Challenge:Speed (Classic Editing) Camera:Nikon Coolpix 995 Location: Front seat of car - naturally Date: Jun 30, 2003 Aperture: F3.9 ISO: 100 Shutter: 2s Galleries:Abstract, Action Date Uploaded: Jun 30, 2003
This two second exposure of my car's tacho was a fun one to take. Squeezing a tripod into the car and removing ambient light was a challenge whilst reving the engine. I also learnt stuff I should have known about metering.
I am impressed that the needle appears to go behind the numbers - it doesn't in real life but the long exposure creates the illusion nicely.
A simple rotate, crop and very minor curves adjustments were the only post-processing - not even a sharpen was used.
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This is a great shot and the composition is very good..well balanced with great use of negative space. Focus is very crisp. I can't find anything negative.
This doesn't give me an actuall feeling of speed, but I like the interpretation - the concept. Nice and clean, clear. The movement of the needle has be captured very well. I like the strength of the colours.
I may be wrong, but this looks like the tacho from a VT-VX Holden Commodore??? Nice shot. I've tried this before and it's hard to keep the camera stable while revving like that. Well done!
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