Reconnecting With The Past
© Susan M. Reynolds
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Uploaded: July 09, 2009 20:36:27
Exif: F Number: 3.8, ExposureTime: 10/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, FocalLength: 29.00 mm, Model: D200
Bobby R. Strange July 09, 2009
Wow. I love this shot! The angle, color, lighting. Love it all! :) #1152099Michael Kelly July 09, 2009
Susan What a terrific shot! This looks like it could be off one of those glossy show room brochures. No suggestions needed on this one - it is a sure winner. #7723571Debbie E. Payne July 09, 2009
Very commanding image of a great looking cat! Love that blue and the angle really makes this image happen! #7723591Susan M. Reynolds July 09, 2009
This is the photo that won in the top 10 and was featured in Poplular Hot Rod magazine... I think I would have won first instead if I had submitted it like this...I did the editing on it today...trying to replace the sky but it was JUNK! So I decided to clone the asphalt all around. I will post the original and my LAME attempt at the sky. Like it so much better with the black. The one that won is the orignal with the planes in the background...go figure...but at least it won something and was published! lol #7723592Susan M. Reynolds July 09, 2009
Thank you Bobby, Michael and Debbie - This was the first time I attempted cars. I'd like to try a few car shows when my back is better...they don't move like people do! lolA P July 09, 2009
First Susan your sky isn't "Lame" at all but your final choice is a real winner!! First of all black on black wasn't an easy exposure and you nailed it. Your POV and clean shine on the car is awesome. But unless a car is still with nothing to reflect off them cars can be a PS nightmare removing everything a shiny car reflects off it's paint. Good luck with this as I said it's a winner in my book! Congratz on being in Popular Hot Rod. How exciting! #7723785Sharon Lohrmann July 10, 2009
i love a good car shot and this one is terrific. of the posts, I do like the black bg the best. good luck with the entry. #7724357Ellen H. Robertson July 10, 2009
For me your first post is the way to go. Love it. Love the BG, the colors and composition. #7724533Susan M. Reynolds July 10, 2009
Thank you Ann, Sharon and Ellen...my hubby wears the winners T-shirt and carries the magazine with the photo in it to all the car shows he goes to...I think he is just a wee bit proud! lol #7724626Aimee C. Eisaman July 10, 2009
I think the one you posted as lame sky isn't lame at all....those colors are wonderful! You shot this car in fantastic light! Great angle!!! I like your new version too and think this is perfect for the monthly theme! :~) #7724797Susan M. Reynolds July 10, 2009
Thanks Aimee,Rita K. Connell July 10, 2009
Susan, I love your first post it is a awesome shot,everyone loves a good car shot. Very nicely done. #7725267Michael Kelly July 10, 2009
Susan I agree with those who say your sky is not lame at all. I like the all black because it leaves only the beautifully captured subject, but the sky shot has lots of merit too. Congratulations on being published - your husband has a right to be proud! #7725279Anthony L. Mancuso July 10, 2009
Excellent image Susan, I can see why it was published! I am also agree that the new sky does not look lame at all...I actually like the planes in the backdrop and think it would be cool to see them more prominently to echo the speed and agility of the car..Outsanding capture that will no doubt go far in the contest no matter which bg you go with... #7725341Dale Hardin July 10, 2009
Love this Susan and congrats on getting published. The angle along with the clean background really makes this shot . Also getting a clean image without reflections is so hard to do and you've captured it perfectly.#7725505
Jeff E Jensen July 10, 2009
Absolutely AMAZING Susan!The rich color of the car against the black background is fantastic. Makes me want to find some cars to shoot.
I really like this shot, I'm going to have to mark it as a favorite. #7725869
JudyAnn Rector July 10, 2009
Gorgeous image, Susan.... Love it just as you have posted above! #7726736Jeff E Jensen July 10, 2009
Congrats on the EP Susan. Very well deserved! #7726873A P July 10, 2009
Knew this couldn't miss. Congratz on a well deserved EfP. #7726927Susan M. Reynolds July 10, 2009
Whoo-Hoo! I didn't even know it was an EP till tonight when I was reading the thread...I just posted in the contest yesterday~Christie R. Bielss July 11, 2009
Oh man! We had a baby blue one when I was in high school! That was one cool car!! Great shot, btw! Love the angle on this! #7729606Christie R. Bielss July 11, 2009
Oh - and congrats on the EP! #7729607Ellen H. Robertson July 12, 2009
Congrats!!!! Well deserved #7730791Michael Kelly July 12, 2009
Congratulations! Well Deserved EP. #7730859Susan M. Reynolds July 12, 2009
Thank you all for the congratulations and feedback! :) #7731501Jodi M. Walsh July 18, 2009
wow! sorry I missed this one! excellent work and congrats on a great photo! #7753033Jeff E Jensen August 17, 2009
WAY TO GO SUSAN!!!Congratulations on the well deserved finalist! #7858636
Christie R. Bielss August 17, 2009
WTG Susan!!! Congratulations!!!! #7858913Dale Hardin August 17, 2009
Congratulations Susan. A wise choice by the judges. #7859585Debbie E. Payne August 17, 2009
Susan, I am SO glad to see that this image got exactly what it deserved! Truly a wonderful shot and excellent PS work. #7860354Anthony L. Mancuso August 17, 2009
Congrats Susan, very well deserved... #7860507A P August 18, 2009
Told you this was a winner. I see GOLD all the way. Congratulations Susan #7862662Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 18, 2009
A remarkable automobile capture Susan, congratulations on your finalist! #7862957Leland N. Saunders August 18, 2009
Love the POV on this Susan ... Congratulations ... !!Lee #7863660
Susan M. Reynolds August 19, 2009
Thank you to all for your comments and feedback!Aimee C. Eisaman August 20, 2009
Congrats on your awesome finalist Susan! :~) #7872632Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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