Alec Chester
January 2025 - Cadillac on Parade
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About the Image(s)
I saw this car in Saint Michaels Maryland during the Christmas parade. I was struck by the beauty of this old classic car, that was the pinnacle of all autos back in the 50’s.
I took it with my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV at 1/320, f/7.1 at 260 mm with an ISO of 100.
It was then enhanced in Lightroom by darkening the background, straightening the image and increasing vibrance and luminance.
I then used Topaz AL for sharpening.
Here’s a separate question for our group:
There was also an angelic 6-year-old girl dressed as a shepherd for the nativity scene. Given the sensitive times, I was reluctant to submit a photo of a child. Is this reasonable these days, or am I being overly cautious?
This round’s discussion is now closed!
5 comments posted
Cars are so much fun to shoot. Especially the older ones. They bring back fond memories. Thank you for sharing the cherry red Cadillac. Posted: 01/10/2025 16:02:29
I think that with the girl in a public place, the parents must know that she'll be photographed by many people. I know it's a sensitive issue, but that situation seems ok to me.
Love the red caddy. You really enhanced the image colors and sharpness to look great. I'm sorry that you lost the corner of the bumper when you straightened it. Terrific to take out the people who were distracting and blurred more of the background. I like the angle of the car moving through the image. I can't believe you got the guy with his cell phone (what was he thinking?). A fun shot.
Posted: 01/14/2025 14:12:20
Love the red caddy. You really enhanced the image colors and sharpness to look great. I'm sorry that you lost the corner of the bumper when you straightened it. Terrific to take out the people who were distracting and blurred more of the background. I like the angle of the car moving through the image. I can't believe you got the guy with his cell phone (what was he thinking?). A fun shot.
Posted: 01/14/2025 14:12:20
Thanks so much Carol for your thoughts about the child. That's exactly what I thought but, given the crazy times we're in, I was hesitant to post the photo. I will now think about it some more and, of course, see what ChatGPT has to say. Posted: 01/16/2025 03:57:04
Linnea Matthiesen
I like this image. I love that the driver is texting on a smatt phone while in a classic car. The juxtaposition of the two is great! Excellent image!
As to your question regarding a child, if the child is in a public place, you are allowed to photograph her. However, if you earn money from the image (sell or win monetary prizes), you would need a model release. From your description, I think the image would be acceptable for our purposes. I understand your concerns however, in this day and age. Posted: 01/22/2025 18:29:18
As to your question regarding a child, if the child is in a public place, you are allowed to photograph her. However, if you earn money from the image (sell or win monetary prizes), you would need a model release. From your description, I think the image would be acceptable for our purposes. I understand your concerns however, in this day and age. Posted: 01/22/2025 18:29:18
Alec,
Nice shot. Sorry my comment is so late. To your comment about the child, Linnea's comment nicely summarizes the legal definition, but as both she and Carol point out, if you are in a public place with your child, especially at something like a parade or car show, there is an expectation that someone may photograph you and the child. I notice some venues now actually print a notice on a program or ticket that by attending you consent to being photographed. I would only worry about a release if the child is clearly identifiable or doing something it shouldn't.
To the car...your crop clips off a little of the bumper on the left side and most of the driver's door mirror, which for me make the shot look a little crowded. I agree with the others that it's great you caught the driver using his phone...my guess he was taking pictures of the crowd? You did a good job getting rid of the people on the left behind the car and blurring the background...nicely done. Posted: 01/28/2025 16:22:52
Nice shot. Sorry my comment is so late. To your comment about the child, Linnea's comment nicely summarizes the legal definition, but as both she and Carol point out, if you are in a public place with your child, especially at something like a parade or car show, there is an expectation that someone may photograph you and the child. I notice some venues now actually print a notice on a program or ticket that by attending you consent to being photographed. I would only worry about a release if the child is clearly identifiable or doing something it shouldn't.
To the car...your crop clips off a little of the bumper on the left side and most of the driver's door mirror, which for me make the shot look a little crowded. I agree with the others that it's great you caught the driver using his phone...my guess he was taking pictures of the crowd? You did a good job getting rid of the people on the left behind the car and blurring the background...nicely done. Posted: 01/28/2025 16:22:52