CLOSED: 2.0 Advanced Competition 075

[SlipZtrEm]

This week's theme in detail, brought to you by last week's winner, Yui-san:

"We all have our favorite photographers here on GTP, photographers who have inspired us with their brilliance. So for this week's competition, I want you to pay homage to them and their epicness.

You can either mimic your favorite photographer's style in a new shot, or recreate one of their signature works (doesn't have to be 100% exact; be creative!); the choice is yours!

P.S. Please indicate the photographer you're paying homage to, and if possible, provide links to the original photo which you took inspiration from."


CARS: Any
LOCATIONS: Any
PHOTOTRAVEL: Yes
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: Shot must be similar to someone’s style or photo

Please, ensure you read and understand all requirements for this competition. Failure to follow the rules may result in disqualification. If you have questions, start a convo with me.
This Thread will answer many possible questions you may have.

• It is recommended you host your image on ImageShack, Photobucket, or Flickr.
• Not sure how to post a thumbnail or preview image? Read this sticky!
• Please use a clickable-preview to full-size, not a separate text link for it;
  it makes poll creation much easier!
• One entry per user. It must be your own work, and never previously used in a comp.
• Do not ask other users to choose your entry.
• Absolutely no hybrid, hacked cars, or cars obtained through such means.
• Mark your FINAL ENTRY clearly, with red text. On H2H weeks, which side, as well.
  Unsure how to? Copy and paste the following: [COLOR="Red"]FINAL ENTRY[/COLOR]
• You may change your entry once. Do it clearly; edit out your previous entry, and
  either post the new one in a new reply, or in place of the original.
• When submitting, use either a thumbnail or a preview image, linked to the full-sizer.
• Preview images can not exceed 500 pixels in either direction.
• A preview image must be representative of the full-size image. Do not add effects to it.
• Do not post "Honourable Mentions" or outtakes - just your Final Entry, that's all.
• Winner gets to choose the following week's theme, as well as the Top 20. Every fourth
  week, the poll will be H2H style: entries must choose a "team", leading to two 10-picture,
  4-day polls. The winners from each faces off in a final 48 hour poll.
• Winners cannot enter in their own theme!
• The Host may ask for the original image and it must be submitted if so.
  It's recommended to save the original image (preferably in-game) until week's ends.

Failure to follow these rules will result in ignored entries and/or disqualification!

What you may not do to a photo:

• Alter the geometry of the car. No stickers, or body modifications not available in game.
• Add shapes or objects from outside of GT5, signatures excepted.
• Tying into the above: signatures only, no image titles or other typographic elements.
• Add lens flares or "artistic" filters to image.
• Remove items from shot (scenery, other cars).
• Use more than 1 image (HDR, photo-stitching, multi-exposure).
• "Creative cropping". The main "image" must be four-sided, with 90-degree, upright corners.
• Selective car colour changing: masking different parts to create racing stripes or similar.

What you may do to a photo:

• Crop and/or resize an image.
• Adjust the level or curve values.
• Alter the colour tone of the image (gradient maps, photo filters, colour balance, etc).
• Car body colour change (all stickers/design features must remain, see "Remove Items" rule).
• Adjust brightness, contrast, exposure, shadow/highlights.
• Enhance shadows or highlights (dodge and burn tools in Photoshop, for example).
• Add noise and/or diffuse glow.
• Add a post-game tilt-shift blur, or apply a motion blur to a stationary Photomode shot.
• Make use of Layer Blend Modes.
• Use a Sharpening filter and/or tool.
• Remove or modify license plates - it must be hand-drawn, no importing real ones.
• Remove the GT watermark.
• Add a personal signature.
• Clean up or fix jaggies, texture pixelation, or colour separation.
• Add a vignette effect.

06.16.15
[20.00 GMT]

 

[Giulietta73]

Where's Aiden?

I have been - and continue to be - inspired by all who post here.
There are no laurels to rest on round these parts!!
So, the inspiration that I have chosen is the one and only @MoMo PeeZero . He oozes inspiration, encouragement, bravery, determination; he photographs from the heart and takes compositional leaps of faith regularly!

Here's to you Gary!!

FINAL ENTRY - MoMo 007 PeeZero



The inspiration is more about Gary's style than from a particular shot - the overlay technique, the heavy vignettes, the etheral glow and desaturated colours, the upper-left hand framing of the car. These 2 shots encapsulate his style which I have tried to emulate:



Spa Baby!​

 

[The R!CE Guy]

Seems like forever since I've entered in a comp.

Yup, this is an old shot but it was heavily inspired by @Pebb 's abstract, close-up style utilizing lines, curves and tones to create interesting pieces of automotive art.

FINAL ENTRY


Geometric Display

Examples of his work:
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[ShaolinMasta]

There are so many people on GTPlanet who inspire me. You are awesome, guys !

I think we all must pay tribute to this man. His work always amazes us and he loves to share his knowledge with us. Reading his tutorials and then practicing we made some huge steps forward.

