Gerald Emmerich Jr, HonFPSA, GMPSA/P
October 2025 - Two Bikers One Bike
About the Image(s)
Title: Two Bikers One Bike
This photo was taken at Magic Island (beach park) in Honolulu in June 2025. I was looking for walkers or skateboarders or bicycle riders on the heavily-used paved paths. I was using a slow shutter speed to show motion. I liked the image, so I entered it in four PSA-recognized PJ international exhibitions, but it was not accepted at any of them. Should I keep trying, or should I give up? What do you think?
Camera and Lens: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 24-105mm lens at 105mm
Settings: f14 ISO 200 1/30sec
2 comments posted
Gerald, indeed a peculiar bike. Interesting modification to make the kid get involved and enjoy the ride. Of course, the father saw you making the picture. Image is sharp, and the colors are very tropical. There is motion.
I have entered images in multiple judging salons. At one time an image got a gold medal in one, and not accepted in another one. Oh well... Some judges just do not get it. Posted: 10/04/2025 15:53:07
I have entered images in multiple judging salons. At one time an image got a gold medal in one, and not accepted in another one. Oh well... Some judges just do not get it. Posted: 10/04/2025 15:53:07
yeah, I feel the same way - the judging in some of those salons can be really unpredictable. Sometimes I look at the winners and can't believe those were the ones chosen. I find the judging in more open photo contests to be a bit more consistent. Plus, those open contests usually have much better SEO on Google, so if you win, your name tends to show up higher in search results. Posted: 10/07/2025 16:03:32