Took her out for a wash and some pictures

apexlocator · 05-12-2017, 11:55 AM

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THANk you thank you! Yeah, Sounds like a plan. I am no experimenting with different lenses. I want to go out and rent a few, and see the differences. I wil definitely try and get some isolated shots of the car only. Maybe find some background scenery with some BLUE so that it matches the car.

I can't wait to get back to the office and print in large format. It turns that we do have large format printers in house!

This image I took a few days ago trying to get some blue in the background.

You have good post skills, just need to find a good back drop for the m5. I personally would avoid too many trees in the background as it detracts from the car. Just one amateur photog POV

I've got a quite a few L lenses (Canon) accumulated over the years; I'd probably try 70-200mm range, f4 or smaller (depending on distance) to help isolate.

JMD · 05-13-2017, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by epiphanyray

THANk you thank you! Yeah, Sounds like a plan. I am no experimenting with different lenses. I want to go out and rent a few, and see the differences. I wil definitely try and get some isolated shots of the car only. Maybe find some background scenery with some BLUE so that it matches the car.

I can't wait to get back to the office and print in large format. It turns that we do have large format printers in house!

This image I took a few days ago trying to get some blue in the background.

Naah! No blue needed in the background! TC

epiphanyray · 01-22-2018, 08:16 PM

Haven't posted a pic in a while. Thought I would revive this thread. Took a few shots this weekend, and this is the one I liked best.

I have come to realize the importance of photographing a car with a background/color palette that suits the car's color. Still learning though.

This is why I think Black, silver cars are much easier to photograph (simply because the are neutral colors and look great with ANY BACKGROUND. I guess that is why so many people choose parking lots/ underground parking. Neutral colored spaces/awesome lighting.

josec70 · 01-22-2018, 09:43 PM

Nice pic!

3thirty5 · 01-22-2018, 11:02 PM

That is beautiful! Fantastic pics as well!

SapphireM5 · 01-23-2018, 06:38 AM

Great Pic! Looking good.... looking good.....

Ickdeep · 01-23-2018, 01:23 PM

Spectacular ride!

ykjones · 01-23-2018, 09:04 PM

stunning pics and car!

epiphanyray · 01-23-2018, 09:05 PM

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stunning pics and car!

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Spectacular ride!

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stunning pics and car!

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Great Pic! Looking good.... looking good.....

Thanks!!

ykjones · 01-25-2018, 02:29 PM

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Ephiphanyray- absolutely stunning car and pictures. Is that the LCI steering wheel you purchased off eBay from Mintmarmar? I am looking to replace my 2013 M5 steering wheel with the same LCI wheel with heat, airbag, shift paddles, multi-function buttons, vibration for lane departure. Did your wheel come with all? Everything work properly when you swapped wheels? I only ask as I was on his Ebay listing for the LCI steering wheel (messaged him as well) and in the compatibility chart doesn't list 2013 M5 nor when I input 2013 M5, says "not compatible".

mjr24 · 01-28-2018, 02:01 AM

That really is a nice color.....

epiphanyray · 01-28-2018, 09:11 AM

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Ephiphanyray- absolutely stunning car and pictures. Is that the LCI steering wheel you purchased off eBay from Mintmarmar? I am looking to replace my 2013 M5 steering wheel with the same LCI wheel with heat, airbag, shift paddles, multi-function buttons, vibration for lane departure. Did your wheel come with all? Everything work properly when you swapped wheels? I only ask as I was on his Ebay listing for the LCI steering wheel (messaged him as well) and in the compatibility chart doesn't list 2013 M5 nor when I input 2013 M5, says "not compatible".

Hi there. Sorry I took so long to respond.

The answer is yes. I has every option you mention and was a direct swap plug n play. In fact i took it to braman bmw in miami and they did it in like 15 min. No questions asked. Everything worked perfectly.

TheHouseWon · 01-28-2018, 09:29 AM

Those umnitza lights make a big difference. They are much sharper looking.

epiphanyray · 01-28-2018, 09:39 AM

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Those umnitza lights make a big difference. They are much sharper looking.

Thanks!

Yeah I love the look- by far one of the best non performance mod. You really cannot tell this isnt a '14.

TheHouseWon · 01-28-2018, 09:44 AM

Exactly. Some people can tell by the taillights, but I still don't notice a difference

ykjones · 01-30-2018, 02:36 PM

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Hi there. Sorry I took so long to respond.

The answer is yes. I has every option you mention and was a direct swap plug n play. In fact i took it to braman bmw in miami and they did it in like 15 min. No questions asked. Everything worked perfectly.

Thanks man.

lsturbointeg · 01-30-2018, 07:39 PM

Nice!

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 06-09-2020, 04:42 PM

Car looks amazing! Sent you a PM

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