Bikes

[Frankenstein]

Took this shot a couple of weeks ago in the city - was playing around in PS today and had a fiddle with the image to see if I could improve it somehow - not sure if I succeded.



Frank

[dhess]

I like the composition and thinks it works well in black and white.

Can you post the original?

[Frankenstein]

I like the composition and thinks it works well in black and white.

Can you post the original?

Thanks for you comments. Here's the original, straight out of the camera - no sharpening, levels etc (quite bland when you look at it!)



Frank

[dhess]

Seeing the original makes your photoshoping seem even more impressive.

Not too many people seem to have the ability to select what to photoshop.

Well done.

[PiroStitch]

I like the b&w version It actually makes it look a little CG and sci-fi with the smooth surfaces.

[Raydar]

Love the B&W version mate!!!

It would go well in an add campaign….

Cheers
Ray

[dhess]

I don't know why but it kind of has the same feel as the movie Gataca.

[Catcha]

Nice b/w the contrast seem to be a bit soft in the picture. If both colours were abit stronger. I would say that would be a winning shot

[Frankenstein]

Nice b/w the contrast seem to be a bit soft in the picture. If both colours were abit stronger. I would say that would be a winning shot

Thanks for your comment. I tried stronger sharpening, but it seemed to make it too punchy. Yes, it's slightly soft, but I think it works with this shot.

Frank

[Catcha]

Nice b/w the contrast seem to be a bit soft in the picture. If both colours were abit stronger. I would say that would be a winning shot

Thanks for your comment. I tried stronger sharpening, but it seemed to make it too punchy. Yes, it's slightly soft, but I think it works with this shot.

Frank

It looks like one of those pictures you would buy from a picture shop

[Alex]

Frank,

Great shot and PPing! Some parts are a bit too dark on my monitor but this actually adds character, I believe.

Alex

[mudder]

Excellent PP work, I admire your ability to see what you've ended up with in the original image.

Only being a fussy so-and-so, but I'd clone out the remnants of what appears to be a road line in the B&W one under the moped on the right, takes me away from the terrific end results of the bikes in shadow...

I reckon framed that would sell in a bike shop, coffee shop etc. Good PP.

[Frankenstein]

Thanks Mudder. I did see the white lines and wondered if I should remove them, but I deliberatley left them in - I think it gives a touch of reality and depth to the shot.

Frank