Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by cycleboy:
Thanks for the comments. I knew the backdrop would be an issue, but had no time or $ to do better (no time even to iron the sheet). I was actually outside, but there's a stucco wall and window behind the sheet, so that wasn't an option. Being that I was shooting alone (that's me on the bike), it was impossible to try to do a motion shot. I've actually tried that before and it is impossible to get clipped in and pedaling nicely before the shutter releases. The B&W and posterization on my leg was intended. The set up was the camera on the ground with a chair next to it to toss the shutter release onto once I got on the bike and clipped into the pedals. The light is sun coming from almost directly behind me.

I wish I had more time for challenges so I could do better, but you make do with what you have. At least I learn things from this place.

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by CraigD:
think about ironing your backdrop.

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by imagine74:
I like the crop and duotone

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
I little posterization on the "pistons", and I'm not fond of the wrinkled fabric in the background. I like the comp and the view on this though.

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by Dirt_Diver:
Your backdrop is all wrinkled and it makes my eyes go right to it. The Tone in the Black and White is not that good. I think you need more contrast and adjust the levels of the blacks. Also the title isn't exactly helping your image.

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by SkyeMari:
This photograph has a rich range of values.

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by bubeltrubel:
interesting crop and good sharpness. Only the background distracts a tad to me: looks like a blanket or sheet..

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by kauisyndrome:
the backdrop needs to be ironed - it's distracting. maybe try this idea outside with a more natural background.

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by ScooterMcNutty:
the first thing i saw were the legs of the person. the background is somewhat distracting too.

Captain to engine room, need more power!
by cycleboy

Comment by Spork99:
The wrinkly background detracts from the image. I'd like to see the legs in motion, it looks like he's just doing a trackstand.