City - Rosedale State - INDIANA Country - United States
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Hi, I'm new to this site, and as you can clearly see, I am not a photographer. My cousin introduced me to the site. It is my hope to meet and chat with some knowledgeable individuals and get some constructive pointers to improve my work and make some new friends along the way. I do motorcycle salvage as a hobby / business. Most of the photography that I do is digitals of parts that I am selling on ebay or similar online sites. Better pictures lead to higher bids and fewer dissappointed buyers so PLEASE offer any advice that you feel might be useful. Thanks and I look forward to getting to know you. Shawn
Michael, This is a hybrid mutt that I am building from spare parts. The frame started as a Triumph 750 and got some angles changed and a Harley rear section. The Triumph engine no longer fits. I'm planning to put a Kawasaki 400 in it this winter.
I notice that the decal detail is burnt out in this shot. Bright overcast days will usually give you nice diffuse lighting and let you avoid unwanted bright spots and shadows. This image looks a bit out of focus to me. The windshield gets totally lost in the shadows behind and the brick and other litter in the yard are distracting, as is the grass, for that matter. You could crop this much more tightly, with the wheels a hair away from touching the frame. Also, the colours look a bit dull. Maybe some playing with saturation in a photo editor program might do the trick.
Hi Shawn. I read your info and I'd like to offer my pointers about this photo. Since you sell on ebay I know that colors are important so I wouldn't suggest BW like I normally would. If this were purely for art, BW would be great with this. That said, I like your point of view...not straight on but from the side a bit. Be aware of anything distracting your eyes from the intended focus (ie the box on the left and whatever is lying on the ground toward the top on the right.) I think you have the potential for some great shots with that old building and those bikes. Keep up the good work. DJ
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