Feeling BLUE: 4 blues + 4 interiors + 4 doors

jeff.m3 · 09-18-2016, 05:59 PM

A few of us met up yesterday for what we thought would just be a "morning photoshoot". We met up at 9am and actually finished the day around 5pm. Sounds like a long day, but it was a quite a blast hanging around with great company and to drive around for hours looking for appealing places to shoot. Dave (Le Mans) had to pull a half day, so you'll see some shots without him.

So after 4 hours of driving, 2 stops to gas stations, pissing traffic off when we tried to take shots on local roads and parks, the police coming for the bridge shots, and random places to relieve ourselves, below is the finished product.

Special thanks to the mastermind who made this all happen as this would not have been possible without him: Mario Grambone (IG: mgramphoto)

- Atlantis Blue/Sakhir Orange: Barron BarronM | IG: barroncpt
- Le Mans Blue/Black: Dave RowanBuds | IG: lemansf80
- Santorini Blue/Amaro Brown: Jeff @m3.santorini | IG: m3.santorini
- Yas Marina Blue/Carbonstructure: Sean Seanovoxo | IG: seanovoxo

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mrduder · 09-18-2016, 06:02 PM

Wow.... this just really shows how horrendous yas marina blue is. Hahaha those other blues are great.

jeff.m3 · 09-18-2016, 06:10 PM

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and tastes. Yas Marina is a beautiful color and there's tons of members who have it.

MRCUR · 09-18-2016, 06:14 PM

So awesome. Nicely done.

clutchdj · 09-18-2016, 06:14 PM

Cool blues

RowanBuds · 09-18-2016, 06:18 PM

Had a great day with you guys, nice to meet those I didn't know and see those I did.

doberzus · 09-18-2016, 06:24 PM

Lanny

I hope Atlantis is more green/teal in person, rather than blue. Also, I just can't seem to fall in love with Yas, whether it be in person or in photos.

Awesome comparison, you can really see the depth of the colors.

Sassicaia · 09-18-2016, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrduder

Wow.... this just really show how horrendous yas marina blue is. Hahaha those other blues are great.

this. lol

Yas pales (literally) in comparison to the other blues BMW makes.

I have to say that Atlantis is quickly becoming a new favorite of mine.

lpshikhar · 09-18-2016, 06:56 PM

Beautifully done. Great job. He depth captured of the color tones is amazing.

BarronM · 09-18-2016, 07:39 PM

Such an awesome day with great people and amazing scenic back roads. Worth every mile, amazing job by Mario as well. Cheers ?

damnitBobby · 09-18-2016, 08:26 PM

Very nice! I think they all look great. YMB is a great color and shows the body lines of the M3 rather well.

Justin.AutoTalent · 09-18-2016, 09:17 PM

Sweet shots Jeff

chris s · 09-18-2016, 11:06 PM

Dope shots jeff! Sorry I couldn't make it...

bringbacklsb · 09-18-2016, 11:12 PM

Great pictures! If you ever do this again, please let me know and I'll join you with my LSB F80 M3.

jmg · 09-19-2016, 12:11 AM

Nice!! Looks like a fun day!

Frank M3 NJ · 09-19-2016, 12:24 AM

atlantis blue just does it for me beautifitul car

nano10 · 09-19-2016, 02:25 AM

These are some amazing shots

Blksnowflake · 09-19-2016, 03:16 AM

Amazing comparison of the colors. I think they all standout in there own personal way. Yas seems dull because it's a standard color and been around since the launch but for it to hold its own against paint costing $4.5k more and less ordering drama, I think it's a winner.

Santorini wins for me by a hair's width over Atlantis because I think the metallic and green hue gives it a wrapped look which I don't like.
My favorite blue has always been San Marino which if I ever buy another M, that's the color.
I own a Yas and very happy with it, but I happen to love the pastel metallic look. Either way good to have choices, no.

GOLFFRR · 09-19-2016, 06:21 AM

love them all!
Im actually leaning towards santarini for my next M. I have always liked that color

JTO24 · 09-19-2016, 07:47 AM

I would have participated had it been two weeks prior.. those fat booty pics are making me miss mine a little

All the cars look incredible, Jeff!!

TurboAL47 · 09-19-2016, 09:09 AM

awesome pics for comparing those great colors.

Blksnowflake · 09-19-2016, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

love them all!
Im actually leaning towards santarini for my next M. I have always liked that color

Santorini is awesome.

