Nissan Xterra (1)

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One more from my previous Xterra shoot. I'm trying to achieve an earthy, desaturated look, in an attempt to copy http://www.dananeibert.com/portfolio/portfolio.html 's stuff :)

http://www.markdelbrueck.com/web/x12.jpg

[Luwin1026]

So nice - looks like Nissan should call you and have you do some of their print ads!

All you have to do is put a "Shift_2.0" on the bottom of that picture!

[krk230]

dude, you're a king individual...love your shots.

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Thanks Guys! I'm not sure if you peeked at that linked photog's work, but its awesome!

Auto stuff:
http://www.dananeibert.com/metal/metal.html

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One more with the same style:

http://www.markdelbrueck.com/web/pv.jpg

[kameraguy]

I love the style you are developing Mark, very nice...has that vintage print feel :)

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Thanks Kam!

[Dr. ///AMG]

Ridiculous!!!!! you're my hero for having come all this way!!! Man.... I need you to shoot my car, forget Kameraguy! :P :D

[HdS500]

you're my hero for having come all this way!!!
Totally agree....I remember your first shots and....damn you have evolved nicely.
What was/is your equiment, cause now I am very interested in starting myself.

[HaFaMaCa]

I love that golf course shot! Would make a nice print

[rammbs]

love the shots, mark!

what are you using right now?

[BigDan]

man your photography is awesome. Yeah what kind of hardware are you using? Are you achieving this desaturated look w/ photoshop?

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Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback!

Currently, I'm shooting with a Canon 10D and the following lenses:
-18-55 EF-S f/4-5.6 (modded ( :p ) to clear the 10D's mirror
-70-200 F/4 L
-50mm F/1.8

Nothing too special, the 70-200 is a nice piece of glass. I also just ordered a Singh-Ray reverse GND filter, and I'm looking to setup a nice flash system soon. So far, I've bought all of my gear used, and have saved a buch of money. So if you are looking to move up into the DSLR market, check out that option!

As for the desaturated look, I've been experimenting with some processing techniques in photoshop. Hopefully I'll start posting some tutorials for ya'all! Until then, heres one more shot of my 'loaner' Xterra :D

http://www.markdelbrueck.com/web/x11.jpg

[sorbo]

-18-55 EF-S f/4-5.6 (modded ( :p ) to clear the 10D's mirror
-70-200 F/4 L
-50mm F/1.8

i love the 50mm 1.8 it is the best 50 bucks you can spend in all of photography:) great to learn with.

how do you care for the 18-55? i get way more use out of it than i had expected. I think i can hold off on a medium priced and ranged telephoto for a bit:lub:.


also check these guys out http://www.choppedliver.info/flash.html

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Sorbo- I agree on the 50mm, although I don't use primes much, its as sharp as my 70-200 f/4 L!

I actually really like the 18-55. Its not fast though, and it does vignette and distort at 18mm. Eventually, I'd like to get something a bit better to replace it. I've heard that the Sigma 12-24 is a great lens. Although I'm hesitant to go away from Canon glass. If our cameras didn't have cropped sensors, then we wouldn't have this problem in the first place :p Stupid Canon!!!

[C280 JR]

what kam said, it has that vintage look to it, i love your pictures

Elvir