We can put up to 3 pictures on our website of your motorcycle. It is best to send a picture of the right side, left side and the engine or any other special features. We prefer digiatal pictures (1024×768 or higher please) to be sent to midauction@aol.com and please put your name and bike name in the title.
When taking pictures, please take the following into consideration:
Background – Place your motorcycle in a setting free from any other motorcycles or clutter. It is best to place your motorcycle in front of a plain colored background such as a garage door or a wall. Try not to have anything other than your motorcycle in the pictures.
Location – For best results, shoot pictures of your motorcycle OUTDOORS. Natural outdoor lighting is the best and will help to enhance the details and beauty of your motorcycle.
Proper Angles – A picture of the both sides of the motorcycle is essential. Prospective bidders like to see both sides of a motorcycle. It is also very important to show the whole motorcycle, DO NOT CHOP THE TIRES OFF!
Image Quality – To advertise your motorcycle best, we request high-resolution images. Digital images are preferred as they maintain their clarity in all forms of advertising. Pictures should be taken on the highest possible quality setting and use a tripod to aid in taking the clearest picture possible.
If you are submitting 35mm pictures please see if your photo processing lab can put your images on a CD in addition to making prints.
Below are a few examples of acceptable and unacceptable pictures.
UNACCEPTABLE PICTURES
This picture was taken indoors with a flash and the details of the motorcycle are lost. The whole motorcycle is not pictured and the background is also full of clutter which can take attention away from the desired motorcycle.
Although this picture was taken outside, the background is cluttered with motorcycles and garbage. There are also large shadows cast on the motorcycle. It is best to take a picture in full sunlight if possible.
ACCEPTABLE PICTURES
Although this picture was not taken in front of a wall, it was taken with a plain background which draws all attention to to the motorcycle.
Taken outside on a bright sunny day, the whole motorcycle is in the picture and it is in front of a plain background. A garage door works perfectly.