I'm amazed by the people who want the car to be on the left side of the frame. That would reduce this picture to something far less than it is. That would reduce it to "beautiful -- but predictable".
Yes, the rules are that you should leave space in front of any moving object (or object that would normally be moving like a car or a plane.)
There are lots of other rules too, like the rule of thirds.
This photo plays by most of the rules, and breaks one big one, to great effect. By choosing to place the object near to travelling out of frame, it creates an out-of-kilter feel. Photographers and filmmakers use that effect to create excitement, a sense of danger. Watch a film where someone feels trapped and claustrophobic, they will often be framed to the edge with no leading space. Similarly, in a fight or a chase scene, a sense of danger or the unexpected can be created. Certainly, the subject matter of this photo deserves that treatment. A muscle car should engender the feeling of speed, danger, and excitement, even when sitting still. And even when looking beautiful.
1970 Plymouth Cuda on the Bonneville Salt Flats after a rain storm. Reflections are real, no photoshop trickery.
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I'm amazed by the people who want the car to be on the left side of the frame. That would reduce this picture to something far less than it is. That would reduce it to "beautiful -- but predictable".
Yes, the rules are that you should leave space in front of any moving object (or object that would normally be moving like a car or a plane.)
There are lots of other rules too, like the rule of thirds.
This photo plays by most of the rules, and breaks one big one, to great effect. By choosing to place the object near to travelling out of frame, it creates an out-of-kilter feel. Photographers and filmmakers use that effect to create excitement, a sense of danger. Watch a film where someone feels trapped and claustrophobic, they will often be framed to the edge with no leading space. Similarly, in a fight or a chase scene, a sense of danger or the unexpected can be created. Certainly, the subject matter of this photo deserves that treatment. A muscle car should engender the feeling of speed, danger, and excitement, even when sitting still. And even when looking beautiful.
Wonderful shot.