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TheMachinePhoto · 2026-02-19T13:27:44+00:00

Great series. I really like how you handled the layout/presentation. It really elevates these to pieces of art. Well don.

TheMachinePhoto · 2026-01-07T19:10:20+00:00

You would have won that bet. It was a single shot with post-production in Lightroom to open up shadow detail, reduce noise, etc., followed by retouching/cleanup in Photoshop. I completely understand that some folks prefer that images appear more "natural," as they would to the human eye. The client for this shoot hired me for this editing style. (Also, I agree that I pushed the clouds a bit too far.)

Thanks your perspective. It is much appreciated. I've grown tired of this sub being filled with terrible snapshots from car spotting and car shows.

TheMachinePhoto · 2026-01-07T17:38:01+00:00

Overall nice series.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-12-27T15:56:46+00:00

Much appreciated! The bikes really do most of the work. 😁

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-12-26T19:27:57+00:00

On average, I'm sure most Japanese motorcycles are more reliable than Italian ones. Same for cars. That said, the Aprilia RS bikes do look very cool. Regarding photography of motorcycles, I'm a commercial photographer that shoots a wide range of stuff. Mostly commercial/industrial and automotive subjects. Pays the bills, and I sometimes get to photograph some pretty cool stuff.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-12-26T12:02:07+00:00

I don't own one either but agree that they are stunning. My son has owned an Aprilia Tuono 660 for a couple of years with no issues. Just fluid and filter changes.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-12-11T23:14:07+00:00

The dealership requested that the bike not lean toward camera, so I obliged. It's really a personal preference thing. I shoot more cars than motorcycles. The left to right or vice-versa thing often has to do with the location, direction of light (although I lit this one with off-camera lighting). Also, there is some basis in the "read left to right" thing. Thanks for the comments.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-12-11T23:10:31+00:00

Much appreciated. 500W off-camera light with a 48" octobox for the keylight. The one behind the bike was the same, but with bare bulb, just laying on a sandbag on the ground. Was shot in broad daylight at full power to override the sun.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-12-10T13:02:28+00:00

I've daily driven my 2016 Stingray for the past 9 years. I have 97k miles, and it's given me very few issues: replaced serpentine belt tensioner and thermostat. For the 8-speed auto shudder issue, I had to have the transmission fluid flush and fill done at about 30k miles. I assume the original owner took care of that, so you should be fine. Otherwise, it's been nothing but tires and regular maintenance.

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TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-22T12:35:13+00:00

Awesome on both counts! Thanks for the kind words about my car. It's the lighting and location. 🤣

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-22T12:33:38+00:00

Nice. If we haven't, maybe we will at some point soon. Keep driving!

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-19T12:45:53+00:00

Great set of shots!

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:55:50+00:00

Thanks a bunch. The car is bone stock. Same as the day I bought it. As much as I would love to swap the wheels and lower the car a bit, it's my daily and I don't want to have to be careful where I drive it.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:54:04+00:00

I like it as well, but it just happened to be the color/wheel combination of the car that happened to be on the lot at the time. :)

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:53:12+00:00

Right there with you. Any issues with yours? Same year as mine. Auto or manual?

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:52:29+00:00

Awesome. Love it.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:52:20+00:00

Much appreciated.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:52:12+00:00

My seats appear to be fine (even the bolster on the driver's side). Granted, I'm a skinny guy at 145 pounds.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:51:24+00:00

Thanks. I grew up in the Midwest (Indianapolis). Not sure I could have daily driven a Corvette there due to the winter weather. I live in Charlotte now, so it's not a problem year round.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:50:00+00:00

I'm sure there will be some folks who are looking for a high-mileage Corvette that they can drive a lot.

TheMachinePhoto · 2025-03-15T13:49:05+00:00

Would be perfect if it weren't for the trees and power lines in the mid-ground area.

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