2012 Sophisto Grey 520d

darrko · 05-07-2012, 01:34 AM

Hi guys, just spent an hour yesterday taking photos of the new love of my life. I wanted to take her out and shoot some cool photos at interesting locations but my wife advised me to take it easy, I live in Karachi and its usually prudent to keep a low profile. Taking photos at public locations would have attracted too much unwanted attention

So I resorted to taking some at home, my apologies for the mundane environment. With so many excellent photos already available on the forum I didn't know how I could make mine any different, I tried anyway. If there are any requests for photos of a particular feature do let me know, I will try to work something out for you

r3amir · 05-07-2012, 04:30 AM

Very nice photography and a beautiful car.

Congrats

darrko · 05-07-2012, 05:49 AM

Thank you!

remmib · 05-07-2012, 06:26 AM

Very nice pics.

Is the black grill your first mod?

darrko · 05-07-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Very nice pics.

Is the black grill your first mod?

Thank you, yes that is my first mod and probably the only one I can get away with in the foreseeable future. I also have the gloss black fender trim purchased but am unsure if I should go ahead with it.

rhinosaur · 05-07-2012, 06:48 AM

Great photos! That glass roof shines a great light into the interior!

I might also buy the black grille but the one found in the M5, with the satinated trim around.

Congrats on the color, Sophisto is a clear winner!

5seriesHB · 05-07-2012, 11:19 AM

nice work...bmw should hire u to take there next catalog photos. good work sir!

Bimmernerd · 05-07-2012, 11:19 AM

Really nice photos, a beaut!!

darrko · 05-07-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rhinosaur

Great photos! That glass roof shines a great light into the interior!

I might also buy the black grille but the one found in the M5, with the satinated trim around.

Congrats on the color, Sophisto is a clear winner!

Thank you and yes I agree, the color really does stand out. Good luck with the grille mod, can't wait to see it!

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Originally Posted by 5seriesHB

nice work...bmw should hire u to take there next catalog photos. good work sir!

You are too kind, thank you!

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Originally Posted by Bimmernerd

Really nice photos, a beaut!!

Thanks, much appreciated!

datbimmerdoe · 05-07-2012, 05:41 PM

looks great w/ black grills

darrko · 05-08-2012, 12:27 AM

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looks great w/ black grills

Thank you, I think that it may be one of the must-haves on the Sophisto Grey F10.

BigKutta · 05-08-2012, 08:26 PM

Nice car! Like the house too!

darrko · 05-08-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

Nice car! Like the house too!

Thank you

torino8 · 05-09-2012, 01:53 AM

nicely done photo shoots esp the interior details.

darrko · 05-09-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by torino8

nicely done photo shoots esp the interior details.

Thank you, glad you liked the shoot.

Schm · 05-10-2012, 01:54 AM

Very nice car and pictures are excellent! Hard to tell from the pics, but you might want to consider dark window tints as a future mod, for both aesthetic and privacy reasons.

darrko · 05-10-2012, 02:41 AM

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Very nice car and pictures are excellent! Hard to tell from the pics, but you might want to consider dark window tints as a future mod, for both aesthetic and privacy reasons.

Thank you very much. I agree the window tints would look totally awesome but its just that living in Karachi is not easy, especially with the volatile law and order situation there is a lot of restriction on modifications like window tints. The police want to be able to see right through your vehicle to ensure you are not a terrorist. That said, I am still going to take a risk and get the CR-70 film from 3M Crystalline series and see what happens. Btw, the CR70 goes on top of the Ultra-600 Safety Film.....that should speak volumes on the situation here.

05-07-2012, 01:34 AM	#1
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	2012 Sophisto Grey 520d Hi guys, just spent an hour yesterday taking photos of the new love of my life. I wanted to take her out and shoot some cool photos at interesting locations but my wife advised me to take it easy, I live in Karachi and its usually prudent to keep a low profile. Taking photos at public locations would have attracted too much unwanted attention So I resorted to taking some at home, my apologies for the mundane environment. With so many excellent photos already available on the forum I didn't know how I could make mine any different, I tried anyway. If there are any requests for photos of a particular feature do let me know, I will try to work something out for you __________________ Current: 2012 520d 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e Last edited by darrko; 05-09-2012 at 04:17 AM..
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05-07-2012, 04:30 AM	#2
r3amir Lieutenant 86 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2023 X2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Very nice photography and a beautiful car. Congrats __________________ 2018 540i Mineral White/ Cognac 2015 435i GC Midnight Blue Metallic, Saddle Brown 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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05-07-2012, 05:49 AM	#3
darrko Lieutenant 63 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M5 [0.00]	Thank you! __________________ Current: 2012 520d 2016 M5 Comp. Ed. 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (retired) 2023 X5 xDrive45e
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05-07-2012, 06:26 AM	#4
remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Very nice pics. Is the black grill your first mod? __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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05-07-2012, 06:48 AM	#6
rhinosaur First Lieutenant 22 Rep 358 Posts Drives: F11 535d MY2013 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany/Portugal iTrader: (0)	Great photos! That glass roof shines a great light into the interior! I might also buy the black grille but the one found in the M5, with the satinated trim around. Congrats on the color, Sophisto is a clear winner!
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05-07-2012, 11:19 AM	#7
5seriesHB In The Game! 14 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 12 535 Msprt/12 X5 5.0 Msprt Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntington Beach Ca iTrader: (0)	nice work...bmw should hire u to take there next catalog photos. good work sir! __________________ It will all work out in the end....and if it hasn't worked out yet, its not the end! 2012 Titanium Silver Metalic w MSPORT+Prem Sound+Tech+Cold Weather+Top/Side Cameras+ BMW Apps 2012 Space Grey Msport 50 X5 Premium+ Premium Sound+Cold Weather +Soft Close Doors
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05-07-2012, 11:19 AM	#8
Bimmernerd Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 530dM xDrive F11 2012 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Really nice photos, a beaut!!
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05-07-2012, 05:41 PM	#10
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1277 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	looks great w/ black grills __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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05-08-2012, 08:26 PM	#12
BigKutta Brigadier General 3904 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Burbs iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 330xi [0.00] 2017 Audi Q7 3.0 [0.00] 2020 M2C [0.00]	Nice car! Like the house too!
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05-09-2012, 01:53 AM	#14
torino8 Private First Class 14 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '14 F30 320i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Jakarta, ID iTrader: (0)	nicely done photo shoots esp the interior details.
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05-10-2012, 01:54 AM	#16
Schm Colonel 164 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri iTrader: (3)	Very nice car and pictures are excellent! Hard to tell from the pics, but you might want to consider dark window tints as a future mod, for both aesthetic and privacy reasons. __________________ 2006 E90 330i.
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