EICMA 20O7 Motorcycle exhibition in Milan
Once again, the Milan motorcycle exhibition was bigger than ever. This year it attracted more than half a million visitors and caused major traffic problems on Milan’s Tangenziale Ovest.
Ducati’s long overdue replacement for the15 years old Monster got a lot of buzz, and not only because of the well decorated stand.
Among the generally positive attitude, some Monster enthusiasts judged the new bike “too modern and Japanese”. Others may have not looked at the bike at all.
With the much-anticipated Stelvio, powered by a "quattrovalvole" engine, Moto Guzzi steps into the growing road going maxi-enduro sector and challenges mainly the only other shaft driven one, the BMW GS.
However, a real surprise on Guzzi’s stand was V7 Special, another incarnation of Guzzi’s small block line, now dressed up as a retro bike, nicely fitting into Moto Guzzi heritage. V7 Special will be on sale next spring.
MV Agusta won clearly the “most beautiful bike of the show” contest with its Brutale 1078RR, not too bad for a company whose slogan says “Motorcycle Art”.
Milan is one of the world’s most reputed fashion and style centres, so we decided to dig out the next spring’s fashion colours: white is in, black is totally out, orange is quite yesterday. But beware, white is not just plain dull white, it needs to be pearlescent white. Here are the proofs:
And then there's Harley for those who prefer yesterday
First of all, I'd like to apologize for the delay with reply. Totally swamped with post-processing of two large and one very large shoots.
Thank you for the entry! Looks like you had a great time!
Now I'm curious what Rutt has to say about it!
Come on Nikolai, there's no need to apologize! I'm not paying a cent for this great guidance and mentoring you folks are providing here, so if and whenever you use your time to give any feedback, I'm all and . Really.
BTW, this assignment was really hard for me, due to my lousy english grammar and vocabulary, so I'm learning here at many levels! You guys rock !!
It seems I always come to these things late, But I will see whats hapening this weekend in the horse capital of the world and get back to the assignment in Photo journalist model ( I do have a press pass
It seems I always come to these things late, But I will see whats hapening this weekend in the horse capital of the world and get back to the assignment in Photo journalist model ( I do have a press pass
I'll be really glad if this thread comes to life again.
I shot some Operation Rescue people outside of Boston Planned Parenthood a couple of years ago: here is the gallery.
I tried very hard to cover this story as an impartial journalist. Perhaps I succeeded, because it sparked quite a controversy on Fred Miranda, but there were political criticisms of ME from both sides -- how could I condone those baby killers, why didn't I capitalize the word "God", what right does a man have siding with those antiabortion people. The people with strong views read a neutrally presented story (at least that's what I was trying to do) and saw someone who wasn't being fair to them. That's a good lesson: people only think journalism is "fair and balanced" if its slant agrees with their bias.
I'll be really glad if this thread comes to life again.
I shot some Operation Rescue people outside of Boston Planned Parenthood a couple of years ago: here is the gallery.
I tried very hard to cover this story as an impartial journalist. Perhaps I succeeded, because it sparked quite a controversy on Fred Miranda, but there were political criticisms of ME from both sides -- how could I condone those baby killers, why didn't I capitalize the word "God", what right does a man have siding with those antiabortion people. The people with strong views read a neutrally presented story (at least that's what I was trying to do) and saw someone who wasn't being fair to them. That's a good lesson: people only think journalism is "fair and balanced" if its slant agrees with their bias.
I cant believe the critisism you recieved on the story you wrote; to me this is as impartial as it gets. But i see your point, that is why I wasnt planning on being this impartial but more trying to get both sides of the story so they can be seen side by side, regardless of who is right.
I'm not afraid of a good debate about religion because i discuss about it a lot with my peers but more afraid that this debate will be set here at Dgrin (where politics are left out, fortunatly).
hope i will catch the protest because such things are rare here in the netherlands were religion isn't as strong as in other parts of the world. I really like the idea of a PJ assignment and will certainly post something else if this fails.
"bake sale"
thanks for the inspiration! I caught up with this forum about a month ago and found that pushed me way past my comfort zone. thanks! not only did I take the shot on a busy afternoon, but I also introduced myself and got the story of who she is and what she was doing! and then I sent it to the editor of my local paper! thanks!!
more on bake sale
just to add, I asked her permission to send the photo and story to the newspaper while talking to her. I also brought her an 8x10 print of the photo a few days after taking the shot. she was quite pleased with it! laura
just to add, I asked her permission to send the photo and story to the newspaper while talking to her. I also brought her an 8x10 print of the photo a few days after taking the shot. she was quite pleased with it! laura
I'm just finding my way around DGrin and exploring all of the categories. I found this one intriguing because, in my other life, I'm a PR professional and spend a lot of time writing stories and trying to find images (my own or others) to illustrate them. Most of my work involves horse shows (English and Western) and livestock exhibits. Sometimes there are other aspects.
