12-24-2015, 05:22 AM
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Boxster's don't photograph well
Am I the only one that thinks Boxster's don't look as good in pictures as they do in person? They seem out of proportion in photos. Especially with a hardtop or 03/04 top. In person though, they look so damn sexy even with the hardtop or 03/04 top! I catch myself just starting like a deer in headlights at my boxster all the time. I know I'm bias, but the 986 is a great looking car.
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12-24-2015, 05:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itsnotanova
Am I the only one that thinks Boxster's don't look as good in pictures as they do in person? They seem out of proportion in photos. Especially with a hardtop or 03/04 top. In person though, they look so damn sexy even with the hardtop or 03/04 top! I catch myself just starting like a deer in headlights at my boxster all the time. I know I'm bias, but the 986 is a great looking car.
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I think it depends the angles the pictures are taken.
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12-24-2015, 05:31 AM
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I agree, much better in person, however of all the colors, Black is the most photogenic IMHO 
(Z-Art mods & Z-Top)
I always look back a few times at the car and occasionally stop and consider taking a photo.
Something magical happens in the early morning light with a black 986.
Add some rain and its quite alluring too.
Those folks that don't let their Boxster get wet don't know what they are missing.
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Last edited by jb92563; 12-24-2015 at 05:41 AM.
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12-24-2015, 05:32 AM
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Like any model, they have their "good sides." I think the rear 3/4 view is the best and the straight-on side profile the worst.
But, for a 20-year old design, I agree - they have really held up well. I like 'em!
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12-24-2015, 05:41 AM
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12-24-2015, 05:54 AM
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OK here we go
I think they photograph really well.
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Last edited by Wallace River; 12-24-2015 at 06:11 AM.
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12-24-2015, 05:54 AM
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No, they definitely look better in real life. Does anything look as good in photos?
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12-24-2015, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Wallace River
I think they photograph really well. |
That's my favorite view. Sharp!
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12-24-2015, 08:32 AM
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I think they photograph just fine...
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12-24-2015, 12:36 PM
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Everything looks ten pounds heavier in photographs but I think Boxsters look great except for the front shots down low then they kinda look like frogs.
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12-24-2015, 01:37 PM
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A lot depends on who's taking the pictures. I'll say Wallace River takes some sexy pics of his yellow Box.
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12-24-2015, 01:40 PM
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Front- down- low looks more like a Great White if the car is Arctic Silver
Look out!
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12-24-2015, 01:48 PM
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12-24-2015, 01:48 PM
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I don't mind this angle on a 986.
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12-24-2015, 01:49 PM
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I've taken far too many and have very few that I like, so I agree.
This is probably the only one that I really like.
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12-24-2015, 02:29 PM
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Baby got back.
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12-24-2015, 02:33 PM
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Love the profile.
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12-24-2015, 02:44 PM
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OK, maybe it's just mine in side profile I don't like.
Yours in silver looks great!
I like mine from 3/4 rear.
PS: First State native here! Driving down on Sat, but - alas - not in the Box.
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12-24-2015, 03:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe B
No, they definitely look better in real life. Does anything look as good in photos?
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Teenage girls. They tend to look a lot better on Instagram then in real life haha.
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12-24-2015, 03:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Giller
A lot depends on who's taking the pictures. I'll say Wallace River takes some sexy pics of his yellow Box.
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Thanks! The equipment and technique make a big difference. Using a longer lens and standing back farther and paying attention to the background is all important in getting a sweet shot.
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