'Got Gas'? Yesterday, I saw this individual while driving home. I thought it was strange that he was pushing what I thought was a bicycle loaded with aluminum cans. I gave it a second...

Dave Chinn

Yesterday, I saw this individual while driving home. I thought it was strange that he was pushing what I thought was a bicycle loaded with aluminum cans. I gave it a second thought and decided to turn around and drive back to get a shot. Turns out it was a motorized bike. Not sure what all the other items are but it wasn't aluminum cans. I can only assume he was out of gas. Based on his expression, he didn't seem to mind that I took a shot of him.

FYC

'Got Gas'?
'Got Gas'?...

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Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.

See thru legs and tires Mr. Chinn., maybe a result of some type of motion blur process. Un-level for an effect?

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I like the bit of motion blur! I'm not sure about the dark shadows on far left sidewalk/wall, though; they draw my attention because I can't identify them.

At first I wished for the background to be less distinct; I wanted to check out this gentleman's mode of transport - and his expression - more carefully. But I suspect that removing the background makes the story less interesting, more one dimensional.

Dave Chinn

Frank2013 wrote:

See thru legs and tires Mr. Chinn., maybe a result of some type of motion blur process. Un-level for an effect?

Yea, I should have mentioned that. Sorry !!! I put the motion blur there out of experimentation. I knew you would catch it. Thanks for commenting.
Dave

Dave Chinn

Linda From Maine wrote:

I like the bit of motion blur! I'm not sure about the dark shadows on far left sidewalk/wall, though; they draw my attention because I can't identify them.

At first I wished for the background to be less distinct; I wanted to check out this gentleman's mode of transport more carefully. But removing the background makes the story more one dimensional and less interesting.

Thanks Linda !!! The shadow you speak of is from him and the bike. Here is the original color for comparison. Thanks for commenting.
Dave

Color Original
Color Original...

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Dave Chinn wrote:

Thanks Linda !!! The shadow you speak of is from him and the bike. Here is the original color for comparison. Thanks for commenting.
Dave

Wow, super transformation, Dave!

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Dave Chinn wrote:

Yesterday, I saw this individual while driving home. I thought it was strange that he was pushing what I thought was a bicycle loaded with aluminum cans. I gave it a second thought and decided to turn around and drive back to get a shot. Turns out it was a motorized bike. Not sure what all the other items are but it wasn't aluminum cans. I can only assume he was out of gas. Based on his expression, he didn't seem to mind that I took a shot of him.

FYC

Could have been worse - dead motor. He does not look like someone who would forget the fuel.

The best part of the image is the expression and the removal of superfluous elements including color. If you redid it without the blurring, especially the offset brick pattern on the white walls, it would be a better image.

Dave Chinn

Linda From Maine wrote:

Wow, super transformation, Dave!

Thanks Linda, I thoght the higher resolution original would give you a better look overall.
Dave

Dave Chinn

selmslie wrote:

Could have been worse - dead motor. He does not look like someone who would forget the fuel.

The best part of the image is the expression and the removal of superfluous elements including color. If you redid it without the blurring, especially the offset brick pattern on the white walls, it would be a better image.

Yea it could have been a number of things why he was pushing and not riding. The blur was just an experimentation. I have no problem with it either way.
Dave

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

Dave Chinn wrote:

Thanks Linda !!! The shadow you speak of is from him and the bike. Here is the original color for comparison. Thanks for commenting.
Dave

Good catch!
his His expression makes the image and reflects the prideful ornamentation of his transport.

It's a "stroll stopper" encouraging closer exam...upon which the local imposed blur becomes a bit of a distraction (at least to me).

I'd have gone back for a shot too!

Dave

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

I like the original better. I did not realize the blur was manufactured. I found his blurred shadow to be a real distraction to me. IMO convert to B/W without the blur and you have a winner winner chicken dinner.

Dave Chinn

Uuglypher wrote:

Good catch!
his His expression makes the image and reflects the prideful ornamentation of his transport.

It's a "stroll stopper" encouraging closer exam...upon which the local imposed blur becomes a bit of a distraction (at least to me).

I'd have gone back for a shot too!

Dave

Thanks Dave !!! Expression is #1 key in what makes or breaks an image, IMO. I agree, the blur is a distraction and I'm so guilty of such an attempt. I'm sure it won't be my last attempt to try something and throw it out there to see what returns. It was worth the u-turn so to speak.
Dave

Dave Chinn

NJFrank wrote:

I like the original better. I did not realize the blur was manufactured. I found his blurred shadow to be a real distraction to me. IMO convert to B/W without the blur and you have a winner winner chicken dinner.

Thanks NJFrank !!! I agree with you and everyone else on the blur issue. Here is the winner, without the blur.
Dave

'Got Gas'? (revised, no blur)
'Got Gas'? (revised, no blur)...

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NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Dave Chinn wrote:

Thanks NJFrank !!! I agree with you and everyone else on the blur issue. Here is the winner, without the blur.
Dave

Now your talking. Much better.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Dave Chinn wrote:

Thanks NJFrank !!! I agree with you and everyone else on the blur issue. Here is the winner, without the blur.
Dave

Hey now, I endorsed the blur

Though removing it does make that weird curved shadow easier to identify. OK then, Dave, carry on!