On 18 Jun 2009, at 09:07, David Morris wrote: > 2009/6/18 bloovee <[email protected]> >> >> >> --- In [email protected], David Morris <brassed...@...> >> wrote: >>> >>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/08/uk_enl_1245235556/html/1.stm >>> David Morris >> >> I like the barrier by the canal - to stop mooring, or to stop >> cyclists swerving away from the canyon into the canal? >> > > I'd not noticed that! I suppose there's a real danger of cyclists > swerving and ending up in the drink. I know I probably would swerve > the first time I came across it if it comes across as real in "real > life" as it does on the photo.
Well, it relies for its impact on the perspective being roughly correct, which is only true for cyclists approaching from the direction of the photographer's position. The cyclist in the picture is clearly posed and would not normally have appreciated the visual trickery from that position/direction. -- Andy Greener n.b. Whispe Pangbourne, UK http://www.nb-whisper.com
