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67_C-30 · 10-04-2007, 07:09 PM

Let me first say that I realize these pics aren't remotely close to being see ten worthy, but seeing his pics has set me on fire to start taking pics of my trucks in front of cool backdrops and old buildings. My elcheapo camera is not up par, and I realized after seeing my big shadow in several that I gotta long way to go. I also know I gotta get my drop springs ordered to rid of the redneck rake, and I gotta lose the pizza cutter tires!

With that being said, I was coming home today and when I passed the dam, I realized I had my camera in the truck. I stopped off and took a few pics, but it was that time of the evening that looks funky and it has been cloudy all day also. I love the way this place looks in the Spring before it grows up, and I will definitely be going back when the truck is ready and I get better camera. I guess my favorite is the front shot in front of the old powerhouse. Anyway, I hope ya'll enjoy!

67_C-30 · 10-04-2007, 07:21 PM

BTW, the trees on the other side are in Georgia, because the dam is across the Chattahoochee!

see ten · 10-04-2007, 08:01 PM

Good job! The way to making a few good shots is first taking a lot of bad ones!

I take tons of em that I end up deleting just to come up with the few that i share on here form time to time. Keep it up!

53sparks · 10-04-2007, 07:52 PM

i enjoy see tens pics and think they are great. I also think any one with a camera and an old truck cant possibly take a bad pic! Thanks for sharing, and keep them coming! GREAT PICS Ron

BigDaddyDave · 10-04-2007, 09:27 PM

Hey,those pictures are good,at least you know how to use your camera.I spent 3 weeks playing with mine,before it would come on.I like the back drop,that would be a nice place to have a Happy Meal HaHAHA.

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-04-2007, 10:34 PM

Hey I like your pics. Nice old truck too! ...Joe

67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyDave

Hey,those pictures are good,at least you know how to use your camera.I spent 3 weeks playing with mine,before it would come on.I like the back drop,that would be a nice place to have a Happy Meal HaHAHA.

Oh, it is definitely a cool place for a picnic. Here is an arial shot of the dam. It's the only I've ever seen that is boomerang shaped. I marked when my truck was sitting ove here on the Alabama side.

72armyswbtruck · 10-05-2007, 12:06 AM

You can never go wrong with pics on this board, everyone is a picture hound here

skchevota · 10-05-2007, 12:42 AM

Those are some nice pictures, I think you east coasters have a lot better back drops than the west coast. I to like see tens pictures, infact the one of the green 4x4 with the hills in the background on a gravel road is is my screen background.

Orange · 10-05-2007, 07:34 AM

With a little color fixin' they look even better - but man - that is one nice truck!
I love it! I would absolutely love to have a truck like that! Stock height and all. Only reason I am going to lower mine is because it is so far from that it don't matter. That truck just looks like a truck should.

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67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 08:01 AM

Thanks Orange, they do look better.

**N2TRUX** · 10-05-2007, 08:16 AM

I played with the one I like best as well. Take a look at your pics and note your mistakes. Next time you venture out remember the mistakes and improve on them. It's hard to get a great background, good lighting, and the perfect angle every time.

Here's a few tips I have learned from the pro's.

The hours right after sunrise, or right before sunset are great for shooting automotive subjects.

Make sure your subject is the primary focus in your picture. Backgrounds should be secondary.

Always watch for tall objects that will appear to be "growing" out of the vehicle.

When shooting angles, a good 3/4 view is the "money shot". A good example is the pic below. If you had taken one step to your right, and had the wheels slightly turned so the rim was exposed, this would be a classic 3/4 view.

C10-Driver · 10-05-2007, 10:54 AM

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When shooting angles, a good 3/4 view is the "money shot". A good example is the pic below. If you had taken one step to your right, and had the wheels slightly turned so the rim was exposed, this would be a classic 3/4 view.

You're bang on N2TRUX... This is something I picked up from looking at seeten's pictures. The other thing I learned from looking at other good photos is to get down to the level of the truck. The lower angle also improves the look of the shot IMO. Here is, what I hope, is a decent example of what I'm talking about.

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67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I played with the one I like best as well. Take a look at your pics and note your mistakes. Next time you venture out remember the mistakes and improve on them. It's hard to get a great background, good lighting, and the perfect angle every time.

Here's a few tips I have learned from the pro's.

The hours right after sunrise, or right before sunset are great for shooting automotive subjects.

Make sure your subject is the primary focus in your picture. Backgrounds should be secondary.

Always watch for tall objects that will appear to be "growing" out of the vehicle.

When shooting angles, a good 3/4 view is the "money shot". A good example is the pic below. If you had taken one step to your right, and had the wheels slightly turned so the rim was exposed, this would be a classic 3/4 view.

Thanks for the tips! I will def try them out next time round!

67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 05:46 PM

Ok, I couldn't help it. I stopped back by there today, and got some more these are a little, but now instead of being too light, they are a little dark. I also snapped one in front of the old Glass Church on Whitesmill Road. This is the oldest church in our area, and dates back to circa 1830. Fairfax is the name of the town now, but it used to be Glass, AL. There are some awesome old farm houses on that road that I may use later!

see ten · 10-05-2007, 06:55 PM

Good job the first time and even better the 2nd time around! I shoot a lot of low shots but I'm trying not to get stuck in a rut and have tried a couple from a higher angle.

