Make way

I was measuring up the little bridge to see if it could be worthy of a leading lines shot, when the cyclist appeared, so I had to take it.

No time to adjust the speed setting which was way too low and so the moving subject is badly out of focus. Thought I might try and distract from that by adding a bit of motion blur. One quick photoshop essentials tutorial later and the results may not be stunning, but atleast I have learned something.

[kali]

convinced me, good result

[FBailey]

Works v well!

[Jane Armstrong]

Super editing. I wish I could fathom Photoshop. Fav

[Domenico Dodaro]

Very cool!

[Dawn]

Nicely edited fav

[Clare Gadsby]

i just thought it was a long exposure to bring a sense of motion. rather well done! cool lines of the bridge

[Helen Jane]

@pistache it is amazing how something very ordinary can be rescued with a few photoshop skills (there is SO much to learn)

[Helen Jane]

@motherjane my advice is to fathom it one small step at a time. Only learn something when you really need it - because that is when you are most likely to persevere. And don't try and master too many things at once - it is a lifetime project.

[KWind]

Cool image.... I love the curved lines and the sense of movement.

[Phil Howcroft]

the motion blurrrrrrrrr just adds the finishing touch to your mono helen, nice one

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I think the blur works just fine- you would expect to see since the person and bike are moving. Good shot!

[Peter Dulis]

Nice

[Caroline]

Wonderful leading lines. Great photo.

[Kahsia]

I love the motion.

[haskar]

Cool shot.

[Babs]

Nice sense of movement. I wonder who was more surprised you or the cyclist.

[Marloes]

Instant fav. Love the 'moved man' and the great leading lines of the bridge. Well composed and nicely edited.

[sarah]

This fantastic Helen ! I thought it was long exposure. Well done with your edit to save this and turn it into a very appealing image

[Ivan]

Super capture...fav

[Casablanca]

Love the bend in the bridge and the motion of the cyclist. Bet you had to move out of the way fast before he ran you over!

[Lee]

Works for me, I think the cyclist makes the shot.

[carol white]

A super capture, great tones and composition. Fav!! 😀

[Maggiemae]

He is sitting quite uprightly so obviously enjoying the ride! Like the blur.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Nicely done !

[David]

You have hit upon a crucial point Helen. You can fuss and faff over what others say is good technique and miss something really important. Here you kept yourself aware and ready so you fired at exactly the right moment. You probably saw him coming before he rounded the bend.I use the viewfinder rather than the screen because it enables me to keep one eye on what's coming up while the other uses the viewfinder. I like your processing which helps to create an old fashioned feel. (Well, cycling on a public footpath is not on today, the bridge could be crumbling and the bike could be as old as the gent!) The movement disrupts the facial details creating some mystery about the rider. I really like ths shot, Fav