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The Cyclist
The Cyclist
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Challenge: Stock Photography II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: London, South Bank
Date: Mar 20, 2005
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Date Uploaded: Mar 20, 2005

 I was going to submit a very dull high-key shot of coffee beans spilling out of a cup. But I thought I couldn't bear to have that on here.

I'm certain folks won't see it as sellable - but I could easily imagine it being used for a number of purposes. Any kind of advert where you want an apparently intelligent (the clothes, the case), independent-minded (the hat, the bike) bloke to imply solidity, thoughtfulness, and some degree of sophistication.

I love the old-fashioned feel of it, personally: it reminds me of certain 1930's Parisian photographs; I think that has a much to do with the absence of modern impedimenta in the scene - no signs, no adverts, no transport (well, there is a train crossing the bridge actually, but it's easily missed).

I don't actually think it's his bicycle at all: he has no cyle-clips, which I think someone of his dress sense would have, it's a ladies bike - though I could imagine him happily riding a ladies bike - and it's chained to the railings, even though he's stood next to it.

Ah well, it gets an exhibition, at least.

Statistics
Place: 14 out of 258
Avg (all users): 6.8889
Avg (commenters): 8.6842
Avg (participants): 6.7029
Avg (non-participants): 7.1839
Views since voting: 1839
Views during voting: 330
Votes: 225
Comments: 24
Favorites: 11 (view)

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 03/29/2005 01:16:06 PM
I like the colour(or abscence) in this shot and agree with others its sort of aged, did you try sepia? Liked your comment about it being a ladies bike, I hadn't noticed.
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 03/29/2005 10:44:27 AM
I don't quite understand why you need to justify your choices so elaborately. this one was a good one (the choice), the picture also.
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 03/28/2005 01:58:21 AM
Congratulations on another top 20. This is a lovely image.
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 03/27/2005 07:33:42 PM
Congratulations on your top 20 finish. Wow! a 6.8 at that. Good image.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/27/2005 03:53:39 PM
I really like the composition and tones of this shot. Very nicely exposed! The background haze produces a nice contrast for the sharp foreground..... makes for a 3D look. Great job!
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 03/27/2005 05:22:48 AM
Great photo! 9
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 03/26/2005 09:12:02 PM
Lovely photo
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 03/26/2005 05:16:13 AM
There is some pleasing atmosphere about this picture, its composition and simplicity. It is one of my favorites in this challenge. I hope it will do well. (10)
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 03/26/2005 04:03:07 AM
Excellent composition. It really draws your eye to the subject and keeps it there.
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 03/25/2005 06:43:50 PM
Excellent! Very evocative of a long time ago. I even like the frame. Keep up the good work! 10
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 03/25/2005 04:57:39 PM
Absolutely fabulous...10
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 03/25/2005 03:53:49 AM
Seems to tell a story, mysterious...like it
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 03/24/2005 06:09:08 PM
I could see this shot on a postcard..nicely done! 10
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 03/24/2005 02:43:01 PM
I love it, there's something about the mood...., anyway 10
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 03/24/2005 12:05:04 PM
Near perfect. What I like about photographs like this is that no element in the scene will show you in what year it was shot. Sure there will be some miniscule hints, but for all I know it could have been taken in the 1960's instead of 2005.
The shadow exposure on the person contrast wonderfully vs the brighter surroundings, the fence is a strong line.
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 03/24/2005 01:55:11 AM
Love the bike, the clothes and the satchel; the colour and faded background, all together a great nostalgic mood. Top class stock.
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 03/23/2005 03:48:14 PM
Excellent-fits the challenge perfectly.
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 03/23/2005 12:53:48 PM
Great shot on the embankment. The old sit up and begs are the best. Not for me a BMX, Chopper or Racer.

The B/W brings out atmosphere here. My only concern is that as a stock image it may be a little stylistic...
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 03/23/2005 02:33:30 AM
A genuine image with a soft touch of the reality of lifeâ€Â¦ the kind of reality you encounter on your day-to-day walks. Here you have beautifully composed this shot to transform a simple capture into a beautiful image of reflection and imagination.
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 03/22/2005 02:00:05 AM
I don't necessarily know the connection to stock, but based on photographic merit, this shot rocks in what looks to be a tricky metering situation.
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 03/21/2005 03:54:00 PM
This photo has such a strong old world sensibility to it, that I find completely beautiful. I hope it does well.
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 03/21/2005 02:31:17 PM
Wow this could be framed! Nice work. I can't see this really as a stock photo so much. But still a very respectable and highly appreciated shot.
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 03/21/2005 07:44:13 AM
This is an amazing picture! I love your background being light without being blurry. The focus is perfect. 10
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 03/21/2005 12:28:10 AM
10.... if this doesn't ribbon, I will besurprised !
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