09-18-2016, 05:59 PM	#1
jeff.m3 Major 700 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (13)	A few of us met up yesterday for what we thought would just be a "morning photoshoot". We met up at 9am and actually finished the day around 5pm. Sounds like a long day, but it was a quite a blast hanging around with great company and to drive around for hours looking for appealing places to shoot. Dave (Le Mans) had to pull a half day, so you'll see some shots without him. So after 4 hours of driving, 2 stops to gas stations, pissing traffic off when we tried to take shots on local roads and parks, the police coming for the bridge shots, and random places to relieve ourselves, below is the finished product. Special thanks to the mastermind who made this all happen as this would not have been possible without him: Mario Grambone (IG: mgramphoto) - Atlantis Blue/Sakhir Orange: Barron BarronM \| IG: barroncpt - Le Mans Blue/Black: Dave RowanBuds \| IG: lemansf80 - Santorini Blue/Amaro Brown: Jeff @m3.santorini \| IG: m3.santorini - Yas Marina Blue/Carbonstructure: Sean Seanovoxo \| IG: seanovoxo __________________ IG: @jeff.m3 #SAVETHEMANUALS: 2008 E92 M3 Jerez/Bamboo: SOLD \| 2011 E92 M3 Alpine White/Fox Red: SOLD \| 2016 F80 M3 Santorini Blue/Amaro Brown: SOLD \| 2015 F10 M5 Monte Carlo Blue/Black Novillo: SOLD \| 2008 E92 M3 Alpine White/Black Novillo: SOLD \| 2023 G80 M3 Atlantis Blue/Kyalami Orange Last edited by jeff.m3; 09-20-2016 at 09:02 AM..
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mrduder Captain 472 Rep 787 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Wow.... this just really shows how horrendous yas marina blue is. Hahaha those other blues are great.
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09-18-2016, 06:10 PM	#3
jeff.m3 Major 700 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (13)	Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and tastes. Yas Marina is a beautiful color and there's tons of members who have it. __________________ IG: @jeff.m3 #SAVETHEMANUALS: 2008 E92 M3 Jerez/Bamboo: SOLD \| 2011 E92 M3 Alpine White/Fox Red: SOLD \| 2016 F80 M3 Santorini Blue/Amaro Brown: SOLD \| 2015 F10 M5 Monte Carlo Blue/Black Novillo: SOLD \| 2008 E92 M3 Alpine White/Black Novillo: SOLD \| 2023 G80 M3 Atlantis Blue/Kyalami Orange
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09-18-2016, 06:14 PM	#4
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09-18-2016, 06:14 PM	#5
clutchdj Colonel 1879 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: a few cars Join Date: May 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Cool blues
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09-18-2016, 06:18 PM	#6
RowanBuds Colonel 1707 Rep 2,053 Posts Drives: 3 pedal 718, G05, MkVII GTI Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	Had a great day with you guys, nice to meet those I didn't know and see those I did. __________________ Moved to the darkside: '23 718 GT4; 11-10-2022. Le Mans Blue F80 - Munich 5-22-2015 / US 7-7-2015 / SOLD 9-17-2022 ED Recap Arctic Grey G05 - Spartanburg 8-29-2019 X5 PCD Recap
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doberzus Captain 679 Rep 853 Posts Drives: 2019 Tesla M3P Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: ~4500 ft above sea level iTrader: (3)	Lanny I hope Atlantis is more green/teal in person, rather than blue. Also, I just can't seem to fall in love with Yas, whether it be in person or in photos. Awesome comparison, you can really see the depth of the colors. __________________ CURRENT: 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance RECENT PAST: 2016 F80 Austin Yellow (6MT) / 2017 F80 Atlantis Metallic (DCT-ZCP) / 2017 Challenger Hellcat 8A / 2017 Focus RS/ 2017 Shelby GT350 / 2018 Audi TTRS / 2018 Raptor Crew Cab / 2020 X3M Comp
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09-18-2016, 07:39 PM	#10
BarronM Private First Class 216 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2015 Atlantis Blue F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Such an awesome day with great people and amazing scenic back roads. Worth every mile, amazing job by Mario as well. Cheers ? __________________ 2015 F80 M3 ATLANTIS BLUE - BMW INDIVIDUAL - GINTANI DP - ACM FLASH 2015 435xi EBII - Msport PKG - VFF103 - JB4 STG2 - BMS INTAKE - ACM CUSTOM EXHAUST W/ QUAD PIPE
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damnitBobby Major 992 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Very nice! I think they all look great. YMB is a great color and shows the body lines of the M3 rather well.
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Justin.AutoTalent Banned 3138 Rep 2,953 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Sweet shots Jeff
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bringbacklsb First Lieutenant 215 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2016 LSB M3 (F80) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Lancaster PA iTrader: (0)	Great pictures! If you ever do this again, please let me know and I'll join you with my LSB F80 M3. __________________ 2018 Atlantis Metallic M3, Manual, 854 miles! - SOLD! http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1510201
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09-19-2016, 12:24 AM	#16
Frank M3 NJ Private First Class 51 Rep 184 Posts Drives: GRUMMEN OLSEN Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: PARTS UNKNOWN iTrader: (0)	atlantis blue just does it for me beautifitul car
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nano10 Lieutenant Colonel 448 Rep 1,846 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA iTrader: (6)	These are some amazing shots
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09-19-2016, 03:16 AM	#18
Blksnowflake Mlightened 1852 Rep 2,242 Posts Drives: Yaz M3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	Amazing comparison of the colors. I think they all standout in there own personal way. Yas seems dull because it's a standard color and been around since the launch but for it to hold its own against paint costing $4.5k more and less ordering drama, I think it's a winner. Santorini wins for me by a hair's width over Atlantis because I think the metallic and green hue gives it a wrapped look which I don't like. My favorite blue has always been San Marino which if I ever buy another M, that's the color. I own a Yas and very happy with it, but I happen to love the pastel metallic look. Either way good to have choices, no.
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09-19-2016, 07:47 AM	#20
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5276 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	I would have participated had it been two weeks prior.. those fat booty pics are making me miss mine a little All the cars look incredible, Jeff!! __________________ 2022 G80 M3 6MT \| Skyscraper Gray \| Kyalami Orange 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| Alpine White (sold) 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| Jet Black (sold) 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| Tanzanite Blue \| Gold Brown (sold) 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| Mineral White \| Fox Red/Black (sold)
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