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Thanks, Gordon! Yes, #3 is my favorite as well. I actually just finished an 8.5x11" print of it! It looks great on paper.

Here are a few shots from Latimer Boy Scout Reservation in Spencer, TN. I didn't spend a lot of time with my camera, since I was there with my son to enjoy a day of scouting events! 1. Latimer Reservation, Spencer, TN by Jason Swango, on Flickr 2. Latimer Reservation, Spencer, TN by Jason...

Sorry, I do not know how much vignetting you would get with a step down ring. Wide open, I would think you'd get a little bit even on a DX camera. You can always crop out the vignette or try negative vignette in Lightroom.

Thanks for the kind words, Mike! That is a good tip for shot #6. I did shoot that particular shot this way on purpose, because I wanted a vertical half-car shot. I do see what you mean about the softness up top though. Maybe next time I try a shot like that I'll do it in f/11 instead of 2.8.

Thanks, Tony! I like that one too, the angle is odd but it works for me and it stands out.

I appreciate your feedback. The thing about photography is, much like art in general, that different people have different tastes. I LOVE black and white shots of black or white subjects. It kind of naturally amplifies the contrast in the shot, for me anyway. I have the color shots of the GN...

Yes! I follow this thread on here, and I follow him on flickr. He's an amazing automotive photographer.

I appreciate the kind words!

Thanks, Wally! Most of the time, I stay true to the rule of thirds. In regards to the shot with the Chevy, I wanted more of the sky color in the shot but didn't want to put the front of the truck to the far edge of the frame. I compromised and shot her in the center. I do agree 100% though...

Thanks for your input! You are correct, I did not use any flash on this shoot. I do plan on purchasing a nice strobe setup for these outdoor shoots, but currently only have one off-camera flash that I use mainly for indoor product photos. I love to manipulate light to accent specific...

I do realize that #9 has a lot of clutter in the reflection on the car...there were so many power lines out there! But I could have moved the people and the other vehicles so that they did not reflect in the paint. Noted!

Nothing? No feedback, no criticism? Just trying to improve my technique for future shoots!

#5 is one of my favorite shots from the entire set. I have a lot more photos, these are just the best B&W shots I have. I appreciate your comments, Mike!

Thank you, Bart! I do agree with the wider crop in #1...I actually noticed that while I was shooting! I used a 70-200 lens and was as far back down into the ditch as I could go (safely). I leaned back and squeezed the last little bit of car into the frame! It's not even cropped! Haha, its...

Greetings! I did a photoshoot for a couple of my friends, and sampled a few B&W shots for you all to view and critique. Please let me know if I need to adjust anything, from post processing to even basic framing! I'll take all advice into consideration! Thanks for your time. 1. 1987 Grand...

87 Grand National, 66 C-10, and a 2016 Scat Pack Challenger. 1. 1987 Grand National by Jason Swango, on Flickr 2. 1987 Grand National by Jason Swango, on Flickr 3. 1987 Grand National by Jason Swango, on Flickr 4. 1987 Grand National by Jason Swango, on Flickr 5. 1966 C-10 by Jason Swango...

Was only using that statement as an example. I'm sure you took fantastic photos with that lens on pro bodies, but for the average photographer with an entry level body, it's a difficult lens to use for crisp action shots. There's no denying that.

For what it's worth, I have read reviews where people adjusted the settings in the lens and said that the factory default setup was the best for overall quality. I'm sure the console will let you adjust to let the lens better suit your specific needs. Just remember what the factory settings are!

BTW, I think your first shot looks pretty good! Some post processing and editing to sharpen it up a bit, but a nice shot!

I would venture to say it's a combination of both camera and lens. The D3200 does not have the fastest autofocus tracking, and the 70-300mm VR lens is very slow at autofocus. I do like the 70-300, just not for action shots. Remember, autofocus is determined by both the camera body and the...

Interested to see how you like it. I recently purchased the 70-200 G2 lens and am curious to see what can be done with it.

