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The Continental

This is a complete rework of a very old shot of mine, and I have to say, I REALLY like how this came out! HDR processed, vignetted, dropped the curves, and dodged and burned in areas. In case you are wondering, it's a 1960 Lincoln Continental. I always loved these cars with their cantered headlights....back when design was DESIGN and when cars were built to lat 30 years and more.

Thoughts welcomed!
---John

:bulletred: More can always be seen on my website at jdebordphoto.com Photo is © John De Bord, 2009. Please do not blog or use my photos without getting my permission first. This is NOT a creative commons photograph! I do my best to answer all comments and comment back, but it isn't always possible. I really thank you all for your support, it really means a LOT to me!
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When I first saw this photo, It immediately captured my attention! I being a very vintage enthusiast just absolutely loved this photo.
I love your choice of colors giving it this tint that really helps pop the photo out and produce this vintage vibe.
However I wish if the clouds weren't blurred to the background I feel it could have made this photo perfect.
Another note was I wish the photo had a big of contrast so it will help bring out the "auto service" on the top and a very little hint of sharpness.
Your work usually has a lot of nature element but this piece shows you have the ability to transcend to other type of photography.
Like I said previously, this is deff a piece I would fav =)
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Awesome image of an awesome car. Great composition as well, I don't like the car quest sign but hey you didnt hang it up there either. I have to wonder what a slightly diffrent angle or perhaps a wider angle lens closer to the car would do with that billboard behind the photo.

I love love the colors and it has a great feel. The sky is awesome with the approach to black and near whites. I disagree with the other critque and belive the emphasis of exposure has been placed squarely on the car.

So I will be nitpicky on a few things first the reflection of the sky on the cars window is too bright, there simply isn't much detail there, and it looks weird with all the detail around it. perhaps the use of a circular polarizer would of help to cut down on that amount of glare, or a bit more latitude in the HDR towards the upper areas to find some detail in the bright sky that the window is catching.

the last thing i want to mention is the crop is way way to tight, the car is stuffed in there, while a tight crop for the car would be suitable for this photo there is No room whatsoever on either side of the bumper, if i were to frame this photo the car would be noticeably cut into by the frame.

So give that car a bit of room around it, this will also bring out the amazing lines of old cars by giving the car a little room to pop out on its own for us!

Keep up the great work though your color processing rocks man.
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~Redfan45x Jul 29, 2011  Hobbyist Writer
Very awesome car
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=CathleenTarawhiti May 24, 2010  Professional Photographer
Love the tones, composition... pretty much everything about this.
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~ivakka Oct 4, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Awsome! :wow:
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~dark-mm Sep 15, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Love it
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~coulombic Jul 29, 2009   Photographer
This reminds me of an old, classic photograph I saw a while back. Sadly, I'm at a loss as far as whom the artist was to which I'm mentally referring.

Perfect lighting, highlights, composition. This is an HDR? You've done it so well, I wouldn't have guessed. Customarily, I find HDR looks as if someone's poured milk over the image, but you've definitely mastered the effect.

Very well done.
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:iconcose-design:
Wonderful atmoshpere!
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*maxlake2 Jul 21, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Great work, John!
I love places like this!
:)
Richard
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:iconamiyaz:
the sign-a-rama sign in the background is amusing. love the vintage quality of the whole scene.
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:iconromylyn:
HOOOW I LOVE THIS PICTURE !!!! This vintage style is awesome, really !!
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:icondamien-c:
oh brother... fantastic!
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