Post the best photo you've taken of your car

TWiTCHY · 12-27-2017, 10:23 PM

Once upon a time I traded in my 2008 E92 M3 SSII for a 2012 GT500. Being a car enthusiast unmarried to any particular brand or scene, I was determined to experience something very different.

Owning this car through the summer was a blast - it made a great car to take on road trips into the countryside...and it was beautiful. Here it is at an estate winery out in George, WA.

But then the wet, cold Seattle weather came in and the GT500 became a handful. It makes a terrible daily, and I learned that the hard way.

Less than 4 months later, I was missing my M3 so much that I was willing to take on 2 car payments while I wait to find a new owner for the GT500. As the Shelby sits in my garage, I'm now enjoying my 2nd M3 that I am determined to keep for a very long time.

IanW555 · 12-28-2017, 02:20 PM

Not had chance to do proper photo shoot with the new cars, but will do in the new year. But for now. . . . . . .

BMW 320d_06May2013_0984 1024 by Ian Waller, on Flickr

jmg · 01-01-2018, 09:27 PM

BMW M3 - Mulholland Drive by JMG, on Flickr

Sayzar · 01-01-2018, 10:09 PM

here is mine

IMG_8404 by Cesar Villarreal, on Flickr

ShopVac · 01-08-2018, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sayzar

here is mine

I like you location for this shot...really cool.

ShopVac · 01-08-2018, 02:30 PM

Little fun in the snow today...

ksa · 01-09-2018, 05:37 PM

Great pics. Unfortunately my iphone doesn't take pics as good as some of these nor do I have the skills to actually use my SLR camera properly so for now I will just enjoy the others in here.

radiantm3 · 01-09-2018, 06:13 PM

TWiTCHY · 01-11-2018, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

BMW M3 - Mulholland Drive by JMG, on Flickr

I was really excited to see you shot this with an 85mm at f/1.8. I just purchased one for use on my 6D as well and I didn't even think of using it for cars. Awesome shot!

jmg · 01-12-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

I was really excited to see you shot this with an 85mm at f/1.8. I just purchased one for use on my 6D as well and I didn't even think of using it for cars. Awesome shot!

I was partial to the 135mm f/2L for awhile, but the compression is very high and only certain angles compliment the F80. The 35mm and the 85mm are my go to now for automotive stills... but I'm no expert!

yco · 01-12-2018, 03:04 AM

i never wanted pro shots both daily taken by iphone..
my beloved E46 M3 that i needed to sell last year was sitting before sunday ride..

my current ride.. summer tires on icy roads remembrance..

jmg · 01-12-2018, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by yco

i never wanted pro shots both daily taken by iphone..

Decent iPhone pics can definitely be taken:

Angeles Crest Highway - iPhone X by JMG, on Flickr

radiantm3 · 01-12-2018, 12:04 PM

Yup. Especially if you shoot in raw format on your phone. So much more editing power. I shot this with my iPhone X and edited the raw file in Lightroom on my phone as well:

jmg · 01-12-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Yup. Especially if you shoot in raw format on your phone. So much more editing power. I shot this with my iPhone X and edited the raw file in Lightroom on my phone as well:

What app do you recommend for raw shooting?

radiantm3 · 01-12-2018, 04:10 PM

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What app do you recommend for raw shooting?

I’ve been using Lightroom directly or Halide. Halide is well made and pretty fast.

swiffywagbags · 01-12-2018, 04:21 PM

My E86 Z4 coupe which I regret selling to this day...

Spent alot of time and money getting it near perfect

jmg · 01-12-2018, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmg

What app do you recommend for raw shooting?

IÂ’ve been using Lightroom directly or Halide. Halide is well made and pretty fast.

I have Camera+ and the raw files come out significantly blurry in both the native photos app and the mobile Lightroom CC app. Your Halide app has better results on mobile editing?

yco · 01-13-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Decent iPhone pics can definitely be taken:

sure i agree..

benacto · 01-15-2018, 08:08 PM

I don't know about the best, but it's the most recent favorite

benacto · 01-15-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

BMW M3 - Mulholland Drive by JMG, on Flickr

that's good lookin!

MKSixer · 01-15-2018, 10:32 PM

In the Belly of the Beast

MKSixer · 01-15-2018, 10:36 PM

COTA. Brakes still glowing from previous application leading to the Start/Finish Straight and the climb to Turn One.

12-27-2017, 10:23 PM	#903
TWiTCHY Colonel 389 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Once upon a time I traded in my 2008 E92 M3 SSII for a 2012 GT500. Being a car enthusiast unmarried to any particular brand or scene, I was determined to experience something very different. Owning this car through the summer was a blast - it made a great car to take on road trips into the countryside...and it was beautiful. Here it is at an estate winery out in George, WA. But then the wet, cold Seattle weather came in and the GT500 became a handful. It makes a terrible daily, and I learned that the hard way. Less than 4 months later, I was missing my M3 so much that I was willing to take on 2 car payments while I wait to find a new owner for the GT500. As the Shelby sits in my garage, I'm now enjoying my 2nd M3 that I am determined to keep for a very long time.
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ksa Major 1236 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: Aston Martin Vantage & others Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alberta/Canada iTrader: (3)	Great pics. Unfortunately my iphone doesn't take pics as good as some of these nor do I have the skills to actually use my SLR camera properly so for now I will just enjoy the others in here.
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yco i'm just saying 6021 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	i never wanted pro shots both daily taken by iphone.. my beloved E46 M3 that i needed to sell last year was sitting before sunday ride.. my current ride.. summer tires on icy roads remembrance..
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