Thank you, sir!

...and it's the Tamron G2! I've always wanted to add this lens to the arsenal, but as a hobbyist I could not justify the price tag. I found this one new for $1060 shipped to my door! No more excuses, I could not argue with the price. 1. DSC_1404 by Jason Swango, on Flickr 2. DSC_1421 by...

I was an apache crewchief in the Army, and still work on them as a civilian today. You bring a tear to my eye, good sir.

Yes sir, that is a great price for a great lens! You did good. I'll post some shots with the Tamron after it arrives in the mail!

I'm late to the party, but I spotted this thread and figured I'd throw out that I just ordered the Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2 lens for $1060 on sale shipped from Canada. That's a hard bargain to beat, with its performance being so similar to the VRII and not far off from the E model Nikon.

Haha, sometimes you just have to ride the air and take what you get! I'm getting ready to do my tail wheel cert in a Piper Cub, I'm sure I'll see some similar scenarios in that light old bird!

Thank you, gentlemen. I enjoy hearing stories from fellow pilots.

Thanks! I built the boom out of 5' pvc pipe from Lowes. I am actually ditching the pvc and going with aluminum conduit pipes, because there was way too much flex in the boom. I could have built a cable support strut for it, but it'll be easier to just swap the tubing. I also purchased three...

Thanks Samuel! That Tokina lens gives a really nice starburst effect to the sun as well. I am 100% pleased with that shot!

Thanks! My favorite as well. That shot turned out better than I thought it would while shooting.

One of those "Once In A Lifetime" shots!

Phenomenal. Great shot.

Great tips, thanks. Yes, I will mount the camera farther away from the boom next time for sure! I did a 2-second exposure because the ND filter I have is a variable one, and it warps the tint at max. I found the sweet spot in the middle and couldn't go much over 2 seconds with the light...

UPDATED: Cleaned the shot up a bit more. First Rolling Shot Attempt by Jason Swango, on Flickr

Ok guys, this is my very first attempt at creating a rolling shot using a car-mounted camera boom. Please, if you have done this kind of work before, give me some pointers for easier editing in post! First Rolling Shot Attempt by Jason Swango, on Flickr

1. 1989 Camaro IROC-Z by Jason Swango, on Flickr 2. 1989 Camaro IROC-Z by Jason Swango, on Flickr 3. 1989 Camaro IROC-Z by Jason Swango, on Flickr

Thanks, Samuel!

Awesome, thanks Pete! And very nice T/A, super clean! Also, I'll be uploading some more car pictures this weekend so keep an eye on this forum!

Matt Granger's "reviews" are full of fluff and useless information. Here is a REAL review from a REAL consumer with actual performance specs, with no corporate sponsored jack-jawing:

Thanks Bob! Yes, I agree that field shot is boring, I just wanted to illustrate the horizon distortion with the wide lens.

Sweet ride. I'm not into bikes, but if I was, this would be my cup of tea.

I had a '67 Firebird that I sold to take up flying lessons. I used some of the leftover money from that to get this IROC. This is the 8th F-body that I have owned! 7 Camaros and the one Firebird.

This is actually my 8th F-body car, 7th Camaro, and 4th Third Gen Camaro! You could say I have an obsession. I have always had an F-body since I turned 16 in 1999.

Thanks! I average about 18-20 mpg, mostly city driving. But as I always say, it's all about the SMILES per gallon!

Thanks, Samuel! I love little towns like this.

An old building in downtown Clarksville. The sun flare was on purpose. DSC_0878 by Jason Swango, on Flickr

An old building in downtown Clarksville. Sun flare was on purpose. DSC_0878 by Jason Swango, on Flickr

Here's another wide shot with the new lens: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z by Jason Swango, on Flickr

Just a shot of my IROC. Taken on a D7200 with a Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 lens. Enjoy! 1989 Camaro IROC-Z by Jason Swango, on Flickr