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Old October 11th, 2011, 08:14 PM
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Wink Pictures needed for the 2012 all oldsmobile car calendar!

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I wish I could sticky this or something put please pass the word !

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


Iam getting some GREAT pictures but they are to small to use as a 8.5x11 calendar picture! PLEASE PLEASE send them as attachments 1 or 2 pictures per email........If you send them as (PHOTOS) they are resized and are pretty much worthless for the calendar!........I would hate for your picture to get rejected because of this!!!!!!!!!! Thanks and the support for the project has been overwelming!



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PICTURES NEEDED FOR THE 2012 All Oldsmobile Calendar!

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: oldsmobilecalender@hotmail.com or
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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Big Jerr it is awesome that you are doing this again! Thank you for taking the time to look at probably hundreds of cars to get 12 beautiful calendar cars.
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Great job on the calenders!! Also great tips on taking pictures. Thanks When do you want the pictures in by. Thanks Michael
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I posted these in the other thread too.

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I've already got a few lined up to send ya BigJerr, lol! But will be out taking some more..... if it dries up around here. Thanks for doing this for us! And I can't help the reflection on her hood......
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Originally Posted by 1969 442 w30
Great job on the calenders!! Also great tips on taking pictures. Thanks
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Cant wait for this calendar! You got me hooked.
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WoW time flew by!!!!!! Great jobs in the past so Im sure you'll show out on this 1 also!!!!!

Thanks for the shot last year!!!!! I wont say what Olds Thunder said I had to do for this!!!!! lol

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TK-65 Email me those bad boys! oldsmobilecalender@hotmail.com

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Big Jerr it is awesome that you are doing this again! Thank you for taking the time to look at probably hundreds of cars to get 12 beautiful calendar cars.
No problem I love looking at all the cool cars......BTW I got over 300 pictures last year!

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Great job on the calenders!! Also great tips on taking pictures. Thanks When do you want the pictures in by. Thanks Michael
The end of the month would be ideal.....a small window i know but iam hoping people all ready have cool pics of there cars from the summer months!

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Jerr can I borrow the girls???
I have never saw those gals again! I do have a model pool but those gals want money! lol

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Hope this is big enough.
best bet is to email the high rez pictures with your info......I have a email setup just for Oldsmobile pictures.......... oldsmobilecalender@hotmail.com
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Love it! Send it to oldsmobilecalender@hotmail.com or bigjp455@msn.com

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Yep its all good!
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Geez - mine has been in pieces so long I have not been abler to get new pics.
Hopefully after this weekend...
Well maybe I can provide a worthy ENGINE shot!
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There rolling in now! Thanks!
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I sent one. Let me know if you received it.

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Originally Posted by leepear
I sent one. Let me know if you received it.

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I will try but Iam getting between 40-80 emails a day with huge files attached to them so i might not be able to reply,have to keep moving to get them n the correct folders etc.........Jerr

PS thanks for send ing it!
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pics sent. Look forward to the calendar. Thanks for putting it together.
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Two quick questions for you Jerry. Do you want unaltered/unadjusted photo or do you want send it how we "see" it . for example....

Raw, "as the camera sees it" -




Hue/Saturation and Brigthness/Contast altered -



and the second question, how many photos can we submit to you. I am having trouble weaning out pictures.

Thanks for doing this again and for the Honorable Mention last year.

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Thanks Jerry for taking the time and for putting in a huge effort to do the calender.

I have emailed some pics.

Thanks,
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how do we get one of these fabulous all olds calenders ???
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Retro.... He will be posting when they are ready to sell! He keeps us well informed as to what he's doing! They're usually ready in time to order them as Christmas gifts.
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cutlassgal we need one in there with all your chrome for the year. Get on it girl.
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Lol!!! Yes..... proof that Oldsmobiles do kick a$$,lol!!! I'll have to submit a pic of it all!
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I wish I could sticky this or something put please pass the word !

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


Iam getting some GREAT pictures but they are to small to use as a 8.5x11 calendar picture! PLEASE PLEASE send them as attachments 1 or 2 pictures per email........If you send them as (PHOTOS) they are resized and are pretty much worthless for the calendar!........I would hate for your picture to get rejected because of this!!!!!!!!!! Thanks and the support for the project has been overwelming!
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Originally Posted by jon69olds
Big Jerr it is awesome that you are doing this again! Thank you for taking the time to look at probably hundreds of cars to get 12 beautiful calendar cars.
I wish it was 100s.......this is by far one of the hardest things I have ever done trying to narrow it down to 12......I have had to get help or narrow it down to 30 or 40 and randomly draw the 12 before!

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Great job on the calenders!! Also great tips on taking pictures. Thanks When do you want the pictures in by. Thanks Michael
End of Oct.......My printer had problems last year and I missed out on having then in hand and ready to ship before Christmas....not this time! wooot!

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I posted these in the other thread too.



Love these please email them as files to the listed emails......Maybe two in a row??

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Hope this is big enough.
If you can post it on a forum more than likely it will not work for me.....Please email it over......

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Sent!
Got it!

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Two quick questions for you Jerry. Do you want unaltered/unadjusted photo or do you want send it how we "see" it . for example....

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Hue/Saturation and Brigthness/Contast altered -



and the second question, how many photos can we submit to you. I am having trouble weaning out pictures.

Thanks for doing this again and for the Honorable Mention last year.

Adam
Send as many as you would like but I would pick out 3 or 4 ones you like the best and sedn them...........PS I like the bottom pic and would of probley made those same adjustments....!

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how do we get one of these fabulous all olds calenders ???
There will be a thread in the for sale section and they will also be on Ebay for a secure transaction.....
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I sent a bunch to the calendar email address, did they not go thru or havent you got to them yet.
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Originally Posted by TK-65
I sent a bunch to the calendar email address, did they not go thru or havent you got to them yet.

got them! Thanks!
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Will try to get some new pics on Friday to send over...
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I just emailed you 2 pics. Way bigger than you require
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Just sent you this one, but it might be too small. This might be a stupid question, but can I just resize it using photo editor or should I retake with different settings on the camera? Thanks.
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This forum by far has sent in the most pics and the best pics.........
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Originally Posted by jon69olds
Just sent you this one, but it might be too small. This might be a stupid question, but can I just resize it using photo editor or should I retake with different settings on the camera? Thanks.
Jon

The pic you sent is border line but usable.........would love to have the sun at your back with the river and car.......
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Hi i sent you some pics w/ my phone # hope they were right size i couldnt figure out how to tell what resolution it was ,looked big though, thanks rob
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