Any ideas on this one?
mini magic
06-30-2005, 11:58 AM
The only thing i can see that may distinguish the car is the plate in the bottom right corner of the photo. I've not seen any US McLarens with a plate on the front. I can't narrow it down.
http://k5mcl.smugmug.com/photos/26653063-O.jpg
http://k5mcl.smugmug.com/photos/26653063-O.jpg
BMW.WilliamsF1Team
06-30-2005, 12:01 PM
She looks Australian imo.
Peloton25
06-30-2005, 12:16 PM
I see what you are referring to as far as the plate, but it seems like it is way to tall to be a license plate. No solid ideas here though.
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BMW.WilliamsF1Team
06-30-2005, 12:17 PM
I see what you are referring to as far as the plate, but it seems like it is way to tall to be a license plate. No solid ideas here though.
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Yes, when I first saw it, it looked more like a fog light and not a license plate.
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Yes, when I first saw it, it looked more like a fog light and not a license plate.
Peloton25
06-30-2005, 12:21 PM
Almost seems like it could be a canvas, similar to the one behind her, leaning against the front of the car. Hard to say though.
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mini magic
06-30-2005, 12:42 PM
Yes, when I first saw it, it looked more like a fog light and not a license plate.
I thought it was a fog light too but figured that it couldn't be that
I thought it was a fog light too but figured that it couldn't be that
jcsaleen
06-30-2005, 12:54 PM
From the photo you can tell its a fog light. Not a plate because of the way the light bends into it. Plates are made to refract light for obvious reasons. Basically it would have shown back all bright white if it was a plate.
Jimmyc
06-30-2005, 04:18 PM
How have you narrowed it down to being a US car? The other obvious "clue" is the red and black or dark blue interior. I can't even tell what colour it is. Silver, grey or even light blue?
And I don't go for the fog light story - unless it has been imported somewhere where the regulations stipulate it and you take them back off when you get it home
And I don't go for the fog light story - unless it has been imported somewhere where the regulations stipulate it and you take them back off when you get it home
RedM6
06-30-2005, 05:52 PM
Hi,
whose internet-address is this? Does the address where the picture is stored belong to anyone of you? I just thought because it contains k5mcl...
Anyways, the 'thing' may be something standing (or leaning) in front of the car, somehow it may also look like some light system, but to be realistic, why should anybody put a light onto that front. It would look terrible. Are there any similar pictures so that we may reveal the secret?
But what about the refelctions on the front left side (from our view)?
Can it be that there's the light of another car reflecting there? If yes, can it be a side light like cars in America have???
(Ok, it's very far away, but...)
RedM6
whose internet-address is this? Does the address where the picture is stored belong to anyone of you? I just thought because it contains k5mcl...
Anyways, the 'thing' may be something standing (or leaning) in front of the car, somehow it may also look like some light system, but to be realistic, why should anybody put a light onto that front. It would look terrible. Are there any similar pictures so that we may reveal the secret?
But what about the refelctions on the front left side (from our view)?
Can it be that there's the light of another car reflecting there? If yes, can it be a side light like cars in America have???
(Ok, it's very far away, but...)
RedM6
mini magic
06-30-2005, 06:07 PM
whose internet-address is this? Does the address where the picture is stored belong to anyone of you? I just thought because it contains k5mcl...
Mine. www.k5mcl.smugmug.com (also can be reached at www.e30evo.com )
How have you narrowed it down to being a US car?
I was simply speculating
Mine. www.k5mcl.smugmug.com (also can be reached at www.e30evo.com )
How have you narrowed it down to being a US car?
I was simply speculating
Peloton25
06-30-2005, 06:09 PM
whose internet-address is this? Does the address where the picture is stored belong to anyone of you? I just thought because it contains k5mcl...
mini magic has uploaded this image to his personal photo album to share.
Anyways, the 'thing' may be something standing (or leaning) in front of the car
This is my feeling as well.
But what about the refelctions on the front left side (from our view)?
It seems that the flash, or whatever light is illuminating the area of the photo is coming from the right of the photographer, hence the casted shadow to the left of the female subject. I think this same light is also causing the object against the bumper to cast a similar shadow, making it appear there is some kind of housing (for a foglight as some assume) mounted to the front of the car. I suspect it is just an optical illusion.
It's a shame the photographer didn't step back just one more foot - we would almost certainly have the answer to what that object is.
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mini magic has uploaded this image to his personal photo album to share.
Anyways, the 'thing' may be something standing (or leaning) in front of the car
This is my feeling as well.
But what about the refelctions on the front left side (from our view)?
It seems that the flash, or whatever light is illuminating the area of the photo is coming from the right of the photographer, hence the casted shadow to the left of the female subject. I think this same light is also causing the object against the bumper to cast a similar shadow, making it appear there is some kind of housing (for a foglight as some assume) mounted to the front of the car. I suspect it is just an optical illusion.
