Website

[ernie1966]

Hey Guys,

My internet provider has free web hosting, so I made a site about my collection. It's not just a bunch of pics, I took some time and tried to make it a little interesting and informative. The web builder they provided was very limited, but I did what I could. Take a look and tell me what you think:

www.thepetcollection.net

I know some pics are blurry or dark, I will re-shoot them when I have the time, it was a bitch pulling all these guitars out of their cases to take the new photos.

 

[Dizzy]

Thanks Ernie,

Awesome collection.

Great site structure too !

 

[73h Nils]

Cool. Heads up, on the first page, it says "just introduced a batch of new batch of new color/finishes for 2009!" and "lesser know tidbits".

I'll update later with more thoughts!

Lovin' the slideshow! As an aside, it's not the BFR F-1, anymore

Well, that was a good waste of time. Awesome, man!

 

[Colin]

great webiste and great collection

 

[Larry]

Nice collection Ernie!

 

[Jim Warnstedt]

Good job on the site Ernie!

 

[MysticDreamer]

Amazing collection and site Ernie!

Hoping to get my first one soon...

 

[MikeVt]

Not bad! Nice job Ernie. Now we can all see your collection and feel inferior.

Mike

 

[leftyguitarblue]

nice Ernie. That collection deserves its own website. Great history on them as well. Thanks for sharing bro.

 

[Nik_Left_RG]

..WOW!! Is it me or do u guys think that it was better than porn .. Awesome collection Ernie.. To think that this all is under one roof is pretty amazing..

Thanks much for sharing..

 

[dwells]

insane

 

[paranoid70]

Incredible.

 

[lumberjack]

That is one amazing collection, Ernie. It's cool to be able to see them all in one place.

P.S. If you didn't already know, the Limited Editions, Dargie Delights, The First 100, and the Black Fire protoytpe pictures aren't working.

 

[Larry]

That is one amazing collection, Ernie. It's cool to be able to see them all in one place.

P.S. If you didn't already know, the Limited Editions, Dargie Delights, The First 100, and the Black Fire protoytpe pictures aren't working.

They all work for me.

 

[fogman]

WOW!

Awesome site Ernie.
That's a tonne of work.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[lumberjack]

They all work for me.

They're working for me now, as well. Not sure what happened.

 

[luv]

Ernie-

Fantastic collection! No doubt about that.

I'm a photographer, so I'm pretty critical about images. I would suggest shooting some of the guitars on a dark background....it will help some of the colors pop a little more. Those that you shoot with a white background, try to use a plain white sheet instead of something with a pattern in it....so as not to distract from those amazing jp's! Avoid shooting in the sunlight (it looks like some of the shots were taken in direct sunlight..or window light).

Try this....if you have a large window that gets good light, use it as your lightsource....it even helps to have a white sheet hanging over the window to act as a diffuser (softens the light to give a nice even soft glow without real harsh shadows). Keep your subject generally facing the lightsource. Use a tripod with no flash! If you are shooting digital, learn to use the histogram....it will yield you perfect exposures. On your sparkles, change your angles a bit...move the guitar or the camera around until the sparkle just jumps at you....even the metallics will react differently. Don't forget to showcase some of the curves of these guitars...instead of just head on shots. Move some furniture around if you have to..you will be much more satisfied with the results.

Obviously you are taking the time to showcase these beauties, take your time with the photography as well. Good images of these guitars will only make you appreciate your efforts (and the guitars) that much more. And you don't need an amazing camera to pull it off....though judging from your guitar collection, you probably have a nice camera.

Great start.....I applaud your efforts!

Jeremy

 

[MJM]

Very cool website. Thanks for sharing.

 

[RedRadRocker]

Ernie-

Fantastic collection! No doubt about that.

I'm a photographer, so I'm pretty critical about images. I would suggest shooting some of the guitars on a dark background....it will help some of the colors pop a little more. Those that you shoot with a white background, try to use a plain white sheet instead of something with a pattern in it....so as not to distract from those amazing jp's! Avoid shooting in the sunlight (it looks like some of the shots were taken in direct sunlight..or window light).

Try this....if you have a large window that gets good light, use it as your lightsource....it even helps to have a white sheet hanging over the window to act as a diffuser (softens the light to give a nice even soft glow without real harsh shadows). Keep your subject generally facing the lightsource. Use a tripod with no flash! If you are shooting digital, learn to use the histogram....it will yield you perfect exposures. On your sparkles, change your angles a bit...move the guitar or the camera around until the sparkle just jumps at you....even the metallics will react differently. Don't forget to showcase some of the curves of these guitars...instead of just head on shots. Move some furniture around if you have to..you will be much more satisfied with the results.

Obviously you are taking the time to showcase these beauties, take your time with the photography as well. Good images of these guitars will only make you appreciate your efforts (and the guitars) that much more. And you don't need an amazing camera to pull it off....though judging from your guitar collection, you probably have a nice camera.

Great start.....I applaud your efforts!

Jeremy

Great info! I learned something new today.: Thanks Jeremy!

 

[edrod]

Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the slide show. I also like the brief history on some of them. Great post overall and it looks well organized.