I love cars. At our 4th of July subdivision parades, classic cars are invited. This was the first year for the Porsche. The 912 was an entry-level car with a 4-cylinder engine. I did not have much time to talk to the owner but these are very popular collector cars. With their smaller engines, beautiful lines and nimble handling, they are a blast to drive.
I don’t know what the color is called but it is original.
Nikon D90 with Tokina 12-24 at 16mm. 1/800s at f/7.1, ISO 250. I have been waiting for an opportunity to shoot cars with the 12-24. I am very pleased.
In Lightroom, I added vibrance, saturation and clarity. I bumped up the contrast to make the paint shine. Lastly, I increased the fill light.
she’s a beaute!
Comment by kcjewel — July 5, 2009 @ 12:23 pm
Wow! I’d say the colour is camel. It’s gorgeous!
Comment by kate — July 5, 2009 @ 1:46 pm
Now this is a great subject to shoot.
Comment by wildstorm — July 5, 2009 @ 3:05 pm
Nice! And great point of view!
There is a classic car show every weekend at a drive-in burger joint near where I live. Sometime I’ll stop and check them out.
Comment by swanpetal — July 5, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
Oh! wow! I want this one! Perfect, perfect perspective. Beautiful lines.
Comment by Bo — July 5, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
Wow, when I opened this site I actually ducked, because this car was coming straight at me! Great shot. I am not into cars actually, but I make an exception for the Porsches. Such beautiful cars.
Comment by Steffie — July 6, 2009 @ 2:24 am
i love cars too
great composition
& i bet she drives like a dream
Comment by chloe — July 6, 2009 @ 3:52 am
Dun, tan, light brown, coffee…
It’s a great shot, but I think I’d choose the car in just about any other colour!
Comment by Beyond Bluestockings — July 6, 2009 @ 4:08 am
This angle makes me think that the car is smiling at me…daring me to enter and take a spin therein.
Comment by lartdejournalier — July 6, 2009 @ 8:38 am
I like how the wide angle emphasises its presence and depth. Novel choice of Porsche colour indeed!
Comment by SighMan — July 6, 2009 @ 10:13 am
Great view, looks like the car is smiling.
Comment by Preston Surface — July 7, 2009 @ 4:01 am