It's a shame the photographer didn't step back just one more foot - we would almost certainly have the answer to what that object is.
>8^)
ER
SD F1
07-08-2005, 01:47 AM
mini magic has uploaded this image to his personal photo album to share.
This is my feeling as well.
It seems that the flash, or whatever light is illuminating the area of the photo is coming from the right of the photographer, hence the casted shadow to the left of the female subject. I think this same light is also causing the object against the bumper to cast a similar shadow, making it appear there is some kind of housing (for a foglight as some assume) mounted to the front of the car. I suspect it is just an optical illusion.
It's a shame the photographer didn't step back just one more foot - we would almost certainly have the answer to what that object is.
>8^)
ER
IMO
The cars lights appear to be on per the streams of light going outward on the passenger side (well the cars right hand side going forward) in the photo.
There was a flash.
You can see the reflection of an Orange car which sits next to the F1 on the cars right side going forward, and a reflection of the reflector on that car when the picture was taken.
You can see another persons reflection on the hood, he would be standing to the right of the photographer approx at the very corner of the drivers side
Now if one were to draw a level line from the corner of the turn indicator (visible) to the other indicator (not visible) and then compare that to other pictures of F1's you would see that in order for them to install a fog lamp in that position they would have had to cut into the hood. As the front of the car is a little further out than the placement of this is. Thisa has to be something or someone interferring with the camera and is an optical illusion. Same reason it wouldn't be "leaning up against the car".
WG
This is my feeling as well.
It seems that the flash, or whatever light is illuminating the area of the photo is coming from the right of the photographer, hence the casted shadow to the left of the female subject. I think this same light is also causing the object against the bumper to cast a similar shadow, making it appear there is some kind of housing (for a foglight as some assume) mounted to the front of the car. I suspect it is just an optical illusion.
It's a shame the photographer didn't step back just one more foot - we would almost certainly have the answer to what that object is.
>8^)
ER
IMO
The cars lights appear to be on per the streams of light going outward on the passenger side (well the cars right hand side going forward) in the photo.
There was a flash.
You can see the reflection of an Orange car which sits next to the F1 on the cars right side going forward, and a reflection of the reflector on that car when the picture was taken.
You can see another persons reflection on the hood, he would be standing to the right of the photographer approx at the very corner of the drivers side
Now if one were to draw a level line from the corner of the turn indicator (visible) to the other indicator (not visible) and then compare that to other pictures of F1's you would see that in order for them to install a fog lamp in that position they would have had to cut into the hood. As the front of the car is a little further out than the placement of this is. Thisa has to be something or someone interferring with the camera and is an optical illusion. Same reason it wouldn't be "leaning up against the car".
WG
SD F1
07-08-2005, 01:54 AM
It's a shame the photographer didn't step back just one more foot - we would almost certainly have the answer to what that object is.
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I got it,
It is the photographers right hand sleeve, outter is a leather jacket or similar and what appears to be a "foglamp" is the cuff of his shirtsleeve.
Just act like you are taking the picture, it is the only thing that makes sense, WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD EVER LET ANYTHING REST UPON THEIR F1, unless she was naked of course!
WG
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I got it,
It is the photographers right hand sleeve, outter is a leather jacket or similar and what appears to be a "foglamp" is the cuff of his shirtsleeve.
Just act like you are taking the picture, it is the only thing that makes sense, WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD EVER LET ANYTHING REST UPON THEIR F1, unless she was naked of course!
WG
G-man422
07-08-2005, 05:10 PM
That seems logical. And i agree, who would put something against an F1!!!!!!!!! Even if a Nude chick came and touched it, she better be the HOTTEST thing i've seen in my life!!!
murraydeschot
07-19-2005, 02:41 AM
On a slightly different note ... who'd park their F1 in a shed?!
G-man422
07-19-2005, 08:22 PM
A person who doesnt want to make it obviose they own an McLaren,....and did you say you have driven an F1?
Peloton25
07-19-2005, 08:29 PM
I believe it says: "Having driven in an F1..." ;)
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G-man422
07-19-2005, 08:35 PM
Thanx for that correction, i was beggining to get a little excited.
F1 monster
07-19-2005, 08:43 PM
That looks like the underground parking lot of a building...which would make it likely that this is Elon Musk's car, photographed when he was living in a building like that. Peloton, does the interior colour scheme tally with what you have for Elon Musk's car?
SD F1
07-19-2005, 08:51 PM
That looks like the underground parking lot of a building...which would make it likely that this is Elon Musk's car, photographed when he was living in a building like that. Peloton, does the interior colour scheme tally with what you have for Elon Musk's car?
Peloton did post a picture with the same wall. Elon sitting in the right seat.
Peloton did post a picture with the same wall. Elon sitting in the right seat.
F1 monster
07-19-2005, 09:08 PM
The other clue that it's a building and not a house is the way that wire is anchored to the wall. No private residence would have that. It's fairly industrial looking.
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