rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
08-23-2012, 10:33 PM
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I've got the Sigma 28-300mm lens-very nice.
08-24-2012, 07:08 AM
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Wow...you can do some serious ZOOMING with that one, Steven! 
Ok, went to the park across from my job for vindication for my sh*tty pictures last weekend. I still need to learn more about manual settings.
Ok, went to the park across from my job for vindication for my sh*tty pictures last weekend. I still need to learn more about manual settings.
08-24-2012, 07:58 AM
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When shooting manual, dont forget to check the histogram too!
You cant judge the picture by the cameras lcd screen. Learn to read the histogram and you will thank me later. lol
You can access this feature by pressing the down arrow button when viewing pictures. GL
Your pics look good J! you already know how to compose your subjects
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08-24-2012, 08:06 AM
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Pics look great J
I don't see a city sticker on the side of your car
I don't see a city sticker on the side of your car
08-24-2012, 08:50 AM
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Beautiful pics man. I love the clarity with DSLRs. What camera do you have?
SN: When can we meet so you can walk me through the accord fog installation?
SN: When can we meet so you can walk me through the accord fog installation?
08-24-2012, 09:08 AM
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When shooting manual, dont forget to check the histogram too!
You cant judge the picture by the cameras lcd screen. Learn to read the histogram and you will thank me later. lol
You can access this feature by pressing the down arrow button when viewing pictures. GL
Your pics look good J! you already know how to compose your subjects
Thanks for the tip!Composing subjects...does that mean how to set up the subject in relation to where it sits in the picture/foreground/backround/surroundings etc?
Thank you!
thank you though...
About the Fogs...FK NO...I will never do Accord fogs again or help with it...it's so hit or miss and there's no right way to do it so it's not like you can follow instructions. I helped one friend, but since I'd done it before I was left to do the trimming etc...and then I felt responsible for whether or not it looked good. LOL...no way. I would look into the inspire fogs though...like dwb993 has.
08-24-2012, 09:12 AM
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Authorized City Vehicles Only
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08-24-2012, 09:30 AM
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I shoot with a Canon 30D with a 50MM F1.8 Lens (lately). Thanks, man! It's a work in progress.
About the Fogs...FK NO...I will never do Accord fogs again or help with it...it's so hit or miss and there's no right way to do it so it's not like you can follow instructions. I helped one friend, but since I'd done it before I was left to do the trimming etc...and then I felt responsible for whether or not it looked good. LOL...no way. I would look into the inspire fogs though...like dwb993 has.
About the Fogs...FK NO...I will never do Accord fogs again or help with it...it's so hit or miss and there's no right way to do it so it's not like you can follow instructions. I helped one friend, but since I'd done it before I was left to do the trimming etc...and then I felt responsible for whether or not it looked good. LOL...no way. I would look into the inspire fogs though...like dwb993 has.
The Inspire fogs look hot though. I'm just not real handy without some sort of guide to follow. The Accord fogs are an easier proposition with all the diagrams/pictures out there.
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08-24-2012, 09:36 AM
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Got it Austin, feeling dense today! Yeah, after 15 minutes of shooting in the grass, nobody had driven across or walked across the bridge so I went for it. 
Don't be discouraged, man...
I've only done mine...then I did his with him (Heatseeker) and swore I wouldn't tackle them again. I guess it's really not THAT difficult just really disheartening to have to work with no real guide on what to cut. In that sense, it's great because you CAN'T really fk it up since there's no right or wrong.
Yeah, after 15 minutes of shooting in the grass, nobody had driven across or walked across the bridge so I went for it. Well... that story totally unmotivates me.. lol. How many installs have you done/assisted?
The Inspire fogs look hot though. I'm just not real handy without some sort of guide to follow. The Accord fogs are an easier proposition with all the diagrams/pictures out there.
The Inspire fogs look hot though. I'm just not real handy without some sort of guide to follow. The Accord fogs are an easier proposition with all the diagrams/pictures out there.
I've only done mine...then I did his with him (Heatseeker) and swore I wouldn't tackle them again. I guess it's really not THAT difficult just really disheartening to have to work with no real guide on what to cut. In that sense, it's great because you CAN'T really fk it up since there's no right or wrong.
08-24-2012, 09:41 AM
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LOL @ driving over the bridge....things that we do to snap some pix of our cars....
Car looks amazing and your shots look on point....great work....
i dont see Betty in that video...can you recheck the link? (now unless there was some code involved in that post of yours)
Car looks amazing and your shots look on point....great work....
i dont see Betty in that video...can you recheck the link? (now unless there was some code involved in that post of yours)
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08-24-2012, 09:59 AM
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Dang...yeah, sorry Anil...it looks like that link actually got changed after the 6pm news or something...so now it's slightly different and she's not in it. Get this, after her whopping 5 seconds of fame...she got like 5 new "creepy facebook friend" requests...LOL. 
