Red on Black
Feb 17, 2017 12:17:16 #
A Yamaha motorcycle in the neighborhood, image captured in late afternoon sun. I'm not sure I'm entirely pleased with the composition. What do you think?
Feb 17, 2017 18:13:32 #
JMHO...and this not in my wheelhouse but the missing part odometer and bottom of the engine with exhaust pipes would add to the image.
Feb 17, 2017 18:45:44 #
RedArrow wrote:
JMHO...and this not in my wheelhouse but the missing part odometer and bottom of the engine with exhaust pipes would add to the image.
Thank you, RedArrow! I think you may be right, especially concerning the odometer.
I wish I had taken more shots of the bike; I was a bit worried the owner may come out at any moment and clobber me for taking pictures. Many bikers are very intolerant of strangers getting close to their bike, especially strangers with cameras.
Feb 17, 2017 20:28:56 #
JD I have tried this type of thing and never seem to get it right so I have little advice that will be of use. The annoying thing is one very often sees a shot of a bit of a vehicle be it car or bike and its superb. One of those things that looks so easy to do but it sure aint.
Re getting clobbered I love bikes although not a rider as such and always snap one if I can. Never had any bother with bikers they seem always quite proud that someone likes there bike enough to take a shot. The tough looks and tattoos are simply surface gloss underneath all that is a normal guy.
Re getting clobbered I love bikes although not a rider as such and always snap one if I can. Never had any bother with bikers they seem always quite proud that someone likes there bike enough to take a shot. The tough looks and tattoos are simply surface gloss underneath all that is a normal guy.
Feb 17, 2017 21:52:40 #
Billyspad wrote:
The annoying thing is one very often sees a shot of a bit of a vehicle be it car or bike and its superb. One of those things that looks so easy to do but it sure aint.
So true. Occasionally I try this kind of stuff, and it is definitely not easy. Deciding which parts to include/exclude, finding a good angle, how the light falls on each part... there is so much involved. Certainly fun and challenging, but very hard to get right.
Feb 18, 2017 06:06:57 #
A great job on the chrome and colours, but really needed more bike.
Feb 18, 2017 07:06:52 #
Handlebars are like arms and hands. If your going to show some you have to show all.
Feb 18, 2017 07:24:16 #
John N wrote:
A great job on the chrome and colours, but really needed more bike.
Thank you. Yes, perhaps more bike.
Feb 18, 2017 07:26:56 #
ozdude wrote:
Handlebars are like arms and hands. If your going to show some you have to show all.
Excellent point, ozdude! I will keep that in mind next time I attempt something like this.
Feb 18, 2017 08:41:39 #
My opinion a great shot. If you shot more of the bike it would also have more dead space and probably more distracting areas in the pavement and surrounding areas. There is no question that it is a powerful quality bike. I like the way you cropped it square. I am shooting a friends yellow Harley in the next few days and use your example for one of the shots. 
Feb 18, 2017 08:50:08 #
For me, the angle is a little severe. I think it would be a better shot if you had moved to the right a bit.
Feb 18, 2017 09:22:18 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
My opinion a great shot. If you shot more of the b... (show quote)
Thanks, quite a complement. I can tell you exactly what more of the surrounding area would have revealed: parked vehicles! On the left, on the right and in directly front. I absolutely did not want any of these vehicles entering into the frame, which was not an easy task. Ideally, I would have shot this on an open lot with no nearby distractions to worry about.
Feb 18, 2017 20:47:27 #
rook2c4 wrote:
A Yamaha motorcycle in the neighborhood, image captured in late afternoon sun. I'm not sure I'm entirely pleased with the composition. What do you think?
I don't think you need to show the entire motorcycle; but I cutting off the round speedometer dial does not do this composition any favors. Lots of impact with the color scheme and the angle you shot from.
Erich
Feb 18, 2017 22:41:49 #
ebrunner wrote:
I don't think you need to show the entire motorcycle; but I cutting off the round speedometer dial does not do this composition any favors. Lots of impact with the color scheme and the angle you shot from.
Erich
Erich
Thank you for commenting, Erich. You are right. Next time I'll know more about what to look for, and what to avoid.
There has been much very useful feedback here. I'm glad I posted this image.
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