Thanks for all the nice comments and votes. I did not expect to win this blue ribbon because I think senor_kasper's entry is not only a better photo but a perfect one in every aspect, it finished fourth but I think it is a way underrated.
Beating AlexSaberi by 0,0005 was a little touch of good wind on my side too.
The location is not LA :-). This was shot in the highest part of the suburb I live in (approx. 900 ft above the average city level), so the cityscape in the background is how part of my hometown Lima looks at night.
About the presence of a model in the driver's seat:
My other hobby is to restore and collect classic cars, along with their original manuals, catalogues, magazine ads, sales brochures, etc.
I realized that during the 50's and 60's most of the publicity images of cars, specially the first Mustang ads, had models that could represent the target market of the product. One other common feature was the use of pastel colors for the skin tones, clothing, etc.
The presence of the model (thanks to my friend Scott Thiede!!) was based on that. Same for the color palette of the overall image, basically pastel blueish shades complemeted by pastel orange's for the driver. The idea was to make it look "retro" to recreate what could had been an ad of this all time's classic.
And yes, I should have wiped off the dust on the front bumper right before this shot (I had for previous shots but it was very dusty/windy up there).
After a year in dpc, finally a blue, it feels good!!. Thanks again.
ps..I believe this is the first ribbon for the Nikon D300....maybe Nikon could send me a Nikon pen for that? LOL
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Automobile challenge 2 got me looking at the first challenge of this kind and I must say that I love this image. You did an awesome job portraying on of my favorite cars. Adding to favorites now!
Looks like this may be my only "10" in this challenge. Great shot, very well lit. Love the shooting angle, the dramatic backdrop and the use of a model. Beautiful car!
First ad I've seen with a real model. Nice perspective and great background. Love the deep blue of the sky (I do see a bit of odd color banding in it, though; could just be an effect of resizing).
OK, dont take this the wrong way, but this would of been better without the model in the car. This car, minus the model, with the background and lighting as it is, could of put this into a ribbon position. I still think it will be a strong contender overall, but just didn't need the guy in it.
Cool shot and a great location for an ad shoot. The horizon is a little off kilter and not sure I like the superwide distortion on the front fender, but definitely looks like an ad. 7
I love the perspective and the elongated lines that the wide ange generates - i would just lose the model/ man in the driver seat - he distracts from the lines of the car.
really strong image, I love the way you have created a strong diagonal leading line with the car itself and the slight fish eye works very well. You dont need me to tell you that the backfrop is stunning I am sure. I guess my only minor complaint would be that the lighting set up that you have used almost makes it look as if the background is fake (ie posing in front of a painted backdrop) which is accentuated by the reflections in the cars body
while I really like this add, the man should either be looking at the camera, or better yet it should be an attractive woman. They seem to get more "looks"
Nice wide lens. I like the person in the car. Not many shots in this challenge show anyone in the car, so it's good to see it here, and it works well. He just looks right for that car.
Beautiful color composition. The rest makes the shoot as well, angle, background and so on. A very believable car ad. You should do well in this competition. -8-
heh. this reminds me of an 80s movie or something. lovely composition here. But I wish there werent an abrupt transition from blue to grey in the sky though. 8
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