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Further explanation of the theme, provided by fkxpro:

"Let's see you capture the excitement of multiple cars fighting for position. Cars don't
have to be rally specific and tracks are not limited to dirt or snow, but the essence of
rallycross racing should come through."



CARS: Any (multiple) cars
LOCATIONS: Any
PHOTOTRAVEL: No
UNIQUE RESTRICTIONS: Must be multiple vehicles


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27.01.12
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I've got a perfect idea, but I don't think it will be easy to accomplish.
 
As a quick suggestion, try an arcade race using a rally car on dirt or snow. you are matched with 3 other cars which makes for an easy set up.

I mentioned it doesnt have to be rally cars, i see rallycross and an approachable motorsport, so borrow moms car perhaps. Also Youtube has some good rallycross video, try searching "ERC Rallycross".

Let me know if I should suggest more points for what im looking for, im not sure how specific to be as a judge at this point.
 
The intent is for cars that could do rallycross... but i left it open to "any car" to allow for some further creativity. The car choice is open to your interpretation of the theme.
 
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Celica & Friends.
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A W E S O M E THEME ! Really, man, I wish I came up with this. Anyone up for a standard rally car photoshooting soon-ish? :lol:

I think this is going to generate some of the best entries in the PMC to date. And SVX, you entry is, damn. Two entries, and it's already a really high bar. Yours is great as well rikin. 👍
 
A W E S O M E THEME ! Really, man, I wish I came up with this. Anyone up for a standard rally car photoshooting soon-ish? :lol:

I think this is going to generate some of the best entries in the PMC to date. And SVX, you entry is, damn. Two entries, and it's already a really high bar. Yours is great as well rikin. 👍

Hehe, thanks :cheers:
 
A W E S O M E THEME ! Really, man, I wish I came up with this. Anyone up for a standard rally car photoshooting soon-ish? :lol:

I think this is going to generate some of the best entries in the PMC to date. And SVX, you entry is, damn. Two entries, and it's already a really high bar. Yours is great as well rikin. 👍

Thanks, better than any of my previous attempts. Finally got to know how to use gimp.
 
Hope this is qualified! :nervous:
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Indeed, nice entry Aragam, but it could really do with some more editing. :lol:
 
^ Thanks fishy, but i dont have the tools or know how to edit so im just happy to leave it how it is! ;)
 
I have gimp and have no idea what im doin! lol
I use a little brightness and contrast but that about it
 
Only realised how great a theme this is after shooting it.
I had a really hard time choosing my entry (thanks 20832!). I'm still kind of on the fence between 2, but here's it anyways.

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Trying to go for a more motorsport photography feel.​
 
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As a quick suggestion, try an arcade race using a rally car on dirt or snow. you are matched with 3 other cars which makes for an easy set up.

I mentioned it doesnt have to be rally cars, i see rallycross and an approachable motorsport, so borrow moms car perhaps. Also Youtube has some good rallycross video, try searching "ERC Rallycross".

Let me know if I should suggest more points for what im looking for, im not sure how specific to be as a judge at this point.

arcade doesn't solve anything when it comes rally cars in dirt or snow tracks, i got wierd opponent cars such as the ford Mustang and the HPA r32
 
arcade doesn't solve anything when it comes rally cars in dirt or snow tracks, i got wierd opponent cars such as the ford Mustang and the HPA r32

Try lowering your car's performance.
I did mine with the Delta HF. Weaker tries and a de-tuned engine got me my field of rally cars.
 
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