The wheel's in motion by vikdaddy

The wheel's in motion

My shoulder has started to feel much better recently. So much so that I had my first weights workout for a fortnight today, albeit lighter weights than what I usually do. It's good to get back into my routine again. Anyway, my bike is in my garage where my gym equipment is, and I got an idea for an interesting image.

When I was done I brought my camera and tripod into my gym and set it up above my back wheel, which was raised off the floor. I spun the wheel and took a few shots. In post-processing I went through the various white balances, and the tungsten balance changed the colour scheme into this vibrant blue, so I kept it this way. I was pleasantly surprised with how it turned out and I like how abstract it looks.

One thing annoys me about doing this project in its truest form. Yesterday I went to the Peak District and took lots of shots. I had a surfeit of quality photos but I can only post one, and then I have to begin the creative process all over again today. After the exhausting day I had yesterday, it's a bit annoying. It's good experience though and what this project's about.

Canon EOS 450D, f/1.8, 1/2, ISO-400
Vibrant color! Really neat pic
August 31st, 2010  
Pretty rad, I'm a fan of this
August 31st, 2010  
Great theme shot!
August 31st, 2010  
this looks great!
August 31st, 2010  
This is great!
August 31st, 2010  
This is a fantastic shot!
August 31st, 2010  
Really cool!
August 31st, 2010  
Great idea.
August 31st, 2010  
i completely agree with your sentiments on the project. i had actually checked out the flikr link and was wondering how you even made a decision with what you had; great stuff.
August 31st, 2010  
This is awesome!
August 31st, 2010  
Amazing action shot! ;)
September 1st, 2010  
This turned out beautifully. Love the blue.
September 1st, 2010  
Wow, love this!!!
September 1st, 2010  
Incredible shot! A fav.
September 1st, 2010  
so cool!!!! love this!!!
September 1st, 2010  
this is beautiful!
September 1st, 2010  
Love this! Such a great idea Vik it turned out great. Yeah its tough to only get to use one on those days you really got the right vibe and grab so many nice shots.
September 1st, 2010  
Just too good ... )o; (o; well done
September 1st, 2010  
Great action shot. Love it!

I feel you on the one picture thing. So annoying at times!
September 1st, 2010  
Very cool image, I need to spend more time spinning my own bikes wheels! Great theme entry!
September 1st, 2010  
Good shot - I actually tried this last year, before I knew my way around a DSLR, and couldn't work out at the time how to capture movement...

Oh, had a look through your other pics - some great shot there...
September 1st, 2010  
love it
September 2nd, 2010  
very nice!
September 2nd, 2010  
this is cool. Abstract goodness
September 2nd, 2010  
vik vik vik... I am with you brother. This project is definitely testing my boundaries. This image really works though.
September 2nd, 2010  
I love the simple look. I love this shot :-)
September 3rd, 2010  
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