The "Rate My Photo" thread! **Read the OP Before You Post**

[Leicht]

@eran004
Like the way you shot the Fiat 500, it looks real esp the background and the filter, making it look like it was taken in the 70's
9/10:tup:

I'm not fan of the Samba, so.....
The Audi......8.5/10 (not really good in giving criticisms)

 

[Watevaman]

@eran004
Like the way you shot the Fiat 500, it looks real esp the background and the filter, making it look like it was taken in the 70's
9/10:tup:

I'm not fan of the Samba, so.....
The Audi......8.5/10 (not really good in giving criticisms)

Gonna have to give this one a 7/10. I like the overall composition (selective color is great), but I think it would've been better if the camera was positioned a little lower and possibly on the other side of the cars. Right now I just don't get a feel for the action, despite seeing it on the pic.


Here are some of mine. General comments welcome:

 

[tofujay]

Decent shots. great composition on the first and third and fourth photo. The first photo could have used more color though but well executed. The third photo is too tilted for me but still good. The fourth one is also good. (that's my favorite from the set above) great depiction of action, motion and the filter gives it drama I give these 8/10.

The second and last photos were taken well. but i just couldn't get the composition and what to focus on especially the last one. the second one is a bit more ok for me compared to the last one. I give the 2nd photo a 7.75/10 the last one a 6/10

here are some current shots...


The Top Gear Test Track_2 by tofujay, on Flickr


Kyoto - Gion_2 by tofujay, on Flickr


Special Stage Route 7_15 by tofujay, on Flickr


Toscana_6 by tofujay, on Flickr


Toscana_3 by tofujay, on Flickr

 

[eran0004]

@eran004
Like the way you shot the Fiat 500, it looks real esp the background and the filter, making it look like it was taken in the 70's
9/10:tup:

I'm not fan of the Samba, so.....
The Audi......8.5/10 (not really good in giving criticisms)

I've been a huge fan of the samba bus ever since I got that 1:72 plastic model when I was a child But maybe I have to kill my darlings, haha

Thanks a lot for the nice ratings!

Now, over to your image:

First, the selection of cars is perfect, a duel between THE two italian supercar brands! The picture is packed with action, both cars are accentuated. The Ferrari because of the motion blur (looks like it's coming in with a lot of speed) and the Lamborghini because of the smoke and the spray of grass behind it. The crowd of people communicated that it's a spectator sport with some good ol' proper drama. The cars are well placed within the picture... I don't really think that this picture could have been done in a better way so it's definitely a 9/10. The only detail that maybe could improve the rating a bit more is some motion blur on the Lamborghini as well, to make it look super real. Good job!

Edit: Make that 9,5/10 actually.

 

[BLueMotiioNx]

I think the picture would benefit from the car being more centered. And maybe turning the wheels a bit more, to really show that it has stopped. If you did that it could be a picture that you would find in a car magazine (a good car magazine).Maybe you should try and get the entire sun into the picture as well?

As it is now I give it a 6/10. With the fixes it could easily be an 8.

Well , as I said , I'm was going to try it and... It went good , I think. Hope you don't mind I used another car. I also played a lil' bit with the effects. Feedback would be verry appreciated :]

and some other shot's because the result was better than I expected.

 

[eran0004]

Well , as I said , I'm was going to try it and... It went good , I think. Hope you don't mind I used another car. I also played a lil' bit with the effects. Feedback would be verry appreciated :]

Well, if you could combine these pictures with the original one... in the original, the car was parked on the top of a hill so you had it as a silhouette against the sky. Also I think that the car would benefit from being shown in "profile", more from the side, in such a view. I also think that natural colours look best on these pictures, or maybe an alternative could be a filter that enhances the sky if you could find any such?

 

[SirDiggar]

My 300ZX

 

[Kawafoofs]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5469265728_dcf215a266_z.jpg

My favorite. The color and the twinkle in the headlamp. Very nice.



Here are some of mine:


Red Bull Hangar-7_20 by egomaster06, on Flickr


Red Bull Hangar-7_15 by egomaster06, on Flickr


Kyoto - Gion_2 by egomaster06, on Flickr


High Speed Ring_3 by egomaster06, on Flickr

 

[SirDiggar]

 

[Sam48]

Not exactly sure what you want critiqued, but, judging by overall composure, I would give it a 7.5, maybe 8/10. I only have two issues with it. The first being the dark to light transfer is a bit to abrupt. I would have rather liked to see more of the front of the car, and less glare in the rear. Also, regarding brightness (And please don't take offense), but it looks as if nuclear bomb went off in the back round. I just would have liked to see more green in contrast to the brownish stone and black pavement, that's all. Overall though, an excellent pic!

