Are you interested in: Pro Panoramic Group Photo
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Are you interested in: Pro Panoramic Group Photo
We've been looking into a variety of things that would make the 2005 Dragon the best ever...
I've been looking into getting a professional panoramic photographer to take a group photo. This would make a GREAT souvenir!
Everybody brings their cameras to MINI events and some great photographers have beautifully captured images of the Dragon, but one thing that remains difficult is fitting all those cars in one photo. We might be mini, but we're not that small! Sure, from the top of the dam you can get all the cars in a picture, but you can't make out much detail or see the people.
I'd like to find out what level of interest people have in purchasing this type of picture. Our photo would be about 48 inches long and 10-12 inches high. The cars would probably be about four deep (if we have around 200). You'd be able to see great detail with that size.
The photos would cost about about $50 for the print and $165 for a framed/matted print (including S&H to your door). We could get that price down more if we have higher volume. The photographer would add the event logo, date and everything. I'd volunteer to make a who's who of the print if people gave me their info.
Please post whether you're interested or not. If you're interested, please post whether you'd probably get a framed or unframed picture.
Thanks,
Deb
Below there are a couple of examples of his work. Panoramic shots like these are taken with a special motorized camera that costs almost as much as a small car (not a MINI, but hey...). These aren't a photoshop stitch! The last bit is a link to a cool shot in the Bahamas... amazing picture in the round!
http://www.atlantapanorama.com/bahamas_page.htm
I've been looking into getting a professional panoramic photographer to take a group photo. This would make a GREAT souvenir!
Everybody brings their cameras to MINI events and some great photographers have beautifully captured images of the Dragon, but one thing that remains difficult is fitting all those cars in one photo. We might be mini, but we're not that small! Sure, from the top of the dam you can get all the cars in a picture, but you can't make out much detail or see the people.
I'd like to find out what level of interest people have in purchasing this type of picture. Our photo would be about 48 inches long and 10-12 inches high. The cars would probably be about four deep (if we have around 200). You'd be able to see great detail with that size.
The photos would cost about about $50 for the print and $165 for a framed/matted print (including S&H to your door). We could get that price down more if we have higher volume. The photographer would add the event logo, date and everything. I'd volunteer to make a who's who of the print if people gave me their info.
Please post whether you're interested or not. If you're interested, please post whether you'd probably get a framed or unframed picture.
Thanks,
Deb
Below there are a couple of examples of his work. Panoramic shots like these are taken with a special motorized camera that costs almost as much as a small car (not a MINI, but hey...). These aren't a photoshop stitch! The last bit is a link to a cool shot in the Bahamas... amazing picture in the round!
http://www.atlantapanorama.com/bahamas_page.htm
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Originally Posted by MINIclo
Deb, what if there are 300+ orders? How would that affect the pricing? BTW, I think it's a neat idea. Maybe Mark Ferguson or Babswife (Patricia) have some contacts that could beat that price? Clover
So would you be interested, Clo? I know I'd like one... I can't tell you HOW MUCH I am looking forward to my first Dragon!!!
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i want one!!! (jumps up and down!!)
i'll be the first to ask if i can be in the front row!
i'll be the first to ask if i can be in the front row!
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Anybody who buys one - WON'T be sorry. :smile: :smile:
Deb, I don't know if this is the same gentleman we have seen before, but we have several of these panoramic pictures from different national British car events we have attended. If you would like, I may be able to find out who he is. Just let me know. He's awesome!!! There are very few people in the US who do this type of photography...
Chow!
Donna
Deb, I don't know if this is the same gentleman we have seen before, but we have several of these panoramic pictures from different national British car events we have attended. If you would like, I may be able to find out who he is. Just let me know. He's awesome!!! There are very few people in the US who do this type of photography...
Chow!
Donna
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Originally Posted by SumWon
That sounds like a great idea! Plenty of breath taking scenery to use a backdrop down there.
As a side note, I would be willing to pay for a professional shot of me coming through one of those amazing switchbacks for my wall too.
As a side note, I would be willing to pay for a professional shot of me coming through one of those amazing switchbacks for my wall too.
A bunch of us have bought pix from him!
Clover
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This would be COOL. Where would we possibly take this picture? You do know these panoramic shots must have the people/cars arranged in a semi-circular pattern. I think to effectively see the 4-deep parked MINI's the camera would have to be elevated, as finding ampitheatre-style parking will be laughably impossible
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Originally Posted by Ryephile
This would be COOL. Where would we possibly take this picture? You do know these panoramic shots must have the people/cars arranged in a semi-circular pattern. I think to effectively see the 4-deep parked MINI's the camera would have to be elevated, as finding ampitheatre-style parking will be laughably impossible
As I told him nobody's going to be driving their MINI down with a twelve foot ladder on top, he'll be bringing it. You are totally correct that this type of picture must be taken from above to see everybody clearly.
Here are a couple of examples he shows that explain how he does it... (pretty darn cool!)
"60 feet in the air, Pearl directs the assembly of over 1000 Bicycle Riders Across Georgia in their historic formation panorama group photograph made in 1999. Each person formed an intricate part of each letter or number on the field. The preparation for this one picture took Pearl several months. "The easiest part of this was snapping the picture just getting to that point was extremely demanding", says Pearl. The entire soccer field was used for this historic panorama."
This diagram of the group layout from above shows how this seemingly simple layout was actually a very complex geometric design involving the correction of perspective, curve and depth.
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Originally Posted by Donna/Mike
Anybody who buys one - WON'T be sorry. :smile: :smile:
Deb, I don't know if this is the same gentleman we have seen before, but we have several of these panoramic pictures from different national British car events we have attended. If you would like, I may be able to find out who he is. Just let me know. He's awesome!!! There are very few people in the US who do this type of photography...
Chow!
Donna
Deb, I don't know if this is the same gentleman we have seen before, but we have several of these panoramic pictures from different national British car events we have attended. If you would like, I may be able to find out who he is. Just let me know. He's awesome!!! There are very few people in the US who do this type of photography...
Chow!
Donna
This is not the same guy, but he has great credentials. Plus he's in Atlanta, which makes it easier as he doesn't having to worry about flying and then finding a 12 foot ladder to use.
Plus he gets major bonus points for being a former little British car owner... He restored an Austin Healey 3000 Mk 1 back in college and says he loves MINIs.
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Originally Posted by SumWon
MINIClo, do you have a link to this "killboy" site? Thanks.
There is also a link to his webpage from http://www.tailofthedragon.com
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i'm still looking (waiting) for that photo from the Midnight Dragon Run last year (2004)
the photo at the Gravel parking lot with the bonnets up & headlights on (facing the rock wall)
it was taken with a slow shutter speed and looked real kool on the dude's digital camera display
if anybody has a copy of this picture please PM me
the photo at the Gravel parking lot with the bonnets up & headlights on (facing the rock wall)
it was taken with a slow shutter speed and looked real kool on the dude's digital camera display
if anybody has a copy of this picture please PM me
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