Another motorcycle Crop Test

rcg · 19th of October 2005 (Wed)

Is it better to leave the rear wheel in the left frame to show a sense drama with other bikes or best to leave it out and just show the "situation" at hand?

Cadwell · 19th of October 2005 (Wed)

I find the rear wheel of the front bike distracting in this shot. If the shot wasn't quite so "head on" it might be less of an issue to have it there. I'd also try and get rid of the chap with the orange cap... or at least get rid of his cap.

BruceC · 19th of October 2005 (Wed)

just a newbee but I like the rear wheel.

gmen · 19th of October 2005 (Wed)

The whole composition looks lopsided to me (should be more space to the left of the frame)... and the wheel is distracting, yes.

---- Gavin

rcg · 19th of October 2005 (Wed)

My post was slightly tounge-in-cheek... you can rarely frame a shot like this perfectly... The rider is about .02 seconds from a highside (notice his ass is out of the saddle and the front wheel is askew).

I tend to favor the wheel on the left even if I could PS it out... I think it adds to the drama. If I was going to print I would clone out the spectators. That's the great thing about art - someones left over lunch is anothers Picaso!

Thanks for the input - Cheers

Skip Souza · 20th of October 2005 (Thu)

That is an awesome capture from a motorcycling perspective. There will be pain soon.
It is unfortunate that they won't let you eliminate those people that tend to clutter up your back round.

A little more space to the left of the unfortunate soul would be nice, of course that will put more of the leading bike in the frame.
Very inconsiderate of these guys not planning their moments of drama for better photography

rcg · 21st of October 2005 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Souza

Very inconsiderate of these guys not planning their moments of drama for better photography

Bastards!

19th of October 2005 (Wed)	#1
rcg Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area - California Posts: 801	Another motorcycle Crop Test Is it better to leave the rear wheel in the left frame to show a sense drama with other bikes or best to leave it out and just show the "situation" at hand? __________________ Rob WebSite Gear twitter @RobRedmond

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Cadwell Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 7,333	Re: Another motorcycle Crop Test I find the rear wheel of the front bike distracting in this shot. If the shot wasn't quite so "head on" it might be less of an issue to have it there. I'd also try and get rid of the chap with the orange cap... or at least get rid of his cap. __________________ Glenn My Pictures: Motorsport/Canoe Polo/Other Stuff

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BruceC Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 751 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another motorcycle Crop Test just a newbee but I like the rear wheel.

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gmen Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 4,345	Re: Another motorcycle Crop Test The whole composition looks lopsided to me (should be more space to the left of the frame)... and the wheel is distracting, yes. ---- Gavin __________________ TGSPhoto Editorial Sports Photography \| TGS Blog \| TGS Twitter \| TGS Sportsshooter \| TGS Tweets \| TGS Facebook \| LinkedIn

19th of October 2005 (Wed)	#5
rcg Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area - California Posts: 801	Re: Another motorcycle Crop Test My post was slightly tounge-in-cheek... you can rarely frame a shot like this perfectly... The rider is about .02 seconds from a highside (notice his ass is out of the saddle and the front wheel is askew). I tend to favor the wheel on the left even if I could PS it out... I think it adds to the drama. If I was going to print I would clone out the spectators. That's the great thing about art - someones left over lunch is anothers Picaso! Thanks for the input - Cheers __________________ Rob WebSite Gear twitter @RobRedmond

20th of October 2005 (Thu)	#6
Skip Souza Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Left Coast in the Land of Fruits and Nuts Posts: 24,150 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Another motorcycle Crop Test That is an awesome capture from a motorcycling perspective. There will be pain soon. It is unfortunate that they won't let you eliminate those people that tend to clutter up your back round. A little more space to the left of the unfortunate soul would be nice, of course that will put more of the leading bike in the frame. Very inconsiderate of these guys not planning their moments of drama for better photography __________________ Canon Pro1 and Colt .380 are always with me. If you don't have it when you need it, you can't shoot it. That which does not kill me ~~ Should Run. كافر‎ 5DMkII, 7D, 70-300L IS, 24-105L, 100-400L *"PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED."* For Sale: ASUS Netbook

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