Critiques, please.

[Pendulum]

Here's a few shot's I've taken in the last week or so. All of these were spontaneous, spur of the moment type shots so they're not great, which is why I want peoples opinions. When I have time to sit and think, I do much better but I want to learn how to be quicker I guess lol.

Dave in his chop-top CRX
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3438-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

Again
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3442-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

Flash was dead (damn AA batteries.)
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3449-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

LS Swap
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3454-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

69 Bug/08 EX35
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3514-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3516-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

Vanessas stock Lancer... Got bored waiting in the parking lot.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3800-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg

Impromptu shoot @ at. If anyone knows the owner of these last two cars, let me know. This was @ westside qt.

http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3806-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3807-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg


As I said, these were all just quick snapshots, but I'd like some opinions.

[The President]

Looks like you guys hit a bump while the shutter was open here. These shots are hard to keep clean. You have to have a REALLY steady hand OR some sort of rigging.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3438-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

This one is better IMO. Looks like the flash worked well and got to everywhere that it's needed. Better stability/focus in this pic too.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3442-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

This shot just needs set up better imo. It looks like that's how everyone was parked and you just snapped a pic.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3449-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

Should not've used flash here. Should've left the shutter open longer or used a higher ISO w/o any flash.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3454-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

I like these pics. Pretty good exposure on the subject and in the backround. This is the best time of day for photoshoots as the sunlight isn't super harsh and doesn't create a lot of shadows.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3514-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3516-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg


Not sure what the light stuff is in the pics but you either need to do way more of it, or do away with it. The pic itself isn't bad though. you're also on the shadow side of of the car though.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3800-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg

I just would never take pics of someones car that I didn't know. Or that didn't know I was taking pics.
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3806-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3807-as-Smart-Object-1.jpg


While sometimes people need to be quick on their feet with photo's, you really need to slow down and take the time to set up the shot with these types of images.
My favorite one was the 2nd pic by far. keep it up. :thumbsup:

[Nott_Sure]

nice

ive seen that crx around =b

[Pendulum]

About the qt cars, they knew. But I didn't have any business cards and my phone was dead...

Thanks for the opinions. I like the flash on the the engine shot. I think it could be better placed, but I'm still waiting for my flash triggers to get here so I'm stuck with on-camera flash for now : /

[91DA9]

When you're taking your shots, remember to take your photos from angles people don't normally see your subject matter. Read up on how to take a 'tack sharp' photo.

[Pendulum]

I need a better lens, as far as sharpness goes.

I'll keep angles in mind.

[TwoGlassEyes]

It's too bad the first one didn't turn out as well as the second; having the driver look at the camera was a nice touch.

[WekSos]

good 3rds rule in most pictures, whats your camera setup?

[CMS062407]

I really thought you did a good job on the pic with the infiniti and bug...the sunset really made the paints shine..

[hatchkid91]

nice pics man

[Gillette51]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_f26084753d0f47749bdd516f453377e1.jpg

Rim reminds me of this picture of me :tongue:
wish i had real size? hmm

cool pictures

[Pendulum]

Thanks guys. Here's 3 new ones.

I use a D40, kit lens, SB800, Cactus V2s triggers.

I'm saving up for another flash, a tripod, light stands and umbrellas. Then a new lens.

http://mattchandler.site90.net/DSC_3849.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/DSC_3848.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/DSC_3848_gray.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/DSC_3850.jpg


These were shot really quick (3 minutes total spent shooting) and I only edited a little. I need to figure out how to get the paint to look smoother. Short of a new paint job, lol

[The President]

dude, those are a 1000x's better than your first pics you posted

[Mr.Teal]

Hmm yea don't rush when shooting.. take you're time, I know it's already been said in here..... Remember to use lower shutter speeds to capture more light when dark and higher shutter speeds if its really bright.. Use a tripod when ever you can... Id also say try and keep you're watermark in 1 location.. Angles are key... People get bored of the same shot stance..



