The view from up there

mercphoto

Was at a motocross race on Sunday. I found a new vantage point on the inside of a tight 180-degree turn with a natural mound for me to stand on. I was probably 4' higher than normal. Was wondering if this works for anyone. I guess time will tell if this type of image sells or not with the riders.

Steve Cavigliano

Bill,

This perspective is sort of unique. Since the face is hidden, from this angle, I don't know whether the riders will like it or not

I like it, but then again, I'm not a rider


Thanks for sharing,
Steve

Mitchell

mercphoto wrote:

Was at a motocross race on Sunday. I found a new vantage point on the inside of a tight 180-degree turn with a natural mound for me to stand on. I was probably 4' higher than normal. Was wondering if this works for anyone. I guess time will tell if this type of image sells or not with the riders.

An interesting perspective, but I'm afraid it seems to minimize the bike and depersonalize the rider. Without a better look at the wheels and engine, it is really hard to appreciate the machine. I wonder what the racers think.

mitch

ChrisJ

Mitchell wrote:

An interesting perspective, but I'm afraid it seems to minimize the bike and depersonalize the rider. Without a better look at the wheels and engine, it is really hard to appreciate the machine. I wonder what the racers think.

mitch

I agree, it's a nice shot, but doesn't really grab you... maybe if you could get 4' *lower* than normal.

Chris

ridetwistyroads

It certianly is an interesting shot, I personally like the perspective.

However, I ride, and so am not necessarily the best judge. When I first saw it, I had to remind myself that he was infact in the middle of a tight turn, as shown by the countersteer and outstretched leg. It was instinctive, I didn't have to "ponder it," but then I ride, so I looked at it and made a determination. I wonder if non-riders would get the same out of it?
It's just my opinion, but, I miss the drama involved in the lean, the angle of the shot minimizes the idea of him being leaned over, which to me makes this sort of shot really come alive.

Like I said, it's only my quite humble opinion. Actually, one of the first things I noticed was the mud on top of the rider's boot, I think that's a rarely captured thing. I can't quite envinsion one, as I suck at cropping in generall, but I wonder if there's a crop in there somewhere.

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robscomputer

I actually like the picture and view, it does show more detail from the rider's view point. Having ridden bikes before I like looking at the details such as the rider has only one finger on the clutch. Also the turn is causing the front suspension to compress, pretty cool to see that.

I taken a few pictures of my friends at a local dirt bike track, not as clear as yours but different view. Excuse the quality as these were taken with a G3.






Thanks,
Rob