Yes or No? (motorcycle)

[manxman]

Just flicking through and sorting out some of my images from over the year and this one of Michael Rutter from the TT caught my eye. At first I though, mistimed, got the hands of a spectator in the way - but then...

Does it work? I mean, does it highlight the skill, bravery, the fans appreciation by applauding?

Ok, it's not pin sharp, but if you know the TT course the end of Cronk-y-Voddy is not shy of a 150-160mph right hand kink.

Thanks

 

[CTR_Chris]

would of like to of seen the "slow" in full on the floor, and the hands are just distracting IMO.

 

[Gary]

yes - works IMHO

 

[andrewc]

doesn't work for me I'm afraid.

 

[chrispons]

Hands spoil a cracking shot for me.
pons

 

[R8JimBob88]

I'm affraid its a no from me too. I hope you shouted abuse at him

 

[taxboy]

A no from me too I'm afraid - the hands are just too distracting

 

[dellipher]

The hands are very distracting.....

 

[manxman]

Thanks for your comments guys.

I can see what you mean about the hands being a distraction as you can see straight into the eyes of the rider. I still like it though.

 

[andrewc]

If the hands were in focus, maybe that would be different? Would require two photos to be merged, one of hands clapping, over the original bike shot...

 

[manxman]

If the hands were in focus, maybe that would be different? Would require two photos to be merged, one of hands clapping, over the original bike shot...

The thing is though, the shot is real life. The hands came out as I was taking the shot.

 

[Joe T]

Works for me.

 

[..MD..]

Thanks for your comments guys.

I can see what you mean about the hands being a distraction as you can see straight into the eyes of the rider. I still like it though.

if you like it mate it works..

personally i like it also as you have captured the essence of the TT which imo is all about the fans cheering on there. fav riders..

the bike shot wors on its own but then i know you have plenty like that already..

tfs

md