Hmm also from the first set of pics takin, to the last set of the impala, thats a huge difference.. Almost to huge..

Anyways G/L

[bryantiscool]

on the side shot of the impala
i wouldve turned the wheel the other way to show the rim
probably would try and get equal spacing on each side of the car since it looks like the front is more tightly cropped than the rear.

other than that, its good progress

[Pendulum]

You know what's funny is the Impala shots took just as much time as the 1st set of pics did. I literally snapped all 5 shots in the time it took him to go inside the store and grab two Dasanis n a bag of chips.

The wheel was already turned that way, and he took the keys. Plus the car has no power steering ):

Thanks for the input guys.

[Pendulum]

Here's some more for you folks to pick apart like ravenous buzzards (:

'njoi.

Friends biking on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
D40, kit lens, pop-up flash or no flash

http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/194-6.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_002.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0098.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_O102.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0113.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0132.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0178.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0180.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0194.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0195.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0196.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0201.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0204-6.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0224.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0240.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0268.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0282.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0287.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0375.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0377.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0381.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/DSC_0384.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/jesus/jesus.jpg


My old EG. These were taken 10/07 with a Panasonic P/S

http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eg6/P1000062.JPG
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eg6/P1000067-2tone.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eg6/P1000067.jpg

My EH8. December 07, same P/S

http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eh8/P1000731.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eh8/P1000773.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eh8/P1000777-c.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eh8/P1000777.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eh8/P1000778.jpg
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/eh8/P1000792.jpg

My Jeep XJ (Cherokee) 12/07 - 1/07 - Panasonic P/S

http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/jeep/P1000664.JPG
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/jeep/P1000665.JPG
http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/jeep/P1000667.JPG

[rudsone]

hell yeah yo, pics are getting waaaaaaaay better.

[Pendulum]

These are all old, lol....

I srsly think my lack of creativity has a direct relationship to my recent sobriety.

real talk.

But thank you.

Oh, and lol @ the busted side mirror in the last pic.

[javio24]

Ive seen that crx around... why'd you chop the top off??

pics got better good job.

[Pendulum]

He got the car with the top already off. He likes it... I think it murdered the handling, but meh...

[Pendulum]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/4015441760_3545189744_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/4015441222_41055b60e0_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/4015440752_7b997ba2f7_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/4015153486_d6a3f1b225_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/4015441430_13f01155da_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/4012253848_0ec62db00d_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4011486871_9b2255a7a8_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/4012253682_ac5d73a742_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/4011486765_952abf03dc_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/3171727226_e97c78ea9f_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3186072465_e311cb9e85_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3186913154_09f0be3ba9_b.jpg

[Pendulum]

Anyone?

[e2blade]

dont use a pop up flash? and never been a fan of close up shots unless its extreme macro. other than that looks good to me

[Pendulum]

hmm. Which one screams pop-up flash?

I think I've used either my SB-800 or PZ40X on all of these. Or no flash at all...

[e2blade]

this is extreme point and shoot quality http://mattchandler.site90.net/auto/DSC_3454-as-Smart-Object-1_1200.jpg

[The President]

Charles you dumb ass! He's talking about the latest pics hahaha

[braddd]

awesome pics...good angles...but kinda dark

[Pendulum]

lol some people...

Man, I didn't talk to so many kids today for reason like this. But yeah, that whole set of the CRX took less than 5 minutes. Including the ones where we were driving.

Thanks sir.

Oh, and Cin/Bradd. thanks too.

[Pendulum]

I do. I figured I wouldn't bore anyone with those shots, though!

You can see some of my crap on flickr, at http://www.flickr.com/matthewchandler/

[91_Si_Guy]

i really like the picture of the stock lancer you got

alittle advice though try not to make the focal point in the center of the picture like on your other ones. the picture is more intresting when the focal point(mostly the car) is off to the side or top or bottem just alittle friendly advice