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This is the second shot from the TVR Back Home 2006 meetup I attended yesterday. What I didn't mention yesterday was that these were taken for a commission from Blackpool Tourism to photograph this event. The brief I was given included two major elements: first, to produce shots congruent with my normal style on chromasia, and second, to attempt to locate the event in its environment: i.e. show that it was taking place in Blackpool. Yesterday's shot, unless you're extremely familiar with the local architecture, didn't really meet the second aim, but I think that this one, with the inclusion of the tower, does a much better job.

On another matter: if you've emailed me during the last week or so and I haven't replied, don't worry, I will catch up.

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comment by Mike at 10:03 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Hi David - no picture showing at this end yet, just the comments and a small white box.

comment by djn1 at 10:05 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Mike: my mistake, I've fixed it now.

comment by shooter at 10:08 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

You haven't, the picture appears unsharp and the TVR logo is missing..

comment by Paul at 10:12 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

It's working..and working well! Cool image and I think you matched all requirements of the brief!

comment by Jarama at 10:13 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Yes he has, it looks fine to me. I love the contrast between the color of the car and the logo, and also the tower off in the distance. Well done, and can't wait to see more...

comment by shooter at 10:18 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

It's as it should be now, obviously just a minor glitch, well composed and processed..

comment by Jamie at 10:28 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Congratulations on the commission. I would instantly recognise this as Blackpool, so second aim accomplished. I find the reflection of the lights(?) on the bonnet a little distracting though.

Will you get a discount on a new TVR? :)

comment by Tibs at 10:35 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Another cracker

comment by djn1 at 10:41 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Jamie: I don't mind the reflected lights, not least because they're also a pervasive feature of Blackpool's seafront. As for a discount: it would need to be a pretty substantial one ;-)

comment by fotografiamo at 10:45 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Fotografia favolosa, ciao.

comment by Paul Woolrich at 11:15 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Excellent perspective!

comment by mooch at 11:18 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

If the tower was meant to be there, wouldn't a less shallow depth of field been more conducive? It is a little merged. I like the focal point and positioning of the TVR logo. I quite like the shadow of the logo too. Adds dynacism.

I think TVR are now owned by a young Russian.

comment by Robert at 11:19 PM (GMT) on 16 July, 2006

Is it me, or does it seems to have more jpeg artifacts than your usual images?

I love the smooth blue and the sharp contrast of the gold logo.

comment by Geoff at 12:14 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

The tower places it at the scene, but the buildings behind the car are distracting. I prefered yesterdays.

comment by Dave at 02:33 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Wotcha, Dave. Nice shot: does what it says on the tin, etc! Re. last night's comment: Little Kev is a TVR owner of my aquaintance who's also a stroppy little little bugger: if you'd have encountered him, you'd certainly remember!
Re. gushy comment: last night I had sampled absinthe in no small quantity: it's like psychotropic mouthwash! Stick to wine, mate!

comment by Jonathan at 03:10 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Very cool. This would make an awesome computer background as well. I think this meets your goals beautifuly.

comment by sach1tb at 03:29 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

great !! I like this one better... but yes, the building, with what looks like scaffolds, is a bit distracting..

comment by Crank at 03:37 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

interesting angle, but reminds me of an ad i once saw...yesterday's was FAR more creative.

comment by ToughSpoon at 06:35 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

nice shot!brilliant DOF and lovely tone!!

comment by navin harish at 08:04 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

This is a great shot but I would have preferred the car you posted yesterday in this shot, the pink would have stod out a lot more than a blue car in front of a blue sky.

comment by Jennifer at 09:20 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Cracking shots - hope you've some more to post.

comment by thomas at 09:25 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

you do a great job. like the blue and the shadow of the logo.
and the tower had a great position.

comment by SteveO at 09:48 AM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Brilliant, i love TVRs, my uncle used to work for the TVR tuscan race team as a mechanic and i got a tour of the factory a while back, i love these cars. Nice shot too :-)

comment by thukai at 12:27 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

More of the cars, djn1 :) You cannot let us out on such beautiful cars :)
Both shots so far has the chromasia-look, and it's impressive to see how you manage to do it even with subjects like this.

comment by Thomas Solberg / Project neXus at 01:46 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Wonderful details. Thumbs up from here!

comment by rambohoho at 03:33 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

I like the smooth blue color. a peaceful feeling. :)

comment by Djivy at 06:06 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

First time I visit this photoblog and already a great automotive shot in view.
I'll be back, for sure.

comment by Karl Baumann at 07:58 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Great colors! I adicted to blue.

comment by Mac at 08:19 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Isn't the building in the back somewhat distracting?

comment by lee at 08:25 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

i like the shadow of the tvr logo, but the building in the background is awful and i dont understand why you didnt go for more depth of field to bring the tower into focus a bit more. would of been more striking as a straight bonnet shot because i like the blue and the shadow.

comment by djn1 at 09:33 PM (GMT) on 17 July, 2006

Thanks everyone.

As for the building in the background: I couldn't move the car, and I couldn't move the tower, so I had to include the building.

comment by nogger at 09:23 PM (GMT) on 23 July, 2006

I keep wanting to move the TVR badge a bit higher in the frame.