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Old September 23rd, 2012, 01:18 PM
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PICTURES NEEDED FOR THE 2013 All Oldsmobile Calendar!

CHECK OUT FACE BOOK AT "All Oldsmobile Car Calendar"

PICTURES NEEDED FOR THE 2013 All Oldsmobile Calendar!
Sponsered needed also,If you helped me out last year you get a free add in this years calendar! Message me for details!!!!!


Its that time again Oldsmobile fans!!!!!

I need your car pictures!
I need your engine shots also!

So please post them up or Email them over to:
BIGJP455@msn.com

PHOTOS NEED TO BE 1200X760 bigger is fine, smaller is subject to rejection........

This is a huge file for a forum,I suggest emailing the big picture over and posting up a smaller version if you want,Or just include a link with your response/post.....I will save it from there...

I am looking for unique car pictures for this calendar along with engine bay shots and a front cover shot also!

Cars with girls posing on them,cars out in the snow, or any interesting taken pictures go to the front of the line..........

DISCLAIMER!

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY COPYRIGHTED IMAGES!

No logos in the corner etc.........If you have written or spoken permission to use photo that is all right,If it comes back on me it will then trickle down to the submitter of said photo.......

PLEASE INCLUDE:
Car owner
Car picture taker (if needed or wanted)
Make
Model
Year
Location: State/City etc.......

I would like to give credit to the owners of the cars,I cant offer much to the submitters other than your car being in the calendar that I pour my heart and soul into for the last 4 years........


How to Photograph Your Classic Car
Achieving good photographs of your classic car is not difficult.
The difference between good pictures and bland pictures is knowing a few simple tricks, and taking the time to do it well.
WASH THE CAR!
A clean car looks far better in a picture than a dirty one.
Take the time to clean and dry the car, to clean the windows, & dress the tires. Make sure that there aren't any water spots.
This is the single most important thing that you can do.

CHOOSE YOUR SETTING
Where you photograph your car will make a big impact on how the pictures look. Try to find a setting that will make your car stand out.
For example, a red car in a sea of green grass will jump out at you, whereas a white car against a light colored stone wall will get lost.
A dramatic setting will make your car look great, and will make
for a dramatic photo.

ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS
When shooting the car, look for things in the frame that are distracting you from the car. Is there a telephone pole growing out of the roof?
Is there an object in the background that draws your eye away from the subject? Patrol the area you are shooting for debris,
such as trash, leaves, or sticks.

UNCONVENTIONAL ANGLES
Avoid the temptation to just take the picture from eye level.
Try shooting up at a low angle, which will exaggerate the proportions a bit, and make your car seem more impressive.
Another trick is to use a step ladder and shoot down on the car, giving a sort of bird's eye view.

WIDE ANGLE LENSES
The use of a wide angle lens, or by zooming your camera's built in lens to its widest setting, is a great aid to car photography.
By using a wide angle and getting in close, you get a different perspective. The area closest to the camera will seem larger than normal, while the area furthest from the camera will seem farther away.
By using this technique when shooting automobiles, it can really make the car jump out of the frame.
A wide angle lens is also particularly useful at concours events and car shows, where there is not a lot of room to maneuver, and you want to get close to the car to eliminate people and other distractions.

POLARIZER
If your camera allows the use of filters, buy a polarizer. A polarizer is quite simply one of the most indispensable tools any photographer can have. A polarizer eliminates glare and reflections, increases color saturation, and can improve contrast.
Your car, with all its chrome, glass, and shiny paint, is like a magnet for reflections. By using a polarizer, you can control the reflections, either eliminating them completely, or using them to your artistic advantage.

WHEN TO SHOOT
While you can certainly shoot your car at any time, the best light is typically found just after sunrise, or just before sunset. As the sun "travels across the sky" the lighting direction changes relative to your subject. Not only does the lighting direction change throughout the day, but the color changes as well,
from cool before sunrise to warm just after sunrise to neutral at midday to warmer near sunset to cooler after sunset. Night shots of cars can also be very dramatic, particularly if you have the vehicle in a setting with interesting lighting (neon lights, gas station, lighted signs, etc.)

LIGHTS ON?
When you're shooting, try turning the parking lights on, maybe even the headlights if it's just before dusk, just to add a little drama to your photos.
The most important rule to remember when doing photography is that there are no rules! The best pictures are typically a result of experimenting. Film is relatively cheap (and digital photography is practically free!), so shoot lots of pictures to get a few really good photos.

Some examples.........

