Bikes, Babes & Bad Boys - DPChallenge Forums

09/28/2004 03:49:03 PM · #1

We had our annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally here in Anacortes, WA., USA this past weekend. I took over 150 pictures in some difficult light, fog rolling in and out with bright sun. But I'm happy with some of the shots. Here are three with a link to about 20 more if you are interested. Comments and critique are welcome.

Bikes, Babes & Bad Boys

J.B.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/28/2004 06:06:17 PM · #2

Bump

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/28/2004 06:15:45 PM · #3

Of the three I like the one with the trees in the background, however I have to agree with Jeremy about cutting off the bike, unless of course you were making reference to "Chopper".

Jinjit

09/28/2004 06:24:51 PM · #4

I really liked This one and This one
They both were wonderful and funny.

This one also cought my eye, but I find the black hand on the right and the wheel behind the rider's back a bit distracting and un-necessary. Maybe you can clone them out?

09/28/2004 06:41:36 PM · #5

Originally posted by Jinjit:

Thanks for the review. I agree about the cloning. I have not spent much time on them as yet but I will. It was mostly for fun.

J.B.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

09/28/2004 06:44:09 PM · #6

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Of the three I like the one with the trees in the background, however I have to agree with Jeremy about cutting off the bike, unless of course you were making reference to "Chopper".

I cropped it down that way to cut out some other distrations. I was also afraid that the brighness of the background was a bit much. But it was the most vibrant of the shots I took that day. Thanks for the reply Colette.

Flash

Nikon D700

09/28/2004 07:21:54 PM · #7

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

JB...
Some pretty classic "easyrider" shots. Best shot is the candid of the two facing. Real nice. The yellow custom is also framed well. The 2 gals in chaps is a typical "oogle" shot. The capture of the biker on the black softail with ape hangers is well done. A bit much on the depth of field with most of the shots and better framing would enhance a couple as feet or other items are either cut off or too much background in included. Appears that various outlaw clubs were present. It looks like a Bandito charter member patch in one of the photos. When shooting outlaws, any...but espicially the big 4 (Angels, Bandidos, Outlaws, Pagans) beware that many have NO interest in their picture being taken. Due to various reasons. Just be mindful of the subject matter and act respectfully.

Solid shots. Especially like the candid of the 2 facing, as mentioned above.