B&W High Key Jaguar Hood Ornament

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B&W High Key Jaguar Hood Ornament

Postby Laurie on Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:00 pm

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after the rain
i am a little disappointed that the jaguar's head is slightly out of focus, but I know i focused on it particularly. perhaps a wider f/stop would of helped.

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Postby BT*ist on Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:53 pm

I like it, but I think it needs more background behind the ornament than just white (and the black corner accentuates the blank space). If only the slightly grey paintwork extended behind the ornament.... Cool idea, though - the water droplets on the chrome metal look really good, too!
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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri May 04, 2007 2:13 pm

I'd like to see a little more detail in it, its just a fraction too high key for me. I prefer the rain detail in the bottom right to the lack of detail in the left.
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Postby Laurie on Fri May 04, 2007 3:53 pm

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2 crops I just did (from smugmug!)

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Postby Alpha_7 on Fri May 04, 2007 3:57 pm

I like the Pano Crop..

I could see this being used as stock for a Prestige car addvertisment (brochure), or something..
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Postby methd on Fri May 04, 2007 4:11 pm

i'd like to see a crop without the front headlights of the car. i think the lack of it will lead the eyes to the jaguar better.
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Postby Laurie on Fri May 04, 2007 4:27 pm

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i think it looks good, except the OOF head
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