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snowy1.jpg


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GIRLS IN THE PICTURE ARE A PLUS!!!!!!!
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Old September 24th, 2012, 03:21 PM
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Well anyone sending me some pictures?
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I got the calender last year, Love it, its in my garage truth be told you could drop the calender part and just add more olds
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Ok, BigJerr.... you asked for it, lol! Pics sent....
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Sent mine in over the weekend!!!
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Old September 25th, 2012, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cutlassjoe
sent mine in over the weekend!!!

got em! Thanks joe!!!!!
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Send them if you got em...........
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Old September 26th, 2012, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cutlassgal
Ok, BigJerr.... you asked for it, lol! Pics sent....

Got all of them! lol
Thanks!

Please spread the word on here and elsewere....FB is going crazy but the forums are lacking intrest this year....Weird..
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Originally Posted by BIGJERR
Got all of them! lol
Thanks!

Please spread the word on here and elsewere....FB is going crazy but the forums are lacking intrest this year....Weird..
I think a lot of the peeps on the forums are also on fb. How many entries so far?
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You know I will, BigJerr!!
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i suck at taking pictures but i will get some of the 62 Jetfire and send you. i need to clean it up first.
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Emailed a few...
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Old September 28th, 2012, 05:49 AM
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I just sent my favorite pic of Spycie.
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Okay, I sent another one. Vote for Spycie!!
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They are on the way, surprising how few pictures I have that don't have people crawling all over the car and messing up a otherwise good calender shot....Tedd
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Old September 28th, 2012, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cutlassgal
You know I will, BigJerr!!
I can also count on great pics from you!

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i suck at taking pictures but i will get some of the 62 Jetfire and send you. i need to clean it up first.
Heck yeah get some old iron pictures!

Originally Posted by Holiday 98
Emailed a few...
Which car was yours?

Originally Posted by Shelley
I just sent my favorite pic of Spycie.
One of those was to samll for print and the one with the bricks is cool and just big enough!



Originally Posted by Tedd Thompson
They are on the way, surprising how few pictures I have that don't have people crawling all over the car and messing up a otherwise good calender shot....Tedd
All 50's Oldsmobile are greatly admired and appriciated!
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If it'll stop raining on the weekends here, I'll take a few of mine.
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Old September 29th, 2012, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Olds_71_442
If it'll stop raining on the weekends here, I'll take a few of mine.

Sounds good....
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not sure this is what you're looking for, but this was from our Cutlass Drive Meet today.

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Just emailed you some of mine.
One of my '86...


And three from here, as you showed interest in some holiday shots.


THANKS AGAIN for your efforts in this project!
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I notice there's actually people posting pictures in this thread, so maybe I posted in the wrong one the first time? Oh well. Just to be safe, here's mine.

Always love seeing the submissions every year!





Higher Resolution Link 1

Higher Resolution Link 2

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My guess? Not one of those submitted will make the cut. Good luck, especially you Jerr, you're going to need it. A big job for bigjerr. Don't you usually end up with sooo many you just draw at random? There isn't any voting right? Except for the cover? Just wait a bit, you'll be inundated
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I sent you an email this morning with 10 pictures of my junker. I hope they came through.
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Old October 2nd, 2012, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by z11375ss
My guess? Not one of those submitted will make the cut. Good luck, especially you Jerr, you're going to need it. A big job for bigjerr. Don't you usually end up with sooo many you just draw at random? There isn't any voting right? Except for the cover? Just wait a bit, you'll be inundated
Theres a few keepers on there.......unique is the key......Angles,back grounds.....No poles out the hood etc......

I used to randomly draw the months after it got down to the final 50 or so......

Voting for the cover page is a good idea............MMMMMMMMMMM

Keep em coming !!!
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See if you like these
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Originally Posted by oldstata
Email sent
Got them thank you!

Please keep the pictures coming!

this is a chance to get your car in a real cool calendar!

Post them up here but make sure to send the full size pictures to my emails

BIGJP455@msn.com or OldsmobileCalendar@hotmail.com
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Old October 9th, 2012, 06:28 PM
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CHECK OUT FACE BOOK AT "All Oldsmobile Car Calendar"

PICTURES NEEDED FOR THE 2013 All Oldsmobile Calendar!

Sponsered needed also,If you helped me out last year you get a free add in this years calendar! Message me for details!!!!!


Its that time again Oldsmobile fans!!!!!

I need your car pictures!
I need your engine shots also!

So please post them up or Email them over to:
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Old October 10th, 2012, 04:45 PM
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Thats kinda cool...........



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Thats kinda cool...........
It is certainly a one of a kind picture!
10.92 @ 121is awful nice also!!!

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if its worthy I would be happy to send info
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How About This One? Tee Hee!

I like this pic!
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