Maserati GS Zagato indepth!

[TT]

And with this update the Villa d'Este chapter can be declared closed. It was the end of day two, and thanks to a friend and fellow photographer, we had a private photoshooting set up with the Zagato team. Sadly the german crew before us took much longer than expected, so the darkness was upon us! We planned to do lot of traveling and panning shots on the open road before coming back to Villa d'Este for the static ones, but considering the limited light left, we dumped the first part and went for static shots only. Sadly we only had one tripod and since he had to sell his pics I just gave it him. I believe usually such actions are paid back sooner or later, even if many times it's just about being owned :D But this guy is a good one, and he deserved it. BTW, his pics turned out just :shock:
For me it was a bit worse: no tripod, no light, I dumped the polarizer most of the time, raised the ISO and shoot like crazy hoping for some sharp shots. The night ones by the lake where shoot at 1/15 and slower (F2.8). Luckily I could save some. The shoot went on longer, but it was impossible then to take pics with no tripod.

even if the pics are not outstanding, I am quite happy about them and I think this zagato creation is another good one! You have to see it in the metal to really enjoy it.
And well, thanks to this shoot, I had a ride in a One Of a Kind car, the day after the world debut! Won't be easy to top that :D

Click any preview to be taken to the full high-res pics update

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enjoy!

[sentra_dude]

Wow! Nice job with tough conditions TT! That is an interesting looking car, hahaha...:D 8)

[5vz-fe]

Damn TT, your connections are getting better and better!!! Thanks for the shoot, it may not be perfect lighting (damn those germans), but ur pics are still turning out great IMO.

[Everlasting]

i love this car!

great pictures as well, good job!

[Mers]

they got the front right as rain, and the back wrong as hell..

Don't worry TT, you got everything right, these shots looks fabulous...

[gangajas]

This is a really exclusive photoshoot. Great pics but I don't like the car design too much, I prefer Zagato's work for Aston Martin.

[TopGearNL]

Very rare and interesting car, but very nice!

The pics are great Matteo, despite the Tripod, well done!

POTM!:
http://www.swisscarsightings.com/maserati/thumbs/Maserati%20Gransport%20Zagato%20033.jpg

[Erez]

:shock: :shock: :shock: I'm lost for words! those pics! :drool: MY GOD! no word man!

[davide]

^^

Agree with TopGearNL, POTM right there!

[dingo]

Hehe, what a nightmare and also great situation at the same time - you did well!

I'm a bit undecided on the looks of the car, its got something that I like but still doesn't excite me all that much.

Do we get to see your friends photos at some stage?

[yg60m]

If this isn't an exclusive !! :shock: Thanks Matteo :D

[novass]

Great pics and great story. :D

I don't know if I like the car though :hmm:

[Alain.]

Wow great photo's! And awesome car... :!:

[racingfreak]

Nicely done :wink:

[Iwan]

@TT, awesome shots although - per se - i don't like Zagato designed cars.

as for the tripod.... i always carry a tiny beanbag with me ;-) .... easier handling
than a tripod....

cheers
iwan

[stmoritzer]

Wow, congrats TT! :shock: :D

taken from the press relaese

Press release 10 April 2007
World premieres at Lake Como: 13 spectacular concept cars at the Concorso d'Eleganza
Villa d'Este
Maserati GS Zagato seen for the first time in public +++ Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupé and
BMW Mille Miglia Concept Coupé to be exclusively exhibeted at the Concorso d'Eleganza.
Munich. The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is not simply....

... and already an indepth on JW :D
next time, get the keys and drive away from the german crew :wink:
the pics came out good, even without tripod (very kind of you to give him the tripod)

my fav. one
http://www.swisscarsightings.com/maserati/thumbs/Maserati%20Gransport%20Zagato%20030.jpg


don't like the rear that much :bah:, the front is ok

Thanks for the indepth!

[silentm]

like most Maseratis the front end is ok, but the rear is just :? :puke:

[TT]

...
Do we get to see your friends photos at some stage?

Nope: sold to a magazine, he can't publish them elsewhere :bah:

@TT, awesome shots although - per se - i don't like Zagato designed cars.

as for the tripod.... i always carry a tiny beanbag with me ;-) .... easier handling
than a tripod....

cheers
iwan

Well, I had MY full scale one. Just had to lend it to the other guy. I also have a tiny one in my car, but my camera is around 5 KG now, I think :D

[MartijnGizmo]

The car is not my cup of tea, but definately unique to shoot something like this! :shock:

You already know my opinion about cars on grass. ;)

[MC12]

Awesome shoot and i agree with Martijn. It's also very very unique to shoot something this special :shock: :D . I also agree with TGNL about the POTM. Well done and for not having a tripod these pics are sensational :wink: