Inspiring Photo: Sunset rider #13383779

Sunset rider

Uploaded: October 01, 2012

Description

Shutter Speed: 1/160.00 F-stop: f/9.0
Focal Length: 22.00

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light not detected, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 22.00 mm, Model: SLT-A77V

Comments

Gary Enloe October 01, 2012

Very cool capture Dale and what a AWESOME ride!!! #1489650

Dale Hardin October 05, 2012

Thanks Gary. The builder of this bike was the rider. Real nice guy that I met at a beach on the Puget sound in Washington State. #10357475

Kristin Duff October 05, 2012

Congratulations on EP Dale. When I first saw this quickly I thought it was Jeff's photo. That angle of view is contagious! Take care and have a great weekend! #10357479

Teresa H. Hunt October 05, 2012

Very cool!! I love the angle, sunset and even the bling on the headlight. Was this in Edmonds? #10357483

Dale Hardin October 05, 2012

Thanks Kristin.

Yes, Teresa. Went back each night after meeting you there. This was the next night. Will be doing an entire blog post on that area later. #10357498

Jeff E Jensen October 06, 2012

Dale, normally I'd give you grief about your horizon not being level, but I just can't. This is fantastic! #10358030

Rita K. Connell October 06, 2012

this is a shot of every guy... green with envy!!! how's that peter I didn't say awesome...LOL congrats on the EP

the angle has nice leading lines with both shore lines, and the shadows add a nice touch, the bling on the headlight add a little interest. I think the shadow needs to be open up a little on the back half of the bike. looks like a nice evening at the beach. Hope you got a shot with the owner on it or near it. #10358195

Peter W. Marks October 06, 2012

Wow Dale! The bike, the colors, the steep hill,(ha!) everything is awes....... Oh heck Teresa, we can say it with this image, it really is bloody awesome! #10358580

Debbie E. Payne October 06, 2012

Dale --
I'm late to this one so about all I can say is"ditto.. I love the warm tones and the diagonal POV. I thought it might have been Jeff's at first glance. #10358603

Beth Spencer October 06, 2012

Congratulations on your EP! This is a great shot and I think only one thing would make it so much better! That would be seeing you sit on this bike and pose for the shot!! #10358644

Kristin Duff October 06, 2012

Now Beth that is something I would like to see! #10358681

Aimee C. Eisaman October 07, 2012

Love Love Love the angle you shot this at and am so pround that you stuck to it even though the horizon isn't level! I love how you got just the right position so the sun was an asset to this image instead of a distraction. I personally do not care for the bling on the headlight, but that's a matter of personal taste. I normally do like when you put the stars on, but the natural setting and warmth of the light here makes it not sit well with me. I also see some cyan around the wheels...not sure what that was from, but it's almost like a halo effect. Not trying to be picky, just want you to be aware of it! :~) #10359271

Dale Hardin October 07, 2012

Thanks to you all for the cool comments, and thanks Jeff, for the compositional inspiration.

This image is pretty much straight out of camera, except that (as you'd expect) to side facing the camera was a bit dark so I had to open the shadows there a bit.

And Aimee, I agree, the bling could have been left out, but I was so happy with this shot, I wanted to celebrate. :o)

BTW, did get some shots with the owner/builder of this. Here are some samples. #10359501

Elaine Hessler October 07, 2012

Really nice Dale! I think I prefer image 4-I like the detail of the picture and the tones/colors. A totally different shot-I am sure the owners were very happy! #10359521

Dale Hardin October 07, 2012

Thank you Elaine. He was a very nice young man and ended up posing the bike himself and using my tips to take images on his cell phone. #10359556

Teresa H. Hunt October 07, 2012

Of the new set of photo's I love the last one. I think it's a great location/product type shot. Though the two people sitting on the beach don't really need to be there. :) #10359682

Dale Hardin October 07, 2012

Thanks Teresa. I like it also and have a vertical too. The people are easily removed. You know me and PSE. :o) #10359920

Michael Kelly October 08, 2012

The lighting really shows off the high tech well. Like the sun peeking from behind the bike too. Very nice shot Dale. #10361094

Dale Hardin October 08, 2012

Thanks Mike. #10361368

Brandi K. Mills October 08, 2012

I really like this photo for a lot of reasons, but mostly the location. I LOVE Edmonds! Lived there for 5 years. That's where Teresa and I met. That's where I met my husband. Many good memories there. I took like a million pics of the sunsets before we moved 15 years ago with a little 35mm because I didn't want to forget. Makes me want to go back soon! #10361380

Teresa H. Hunt October 08, 2012

Brandi, have you been there recently? They tore down most of the school. The auditorim, gym and library are pretty much all that's left. Oh and of course the wonderful dorms :) #10361392

Teresa H. Hunt October 08, 2012

I'd live in Edmonds again. I love it there too :) #10361393

Brandi K. Mills October 08, 2012

I can't remember if it was summer 2010 or 2011, but we went back and took the kids for a couple days, road the ferry, went to a Mariners game and stayed at the old hotel I used to work at. I missed that ocean smell and it's just so beautiful there! I did see the school was tore down...weird. I would also live there again. #10361399

Dale Hardin October 08, 2012

Brandi, have Teresa tell you the story of how I found this beach and the night she met me there. #10361447

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

You &

Love It!

Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Dale Hardin.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.

My Profile

My Photo Shows

My Photos

My BetterPholio

My Messages

My Courses

Description

Comments

Get Constructive Critiques

Did You Know?