I think everyone guessed, my inspiration is @leeislee

Final Entry



Examples:

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[GTRacer22]

Everyone here really is a huge inspiration to me. When I first started out in the competitions here, I barely new anything. My photos were meh, but with the help of many here, and lots of practice, I was able to turn my works into what they are today. There's so many people that were inspirational, and I can't just pick one.

But, one artist that really stands out to me is Gary (@MoMo PeeZero). His works are really great, and he's also a very supportive friend; he simply strives for success and goes above and beyond. Without further ado, here is my rendition of 'MoMo Never Sleeps'

Final Entry
MoMo Never Sleeps



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The Original by Gary:

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[AidenNewman888]

I have always had respect for GPR and his photographs. The tones and detail in his images create an atmosphere that not many can create. Another photographer that I admired was Moglet, a name that many will remember.​

FINAL ENTRY


Examples:

[URL='https://flic.kr/p/s9iiTT'] [/url]​

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[leeislee]

There are so many people on GTPlanet who inspire me. You are awesome, guys !

I think we all must pay tribute to this man. His work always amazes us and he loves to share his knowledge with us. Reading his tutorials and then practicing we made some huge steps forward.

I think everyone guessed, my inspiration is @leeislee

Final Entry



Examples:

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Wow, that's very flattering Ilya. Thanks a million! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Beetle photo.

 

[doblocruiser]

There is many photographers in here that inspire me and that have given me ideas. However there are a handful that participate in the competitions almost every week and those are the ones that I am most familiar with. I am always amazed by the creativity of you all! Next to GTPEDIA there should be a GTPhotobook as well

I have put the names of the competition participants in a box and I pulled out one. The winner was Yui-San



So my choice was inspired by Yui-San's amazing Ferrari pic at Trial Mountain

 

[Yui-san]

I am so very honored @doblocruiser!! C'est un gran honneur! Merci beaucoup

To inspire someone is probably one of my greatest achievements as a photographer

And that's a seriously awesome shot too! You've captured the original shot perfectly, while adding your own personal touch (de Peugeot )

Also, oh boy am I glad I picked this theme. Every single shot here is absolutely phenomenal! They all showcase why I love this community so much

 

[MoMo PeeZero]

Where's Aiden?

I have been - and continue to be - inspired by all who post here.
There are no laurels to rest on round these parts!!
So, the inspiration that I have chosen is the one and only @MoMo PeeZero . He oozes inspiration, encouragement, bravery, determination; he photographs from the heart and takes compositional leaps of faith regularly!

Here's to you Gary!!

FINAL ENTRY - MoMo 007 PeeZero



The inspiration is more about Gary's style than from a particular shot - the overlay technique, the heavy vignettes, the etheral glow and desaturated colours, the upper-left hand framing of the car. These 2 shots encapsulate his style which I have tried to emulate:



Spa Baby!​

Ahhhhh, G-73, got me figured out eh? In my undercover vehicle too! Simply fantastic work!!! I am humbled. Thanks Bro!

Forever Spa!

Everyone here really is a huge inspiration to me. When I first started out in the competitions here, I barely new anything. My photos were meh, but with the help of many here, and lots of practice, I was able to turn my works into what they are today. There's so many people that were inspirational, and I can't just pick one.

But, one artist that really stands out to me is Gary (@MoMo PeeZero). His works are really great, and he's also a very supportive friend; he simply strives for success and goes above and beyond. Without further ado, here is my rendition of 'MoMo Never Sleeps'

Final Entry
MoMo Never Sleeps

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The Original by Gary:

Josh, Justice is done! In my original shot, I kind of gave up, and toned it blue. Could not get a deep black I liked. Well done. +1 for putting the original plate back! A great move!




Now, for me this one artist makes me think...Leostrop.

His photos say, "Shut up, and enjoy the ride Man..."

Obscure cars, gigantic views, all to scale I assume. He is a Renaissance Man in every way.

Here's to you Leo...I tried.

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[GTRacer22]

Jacob (), Justice is done! In my original shot, I kind of gave up, and toned it blue. Could not get a deep black I liked. Well done. +1 for putting the original plate back! A great move!​

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Thanks Gary!!! I still love yours so much more than mine! It's just perfect. And I only use PS Express on my phone, so I can't really add plates!

 

[Raphaele]

My compliments for Eric (Yui-san) having this brillant idea for a photomode competition!
Due to a vacation trip I won't enter this time, and believe me I am sad.
Nevertheless I want to mention some members who inspired me and made me steady part of this circle of excellence.
Not in order of appearance:
Giulietta, GPR, Nato777, ShaolinMasta, Stopforpetrol, Leeislee, Gtuned, Yui-San, MoMo Zee Pero, Aiden Newman888, NBDESIGNZ, SlipZtrEm, and Kaede...
and also these bitterly missed artists:
Boabdulalrahman, Moglet, Fido le muet, Revolution, Wallbreaker and last but not least BMXmitch!
Hope to meet you soon in the comps.