Ghost Stripes Contrast Shots
I am waiting for the blasted wind to die down so I can get outside and take some decent photos. There is dust and debris flying everywhere last two days!
Tonight I set up a cheap 500 watt construction light and took a couple of photos just experimenting with a 105mm lens. No filters. D300 Nikon DSLR. I placed a white plastic decal tool on the hood in a fixed position so I could compare and contrast the ghost stripes to see if I could show just how "ghosty" they really are. Interestingly the stripes disappear when you look into them from the direction of the light. They POP when you are on about a 45-50 degree angle from the light (refraction). The gold color is very close to the same gold you see in the IOM base paint when light hits it at the right angle too. I had a couple of people see the car in the light today and they were favorably impressed and they are professional automotive types. Soon I will be taking Orange Krate back to my Chevy dealer and showing the troops there.
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