Two different foci.

Correctly focused(at least in my opinion) on the wheel as opposed to the water.  Once again and HDR image composed of 3 different exposures (+2, 0, -2.)

EXIF data of the "correct" exposure:
Focal Length: 51 mm
F/5.6
1/10

This one looks like I focused through the water, to the bottom of the puddle.  Doesn't look as good in my opinion.  Another HDR image composed of 3 different exposures (+2, 0, -2.)

EXIF data of the "correct" exposure:
Focal Length: 51 mm
F/5.6
1/10

A local alleyway.  To me it looks like a bomb went off in the distance.

EXIF data of the "correct" exposure:
Focal Length: 34 mm
F/8
1/100

Mural closeup.

A closeup of the same mural.

EXIF data of the "correct" exposure:
Focal Length: 55mm
F/8
1/80

A Mural

A local mural.  3 exposures merged in Dynamic Photo HDR.  Also, major work on Photoshop CS4.

EXIF data of the "correct" exposure:
Focal Length: 55mm
F/8
1/80

A little Porsche love.

A little HDR I did of a Porsche at my local dealer lot.  Comprised of three bracketed shots merged in Dynamic Photo HDR with slight curves and levels adjustments in Photoshop.  I think the waterspots of the unwashed car lend it a grungy tone that most wouldn't think of when they think "Porsche."  Overall I am happy with this shot.

EXIF data of "correct" exposure:
21mm
F3.5
1/400

Introduction

Hey people!
I created this blog to share some of my photographic endeavors with the world.  I've been just posting them on Facebook, but that isn't getting much of a response so I thought I'd try something new.

I tend to shoot a lot of automotive photos (hence the name) but I do a fair amount of nature scenes and macro's as well.  Some of my early stuff that I post would have been shot with a Canon Powershot SX120IS point and shoot camera, but I just recently bought a Canon Eos Rebel XS 1000d that I absolutely love!  I've got the kit 18-55mm lens and also a 75-300mm Canon zoom lens at my disposal.  For software I have Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended and Dynamic Photo HDR.  I shoot a lot of HDR.  I think the vibrancy and colors shown in HDR photography are absolutely beautiful.  If you DO NOT like HDR, you probably won't like my style of photography.  Photography is art and not everyone has the same tastes.  I won't hold it against you.

I've been actively shooting for about 6 months, but only recently have I discovered that I really enjoy it.  Quite a few of my shots are taken on my frequent road cycling trips around the area.  I just throw my equipment in a backpack and away I go.  I shoot what I see, oftentimes things that aren't usually thought of as very photogenic.

Feel free to comment as you see fit, I'm always open to new suggestions on how I can improve.

Enough talk.
Enjoy the pics!