Cyclist

tb2 · Nov 1, 2006

I've eyed up this interesting background on Blackpool's seafront for a while but never managed to use it to my satisfaction. But my luck was in yesterday, the light was right and a cyclist appeared!

Tony

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PNA · Nov 1, 2006

Great shot!

megapaws · Nov 1, 2006

works for me :thumbup: :thumbup:

tb2 · Nov 1, 2006

Thanks acsonpg and Megapaws - I appreciate your comments. I'm not one for photographing people as a rule, and this is only half about the person I guess, but it's something I may get into a bit more.

Regards, Tony

AIRIC · Nov 1, 2006

Nice!

Eric

woodsac · Nov 1, 2006

Nicely done. I like the direction of the shadows.

My first thought was that I'd like to see his face better. But after looking more, I think that having him looking down kind of adds to the shot. Makes it appear like maybe he's struggling to get up the hill?

snownow · Nov 2, 2006

well done!:thumbup: :thumbup:

Sir Peechizworth · Nov 3, 2006

uberben · Nov 3, 2006

Great shot..It conveys a lot of emotion and i like the photo in B&W. All the lines in the background, pavers and fence are helping the photo too.

spako · Nov 3, 2006

nice shot! I love the use of the lines of the stairs and the railing! great!

ozzono · Nov 3, 2006

Excellent photography. I believe that you have known to shape in this photo the hardness of this hill.
Greetings from Spain.

tb2 · Nov 3, 2006

Thanks for the kind comments. Glad you like the contrasty B&W.

Regards, Tony

tempra · Nov 3, 2006

Very Hovissey <-- is that a word?

Do you live in Blackpool then Tony?

tb2 · Nov 4, 2006

You get the prize Tempra for being the first person from the UK to mention Hovis in connection with this shot. There is a second prize for the first person to insert a clip of the Largo from Dvorak's "New World" Symphony with a comment!

As for location, not Blackpool, but near enough to get there easily (Poulton le Fylde).

Regards, Tony

LaFoto · Nov 4, 2006

So sorry, Tony, that this is only the first couple of bars ... it ends before it really begins ... : [ame="http://www.amazon.de/gp/music/clipserve/B00004S1EG001002/1/ref=mu_sam_ra001_002/302-0057027-0416069"]Largo_from_"New_World"_by_Antonin_Dvorak[/ame] (wait ... the music will come, I tested the link and it worked with me.)