February 9, 2009

Old and Rusty


I found this old Ford pick-up near Alvin, Texas.   I really like the rust and the texture.   For some reason, like most photographers, I really think that old cars are great to photograph.  I wanted the age of the truck to show through in my final image.   Overall, I was pleased with the final image.   Enjoy. 

Camera settings:  Nikon D3, 17-35 f/2.8 at 24mm, shot at ISO 200, f/13 and 1/15 seconds on a tripod.

Post Processing: 

Lightroom—set white and black point, added mid-tone contrast.

Photoshop—converted photograph to black and white using nik Silver Efex Pro using high structure preset. 

4 comments:

  1. You right Larry, you just can't beat old trucks and tractors and yours is a good example.

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  2. Great gritty look. This truck looks like a truck should look. This is not a Eddie Bauer, super deluxe edition, cruising truck. This is a work truck. Great job making it look like one. Your composition is great.
    The Professor

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  3. Old cars and trucks is definitely a guy thing. That being said, I like the composition and the post processing of this image. You readily get that old feeling when looking at the image.
    Anne

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  4. I like the photograph but I do think it seems to be somewhat dark and moody. You may have pushed it a little too much.
    Debbie

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