Anyway, here are five pictures of mine that I would liked to have critiqued overall, and/or in particular areas, if you so wish. You may critique whichever ones you like.

Okay then, first pic

(Notice the Italian flag)

Let me be clear about this last picture. First, I hate the Toyota Prius. Second, the only reason I was bothered to make an eco-friendly-ish picture was, frankly, because I was bored. And third, and most importantly, here's what I think about environmentalists- http://www.myevilstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/jeremy-clarkson-quote.jpg
Anyway, I thought I'd through it in as I considered it quite a funny picture.

 

[eran0004]

@ Sam48:

1. The Zonda photo is quite nice. Maybe it would be better if you had the entire car in the shot? Or reversely if you just hinted a detail of the car together with the flag (I'm thinking maybe a close shot through the window?). If I were a fan of Zonda I would probably give this a higher rating, but as for now I give it a 7/10. Very nice with the flag! Keep working on that.

2. Is this chrome paint? It looks like the car is made of concrete, which is an interesting thing of course. I think the angle could have been better though, right now it's a square headlight, a square air intake and a concrete car. Looks an awful lot like a Soviet apartment complex. Interesting, but not very beautiful. I give it 6.5/10 for great texture work and the rough smell of crushed concrete.

3. I think NASCAR photos require some extra thoughts behind them. Like this it's not very original, and not very interesting. Maybe you could lift the camera a bit to show some of the surroundings as well, so we at least get a sense of where they are (if it's one of the classic tracks then would certainly help). 4/10.

4. A captive bird, sitting lonely in its cage, looking at the world outside wishing it were free... X2010's were born to run, so it's a 5/10 I think.

5. The Prius photo is... Well it looks like a screen shot from The Sims 3. I don't really know how to improve it. Maybe if the nature was more green and the sky more blue? And if the shot was not taken from the car's shadow side...


Edit: Actually, I think an easy thing to improve most of the photos (except the Zonda and the X2010) would be to decrease shutter speed, to make the photos more dynamic. Especially the NASCAR photo and the Lamborghini photo would benefit from that. The Prius is a lost cause I'm afraid...

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Here another one of my pictures, very different from the other ones I submitted. A Red Bull trying to be a Blue Angel.

 

[eran0004]

Looks like a modern graphical illustration. Very nice. 8/10

 

[eran0004]

Here are some of mine:


Red Bull Hangar-7_20 by egomaster06, on Flickr


Red Bull Hangar-7_15 by egomaster06, on Flickr

I like these two! Could definitely be posters. On the second photo I hate to say that the objects on the side (lamp posts and whatever it is on the left) disturbs the picture. Is there a way to black those out?

Ratings: The first one is 9/10 (get rid of the lamp posts and the trees and it would be a sure 10). The second is a 7/10, get rid of the disturbing things on the side and it could be an 8 or a 9.

 

[AnotherWay82]

This is my first ever photo - Maserati GranTurismo @ Monza

Tried to give a it a feeling of speed. Not monkeyed about with photoshop but maybe something to consider later.

I'm a little disappointed at how out of focus the m5 in front is, but overall I'm pretty happy with the image in general.

Any tips appreciated - be gentle!



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[BLueMotiioNx]

Well, if you could combine these pictures with the original one... in the original, the car was parked on the top of a hill so you had it as a silhouette against the sky. Also I think that the car would benefit from being shown in "profile", more from the side, in such a view. I also think that natural colours look best on these pictures, or maybe an alternative could be a filter that enhances the sky if you could find any such?

Yes , that blue was just from photomode's ''cool'' filter (think that's it called) with a little bit more light. +2.0 i think but anyway thanks for your feedback

 

[Big Ron]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5469265728_dcf215a266_z.jpg

My favorite. The color and the twinkle in the headlamp. Very nice.



Here are some of mine:


Red Bull Hangar-7_20 by egomaster06, on Flickr

I like the warm color in this picture and how the detailles, but visible rear of the car with the turbine fills the complete middle of the picture and in contrast you set the bright and cloudy sky -> 8/10

One of my last ones and one of the first tries with multiple exposures

 

[AnotherWay82]

Re: big ron's lambo

One of my last ones and one of the first tries with multiple exposures

http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=toskana-asphalt-frontaie0.jpg

I do apologise for not commenting on another pic. I love the background on this one. Looks as though you're using a similar filter as on motoring tv shows. I know it's the paintwork, but the matte finish makes the car look a bit dull and lifeless contrasted with the exciting bg. It's a pleasing image though nonetheless, for which I will say 8/10

