Reflecting my Hot Wheels Plymouth Barracuda

If you've ever watched car commercials, you've seen cars parked on mirror smooth floors that reflect every detail of the vehicle.  Amazingly, it's very easy to recreate that look when taking photographs of die-cast cars.  Here are a couple of photographs of my Hot Wheels Plymouth Barracuda hot rod.  The mirrored surface is reflects every detail of the Barracuda in this photo.

Hot Wheels Plymouth  Barracuda (front view)

Hot Wheels Photography Secret 

What's the secret?  It's water.  These photos were taken in a car wash bay.  The roof of my car provides a smooth surface with a sheen of  fresh water from the car wash.  While the car wash provides the shade, the  photography lighting is provided by the sun. 

Hot Wheels Plymouth Barracuda (profile view)

Collect this Hot Wheels Car

If you'd like to add a version of this car to your collection, there are several to choose from Hot Wheels Plymouth Barracuda on Amazon.

Hot Wheels VW Brasilia

I usually take my die-cast car photos outside.  I like using the sidewalk, or a picnic table, and natural light.  However, many people like to take up close photos inside.  Sometimes it is too blazing hot or too darn cold to be messing around with a camera and little cars outside.  I took these photos of three Hot Wheels Brasilia cars.  The one with the flame job looks really cool.