City Bikes (cropped)
Uploaded: December 03, 2013 03:55:01
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Yesterday I had a wonderful note from Ujjwal who remembered my posting a photo of a long row of identical City Bikes that I shot near Penn Station in New York City. The top third of the photo had a glimpse of Madison Square Garden, to give the photo context.
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Ujjwal liked the photo enough to remember it, but thought it might be even a MORE interesting image if it were cropped to eliminate the buildings in the top portion.
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I took a stab at this crop and sent a copy to Ujjwal to see if he found it to be better than the original, and he was quite pleased. As for me, I'm still "on the wall."
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Thoughts?
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Huge thanks to Ujjwal for taking so much time out of his VERY BUSY life to give me such a large chunk of it and to share his photo wisdom and experience.
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Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Ken Smith
December 03, 2013
Michelle Alton December 03, 2013
Good idea, Ken. Here's the original shot. #10913840Michelle Alton December 03, 2013
Good idea, Ken. Here's the original shot. #10913841MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 03, 2013
As soon as I saw This I remembered the original, which I loved.I must say though that Ujjwal had a brilliant idea that you executed superbly Mickey!
I expect this to go on!!!
Isn't BP a Family Friendly place ;0) #10913846
Karen E. Michaels
December 03, 2013
Agnes Fegan
December 03, 2013
Michelle Alton December 03, 2013
I'm laughing, Agnes. You are SO right! Those were my thoughts to the TEE when I encountered the bikes in NYC! #10913859
R. J. Laudenbacher
December 03, 2013
Douglas Pignet December 03, 2013
like this a lot...nicely done #10913869David Phalen December 03, 2013
I like them both for different reasons. The light, shadows and repeating forms are excellent in today's post. The original is an outstanding street capture with a sense of place. Great work on both!! #10913893Gord MacEachern December 03, 2013
Beautiful images Michelle, I love the new crop, as it seems to change from a cityscape to design and patterns. #10913909
Michael Frazier
December 03, 2013
William C. Raco
December 03, 2013
Ujjwal Mukherjee December 03, 2013
Well,Michelle, thanks for your kind words .... you know I like this version and hope to see it again!! #10914001JO ANN CLEVELAND December 03, 2013
I agree with Ujjwal! I really like this one Michelle!jo ann c. #10914033
Lindley Johnson
December 03, 2013
Dayna Cain
December 03, 2013
John Connolly December 03, 2013
They are both impressive photos Michelle, But I think Ujjwal hit the nail on the head with his constructive thoughts on this one! Well done! #10914180Renata Gusciora December 03, 2013
Both are very cool, Michelle! The first one gives you a 'bigger picture"lol of the surroundings and this one is definitely stronger for the eye!How much do BP judges like the tight crops? I guess we will see next month!:-)I am rooting for you!:-) #10914199Johnnie Ann Gaskill December 03, 2013
As others have said, both photos are excellent. However, the cropped version is a much better fit in the EOD contest--NMHO. :-) #10914208
Patrick Rouzes
December 03, 2013
Thomas E. Hinds December 03, 2013
This undoubtedly works, Michelle! We should see this one again. Beautiful work here. #10914381Jeffrey R. Bange December 03, 2013
I think that I would have to side with Ujjwal that the cropped version definitely has a stronger impact. #10914479Barbara Waldoch December 04, 2013
Love it! #10914519
Kathy Salerni
December 04, 2013
frank w. degenhardt December 05, 2013
Even the judges have to love this one Michelle. The composing and that pov are exceptional. Love the white line in front of the bikes like a starting line. Even the details of the lettering are sharp and clear. Colors are gorgeous. Think we will see this one again my friend. #10915186
Emile Abbott
December 05, 2013
Ellen Hodges December 06, 2013
Super cool and well done capture, Michelle!!! #10915995
Leslie McLain
December 12, 2013
Nadia Paul January 31, 2014
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #10961503Wm Nosal January 31, 2014
Beautiful Capture Michelle!Ujjwal Mukherjee January 31, 2014
HUGE congratulations on your SUPERB Winner, Michelle!!!! #10961694
Kathy Salerni
January 31, 2014
