The Bike Path

[NMarie]

This bike path is a pleasant one to ride on. I spent many hours riding on this path this summer and often had my camera with me for photo opts. I love to shoot leading lines so decided to take this shot of my bike on the path and converted it to B&W. C&C's please, thank you

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[FootLoose]

Good composition, Nina. It looks a little flat to me and I would like to see more contrast in the image, but that is just my personal taste.

[deetheturk]

Nice capture Nina, I'm with Greg and think a little more contrast would make it even better than it already is

David

[mugge]

I like it as it is. I think more contrast would not make it better, just a stronger image. Why do we always like images that are strong? Have I started something?

Ole

[davidedric]

More contrast or structure was my first thought, but when I thought longer I think Nina Marie has it about right with the "realness" of the bike contrasting with the softness of the way ahead. Good idea to convert to B&W, too.

Nina Marie, it would be good if you could update your profile to show us whereabouts in world you are. I promise not to invade your peaceful path!

Dave

[Mike Buckley]

This concept is well worth trying various compositions, such as moving in closer to the bike, shooting the path through the spikes, etc., etc.

Before reading any of the comments, I suspected that I would prefer a higher black point to emphasize the bike and slightly increased mid-tone contrast. I downloaded the image and made those changes. Doing so confirmed my preferences, so you might want to give them a try if you haven't already done that.

Did you convert to black-and-white using a color filter or did you desaturate the image?

[John 2]

......... I suspected that I would prefer a higher black point to emphasize the bike and slightly increased mid-tone contrast....................

I agree but what helps the composition as it stands is the fact that the road leads into a patch of light in the distance, taking the eye through the comp. Nice image.

[bnnrcn]

I like the composition

[Hawki]

Hi Nina, I'm another that initially thought that a little more contrast would punch the photo, however, a second and third look changed my mind. I think there is plenty to hold attention and lead one down the path. Well done!!

[NorthernFocus]

Great composition. Nicely conceived and executed. From a technical standpoint I agree with prior comments that a bit more contrast might be beneficial. And maybe clone out the bright spot of sky at upper right. Overall a nice job.

[NMarie]

The Conversion was done with a color filter. Thanks for your suggestion Mike Buckley, I tried it and I like the results.