This little girl was amazed by the collection of antique tractors racing inside the arena. It was used in context with other shots of the tractors - the focus being on the discrepancy between this wee one and the 60+ year old tractors that appeal to many people, regardless of age or gender.:ivar
I'm just finding my way around DGrin and exploring all of the categories. I found this one intriguing because, in my other life, I'm a PR professional and spend a lot of time writing stories and trying to find images (my own or others) to illustrate them. Most of my work involves horse shows (English and Western) and livestock exhibits. Sometimes there are other aspects.
This little girl was amazed by the collection of antique tractors racing inside the arena. It was used in context with other shots of the tractors - the focus being on the discrepancy between this wee one and the 60+ year old tractors that appeal to many people, regardless of age or gender.:ivar
Thank you!
The story is quite appealing, my only complaint here is that the photo itself does not provide even a slightest clue to what's happening. Pretty much anything can be said about it.
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Once again, the Milan motorcycle exhibition was bigger than ever. This year it attracted more than half a million visitors and caused major traffic problems on Milan’s Tangenziale Ovest.
Ducati’s long overdue replacement for the15 years old Monster got a lot of buzz, and not only because of the well decorated stand.
Among the generally positive attitude, some Monster enthusiasts judged the new bike “too modern and Japanese”. Others may have not looked at the bike at all.
With the much-anticipated Stelvio, powered by a "quattrovalvole" engine, Moto Guzzi steps into the growing road going maxi-enduro sector and challenges mainly the only other shaft driven one, the BMW GS.
However, a real surprise on Guzzi’s stand was V7 Special, another incarnation of Guzzi’s small block line, now dressed up as a retro bike, nicely fitting into Moto Guzzi heritage. V7 Special will be on sale next spring.
MV Agusta won clearly the “most beautiful bike of the show” contest with its Brutale 1078RR, not too bad for a company whose slogan says “Motorcycle Art”.
Milan is one of the world’s most reputed fashion and style centres, so we decided to dig out the next spring’s fashion colours: white is in, black is totally out, orange is quite yesterday. But beware, white is not just plain dull white, it needs to be pearlescent white. Here are the proofs:
And then there's Harley for those who prefer yesterday
First of all, I'd like to apologize for the delay with reply. Totally swamped with post-processing of two large and one very large shoots.
Thank you for the entry!
Now I'm curious what Rutt has to say about it!
Come on Nikolai, there's no need to apologize! I'm not paying a cent for this great guidance and mentoring you folks are providing here, so if and whenever you use your time to give any feedback, I'm all
BTW, this assignment was really hard for me, due to my lousy english grammar and vocabulary, so I'm learning here at many levels! You guys rock
would anti abortion protests and counterprotests be too controversial for this forum? i may be able to do a PJ photorep about it in two weeks time.
plz let me know.
I shot some Operation Rescue people outside of Boston Planned Parenthood a couple of years ago: here is the gallery.
I tried very hard to cover this story as an impartial journalist. Perhaps I succeeded, because it sparked quite a controversy on Fred Miranda, but there were political criticisms of ME from both sides -- how could I condone those baby killers, why didn't I capitalize the word "God", what right does a man have siding with those antiabortion people. The people with strong views read a neutrally presented story (at least that's what I was trying to do) and saw someone who wasn't being fair to them. That's a good lesson: people only think journalism is "fair and balanced" if its slant agrees with their bias.
I cant believe the critisism you recieved on the story you wrote; to me this is as impartial as it gets. But i see your point, that is why I wasnt planning on being this impartial but more trying to get both sides of the story so they can be seen side by side, regardless of who is right.
I'm not afraid of a good debate about religion because i discuss about it a lot with my peers but more afraid that this debate will be set here at Dgrin (where politics are left out, fortunatly).
hope i will catch the protest because such things are rare here in the netherlands were religion isn't as strong as in other parts of the world. I really like the idea of a PJ assignment and will certainly post something else if this fails.
thanks for the inspiration! I caught up with this forum about a month ago and found that pushed me way past my comfort zone. thanks! not only did I take the shot on a busy afternoon, but I also introduced myself and got the story of who she is and what she was doing! and then I sent it to the editor of my local paper! thanks!!
for the link to today's chapel hill news posting of my photo and descriptive words go here:
http://www.chapelhillnews.com/143/story/11897.html
just to add, I asked her permission to send the photo and story to the newspaper while talking to her. I also brought her an 8x10 print of the photo a few days after taking the shot. she was quite pleased with it! laura
-Jon
Great news, Jon, thanks!
http://imagesbyceci.smugmug.com/photos/297101820_m8XYR-S.jpg
This little girl was amazed by the collection of antique tractors racing inside the arena. It was used in context with other shots of the tractors - the focus being on the discrepancy between this wee one and the 60+ year old tractors that appeal to many people, regardless of age or gender.:ivar
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The story is quite appealing, my only complaint here is that the photo itself does not provide even a slightest clue to what's happening. Pretty much anything can be said about it.
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=99665
Thanks,
Ben
Very cool, Ben! thank you!
I have an idea that I can work on in the next couple weeks.
It's a beautiful day with nothing more fun to do than blow bubbles with my bubble gun.
So much fun.
Nice bubble gun! Let's trade!
On second though, I'd like my bubble gun back
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