'Broken' (Page 2): Rather than a car, it looks to me some late-night hooligans had fun stomping on the bike. Regardless, a very cool image you have here! Excellent level of contrast.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Rather than a car, it looks to me some late-night hooligans had fun stomping on the bike.

Regardless, a very cool image you have here! Excellent level of contrast.

trc Loc: Logan, OH

Dave Chinn wrote:

While in New Orleans on the first morning I came upon this bike locked to the parking meter post and it appears someone run over it. I do have to wonder though, was it an omen? Because you see, the next day my camera slipped off my shoulder and hit the sidewalk only to be .... 'Broken'

FYC

Nice capture, Dave,

I like the lighting and glare you captured in your bike image.

To me, it just looks like the front wheel received damage . . . the front forks look like they are still straight, in tact, and unscathed.

As previously suggested, maybe it was merely a mischievous foot stomping with some heavier duty jumping for increased damage - unfortunately, perhaps someone was merely bored or drunk or on drugs as they passed by the innocent but tempting looking bike!

As for your camera, 'Things Happen!" However, that doesn't take away the pain, sorrow, and disgust you must have experienced.

I would think your camera was like an old friend, but at least it was repairable - but not much conciliation, however, I'm sure. Maybe your homeowners insurance may cover the costs for the repair from Nikon?

Best Regards,
Tom

Snap Shot Loc: California

Good photo of a bad end!

Dave Chinn

rook2c4 wrote:

Rather than a car, it looks to me some late-night hooligans had fun stomping on the bike.

Regardless, a very cool image you have here! Excellent level of contrast.

Thanks rook2c4 !!! I do believe you may be correct, late night hooligans rather than a car. I never gave it any thought.
Dave

Dave Chinn

trc wrote:

Nice capture, Dave, br br I like the lighting and... (show quote)

Thanks Tom !!! As rook2c4 pointed out also, I'm beginning to think your both correct. I thought since the bike was so close to the curb that it was a car. After looking closer and given the area it was in I do believe it was someone just being destructive.

As far as homeowners insurance, I feel it would be a waste of time because the deductible exceeds the repair costs. However, I do believe it is a fast turn around time for the camera left my house April 19th and will be returned to me on May 3rd according to the tracking number from UPS.
Dave

Dave Chinn

Snap Shot wrote:

Good photo of a bad end!

Thank you Snap Shot !!! Won't be all bad for long. Maybe I'll stay away from shooting broken items in the future ..... maybe, but doubtful !!!
Dave

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

I pass by chained up bikes in New York City all the time. But this one is worth shooting. I think the rainy street adds to the overall image. Lousy weather and a broken bike. Perfect together. :)

Dave Chinn

NJFrank wrote:

I pass by chained up bikes in New York City all the time. But this one is worth shooting. I think the rainy street adds to the overall image. Lousy weather and a broken bike. Perfect together. :)

Thank you NJFrank !!! I would think one would see this sort of thing in New York City quite often. I do agree, the rainy street and lighting were on my side for this particular shot.
Dave

larryzplace Loc: Elk Grove Village Illinois

Sorry about the camera but at least you got that great shot before you Broke your camera :)

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Yep, the bike is definitely broke. Good eye Dave.
Could have been worse. Your camera could have been chained to that meter post!!!

Don

Dave Chinn

larryzplace wrote:

Sorry about the camera but at least you got that great shot before you Broke your camera :)

Thanks Larry !!! Yes, thats one way of looking at it. Although, there were many other shots after this before the camera ended up broken. Thanks again.
Dave

Dave Chinn

PAR4DCR wrote:

Yep, the bike is definitely broke. Good eye Dave.
Could have been worse. Your camera could have been chained to that meter post!!!

Don

Oh my Don, if it were chained to the meter post I'm sure the out come would have been much worse. But yes, a good thing it wasn't.
Dave

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

Dave Chinn wrote:

While in New Orleans on the first morning I came upon this bike locked to the parking meter post and it appears someone run over it. I do have to wonder though, was it an omen? Because you see, the next day my camera slipped off my shoulder and hit the sidewalk only to be .... 'Broken'

FYC

Damn, Dave,
That an incredibly powerful image, articulately evocative of emotional reactions at many levels, at least for this viewer! You obviously had a variety of possible perspectives to choose among, and chose well!
The strong diagonal anchors the composition.
...and the incomplete decline to the sidewalk introduces unresolved physical tension.
A terrific image.

Dave

Dave Chinn

Uuglypher wrote:

Damn, Dave,
That an incredibly powerful image, articulately evocative of emotional reactions at many levels, at least for this viewer! You obviously had a variety of possible perspectives to choose among, and chose well!
The strong diagonal anchors the composition.
...and the incomplete decline to the sidewalk introduces unresolved physical tension.
A terrific image.

Dave

Thanks Dave !!! I am so glad this seems to have a high approval rating with you. I wish I had taken more at different angles but it was raining which made it hard to hold an umbrella in one hand and camera in the other, besides being in a hurry to meet Don.
Dave