I snuck into my grandfather’s garage while on my trip to Scranton a couple weeks ago. I used to do this as a kid to look at my grandfather’s awesome Ford cars. This time was a bit different, I just needed a screwdriver to tighten all the loose door knobs in the basement. To my surprise I found one of his Model T’s hanging out, bathing in the perfect sunlight.
I know nothing about cars, quite honestly I only know that the key goes in the ignition and when turned the car starts. My grandfather on the other hand rebuilt one of these 1929 Ford Model A’s from the ground up, seriously, from the frame to the finished product. The man has a serious knack for hand tools and impeccable craftsmanship with anything he does. I must have gotten that gene from him, I only wish the car knowledge went along with it!
Tip For The Week: Try getting down at a lower vantage point more often!
I didn’t bring my tripod along with me on this venture, and was quite perturbed by the mistake when I saw the Model T in such great light. Instead of letting it bring me down I rested my camera on a nearby box that had a much lower vantage point than my tripod. After processing this shot I am glad I forgot it. I never would have gotten down to that vantage point had I used my tripod.
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I quite prefer the lower vantage point. If you have seen any of mine I am almost always on my knees or belly with tripod as low as it will go. It add distortion when shooting straight lines which bothers some, however I feel it adds to the looming effect. Great creation! How’s the editing going on the 300 plus coming from this weekend.
Thanks Wayne. I will be looking for lower vantage points more often. I often get them with my Gorilla Pod as it stands much lower than a tri pod. I forgot both on this trip, so determined to pack light! The editing is going well. Weeded it down to 28 shots and still editing!
What a stunning, stunning shot Blake! Good Lord. I really, really want to have a ride in that gorgeous example of American heritage! Great composition, absolutely perfect. That low perspective adds so much drama to the scene!! Fan-flippin-tastic…
Very descript Scotty, I really wish they had that button on Social Media sights! I love his cars, he has this Ford, an old Chevy that looks similar, and a Rambler. Beautiful vehicles!
Beautiful shot, the low POV really works well here. Great processing, too.
Thanks Perry, happy accidents!
Very nice color and love the light. Just so you know your Grandfathers car is a 1929 Model A not a T.
Thank you for the clarification, I will be sure to remedy that! Thanks!