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Taken and then mirrored. What do you think?

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Old 01-12-2008, 04:59 AM
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Was there a specific reason you decided the mirror half of the image? Without knowing, it just seems a little peculiar...

As for the image, its pretty obvious that you're shooting in mid-daylight from the harsh highlights and shadows. I would generally try to stay away from shooting outdoors during these times because of the position of the sun.
Late afternoon or early morning sunlight is usually the best, because you get warm, soft lighting from the side.

Would you mind posting the original?
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Old 01-12-2008, 07:49 AM
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Unicycle for Split Personality? Vehicle for people who aren't sure which way to go? That's a fun one, exercise for the creative side, etc.
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I personally like what you've done. Yes the sun was a bit harsh but on the same token it created some wonderful sparkles off your chrome.
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I can only assume by the title you were trying to capture the (upside-down) heart shape the bike makes?
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Probably the love of the wind is more like it
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Was there a specific reason you decided the mirror half of the image? Without knowing, it just seems a little peculiar...

As for the image, its pretty obvious that you're shooting in mid-daylight from the harsh highlights and shadows. I would generally try to stay away from shooting outdoors during these times because of the position of the sun.
Late afternoon or early morning sunlight is usually the best, because you get warm, soft lighting from the side.

Would you mind posting the original?
I would but I had a computer crash since then I only had this still cause I put it on a disk for my brother (the one who owns the motorcycle) I mirrored it for a more artsy-fartsy look something neat to hang on his wall.
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I think its a nice creative shot. It wood have been most cool if you could have mirrored the bike, but had a non mirrored background.
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I think its a nice creative shot. It wood have been most cool if you could have mirrored the bike, but had a non mirrored background.
OOOOOOH! That sounds good too...is there a way to mirror part of a scene and not the rest? I wish I still had the original **pout**
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