It rained this past week, so my car was filthy. Got it washed this afternoon and decided to take the opportunity to practice some more with my rig.

This is only my 3rd time shooting with my rig, I'm pleased with this result. I could have turned the wheel a little more towards to camera, as I lost a bit of the wheel, but that's ok. Engine was running with me driving in a circle (I was by myself and didn't have any help). I shot with my lighter Nikon D40 (vs my really heavy D300), 30 second exposure. Just realized I shot this at 18mm instead of 17mm...D'oh! Probably should have used a CPL to cut down on the body panel reflections...so much to learn.

 

so pimp marcus. i almost had my friend do a rig shot with my old altima rental because im jealous of you guys haha. ill just have to wait til i get my car next week.

 

Marcus...very nice!
I'll have to have you do one for me someday!!

 

looks great marcus! getting better every try!
hopefully next year ill hit you up for a photo shoot

 

Dang Marcus!! That looks sick!!!!

 

Nice!!! I love these rig shots. I wish someone around here had a rig. I want one.

 

whoa... 30 seconds!? is that how long most are? i remember hearing someone say they did ~4 seconds.

 

tht looks really nice

 

Marcus, the blue background sets off your car.
I love it.

^ Depends on whether it's day or night time... unless you already knew that.

 

sickkkkkkkk

 

Thanks Dave, we'll get together and do this very soon

Thanks man, I'm happy to see improvements with each try, still have a long way to go Hit me up, I'd love to shoot your ride

Like Kevin said it depends on what time of day or night you shoot at. I wanted to try a really long exposure with a goal of driving in a complete circle as slow as possible to get long light trails. Didn't quite make it a complete circle, but was pleased with the result.

During the day you need ND filters to get longer exposures.

 

Awesome work. Keep it up!

 

I like this one. The only thing I'd do is adjust the white balance. The ground looks yucky.

 

Love it. Nice photo, Marcus.

 

Damn, already getting better haha

Looks way siiick!