Model Photography Competition 61 - Closed

[LongbowX]

Week 61.

Week 60 Results.


-LongbowX----12
-Speedster502 ----4


Congratulations to LongbowX!

Thank you to all who voted, and for those who entered!

















Winner: Week 59 - Theme chosen by Speedster502

THEME: In their words: "Colour Theme: Cool Tones."




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Rules:

-Editing -Levels, Curves, Colour Balance, Brightness/Contrast, Hue/Saturation, cropping, or anything else capable in the development process or with filters and common special lenses are allowed to use in Photoshop or other image editing softwares. Other adjustments and effects are not allowed to be used in your picture. You may also use Unsharp Mask.

-Photographs must not be a 'snapshot' but must include some composition and effect - Base the photo on a studio shoot, or even use diorama/composition to create a realistic setting (you could position the model and camera in such a way in an outside setting so that it appears to be a 'real' car)

-No HDR shots

-Shots must be taken between January 2008 and the present day - exceptions can be made as long as the photograph has not been shown before the competition e.g. unposted work.

-Picture sizes - Must be no longer than 400px on the longest edge for the thumbnail image, (linked) full sized images must be no longer than 900px on the longest edge

-Deadline for each week will be 10pm GMT on a Wednesday, poll will be up by 10:30 pm GMT
-Voting will close on a Friday at 10:30pm GMT

The next competition will take place on Wednesday the 28th of July.

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[Speedster502]

I must explain this is essentially a continuation theme from Week 28 of this competition where we did 'Colour Theme: Warm Tones' however we never did the opposite of it. So here we go

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

Seeing as I just found this thread today, I didn't get a shot in. But seeing as how no one else has one either, I think I'm not alone. I should have one by tomorrow night if work doesn't knock me out.

BTW: I like the new title blocks 👍

 

[LongbowX]

Seeing as I just found this thread today, I didn't get a shot in. But seeing as how no one else has one either, I think I'm not alone. I should have one by tomorrow night if work doesn't knock me out.

BTW: I like the new title blocks 👍

It will of course be open tomorrow 'till late, and hopefully you'll be able to get something together.

And thank you. I'm working on ones for the Auto Comp too, should be up soon.

 

[Speedster502]

I'm might shoot something new for this...perhaps.

 

[Speedster502]

So here's my entry.



Subaru Impreza WRC 2008
28th July 2010
Canon EOS 350D​

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

It's not dark enough for me to get some good pictures, but I will get some done tonight.

Here it be. I didn't want to use blacklight at first, but it was a good addition me thinks. Alittle too blue, but it's something different.

WRC Focus Presentation

28.07.10

Rebel Xs​

 

[LongbowX]

So much blue!

I went a little subtler. Not entirely happy with it, but it's okay I guess.

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Final Entry

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[GPR]

Not a bad shot to me LBX.



Just a couple questions for you all,

1.How many models do you have?

2.Where did/do you buy most of them?


I only have a couple atm and am keen to get a some more in the future and enter the model photo comps too.

Been actively following this stuff for a while just haven't had any time to devote to it yet. Just got my setup to where I'd like it, as far as computer stuff and Flickr account. Altohugh haven't put all I'd like on it yet, (PP can take a while when you have a back log of photo's to go through). But I plan on sharing my stuff in these forums soon.


Anyway enough ramblimg from me.

Keep up the good works guys. 👍

 

[SVX]

Great photos, everyone.

And the banners look awesome.

 

[Speedster502]

Looks good Chris, I think the waves in the background work well. The DOF looks great on it too. 👍

GPR I have a fair few models, about 20 if I recall correctly. Although some of them are 1:32 scale so I don't use them too often in this competition unless the theme asks for them. Concerning the purchasing, I tend to buy them at motoring shows, or off websites like GTModels, Diecast Legends and the Mini Model Shop. That said I haven't bought a model car since 2008, I'm hoping that will change this year.

But to be honest you could shoot the same car every week and still have the possibility of doing well, no-one is asking for variety all the time. Me and Chris (Longbow) have our favourite cars to photography I've still got some 1:18th's that I haven't show ever in these competitions. My favourite has to be my Audi R8 or my AutoART Aston Martin DBR9. I think Longbow's favourite is probably his Lamborghini Jota.

But we'd definitely appreciate some more competitors! We've been only been having about 3-4 entries per week for awhile now. So the more the merrier! Plus it pushes us to become more creative

 

[GPR]

Looks good Chris, I think the waves in the background work well. The DOF looks great on it too. 👍

GPR I have a fair few models, about 20 if I recall correctly. Although some of them are 1:32 scale so I don't use them too often in this competition unless the theme asks for them. Concerning the purchasing, I tend to buy them at motoring shows, or off websites like GTModels, Diecast Legends and the Mini Model Shop. That said I haven't bought a model car since 2008, I'm hoping that will change this year.

