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My new car & first photos · 02:51 PM

Finally something I want to photograph, lol. Yesterday I brought home my new (pre-owned actually) Mustang

, and before I get it all dirty, I thought I should capture the new car smell on camera.

This morning at dawn, I drove it down to the local school parking lot and shot these handhelds using the Cosina 55mm for the first two and the fisheye for the rest. I hope you like these.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

juanraortiz · 08-09-2009, 11:18 PM

Fantastic pics. My favourite is the second one. And the car is a beauty.

mikeSF · 08-10-2009, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by juanraortiz

Fantastic pics. My favourite is the second one. And the car is a beauty.

thanks Juan!

Leaf Fan · 08-10-2009, 10:46 AM

Never been a Ford guy, but the stang is one good looking vehicle, and those are nice pics. the first photo is something I would expect to see in the promotional brochure for the car.

mikeSF · 08-10-2009, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Leaf Fan

Never been a Ford guy, but the stang is one good looking vehicle, and those are nice pics. the first photo is something I would expect to see in the promotional brochure for the car.

thank you.

fractal · 08-10-2009, 03:16 PM

That thing is a beast.. how many kms.. err.. miles does she get to the gallon?

Nice shots. #3 is cool. This is why I want a wide angle.

mikeSF · 08-10-2009, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by fractal

That thing is a beast.. how many kms.. err.. miles does she get to the gallon?

Nice shots. #3 is cool. This is why I want a wide angle.

only about 26km/gal (~16mpg), city driving...not great.

I haven't even driven it enough to burn through my first tank yet, but that is what i expect.

Funny, I mostly use old manual primes and on those rare occasions when i pop on a zoom lens, i forget to actually turn the ring to zoom. instead i walk closer or retreat, just as i would with a prime. For these FE shots i completely forgot my DA10-17 could change FL and just shot them all at whatever it happened to be set at from last time...doh!

Igilligan · 08-10-2009, 03:38 PM

Well, I was always jealous of your Cosina 55... but this is just full on taunting me now! Wow she is pretty, sleek and shiny... talking about the car now, not the lens!

Congrats...

and we missed you yesterday

mikeSF · 08-10-2009, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

Well, I was always jealous of your Cosina 55... but this is just full on taunting me now! Wow she is pretty, sleek and shiny... talking about the car now, not the lens!

Congrats...

and we missed you yesterday

yeah, i am rubbing it in now - Mustang pix taken WITH the Cosina. eat yer heart out, hahaha.
j/k

dylansalt · 08-11-2009, 01:00 PM

Lovely set of wheels

What engine is she carrying?

Wish we could get those beauties over here

cheers

Dyl

mikeSF · 08-11-2009, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by dylansalt

Lovely set of wheels

What engine is she carrying?

Wish we could get those beauties over here

cheers

Dyl

it's got a 4.6L V8

axl · 08-12-2009, 12:06 AM

nice car, congrats!!!
I like the FE shots.

BR
Peter

**Ash** · 08-12-2009, 12:14 AM

Nice ride but the photos make it look awesome!
Well captured - all the images are a treat to see.

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622 Original Poster	Originally posted by juanraortiz Fantastic pics. My favourite is the second one. And the car is a beauty. thanks Juan!

08-10-2009, 10:46 AM	#18
Leaf Fan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada eh! Photos: Gallery Posts: 673	Never been a Ford guy, but the stang is one good looking vehicle, and those are nice pics. the first photo is something I would expect to see in the promotional brochure for the car.

08-10-2009, 03:03 PM	#19
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622 Original Poster	Originally posted by Leaf Fan Never been a Ford guy, but the stang is one good looking vehicle, and those are nice pics. the first photo is something I would expect to see in the promotional brochure for the car. thank you.

08-10-2009, 03:16 PM	#20
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	That thing is a beast.. how many kms.. err.. miles does she get to the gallon? Nice shots. #3 is cool. This is why I want a wide angle.

08-10-2009, 03:31 PM	#21
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622 Original Poster	Originally posted by fractal That thing is a beast.. how many kms.. err.. miles does she get to the gallon? Nice shots. #3 is cool. This is why I want a wide angle. only about 26km/gal (~16mpg), city driving...not great. I haven't even driven it enough to burn through my first tank yet, but that is what i expect. Funny, I mostly use old manual primes and on those rare occasions when i pop on a zoom lens, i forget to actually turn the ring to zoom. instead i walk closer or retreat, just as i would with a prime. For these FE shots i completely forgot my DA10-17 could change FL and just shot them all at whatever it happened to be set at from last time...doh!

08-10-2009, 03:38 PM	#22
Igilligan Guest	Well, I was always jealous of your Cosina 55... but this is just full on taunting me now! Wow she is pretty, sleek and shiny... talking about the car now, not the lens! Congrats... and we missed you yesterday

08-10-2009, 09:36 PM	#23
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622 Original Poster	Originally posted by Igilligan Well, I was always jealous of your Cosina 55... but this is just full on taunting me now! Wow she is pretty, sleek and shiny... talking about the car now, not the lens! Congrats... and we missed you yesterday yeah, i am rubbing it in now - Mustang pix taken WITH the Cosina. eat yer heart out, hahaha. j/k

08-11-2009, 01:00 PM	#24
dylansalt Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Durban, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,052	Lovely set of wheels What engine is she carrying? Wish we could get those beauties over here cheers Dyl

08-11-2009, 06:27 PM	#25
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622 Original Poster	Originally posted by dylansalt Lovely set of wheels What engine is she carrying? Wish we could get those beauties over here cheers Dyl it's got a 4.6L V8

08-12-2009, 12:06 AM	#26
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	nice car, congrats!!! I like the FE shots. BR Peter

08-12-2009, 12:14 AM	#27
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Nice ride but the photos make it look awesome! Well captured - all the images are a treat to see.

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