The skills and art of motorcycle racing (Page 2): Thanks a lot Hangman. I'll take that to be #3. Votes will be recorded and revealed at the end of the post.

Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario

hangman45 wrote:

Being a track rider also it is a toss up between #2 and #3 but leaning toward #3 like the composition better.

Thanks a lot Hangman. I'll take that to be #3.

Votes will be recorded and revealed at the end of the post.

Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario

luvmypets wrote:

Just want to tell you why 3 appeals to me. #2 tells me there is a motorcycle race going on. In #3 this rider is "looking me in the face" and telling me HE is in this race heart, body and soul. He is determined to do it right. If I were looking for a race picture to hang on the wall, 3 is it.
(I've been riding 31 years. No racing)

Thank you my friend. Another one for #3 and a good reason why so.

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birdpix Loc: South East Pennsylvania

I prefer #2 because it shows the competitiveness much better and is a good composition with a great sence of speed. Additionally, the first riders face is visible showing the intense concentration of the rider.

#3 has a lot going for it but it could have been taken at practice because there are no other riders in the frame.

Down Home Loc: Anywhere, Now, SE TEXAS

Joe F.N. wrote:

Thank you. Amazing the number of people that have ridden or still ride. Thanks for the vote.
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:thumbup: This is true, a lot of people still ride. Some say they do, but only put in 125 miles in a day. I had an '84 Goldwing, had 3 miles on it when I bought it. When I sold it, 6 yrs 6 mos later, I didn't ride it much, I showed 147,283 miles on it. :lol: :lol: :lol: Best Bike I ever owned, the most miles too. :D

usn ret Loc: SoCal High Desert

Another rider checking in here. I prefer #2 becaure of the clear visor and the intensity of his focus in the eyes. TFS Cliff

angler Loc: StHelens England

All great shots Joe, number 3 really stands out for me.

Graham Smith Loc: Cambridgeshire UK

Joe F.N. wrote:

The skills are what the riders posses. When it com... (show quote)

All superb shots Joe :thumbup:

Graham

NZBarry

Nice set Joe

Joe F.N. wrote:

The skills are what the riders posses. When it com... (show quote)

:thumbup:

DragonsLady Loc: Los Alamos, NM

I'll join the rest with no. 3. He's not paying attention to you like one of the guys in the fourth. One and two you don't get quite the impression of speed as shows up in 3. Just my opinion.

MJL Loc: Wild Rose, Wisconsin

I really, really like #3. It's a fantastic catch and represents well the intensity of this activity. However, I like #2 best for an image of motorcycle racing. It shows the "chase". I've never raced, but I still ride, been doing so for about 46 years now.

s2hrts Loc: Huntington, NY

Joe F.N. wrote:

The skills are what the riders posses. When it com... (show quote)

For sheer photographic reasons, the comp, DOF, the position of the rider, I like #3 a lot. But for the idea of capturing a race, then my hats off for #2. All the elements are there and it leaves no doubt that a race is in progress. Good shots, Joe.

Shane T Loc: Central Florida

WOW!!! Just WOW!!! But I got to say it would be #3 for me. That one got my heart pumping.

jchristian Loc: Baker, OR

I do believe that you captured the essence of it. Beautiful as far as I'm concerned.

Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario

birdpix wrote:

I prefer #2 because it shows the competitiveness much better and is a good composition with a great sence of speed. Additionally, the first riders face is visible showing the intense concentration of the rider.

#3 has a lot going for it but it could have been taken at practice because there are no other riders in the frame.

#2 it is. Thank you for participating.

Votes will be recorded and revealed at the end of the post.

Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario

Down Home wrote:

:thumbup: This is true, a lot of people still ride. Some say they do, but only put in 125 miles in a day. I had an '84 Goldwing, had 3 miles on it when I bought it. When I sold it, 6 yrs 6 mos later, I didn't ride it much, I showed 147,283 miles on it. :lol: :lol: :lol: Best Bike I ever owned, the most miles too. :D

That was interesting. Thank you.