Post the best photo you've taken of your car

beats · 04-23-2016, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bradleym

great shot, and car... the m3 looks so much better than the m4 imo.

rezadue · 05-04-2016, 07:06 AM

Here are a couple of mine, unedited (no post processing)

jmg · 05-04-2016, 11:42 AM

BMW F80 M3 - 6th St Bridge, Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr

C5TT · 05-04-2016, 11:44 AM

One of my favorites!!!

metrickid · 05-04-2016, 11:55 AM

Still learning to take photos, edit them and just using a point and shoot. But this came out decent.

jmg · 05-04-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by metrickid

Still learning to take photos, edit them and just using a point and shoot. But this came out decent.

Reminds me of a photo I took of my friends E36 M3:

BMW E36 M3 by JMG, on Flickr

metrickid · 05-04-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Reminds me of a photo I took of my friends E36 M3

Shooting against a graffiti wall is a classic!

jmg · 05-05-2016, 03:57 PM

Took this yesterday

BMW F80 M3 - Pershing Square Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr

dcstep · 05-05-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Took this yesterday

Interesting shot.

beats · 05-05-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Took this yesterday

BMW F80 M3 - Pershing Square Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr

very cool shot!

metrickid · 05-14-2016, 01:20 PM

3GFX · 05-14-2016, 03:53 PM

Best cell phone pic I've taken:

TGDavey · 05-14-2016, 04:13 PM

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sirdaft1 · 05-15-2016, 12:05 AM

sirdaft1 · 05-15-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by davidmullis

quick one leaving work the other day

That's a great looking shot. What did you shoot it with?

sirdaft1 · 05-15-2016, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Took this yesterday

BMW F80 M3 - Pershing Square Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr

REALLY digging this shot. Great symmetry and colors. And obviously fantastic subject matter

I did a quick PP edit to it as well. Think it finishes the shot up a bit.

jmg · 05-15-2016, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sirdaft1

REALLY digging this shot. Great symmetry and colors. And obviously fantastic subject matter

I did a quick PP edit to it as well. Think it finishes the shot up a bit.

Thanks! Did you just bring the darks up a bit?

WoohooSoCal · 05-15-2016, 01:44 AM

^^ You took all the depth and dimension out that photo. Now it just looks flat.

Post-processing is a personal taste thing, I get that, and if you like then that's great.
Some photos need it, but not all.

sirdaft1 · 05-15-2016, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WoohooSoCal

^^ You took all the depth and dimension out that photo. Now it just looks flat.

Post-processing is a personal taste thing, I get that, and if you like then that's great.
Some photos need it, but not all.

Completely agreed about your second comment. The original shot was excellent as it was. It was shot and PP'd to look quite literal (meaning it ended up looking very similar to the way it was when originally shot- perhaps with some enhanced saturation, clarity and darkened blacks). And that's a good thing. I tend to shoot and finish my shots that exact way. But sometimes with a darker composition, as we have with this shot - muting the blacks can take it from a literal feel to more of an artistic feel. As you said, it's all personal preference.

sirdaft1 · 05-15-2016, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Thanks! Did you just bring the darks up a bit?

Yes, used a blend of lowering contrast and lightening up the darks.

Btw- I checked out your Instagram account and you have some fantastic photos! I really enjoyed the motion shots from the track. I just started following you

angel1368 · 05-15-2016, 03:53 AM

heres mine although looks shit compared to all the M cars on here

BMB063 · 05-15-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by angel1368

heres mine although looks shit compared to all the M cars on here

No it doesn't...your ride looks real clean. I like the wheel color they look gunmetal

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rezadue Two turbos are better than one! 132 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M4 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Here are a couple of mine, unedited (no post processing) Attached Images __________________ Sapphire Black M4 Competition
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jmg Lieutenant General 19619 Rep 14,363 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2025 BMW M2 [10.00] 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.89] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.90] 2018 BMW i3 REx [5.00] 2015 BMW i3 REx [0.00] 2016 BMW F80 M3 [7.29] 2016 BMW F30 340i ZTR [10.00] 2013 BMW F30 328i [0.00] 2006 Audi S4 25Quattro [7.00]	BMW F80 M3 - 6th St Bridge, Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr __________________ 2025 G87 ///M2 LCI - Stock Previous: 2022 G82 M4 Comp X-Drive • 2018 F80 M3 CS • 2016 F80 M3
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metrickid Dinosaur supervisor 3037 Rep 4,215 Posts Drives: F20 120d Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Autobahn iTrader: (0)	Still learning to take photos, edit them and just using a point and shoot. But this came out decent.
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jmg Lieutenant General 19619 Rep 14,363 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2025 BMW M2 [10.00] 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.89] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.90] 2018 BMW i3 REx [5.00] 2015 BMW i3 REx [0.00] 2016 BMW F80 M3 [7.29] 2016 BMW F30 340i ZTR [10.00] 2013 BMW F30 328i [0.00] 2006 Audi S4 25Quattro [7.00]	Took this yesterday BMW F80 M3 - Pershing Square Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr __________________ 2025 G87 ///M2 LCI - Stock Previous: 2022 G82 M4 Comp X-Drive • 2018 F80 M3 CS • 2016 F80 M3 Last edited by jmg; 05-05-2016 at 04:43 PM..
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05-15-2016, 01:44 AM	#634
WoohooSoCal Second Lieutenant 238 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 SS II / SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	^^ You took all the depth and dimension out that photo. Now it just looks flat. Post-processing is a personal taste thing, I get that, and if you like then that's great. Some photos need it, but not all.
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