When I was a young lad, I remember my late Grandma saying to me "Don't pick up any feathers" why I don't know, she never said,
so today I was out with the camera and spotted a feather on the grass, so thought I know take a picture of it instead of picking it up.
Brain not functioning so forgive the less-than-technical description but taking it from further away so there's more wall and less bike would make a good "urban" shot.Interested in feedback on this one....
Cannondale CAAD8 105 by Tom Cash, on Flickr
This is my Cannondale CAAD8 105. I've only had this for two weeks and I wanted a snap of it before the white bar tape got mucky.
I thought the bike would really pop against a red-brick wall, but I think the busy livery of the bike actually clashes with the busy pattern of the brickwork. What's more, I think that some of the bikes detail is lost against the bricks, such as the pedals.
I'll try again soon with a more neutral background.
When I was a young lad, I remember my late Grandma saying to me "Don't pick up any feathers" why I don't know, she never said,
so today I was out with the camera and spotted a feather on the grass, so thought I know take a picture of it instead of picking it up.
Yes. the beaches all along the West coast of the Southern islands are of fantastic white sand and the sea is turquoise. Then proper golden sand on the West coast of Harris/Lewis, and lovely rocky coves and inlets all along the East coast of the whole chain. A fantastic place to cycle in calm, sunny weather, and many more cafes and toilets than I would have expected. Not sure I could stand it the other 350 days of the year during the season of horizontal rain, though. Would love to cycle the whole Hebridean way one day if they ever get another heatwave like this one.
Cycling home from yoga yesterday evening the silhouettes were amazing everywhere.
Thank you and thank you for the feedback! Big mistake of mine, not having the drive towards the camera. I didn't even think about it at the time!.. I completely agree with everything you have to say - the bike not being central was intentional though. I like using the rule of thirds and negative space. It's a trend you'll notice in 99% of my images. I also kind've like it - I didn't post it for ages because I wasn't sure. As you say - there's a lot going on - but at the same time, it kind've looks okay. Not sure!!! I certainly need a second attempt. Keeping my eyes peeled for suitable walls everywhere!Sharp bikeI like the lighting on the picture but I like seeing the drive side of bikes. I think that all the lines made by all the mortar joints clash with the high spoke count highly visible wheel. I think the bike not being centered along with the patchwork bricks, and the white edge of the apron that the bike is on, along with the weed growing thru the sidewalk and the spoke reflectors just make the picture maybe a little too..."busy". The bike does stand out however and it is not a bad picture. I actually kind of like it.
Thanks Crackle! I didn't think about getting separation to be honest, but it's not a bad idea at all! I know a set of stairs that this would work well on...
Thank you! I did a MTB shot like that and it was very popular on Flickr. Perhaps I'll have to try again with my RB...
Inspired by Paul's photo, here's my version:When I was a young lad, I remember my late Grandma saying to me "Don't pick up any feathers" why I don't know, she never said,
so today I was out with the camera and spotted a feather on the grass, so thought I know take a picture of it instead of picking it up.
