frank theriault mused:
>
> On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 17:42:18 -0400 (EDT), John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I was shooting the ALMS race at Laguna Seca last night,
> > and at one point the *ist-D got a little creative with
> > the focus :-) I rather liked the effect, though.
> >
> > <http://www.panix.com/~johnf/temp/OneForFrank.jpg>
> >
> > What do you think? Comments or criticism welcome.
> >
>
> Well, I like it, but then again, I would, wouldn't I? <g>
>
> It almost looks like a neon sign or something. A very cool effect, as you said.
>
> Not run-of-the-mill, to be sure, but I'd say it's a keeper.
Thanks. Definitely a serendipitous shot, though.
The neon-like colours are rather interesting. I assume the paint
being used is similar to that used on reflective road signs.
Here's the car under normal lighting conditions:
<http://www.panix.com/~johnf/temp/ALMS-LS-1.jpg>
and here's what happens with a flash exposure:
<http://www.panix.com/~johnf/temp/ALMS-LS-2.jpg>
... and here's what happens if you forget to take the cheapo UV filter
off the front of the lens, and get a few extraneous reflections :-(
<http://www.panix.com/~johnf/temp/ALMS-LS-3.jpg>
All in all, it was quite an educational evening. Fortunately I
spotted the extra reflections a few frames later, so I didn't
end up ruining too many of the night shots.
