Cody’s recently acquired a Mazda Miata in superb condition. For once, Cody’s mind is actually occupied by something other than coding. I don’t blame him. It’s a beauty.
And like any new car owners, we find ways to preserve the moment.
I’ve tried stills (waaay back when all my images were still awkwardly sized) and have always wanted to shoot these beautiful machines in motion. Given the opportunity and with Tony cruising in the front seat, I had my first expensive-car-in-magazine-ad like photoshoot for the first time.
Excited like X’mas morning, we planned the whole shoot (well, mainly just when to leave the house. which is crucial.) Wanting to capture the sunset silver-lining the curve of the car, we took off around 5PM.
↑Vick came along with his classic Honda CB-250, an amazing looking bike.
Being my first motion automotive shoot, I assumed to position myself in the backseat, which would allow me to maneuver to either side of the window for different angle shots. Turnout, that worked out pretty well. But do have a note to self – wear a beanie. Shit was cold.
Here we go: Miata NA 1.8 Supercharged.
Using my Sigma 17-55mm f2.8. ISO100. 1/80. f/11:
Waiting for the sun to set just a tad bit more.
..while waiting:
↑Ain’t easy to resist a man like this.
Vick was all set up for this shoot:
BAM black-and-white-ness.
Going back to the road.
Personal favorite:
Frog lamps up (What do call those lights again?)
Close ups:
Old school emblem for the win.
’till the next shoot,
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