Sharon Sawyer February 01, 2014
Michelle, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding & well deserved Second Place Winner!!! #10961727Graeme yew Chow February 01, 2014
What a super image of design, big congrations Michelle. You really deserved this. By the way I have a question to ask you. do you think the electic cars from Tesla will be big future???Jeffrey R. Bange February 01, 2014
Congratulations Michelle on your well deserved deserved Second Place win, I'm sure that put a big smile on your face after everything that you have been going through lately. #10961745MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 01, 2014
WoooHoo MickeyYour collaboration has resulted in this Excellent Win!!!! #10961781
Michelle Alton February 01, 2014
AbsolUTEly Ujjwal! He saw the potential and took the time to correspond with me about his ideas for more than an hour. He's a very cool guy!Thanks, Ujjwal. #10961787
Leslie McLain
February 01, 2014
Marilyn Cornwell February 01, 2014
Congratulations on this wonderfully cropped Winner! #10961829frank w. degenhardt February 01, 2014
Fabulous photography Michelle. Congratulations on the Second Place Win my friend. #10961893Mary K. Robison February 01, 2014
How really nice of Ujjwal to help you send this version into the Golden Circle, Michelle.Ellen Hodges February 01, 2014
Huge congrats on a SUPERB winner!! Like both versions and so happy that this is a well deserved winner!!! #10962006
William C. Raco
February 01, 2014
Nancy Marie Ricketts February 01, 2014
Congratulations on your beautiful GOLD winner! #10962099Jessica Jenney February 01, 2014
Congratulations,, Michelle on your fabulous winner! #10962108Renata Gusciora February 01, 2014
Big congratulations on your fantastic Winner, Michelle!!!:-) #10962145Rona L. Schwarz February 01, 2014
Well, huge thanks to Ujjwal for his vision, Michelle, but this was a pretty special capture to begin with! The repeating lines with the shadows and colors are sensational, so deserving of this Gold Winner!! Huge Congrats to you!! And thank you so much for all your support and comments on my eagle shots - much appreciated! #10962395
Tammy M. Anderson
February 01, 2014
Mitch Spence
February 01, 2014
John Connolly February 01, 2014
Congratulations on your gold badge Michelle! Well done! #10962512
Emile Abbott
February 01, 2014
Anita Hogue February 01, 2014
Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner! #10962571JO ANN CLEVELAND February 01, 2014
Congrats on this outstanding 2nd Place Winner Michelle, when I first saw it I knew it should receive the Gold!!So well deserved too!
jo ann c. #10962579
Denny E. Barnes
February 01, 2014
Thomas E. Hinds February 01, 2014
Congratulations, Michelle , on this fabulous Winner! Love it! #10962859Phyllis H. Burchett February 01, 2014
So cool Michelle, big congrats! #10962893
Ken Smith
February 01, 2014
Gerri R. Jones February 01, 2014
This is great Michelle! I saw the bikes on my last visit and they seemed to be a hit...Congratulations on your fabulous winner! #10963084Wm Nosal February 01, 2014
Congratulations On The Gold, Michelle! #10963087Katherine Kuhn February 01, 2014
Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Michelle! #10963096Carol L. Fowler February 01, 2014
Sweet! Congrats! #10963124Mary Alston February 01, 2014
Congratulations Michelle. A well deserved award!Nadia Paul February 01, 2014
Congrats on your well deserved win Michelle! #10963234
Susan D. Royce
February 01, 2014
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 02, 2014
How could this NOT be a gold winner!!It is truly magnificent, Michelle.
Huge congratulations! #10963435
R. J. Laudenbacher
February 02, 2014
Gail Sullivan
February 02, 2014
Claudia Kuhn
February 02, 2014
Robert R. Goodman February 02, 2014
Big Congratulations on your beautiful win my friend!!!! #10963922Memoriee G. Sconce February 02, 2014
Congrats really neat POV.
Linda D. Lester
February 02, 2014
Christine Czernin
February 02, 2014
Barbara Budzinski
February 02, 2014
Ray
February 02, 2014
Robert K. Bemus
February 02, 2014
Dayna Cain
February 03, 2014
Randy D. Dinkins
February 03, 2014
Cindy Bendush
February 03, 2014
Carol Eade
February 04, 2014
Charles C. Berkeley
February 05, 2014
Usman M. Bajwa
February 06, 2014
UB. #10968054
Merna L. Nobile February 23, 2014
Emile Abbott
March 11, 2016
Jeffrey R. Bange March 11, 2016
Congratulations Michelle on another well deserved All Time Editor's Pick. #11445712Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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