Thank you very much BTW...I'm still trying to get it...i think the better you get, the more critical of your work you become. My favorite were the 2nd picture and the last one that I retouched.
J
Thank you very much BTW...I'm still trying to get it...i think the better you get, the more critical of your work you become. My favorite were the 2nd picture and the last one that I retouched.
J
08-24-2012, 10:16 AM
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^^^ 
that is funny..... (@ friend requests)....but yeah suck they changed the link....
if you want some motivation about photography, revisit the first few pages of your thread....your pix have gotten better 10 folds....
that is funny..... (@ friend requests)....but yeah suck they changed the link....if you want some motivation about photography, revisit the first few pages of your thread....your pix have gotten better 10 folds....
08-24-2012, 10:46 AM
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One thing I can say is...the better your work gets, the better you want to make your work, and even though beautiful shots can be captured, they can end up "meh".
Happened to be in NC taking pics of the mountains. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes the whole time, but only a select few scenes were picture worthy (in my head).
Hope that makes sense.
Happened to be in NC taking pics of the mountains. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes the whole time, but only a select few scenes were picture worthy (in my head).
Hope that makes sense.
08-24-2012, 01:02 PM
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One thing I can say is...the better your work gets, the better you want to make your work, and even though beautiful shots can be captured, they can end up "meh".
Happened to be in NC taking pics of the mountains. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes the whole time, but only a select few scenes were picture worthy (in my head).
Hope that makes sense.
Happened to be in NC taking pics of the mountains. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes the whole time, but only a select few scenes were picture worthy (in my head).
Hope that makes sense.
Then, you get good and you like about 2% of what you shoot. I take about 60 pictures now...and i scroll through them until the position of the car or the image just GRABS me...then I write down the picture number for upload. 
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08-24-2012, 02:49 PM
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Trust me, brother...I ain't nothing...i do my thing and do things to the car I think look cool. I'm ALWAYS open to other ideas and appreciate other people's rides.
Thank you Sticky Tyler! Very much! I sure will pop it more often. Some undercover color!
Thank you Sticky Tyler!
Very much! I sure will pop it more often. Some undercover color!
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08-24-2012, 03:14 PM
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My old and still unfinished project 
There is some things I've done that aren't pictured yet
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/painted-covers-catch-can-steel-braided-line-860125/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/wire-tuck-stage-1-a-861273/
There is some things I've done that aren't pictured yet
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/painted-covers-catch-can-steel-braided-line-860125/
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-photograph-gallery-99/wire-tuck-stage-1-a-861273/
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08-24-2012, 04:02 PM
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Love the new shots, J.
The car looks so low on the grass. The bridge pics are cool too. Hope you didn't get in trouble for driving your car on the bridge.
The car looks so low on the grass. The bridge pics are cool too. Hope you didn't get in trouble for driving your car on the bridge.
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08-25-2012, 10:55 PM
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LOL...no sir...I only did 2 coats of clear!
Thank you, buddy! Yeah, the depo's from USR.
I appreciate it! Thanks!
Hmmm...kinda felt DONE with the bay..but you're giving me ideas! 
They're a prototype from Unique Style Racing.
They're a prototype from Unique Style Racing.
08-25-2012, 11:09 PM
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Hey...watch your mouth! That's my Dad you're talking about!
Yeah, he throws just about anything in general. He used to be able to throw knives from 25 feet away...about 2 full revolutions. I have the knack too...but I'm only good from 8 feet away...1/2 revolution. The forks are fun to throw!
Yeah, he throws just about anything in general. He used to be able to throw knives from 25 feet away...about 2 full revolutions. I have the knack too...but I'm only good from 8 feet away...1/2 revolution. The forks are fun to throw!
08-26-2012, 09:59 AM
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Dan...I know it, man. Was being funny! My Dad's a cool hippie dude...
I did the covers with a high temp primer first, then vht engine enamel in copper, then regular clear. They've got some scuffs here and there, but really, still look decent.
24no7... Thank you, man! And don't worry...your secret will be safe in this thread where you won't get flamed for wanting the wing spoiler. I honestly can say that I love that my car is one of the few that has it. EVERYONE is doing lip spoiler and roof spoiler.
When I first did it, I hadn't painted the intake cover yet OR the front portion of the cover
I did the covers with a high temp primer first, then vht engine enamel in copper, then regular clear. They've got some scuffs here and there, but really, still look decent.
24no7...
Thank you, man! And don't worry...your secret will be safe in this thread where you won't get flamed for wanting the wing spoiler. I honestly can say that I love that my car is one of the few that has it. EVERYONE is doing lip spoiler and roof spoiler. When I first did it, I hadn't painted the intake cover yet OR the front portion of the cover
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08-26-2012, 07:45 PM
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Jeremy, just a suggestion, but you might consider painting your A/C caps and your windshield washing fluid cap.
I painted mine-getting rid of the baby blue makes a big difference.
I painted mine-getting rid of the baby blue makes a big difference.
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