I am afraid this "road sign" may not sit too well with some of the voters, but I consider it a valid (while admittely non-orthodox) take on the challenge theme. Had to "finger" about 30 cars before catching a good shot without being insulted back, which I consider a major success :)
Very straighforward shot, operating my camera (on my lap on a tripod) with one hand and posing with another. Used a longish exposure (1/25s) with ND filter on in order to get a motion blur on a bypassing car.
Post-processing: rotation, cropping, contrast, USM, Neat image, save for web.
Hindsight: shoul've cleaned the mirror before the shoot.
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For me, this image has a lot of destracting elements from the primary subject. It seems to me that the images that do the best on this site have a single clear, visually intresting subject. This image seems to go for more of a story telling angle.
The coloration is clear and the focus is sharp. I do enjoy the motion blur of the BMW. I think the best way to make this image stronger is to remove the destractions. IE, take off the watch and perhaps the this image either deep in the city where the building have a unifor look or out in the country where, there are now buildings/roadsigns. Great idea for an images and bear in mind that many voters don't go for "comedy" images and "vulgar" images. Keep it up, it seem you have the techinical ability to create quality images, now just play around with subject matter. IMHO.
Easily one of my favorites for the challenge. You were robbed by the fussy intolerance of the PC police. Clearly one of the most underrated images, IMHO.
I told you "naughty" but gave you a 7 because I think it's quite meaningful of the times and shows intolerance in many ways, some call it "road rage" I'm old enough to feel it's rude but my kids think it's normal and not offensive at all, sign of the times I suppose. The photo itself certainly didn't deserve 28 1's !!!
Nice interpretation of the challenge. Something new, finally. Not that interesting for what concerns composition etc but the subject is well chosen, obvious, and it might be the only 'road sign' understood everywhere in the world. 10.
hahahaha too funny. I give this a 10 cuz I use this sign all the time and find there is a lck of humour in this challenge. It also has great color, clarity and excellent focus. well done and good luck in this challenge.
By far the most creative and expressive road sign in the challenge. Image quality is superb and including the car on the raod is perfect. This should have a ribbon attached come this time next week.
Wonder what the guy passing you thought! I should buy a copy of this picture and use it...Then I wouldn't have to censor myself in front of my kids! :)
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