1300E by the Sea

IMG_5021

Just before my laptop spontaneously combusted a couple of weeks ago, I shot my father’s Escort 1300 Executive. The shoot took place on a chilly winters morning by the seaside. It was a back to basics shoot for me; no lights, rig or tracking shots. Just the 5D2 and two lenses. More after the jump …

IMG_5026

The harsh sunlight didn’t do me too many favours, but it was an enjoyable challenge trying to work through it.

IMG_5036

The cliff face provided a nice backdrop for some profile shots.

IMG_5065

Shooting into the sun was always going to be a challenge, but I tried to harness the light to make some detail shots a little bit more interesting.

IMG_5111

It was tough trying to balance the horizontal lines of the car with horizon line as the car was facing slightly uphill.

IMG_5086

The harsh sidelight provided great texture on the original vinyl roof.

IMG_5122-Edit

Returning back to the city centre, we parked up for a quick snap beside this old bridge. The houses behind the camera acted as a huge reflector, throwing the light back onto the car.

IMG_5137-Edit

Think the blue is a touch too strong here but I do like the shallow depth of field and the desaturated background. Lessons to be learned for the next outing.

More on my Flickr.

1300E by the SeaPaddy
0