Chrome and highly polished metal are a simple lodestone for photographers.
This beautifully maintained MG was parked under Princes Bridge a few months ago and the afternoon sunlight was just perfect for a tight frame showing the distinctive grille, lights and bumper bars.
I was also intrigued by the way the light shimmied across sections of the hand-crafted metal, creating reflections of different intensity.
I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my work in any way. Shot with a Pentax K100D, using a Sigma 18-125mm lens. F6.7, 1/180 sec, ISO 200, focal length 75mm.
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Comments
One of my favourite cars David. Nicely done, as usual!
Thanks very much, Ranald. A great piece of British engineering.
– David McMahon
Beautiful presentation David – well done :-)
Thanks very much – it was actually a tougher shot than it might seem, because of the variation in light!
– David McMahon
OOOOO!!!!!! VROOOMMMM .. VROOOMMMMM!!!!!!! lol … sorry … just couldn’t seem to help myself!!!!! How I adore this magnificent piece of metal!!!!!! GREAT capture!!!
Thanks, Lois, I’m glad it made you think of driving down an open road!
– David McMahon
Love this… fantastic capture. Great work!
Thank you very much. It is a fantastic car, and this one was in very good nick.
– David McMahon
fabulous shot
Thanks very much, JustArt. The red was just too good to walk past!
– David McMahon
Awesome!!!
Thanks, Cheryl. It is a beautiful car, whose lines still inspire awe, even after all these years!
– David McMahon
great shot David.
Thank you, Paul. The metal was just so inviting in that sunshine!
– David McMahon
What a beautiful cat – love to have a ride in it!
I’m sure the owner would be happy to take you for a quick spin around the block!
– David McMahon
Great shot David! Nice choice.
Thanks, Merrilyn. Just another of the many hidden treasures of Southbank, this one!
– David McMahon
Great catch David
Thanks, Frogster – wish I’d been able to take it for a drive though!
– David McMahon