I haven't had time to enter many challenges, but being an avid cyclist I couldn't miss this one. I put some time into thinking out the shot and trying to get what I wanted. I don't know whether I succeeded or not. I'm happy with it but not ecstatic. As long as my score isn't dismal I'll be happy.
I have a feeling people won't like the background. I tried to minimize its presence but I don't have time or money to really make something nice.
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Thanks for the comments. I knew the backdrop would be an issue, but had no time or $ to do better (no time even to iron the sheet). I was actually outside, but there's a stucco wall and window behind the sheet, so that wasn't an option. Being that I was shooting alone (that's me on the bike), it was impossible to try to do a motion shot. I've actually tried that before and it is impossible to get clipped in and pedaling nicely before the shutter releases. The B&W and posterization on my leg was intended. The set up was the camera on the ground with a chair next to it to toss the shutter release onto once I got on the bike and clipped into the pedals. The light is sun coming from almost directly behind me.
I wish I had more time for challenges so I could do better, but you make do with what you have. At least I learn things from this place.
Your backdrop is all wrinkled and it makes my eyes go right to it. The Tone in the Black and White is not that good. I think you need more contrast and adjust the levels of the blacks. Also the title isn't exactly helping your image.
My only problem is that you can tell you took this inside with a sheet or cloth as background....I would have either ironed out the wrinkles or taken this same shot outside.
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