Pei-Fan Mu
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I used sony A1, 6600mm. 1/1600, F4, ISO 160. This was taken at a motorcycle race in Taiwan. In Photoshop, I brightened the subject and darkened the background.
13 comments posted
Pei-Fan, certainly it can't be 6600mm? I don't know ofa lens that goes out that far? Perhaps 600mm?
I love this image! I think darkening the background and brightening and sharpening the motorcycle were great choices.
I wish the wheels were spinning on the cycle, to show it was moving and not "posed". This would have required you to have used a much slower shutter speed and pan with the motorcycle.
Another option would be to artificially blur the wheel spin. Here is a quick video on how to do it. I'm sure you can find many more. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bCOPE2vYy6o Posted: 07/02/2025 01:16:51
I love this image! I think darkening the background and brightening and sharpening the motorcycle were great choices.
I wish the wheels were spinning on the cycle, to show it was moving and not "posed". This would have required you to have used a much slower shutter speed and pan with the motorcycle.
Another option would be to artificially blur the wheel spin. Here is a quick video on how to do it. I'm sure you can find many more. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bCOPE2vYy6o Posted: 07/02/2025 01:16:51
Thanks Brenda, very good suggestions, I will try to make the wheel spin and add some smoke flying around during this weekend. very appreciated. Posted: 07/03/2025 03:01:38
See my comment below. Posted: 07/04/2025 15:33:40
Wow, that's a great shot! Brenda gave you some really helpful suggestions. If you could make the wheel spin and add some smoke or dusk flying around it, that would make for an awesome action photo! Posted: 07/02/2025 22:30:35
Oooh, the dusk and smoke is a great idea, Jean! We'll really get the motorcycle moving! Posted: 07/02/2025 23:08:06
Thanks Jean, let me do something to make the motorcycle moving. Posted: 07/03/2025 03:02:41
I like the bright orange against the dark background.
Blurring the wheels to emphasize their rotation and leaving the motorcycle sharp as though you panned the camera would then raise the question of why the background didn't blur appropriately. Maybe you could get around this problem by also by slightly smearing the motorcycle and rider. Posted: 07/03/2025 20:30:34
Blurring the wheels to emphasize their rotation and leaving the motorcycle sharp as though you panned the camera would then raise the question of why the background didn't blur appropriately. Maybe you could get around this problem by also by slightly smearing the motorcycle and rider. Posted: 07/03/2025 20:30:34
Thanks for your suggestions, I will try to make a balance. Posted: 07/07/2025 01:41:27
Nice Photo, I like it.
If you blur the wheels, then you need to blur the whole motorcycle because the wheels are rotating at the same speed as the motorcycle is moving... Think about it. Posted: 07/04/2025 15:33:10
If you blur the wheels, then you need to blur the whole motorcycle because the wheels are rotating at the same speed as the motorcycle is moving... Think about it. Posted: 07/04/2025 15:33:10
Thank you for your thoughtful and thorough suggestions. Very interesting, I'll give it a try. Posted: 07/07/2025 01:43:06
If you pan the camera with the motorcycle, the motorcycle will be sharp, but the spokes and tires of the wheels will have a "radial" blur (Technically, the blur should be called tangential, as radial would mean toward or away from the axis of rotation.). Posted: 07/07/2025 17:38:28
I like it - to me it shows action but a bit of dust and smoke might help. Blurring just the wheels might help but then as Robert and Ed said you'd need to do something about the cycle and rider as well. Posted: 07/06/2025 17:17:05
"Great shot! The motion is perfectly frozen, colors are sharp, and the bike really pops against the blurred background-looks great.
Some group members suggested adding motion blur or smoke in editing, but honestly, I think that would make it look a bit artificial. Since the bike is already sharp and the background doesn't have motion blur, adding those effects might stand out in a not-so-good way-any trained eye would spot the editing.
As it is, the photo captures the moment really well. I think it looks great just the way you posted it!
Posted: 07/16/2025 02:11:14
Some group members suggested adding motion blur or smoke in editing, but honestly, I think that would make it look a bit artificial. Since the bike is already sharp and the background doesn't have motion blur, adding those effects might stand out in a not-so-good way-any trained eye would spot the editing.
As it is, the photo captures the moment really well. I think it looks great just the way you posted it!
Posted: 07/16/2025 02:11:14