it though

Wow, my friend, I'd long forgotten this post - and since I'm unfortunately not able to be on the forum daily, it's remarkable I caught your reply. I guess you know what waxing a car means.

Jer

PentaxPZ · 08-05-2008, 08:42 AM

To see some of my shots of my Clio MKI look here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31849-dramatic-car-shots.html

Yes still have the plates on the car!

jcleary47 · 08-05-2008, 10:26 AM

Cool shots. It's fun seeing different views of a vehicle that you dn't normally focus on.

You guys should try Zaino for your car detailing needs. Great product.

**Sailor** · 08-05-2008, 03:52 PM

Originally posted by jcleary47

Cool shots. It's fun seeing different views of a vehicle that you dn't normally focus on.

You guys should try Zaino for your car detailing needs. Great product.

Thanks, I keep experimenting with these kinds of automotive shots - particularly after detailing and waxing.

I know a lot of folks swear by Zaino products, but I've never tried them myself. Maybe I'll give 'em a try.

Jer

PentaxPZ · 08-06-2008, 03:01 AM

I like the odd/close up shots of cars....

more intreting than full shots...
people wonder why you took such a shot, but still like it!
Although I would like a better subject than my 93 Clio!

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02-23-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I like the 2nd shopt the best. The last one turns out like a cyclone on the weather chart. Cool shots

02-24-2008, 12:13 AM	#3
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Yep ! Number 2 is my fav, too . Too bad . Number 3 would be the best if not for that lower right hand "distraction" , IMHO .

02-25-2008, 07:37 PM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Thanks, guys. I keep experimenting with this kind of thing. Sometimes it works and other times . . . . . well. Anyway, I also think #2 is best of the four, but I want to figure out how to get the topography of sheet metal that I see with my eyes captured on the sensor. Jer

02-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
bbpa103 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 169	Ditto on #2. Great shot. Just wondered if you used/tried a polarizer filter on this shot? Ken.

02-26-2008, 05:45 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by bbpa103 Ditto on #2. Great shot. Just wondered if you used/tried a polarizer filter on this shot? Ken. Thanks, Ken and - no I didn't use a polarizer, just the usual UV filter on the lens (in this case a DA 18-250). If I recall, I intentionally underexposed this one. Jer

02-27-2008, 10:13 PM	#7
bbpa103 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 169	Okay - just wondered. I'm looking at adding a CP and Grad filter to my kit mainly for landscapes and shots from/of my canoe on the lake but would be very interested in seeing something like your first one taken with a CP. Thanks again for the shots. Ken.

02-27-2008, 11:14 PM	#8
Eaglerapids Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho,USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,619	Nice shots, I agree with no. 2. What's wax?

02-28-2008, 07:25 PM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eaglerapids Nice shots, I agree with no. 2. What's wax? Thanks much. Wax, by the way, is stuff that car guys put on their cars to take off the wax they put on their cars before to take off the wax they put on their cars before the last before . . . . . Jer

08-04-2008, 09:17 AM	#10
PentaxPZ Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Camborne, Cornwall, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	very true Sailor...... I love my clio, but it does need another wash and wax.... I may be layze and pay someone else to do it though

08-04-2008, 05:24 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by PentaxPZ very true Sailor...... I love my clio, but it does need another wash and wax.... I may be layze and pay someone else to do it though Wow, my friend, I'd long forgotten this post - and since I'm unfortunately not able to be on the forum daily, it's remarkable I caught your reply. I guess you know what waxing a car means. Jer

08-05-2008, 08:42 AM	#12
PentaxPZ Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Camborne, Cornwall, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	To see some of my shots of my Clio MKI look here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/31849-dramatic-car-shots.html Yes still have the plates on the car!

08-05-2008, 10:26 AM	#13
jcleary47 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westbrook, ME Posts: 74	Cool shots. It's fun seeing different views of a vehicle that you dn't normally focus on. You guys should try Zaino for your car detailing needs. Great product.

08-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by jcleary47 Cool shots. It's fun seeing different views of a vehicle that you dn't normally focus on. You guys should try Zaino for your car detailing needs. Great product. Thanks, I keep experimenting with these kinds of automotive shots - particularly after detailing and waxing. I know a lot of folks swear by Zaino products, but I've never tried them myself. Maybe I'll give 'em a try. Jer

08-06-2008, 03:01 AM	#15
PentaxPZ Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Camborne, Cornwall, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 377	I like the odd/close up shots of cars.... more intreting than full shots... people wonder why you took such a shot, but still like it! Although I would like a better subject than my 93 Clio!

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