Why in the grass?
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Burning Brakes
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Why in the grass?
Why is it that people take pics in the grass, it seems sort of unnatural to me...like a shark out of water...I'm not knocking it or anything just want to know what the draw is.
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Re: Why in the grass? (Red73)
It makes for a much more interesting picture than a parking lot.
BTW nice pis Red :yesnod:
[Modified by Wightnite, 7:41 PM 5/2/2002]
Do you mean like below? Because that's where the car was parked. Rod
[Modified by Wightnite, 7:41 PM 5/2/2002]
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Re: Why in the grass? (rambler323)
You need an even, consistent foreground so it doesn't distract from the subject. It is more difficult to find an uninterrupted piece of concrete or asphalt. If you notice the car ads, they use concrete but it's usually wet and completely free of marks (water hides a lot but not paint). Typically they rent an airport ramp. Grass is for us po' folks.
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Re: Why in the grass? (rambler323)
Basic photographic techniques. Contrast the colour of the vehicle with the background. In this instance the beige with the corresponding earth tones of the trees and grass. A soft image. If you wish to be more aggressive go with asphalt such as a highway or drag-strip. Others prefer a background of water and a yacht club: richess. And of course hooters or bikinis: the macho/sex theme. The photo tells a story of what the photographer is trying to project; either of him/herself or the vehicle.
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Re: Why in the grass? (burners)
You need an even, consistent foreground so it doesn't distract from the subject. It is more difficult to find an uninterrupted piece of concrete or asphalt. If you notice the car ads, they use concrete but it's usually wet and completely free of marks (water hides a lot but not paint). Typically they rent an airport ramp. Grass is for us po' folks.
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Re: Why in the grass? (ddecart)
Many Manf. incl. Chevy have photoed cars in grass. Always seemed to me another reason is to make the car esp. sports cars appear even lower.
Water gives a reflection so it's good.
Water gives a reflection so it's good.
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Re: Why in the grass? (Ganey)
God gave us beautiful grass, and allowed us to enjoy wonderful cars. Don't get me wrong I like concrete, when the ground is wet and the path is beatin, but grass does look better. :yesnod:
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Re: Why in the grass? (Ganey)
Many Manf. incl. Chevy have photoed cars in grass. Always seemed to me another reason is to make the car esp. sports cars appear even lower.
Water gives a reflection so it's good.
Water gives a reflection so it's good.
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Re: Why in the grass? (rambler323)
Why is it that people take pics in the grass, it seems sort of unnatural to me....
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Re: Why in the grass? (rmadlem)
Well that explains that. Never really thought about the photographic technique issues involve with it... Guess I just always assumed that cars are usually at home on some type of pavement .: pics would normally be there too. Always liked the grass pics but never really understood why. Of course, vettes look good no matter where they are (except of course in a junkyard).
Thanks for the replies, they answered my question AND I got to see some gratuitous Vette pics as a result :lol:
Thanks for the replies, they answered my question AND I got to see some gratuitous Vette pics as a result :lol:
