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The Dark Horse
The Dark Horse
Jedusi


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Challenge: Automobile Ad (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Date: Dec 9, 2007
Galleries: Advertisement, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Dec 9, 2007

 A picture taken outside of a Ferrari garage at night in the rain.

My aim was to try and recreate the sensual curves of a supercar rather than just have it sitting staring you in the face. In this particular case the car under the sign unfortunately happened to be a Masserati rather than a Ferrari, so even more cause to minimalise the amount showing . . and what appears to be the windscreen is actually the rear window :- )

Thank you for the kind comments and fav's - but a lot of people clearly see an advert in more simple terms . . . maybe ad's are different in different parts of the world :- )

Statistics
Place: 25 out of 60
Avg (all users): 5.7808
Avg (commenters): 7.2632
Avg (participants): 5.8293
Avg (non-participants): 5.7697
Views since voting: 1625
Views during voting: 436
Votes: 219
Comments: 28
Favorites: 6 (view)

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AuthorThread
 12/18/2007 01:11:17 AM
Great shot Steve, good mood and well "seen" in amongst what was probably a much less photogenic surround.

Pity to see it finish in the middle of the pack - deserved better IMHO.
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 12/17/2007 12:28:22 AM
Completely underrated shot. WHat in the world were people thinking? I think you have done an excellent job to 'sell' the car and the brand.

You can work for my ad agency anyday!
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 12/16/2007 10:02:44 PM
Steve, this was my fav in the challenge and only 9 - way underrated!
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 12/16/2007 09:36:45 PM
There were a few images in this challenge that did not include a "full view" of the car. I did not like them (they were nice shots, but didn't seem to be "advertisement-like" to me) except for this one. I think you did a great job with this and it's a very nice image.
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 12/16/2007 08:42:36 PM
I think it's the hint of the car that works here, and works very well. Nicely done!
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 12/16/2007 08:27:04 PM
I'm thinking the number of uncalibrated monitors was responsible for the low score on this excellent composition. This photo sells the ferrari to me. Well done.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/16/2007 08:09:55 AM
Nice mood to this.
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 12/14/2007 11:59:03 PM
just a hint more of the car and this would have been perfect
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 12/14/2007 03:16:49 PM
Nice concept. My only objection here is that car under the sign a bit dark. I wish it would be little bit more lid. I like the colors, frame, so overall not bad :)
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 12/14/2007 04:57:22 AM
Interesting shot, but does more to sell the brand than the car. Like the light on the brick wall and the car though. 5
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 12/13/2007 05:39:26 PM
This would have to be in the top 3!
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 12/13/2007 03:41:38 PM
Bit on the boring side to be honest.
 12/13/2007 01:28:17 PM
The "Prancing Stallion", nice mysterious feeling here. BB

PS. The brick wall just completely sets the tone too!
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 12/13/2007 02:34:57 AM
Nice take on the challenge! Good air of mystery and intrigue.
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 12/13/2007 02:33:43 AM
A Perfect 10
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 12/12/2007 09:51:40 PM
Oh my. Doesn't loosen my inadequate purse strings, but I sure like the picture.
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 12/12/2007 12:21:46 PM
Fabulous brand shot - Perfect for this challenge. Edgy, dramatic, colorful...where do I buy one?
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 12/12/2007 09:14:03 AM
im not sure if i like it or not
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 12/12/2007 07:30:17 AM
A different viewpoint of teh Red Ferrari
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 12/12/2007 12:52:06 AM
Very cool, nice composition.
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 12/11/2007 10:29:14 PM
*need more cowbell* Need more car! Show that thing off.
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 12/11/2007 06:59:06 PM
A wonderful, inspirational composition. Your use of minimalism to create mystery is masterful and is topped off by the contrasting texture and color of the metal and brick. Excellent -10
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 12/11/2007 08:24:39 AM
Bold and evocative. Perhaps not so dark on the part of the car that is showing, but that's debatable. It's very good.
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 12/10/2007 04:48:29 PM
I kind of like the idea but I'm not sure I would buy a car from this image. You should have added more detail to the image with adding a car to it.
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 12/10/2007 01:28:31 PM
I would like to see a little more of the car
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 12/10/2007 02:17:48 AM
interesting composition. Makes me want to see the car which is in the shaddow.

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after seeing them all bump up to 9
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 12/10/2007 12:50:35 AM
Cool atmosphere. Apart from the sign, everything is a little dark though. I would be good to see more light on the wall, and a more striking curves for the car.
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 12/09/2007 08:09:42 PM
Good technical shoot. Not selling me on a particular car, but more an a brand. -5-
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