 

[Hideki_GT5]

I like the warm color in this picture and how the detailles, but visible rear of the car with the turbine fills the complete middle of the picture and in contrast you set the bright and cloudy sky -> 8/10

One of my last ones and one of the first tries with multiple exposures

Awesome photo, 9,5/10

Mine:

 

[matt-mtb]

Nice picture of the Lfa 8/10

 

[Jacob]

Alfa ^, nice pic. I just don't see anything special. A bit dull, dark colors. 5.5/10


Eifel (Circuit) - GT5 by FishyJuice, on Flickr

Rome - GT5 by FishyJuice, on Flickr


Road Course - Daytona - GT5 by FishyJuice, on Flickr

Excuse me if there are too many pics. I'm a n00b here in the photo threads.

 

[Gaiajohan]

I like the 512BB the most, 7/10.. The others are too dull for my liking..


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[twisties]

I like the 512BB the most, 7/10.. The others are too dull for my liking..


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I'm sorry, but that photo just does nothing for me. I don't know what you were aiming for, but it's not quite black and white, as there is a hint of colour coming from the cabin. I also don't like the positioning of the car, although it has the potential to be a good action shot with the right filters and settings. 4/10

Here are my 2 favourites,

 

[nation15]

I like the 512BB the most, 7/10.. The others are too dull for my liking..


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I think this picture would of been better with a different shutter speed showing some motion. Right now it looks like it could be flipping over as opposed to riding on two wheels, which I'm assuming it what you were trying to get across. I do like it though, I'll give it a 7/10.

Here are my first tries. Click to enlarge.


GT5Enzo by nation15@att.net

GT5GTR by nation15@att.net

GT5Merc by nation15@att.net

GT5Viper by nation15@att.net

Also to the chap above me, the RX7 photo is great. Great lighting, the car slightly off center but in just the right spot. Everything comes together to make it look like it was made to go on a calender. 9/10. The Merc picture though..something throws me off. I can't quite place what it is, but scrolling down looking at it, from top to bottom it looks real until I get to the wheels. It might be the shadowing or how dark it gets, or maybe even the wheels themselves, but it just doesn't look natural for some reason. Possibly try this one from a new angle or in a different setting, more light even.

 

[twisties]

Also to the chap above me, the RX7 photo is great. Great lighting, the car slightly off center but in just the right spot. Everything comes together to make it look like it was made to go on a calender. 9/10. The Merc picture though..something throws me off. I can't quite place what it is, but scrolling down looking at it, from top to bottom it looks real until I get to the wheels. It might be the shadowing or how dark it gets, or maybe even the wheels themselves, but it just doesn't look natural for some reason. Possibly try this one from a new angle or in a different setting, more light even.

Cheers, I thought that would be the case with the merc, they don't look right to me and it's good to get feedback on it.

 

[will4noobs]

For me this is the best picture out of the lot the clouds and tyre smoke seem to blend together, good lighting and I love the sky background 8.5/10 👍


Some M5 pictures for you

 

[Clunthoo]

For me this is the best picture out of the lot the clouds and tyre smoke seem to blend together, good lighting and I love the sky background 8.5/10 👍


Some M5 pictures for you

First shot is good, I would of personally angled the camera upwards a bit, car seems to be quite far off the ground 8-10
The second shot is good, but the smoke around the tyres let it down imo 7-10. Loving the car

 

[dandroid13]

^ it's a drift, in my opinion these could have been taken from a bigger distance, too close, no smoke and no sense of movement... try using panning mode 3 and shutter speed 1/60 - 5/10


mine





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[Jacob]

Ratings ^
Picture 1, Nice picture, good lighting. I just feel that it's an okay shot, good sense of movement. But not anything special. 6.5/10

Picture 2, Nice shot! Great sense of speed, good angle. I just feel that the car is positioned a bit low. Otherwise great, 9/10.
Here's my 599, I like it because the "speed feel".


Rome by FishyJuice, on Flickr

 

[Wdave]

^The car should be more in focus, i know you want to make the car feel like its accelerating away rapidly, but some of the parts need to be in more focus

This is mine though, its what I chose for the MidNight Club contest


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[Evolvedsoul]

^The car should be more in focus, i know you want to make the car feel like its accelerating away rapidly, but some of the parts need to be in more focus

This is mine though, its what I chose for the MidNight Club contest


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Its almost ironic that you talk about focus.. hahaha~
This picture is full of speed, like the camera can't catch up to the car!
I would try to stay away from cutting the car off and have some sort of focus somewhere.. 6/10