Dirty Dirt Bike

[gahspidy]

Paula, what I like a lot about this is how you took the critique and information you received here and try to put to use and came back with a much improved photograph.
The subject is good and gritty.
The second shot is really sweet. You caught great lighting, good contrast and good detail. I like the square crop here and it works very well.
I love the effect of that rear tire looking as if its popping outta the picture. By getting very close you achieved that 3 dimensional effect as well as isolating the bike and including no distractions. You went with the right angle for this one.
This is fine photography, good work.

[Shebang]

I'm so......so..........I don't know what to say.......I so excited.............!!!!!

Thank you all for the help - this sticky was definitely a group effort !!!!!!:thumbsup:


(running to phone...."Honey, Honey, guess what happened on the PR site.....

[BlueRob]

Congrats Paula well deserved :thumbsup:

[OldClicker]

Sticky!!! Congrats. - TF

[michael buchanan]

i don't know which one is better but love them both, congratulations on your featured photo!!

[CLKunst]

Hey Paula,

Just wanted to jump in and say congrats on the STICKY!!! You've been working hard and it's showing. Still feeling like your camera outclasses you? I doubt it! Go on Girl! :thumbsup:

[lexlibris1299]

Nice editing! From a dirty dirt bike into a nice good object of photography. Anybody know where to find step-by-step tutorial about taking pic on moving objects? thanks!

[w.slayman]

Sooner Paula,

Sticky & Featured Photo!! Maybe we should take lessons from you!! Congrats!!!!!

[Shebang]

Thanks for the kind words, everybody!

[shootme]

Super job Paula, I can just see you on the ground taking this shot, looks great in B&W, print and hang.

[draymorton]

A belated but heartfelt congrats, Paula! I LOVE the first b/w. Great work.

[Shebang]

Super job Paula, I can just see you on the ground taking this shot, looks great in B&W, print and hang.

Lol.......I was afraid emergency services would show up wondering why I'm rolling around on the ground in the barn. It wasn't pretty.



Thanks, Dray!!

Yes, C.L., I DO still feel out-classed by my camera.........but it's not over yet.

[LeeIs]

Hey Paula, love the 2nd version! Right on, beautiful composition, tonal range and PP.

I seem to totally miss stickied threads. lol. I didn't see this till now. Well done and Congrats!

[Shebang]

It's hard to keep up with all that goes on here at PR and carry on with life in real time as well -- thanks for your inspiration and help getting "stickied."

[jerysbond]

I really like this shot. It has a lot of distracting stuff around it, but the angle and title on the original creates a larger than life feeling, almost like it's in your living room. The second shot is better isolated from its surroundings, though the angle is funner on the first.

[Shebang]

Thanks for taking a look, jerysbond -- and welcome to PR!!

[daq7]

Wow, the second take on it really pops in a way the first does not. Definitely better. I was going to suggest a color gradient for the first shot, but this is perfect.

[Shebang]

Thanks, daq7! Compliments from the many accomplished photographers here at PR are especially valued!