There is some great info in this link on shooting digital photography. Yeah it's from a different forum that doesn't cater to the Ol truckers but the applications will be the same.

http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232538

67_C-30 · 10-05-2007, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the link see ten. It is very informative! When you do the shots from aboe the truck, are you standing uphill, or are on something? They look great, and I agree it is great to mix it up.

Joe67 · 10-05-2007, 08:34 AM

I'd love to roll that truck - looks great

82c10 · 10-05-2007, 08:41 AM

well, i went down yonder on the chatahoochie

BB72CHEVKT · 10-05-2007, 09:35 AM

Nice pics. Keep them coming.

AH619 · 10-05-2007, 10:06 AM

Anytime Someone Clicks A Pic Of One Of Our Great Trucks. Itl Last A Lifetime. Keep Um A Comin

OldCreek · 10-05-2007, 10:47 AM

Looks good.

Also, keep an eye on your shadow.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Nice shots

C10-Driver · 10-05-2007, 06:50 PM

Looks good

. I like the shot in front of the church. The sharp contrast in color helps make the vehicle stand out. The only subject that has much color in that picture is your truck so it immediately jumps out at you. Maybe it's because there isn't so many distractions in the background???

C10-Driver · 10-06-2007, 11:13 AM

Great Pics SeeTen. The pictures are great and the trucks are even nicer. Is that green shortbox a new truck of yours? I haven't seen it before.

10-04-2007, 07:09 PM	#1
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	My see ten wannabe pics! Let me first say that I realize these pics aren't remotely close to being see ten worthy, but seeing his pics has set me on fire to start taking pics of my trucks in front of cool backdrops and old buildings. My elcheapo camera is not up par, and I realized after seeing my big shadow in several that I gotta long way to go. I also know I gotta get my drop springs ordered to rid of the redneck rake, and I gotta lose the pizza cutter tires! With that being said, I was coming home today and when I passed the dam, I realized I had my camera in the truck. I stopped off and took a few pics, but it was that time of the evening that looks funky and it has been cloudy all day also. I love the way this place looks in the Spring before it grows up, and I will definitely be going back when the truck is ready and I get better camera. I guess my favorite is the front shot in front of the old powerhouse. Anyway, I hope ya'll enjoy! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 10-04-2007 at 07:20 PM.

10-04-2007, 07:21 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! BTW, the trees on the other side are in Georgia, because the dam is across the Chattahoochee! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-04-2007, 08:01 PM	#3
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! Good job! The way to making a few good shots is first taking a lot of bad ones! I take tons of em that I end up deleting just to come up with the few that i share on here form time to time. Keep it up!

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53sparks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mn Posts: 92	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! i enjoy see tens pics and think they are great. I also think any one with a camera and an old truck cant possibly take a bad pic! Thanks for sharing, and keep them coming! GREAT PICS Ron

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skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! Those are some nice pictures, I think you east coasters have a lot better back drops than the west coast. I to like see tens pictures, infact the one of the green 4x4 with the hills in the background on a gravel road is is my screen background.

10-05-2007, 07:34 AM	#10
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! With a little color fixin' they look even better - but man - that is one nice truck! I love it! I would absolutely love to have a truck like that! Stock height and all. Only reason I am going to lower mine is because it is so far from that it don't matter. That truck just looks like a truck should. Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: Before: After: DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

10-05-2007, 08:01 AM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! Thanks Orange, they do look better. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 10-05-2007 at 08:02 AM.

10-05-2007, 08:16 AM	#12
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! I played with the one I like best as well. Take a look at your pics and note your mistakes. Next time you venture out remember the mistakes and improve on them. It's hard to get a great background, good lighting, and the perfect angle every time. Here's a few tips I have learned from the pro's. The hours right after sunrise, or right before sunset are great for shooting automotive subjects. Make sure your subject is the primary focus in your picture. Backgrounds should be secondary. Always watch for tall objects that will appear to be "growing" out of the vehicle. When shooting angles, a good 3/4 view is the "money shot". A good example is the pic below. If you had taken one step to your right, and had the wheels slightly turned so the rim was exposed, this would be a classic 3/4 view. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-05-2007 at 08:24 AM.

10-05-2007, 05:46 PM	#15
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! Ok, I couldn't help it. I stopped back by there today, and got some more these are a little, but now instead of being too light, they are a little dark. I also snapped one in front of the old Glass Church on Whitesmill Road. This is the oldest church in our area, and dates back to circa 1830. Fairfax is the name of the town now, but it used to be Glass, AL. There are some awesome old farm houses on that road that I may use later! Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 10-05-2007 at 07:31 PM.

10-05-2007, 06:55 PM	#16
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! Good job the first time and even better the 2nd time around! I shoot a lot of low shots but I'm trying not to get stuck in a rut and have tried a couple from a higher angle. There is some great info in this link on shooting digital photography. Yeah it's from a different forum that doesn't cater to the Ol truckers but the applications will be the same. http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232538

10-05-2007, 09:05 PM	#17
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: My see ten wannabe pics! Thanks for the link see ten. It is very informative! When you do the shots from aboe the truck, are you standing uphill, or are on something? They look great, and I agree it is great to mix it up. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-05-2007, 08:34 AM	#18
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