Super Avenger Franken

[shandroid]

Well, I'm no photographic genius, but I was inspired by JC's camera skillz to try my new SLR, and the results are FAAAANTA - pretty average if I'm honest, but I'll keep practicing...

There are some really talented photographers on the forums - awesome stuff... Makes me appreciate the pics these guys post even more now that I've given it a crack....

Anyway, I love this watch, and I'm sure I'll come to love the camera. Here goes



WATCH -

• V3 Super Avenger
• Genuine white batons dial
• Genuine Pro II bracelet
• Currently runs a serviced and regulated A7750 movement, but a Genuine Breitling Cal 13 is on the way, and this movement will be swapped into my Bentley GT. (I'll be taking pics of the work on that one!)

(I should have polished it - you'll probably notice some grubby finger marks all over it, and I think next time, a different surface will help)

I love the size and weight of this watch, it pulls plenty of compliments and is one of my favourites. I was going to sell it recently, but changed my mind due to lack of interest - if for no other reason... I wasn't about to give this beauty away!

Hope you like guys.... I'll be working on my camera skills and I'm open to suggestions for improvement - but take it easy, this is literally my first attempt!

 

[MrYesterday]

Yours are still better than mine Shannon. I'm in the stone ages trying to take macro shots with an iPhone. lol

 

[shandroid]

DUDE!!!! Nice sig!!!! Raow!!!!

Haha, yeh man, been there.... I downloaded an SLR app for my iphone4... Was better than standard, but a bit of a joke in comparison tosome of the quality that goes through this place, lol....

I used the photobucket software to sharpen the images too - probably a bit too much... Oh well... I still love that watch, lol

 

[MrYesterday]

My fiancee, thanks. Had to put up something to try and equal your avatar lol
I think that the pics look good, great contrast. I plan on buying an SLR once all of this wedding business is out of the way... Hawaiian wedding is killing me. lol

 

[shandroid]

Ahem, well - this is uncomfortable... lol

My missus would cut my you know what off if she knew I was posting pics of her like that all over the place.... 5'4 but lethal - as most of them are - lol.... Go for gold son!

Congrats on the wedding plans...

 

[Importr]

very nice watch there. I really like the white SA dials, but they seem to make the watch look bigger - therefore i couldnt wear one!

anyway, those pics came from an SLR??
what was your resolution set at, and did you try to resize the pics afterwards?
I'm no photo genius, but all i do with SLR or PAS (compact), is set the resolution to 5 megs or so, then turn on Macro and no flash. Play around with depth of field (half trigger) and try some photo processing software (like GooglePicasa which is free) to sharpen the images etc.

There's a few tutorials about so why not have a go? You'll be very pleased when you get the potential that your SLR is capable of

 

[shandroid]

very nice watch there. I really like the white SA dials, but they seem to make the watch look bigger - therefore i couldnt wear one!

anyway, those pics came from an SLR??
what was your resolution set at, and did you try to resize the pics afterwards?
I'm no photo genius, but all i do with SLR or PAS (compact), is set the resolution to 5 megs or so, then turn on Macro and no flash. Play around with depth of field (half trigger) and try some photo processing software (like GooglePicasa which is free) to sharpen the images etc.

There's a few tutorials about so why not have a go? You'll be very pleased when you get the potential that your SLR is capable of

Hi Imprtr,

I really appreciate the tips - I didn't even think to check for 'how to's' on photography.... But will def check it out...

Nice collection of watches and reviews btw - great stuff!!!

 

[majwilliams]

Photos are good, i think you went a tad bit overboard on the sharpen (but still nice photos). Then again I am not on my mac, so who knows if this computer is displaying colors properly like my pro. Nice job!

 

[shandroid]

Nah, I think you're right... i should probably try it again, but the surface I used wasn't much good either, and the watch was quite dirty... So, round 2 is coming

 

[Importr]

Tell you what mate, seeing your avatar, you are a big lad! The SA is probably like a toy to you! haha

 

[shandroid]

My wrists aren't that big - only 7.5 or so, maybe a tad bigger... But I'm tall, and missus is quite short, so maybe she just makes me look bigger... I dunno, but in any case, the SA is a lump of a watch!

 

[firnatine]

Suits your wrist mate.....

 

[shandroid]

Cheers guys

 

[SMIDSY]

Looks good - can I view this as a challenge?

 

[shandroid]

Lol - Smidsy, a challenge to what exactly....?

 

[SMIDSY]

who can make the most stunning watch :lol:

 

[shandroid]

Ha! Not only do you have superior skills and resources in the watch department, judging by your avatar, you also have some pretty handy photographic talent as well....

I have a better idea - lets have an arm-wrestle!!!

 

[SMIDSY]

LOL RWI arm-wrestling championship!! Winner get a n00bmariner :lol:

 

[shandroid]

lol

here yo go mate - something to help you with your preparation!!!

 

[SMIDSY]

:facepalm: