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Challenge: Personification (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Location: Oude Markt, Leuven
Date: Oct 8, 2005
Aperture: f4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Urban
Date Uploaded: Oct 8, 2005

 I saw the bike as I walked down the slope, and it didn't look like much, but viewed from behind, the front wheel just seemed to be sagging rather than crunched. Composition could use some work I think (as well as the technical aspects), so any criticism greatly appreciated

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Nikon Coolpix 4100
 10/18/2005 03:11:45 PM
I don't see the personification.
Sony Mavica FD-83
 10/18/2005 11:17:06 AM
Interesting. Nicely done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-20D
 10/18/2005 09:22:39 AM
I'm a sucker for bicycles. I like the implication and god know's I've felt that way but I just can't say that it's a personification but it does express a mood.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
HP PhotoSmart 850
 10/18/2005 08:08:30 AM
ha ha
Nikon D7100
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-100mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 10/17/2005 07:06:27 PM
Nice Concept!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon
 10/16/2005 11:02:18 PM
what is going on with the front tire here?
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 10/16/2005 01:15:35 PM
2nd look- Humorous idea, well done. This is better than my first impression.
bumped to an 8
Canon EOS-5D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 10/15/2005 10:50:06 PM
Looks great...Good job..!!
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 10/14/2005 08:31:12 PM
She's so tired she's weak at the knees. I like the row of shocked faces along the railing too. ( were they intentional?)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 10/14/2005 02:19:51 PM
broken doesn't mean alive. And the scene is not so interestiong (to me).
But I like the floor.
Nikon D200
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 10/12/2005 11:44:29 AM
The bike or the ... (sorry can't tell what it is - a power hub???) whatever that beside it?
Sony DSC-R1
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 10/12/2005 01:09:26 AM
good title and image--seems a bit too contrasty
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot Pro1
 10/12/2005 12:54:08 AM
How is this personification?
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 10/12/2005 12:14:54 AM
Finally...someone that GOT it. I'm just rushing through the thumbnails, but I'm glad to see at least someone who understood it the same way I did.

Nice exposure on this as well and composition. It does, indeed, look "tired", with the wear and tear both in the surroundings and the the wear on the bike. I think you did a good job. I hope you score well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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