Need for Speed
Posted on February 27th, 2008 in Events, Photography |
Last Saturday our local photography group had access to a Lamborghini Diablo for a group photo shoot. This was a thrill since I spent a considerable portion of my teenage years drooling over cars in “Road & Track” and “Motor Trend” magazines. Mixing fast cars and photography is about as good as it gets.
After finding a parking lot with enough green grass nearby to provide a decent background, we started shooting. Cars like the Diablo aren’t exactly common around here, and we drew plenty of looks from passers-by wondering what we were doing with such an unusual car. I think someone asked if we were working on an ad.
Shooting cars can be a challenge. You really have to keep an eye out for harsh shadows and reflections that can spoil a shot. Since I like to use a wide-angle lens, I spent a lot of time crawling around the parking lot trying to keep my reflection out of the picture. Is there a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon? 
With another successful group shoot in the bag, I’m already curious to see what we come up with for the next outing.
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That’s a gorgeous shot.
Thank you. I didn’t get a lot of keepers that day, but I like this one.