Vintage Motors Photography in Florida: November 2011

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Pure Elegance form Bavaria

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No other word fits the bill better than Elegance. I was commenting on an Alfa Romeo forum about the new versions intended to entering the US when I saw this unrecognised Alfa which turned out to be a BMW. Double checked and yes, it was a BMW.

Splendid layout, a clear anticipation of what future would bring, lines that are so German made you can actually tell what it is, a Bavarian horse. The picture has among others, a perfect exposure, a perfect composition and the color management has been up to par too. The car color is appropriate although not my favorite for the model but indeed elegant. The slant is also fine tuned and the overall result is very pleasant.

How not to recognize it designer with this shot? It is so 507 a hard top would not deceive the fan. However, I was fooled for a minute and though it was an Alfa. love the neck of the top, very similar to today's equivalent and above all there is some room that is an endangered specie.

It is becoming a trend in my blogs the immediate improvement I get after praising a given picture. Like on the previous shot, this version has an even better slant as the car goes forward the camera goes backwards. This results in a twist of power inprinted in the visuals, meaning power, motion, progression. This angle is probably the most appealing for the model which gives us a glimpse of the upcoming models under different numerals. All in all, a great trio of pictures with a superb model.

Until the next issue, all the best.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Minibikes From The 70's Are Back

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I cannot believe my eyes when I see these pictures of those minibikes from the 70s modified with today's technology. The kind of thing you don't need to know about mechanics to know the job was done just right. My favorite modification is the lower handlebar mimicking a cafe racer and giving it that defiant look of the era. Take a look.

Impeccable great look and that trick used by business jet aircraft photographers, the classic wet ground gives it a dramatic look. The tyres have been upgraded an inch and a half and the extra chrome on the rims is not that bad. I am more stock if you would and less glitterati.
More internal mods have taken place but our concern is merely aesthetically so the job was worth it, these Bikes look awesome.

OK, lets take it easy cause I know this is really blowing people's socks off. The oversize tank with solid squared logo represents the strength of the brand and that bright red is nobodies by Honda's. Also it is plain to see modern accessories like the Brembo style rotors with a butterfly perimeter to reduce friction and temperature. A major modification on the swing arm is apparent too but it may well be the original frame, honestly I don;t know that.

And finally, here is the detail of the most appropriate modification represented in the handlebar as I mentioned before. Please don't be lazy and magnify this shot to see the details of the detail. it is a perfect T configuration in which the headlamp is above the bar line (racing typical) and the respectful decision of leaving the rubbered cushion covers on the forks.

There is no doubt in my mind about the deep knowledge the builder has, including its ability to make it as per the book of the good taste. Fabulous colors, well blended in, harmonious combination and in sync with the original manufacturer. We can say without any problem that the bike is so Honda. And everybody will be OK with it.

Modifications are no easy game, they require lots of experience and knowledge of what you are doing and finally, you will be judged by the results expressed on a quality audit check and a photoshoot with plenty of angles to choose from. I promise will get more minibikes in the future, they deserve their place in this blog.

Until the next issue,

Miguel Perez

Orlando, FL

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Vintage Motors and Special Vehicles

I could not resist the temptation and looked into this web article about vintage cars. The idea was to celebrate the anniversary of the Shelby Cobra design and the deployment of a new collectible model at a 1.18 scale. http://miguelperezphoto.com/about-us.html

Take a close look at the details you can appreciate at all levels. The fantastic glittering of the silver pearl paint job without reflecting gear, headlamps, and or domes.

The nacelles and receeded housings like the lamps and fromt engine intake are well darkened and the signature stripes red and blue cast the perfect color frequency.

The car has been steered to the right in a classic clockwise fashion and more of the beautyful elements show off, like the tri-star wheel hub style.

The white filled goodyear only topped off by the yellow one is the highlight of this angle. A great subtlety is the slight turn of the wheeles towards the right, continuing the clockwise pattern.

And last but not least the killer shot is made from the 8 O'clock position with all the doors open. This is hood, trunk and passenger doors, to let people know that a Cobra means business and it is not afraid to show it.

It is a straight up hot rod, ready to rock and roll, that's what it is. All merits are well deserved by the photographer, the model and the background style, very well appointed and selected as one of the few ocassions when that dark of a background is in order.

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