But to be honest you could shoot the same car every week and still have the possibility of doing well, no-one is asking for variety all the time. Me and Chris (Longbow) have our favourite cars to photography I've still got some 1:18th's that I haven't show ever in these competitions. My favourite has to be my Audi R8 or my AutoART Aston Martin DBR9. I think Longbow's favourite is probably his Lamborghini Jota.

But we'd definitely appreciate some more competitors! We've been only been having about 3-4 entries per week for awhile now. So the more the merrier! Plus it pushes us to become more creative

Cool, yeah i figured it wouldn't matter too much not having alot but I would definitely like to get some more.

Not surprised the AutoART Aston Martin DBR9 is one of your favourites, it's a good one. 👍

 

[LongbowX]

Not a bad shot to me LBX.



Just a couple questions for you all,

1.How many models do you have?

2.Where did/do you buy most of them?


I only have a couple atm and am keen to get a some more in the future and enter the model photo comps too.

Been actively following this stuff for a while just haven't had any time to devote to it yet. Just got my setup to where I'd like it, as far as computer stuff and Flickr account. Although haven't put all I'd like on it yet, (PP can take a while when you have a back log of photo's to go through). But I plan on sharing my stuff in these forums soon.

Anyway enough rambling from me.

Keep up the good works guys. 👍

Well thanks.

I guess since you asked us all, I would answer as well.

I have about 25 or so, all 1:18s really. They aren't all in what I would call "photographable condition" though. And it's not really about the amount you have anyway - you can use one over and over if you wish to. I collected mine over the years, many before I started photographing them. Those are mostly from stores, but now I've gotten into buying them online. Even from eBay, if they're very hard to find (like the aforementioned Black Jota SVR).

I really look forward to what you bring to the competitions. And I suppose I will look at your other work too. Believe me, I can relate to the backlog as well. So many to go through, so little time...

Hope to see you around soon.

 

[Apok]

I suppose it doesn't comply with the theme that well, but I took this picture without knowing about this weeks theme. Didnt plan on entering, so thats whey I used some red.​

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

Not a bad shot to me LBX.



Just a couple questions for you all,

1.How many models do you have?

2.Where did/do you buy most of them?


I only have a couple atm and am keen to get a some more in the future and enter the model photo comps too.

Been actively following this stuff for a while just haven't had any time to devote to it yet. Just got my setup to where I'd like it, as far as computer stuff and Flickr account. Altohugh haven't put all I'd like on it yet, (PP can take a while when you have a back log of photo's to go through). But I plan on sharing my stuff in these forums soon.


Anyway enough ramblimg from me.

Keep up the good works guys. 👍

I think we have about 40 1:18, mostly racing, but they look the best. I get mine online mosty, but we have a few good Hobby Shops around that carry some good cars. The only problem is they cost much more in store then online, so we usually don't buy them in store often. Our other source are racing events. Every year at Mid Ohio one guy shows up with a huge trailer of 1:18. Usually to much for us, but no I have my job I'm going to get a good one.

Longbow, do you go to that Scale model place in the Yorkville area? We found it during Gumball, but used a lot of your money on the trip and didn't buy anything .

 

[GPR]

Well thanks.

I guess since you asked us all, I would answer as well.

I have about 25 or so, all 1:18s really.

That's a decent number.

So many to go through, so little time...

Exactly.

I think we have about 40 1:18, mostly racing, but they look the best. I get mine online mosty, but we have a few good Hobby Shops around that carry some good cars. The only problem is they cost much more in store then online, so we usually don't buy them in store often.

Yeah I'm keen on mainly getting 1:18's myself. And yeah i'll likely look online first to see if I can find some good prices.


Thanks for the info guys.

 

[LongbowX]

Longbow, do you go to that Scale model place in the Yorkville area? We found it during Gumball, but used a lot of your money on the trip and didn't buy anything .

I have been there before, but it's not that close to me. There are...or were...others closer to me. It is good though. Too bad you couldn't buy anything.

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

I have been there before, but it's not that close to me. There are...or were...others closer to me. It is good though. Too bad you couldn't buy anything.

I figured you'd have to of been there once. I have nothing close to me, the closest is about an hour away. There's others, but they have like 6 cars and it's all Miasto. Here's a little tip, if you ever find yourself in London England, not the Candian one , go to ModelZone. It's amazing, the last two times we went we left with over $100's worth of stuff .