My bike (well, one of them) and the city where I live. I do most of my photography from the saddle these days. The bicycle gets me to places that are not accessible by car but covers more ground than walking. I have realized that the one thing that sums up what I like about both photography and cycling can be summed up in one word: exploring.
Merging the two pastimes worked nicely once I figured out how to carry a camera on my bike. That Topeak trunk on the back is my camera bag. Don't need the big bag as much now, as I am bought a micro 4/3 as my biking camera and that can carry in as little as a handlebar bag on one of my road bikes.
I expect this entry to perform mid packish. It is good, but probably not the "WOW" shot that this challenge sounds like it is asking for. But it defines me as a photographer and I trust people will recognize that in the scene.
I expect to get some dings and critiques on the presence of the electrical towers. But it is part of the scene and too major an element to remove from a shot I otherwise like.
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So I have mixed feelings on this one. I like it, but yet I'm finding it too static. I really wish there was a person in this, just off to the side, resting, or even partially off the page. My mom was into photography for awhile, and she said to always put a person in the photo, especially landscapes, etc. I thought she was crazy. But I've been seeing what she's said. It just seems like this could have gone from a static, nice shot, to something awesome. 6 as is.
You will always be underappreciated, as you are so good, with no big fanfare of an idea needed. But just feel the life in this image. Waiting to continue. Thanks.
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