Good shots! Some problems with busy distracting backgrounds, but as you get more comfortable you'll be able to set up the shots more deliberately. I presume you've thought of this, but just in case, did you get one or more names? Can you track them down either via a return to their regular hangout(s) or by asking at the local bike store? Once you are in touch, give them the link, tell them you want to hang around, offer each one his/her choice of all the shots you post of them this year, to be presented as a framed 8x10 print . . . In other words, treat this the same way portrait photographers often do, with "free" prints to get their attention, to get their cooperation, and maybe even to get their requests to purchase additional prints. You've made an excellent start, and a long-term project could have stunning results.
stan On Jun 7, 2012, at 4:47 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > I decided this year I would overcome my reluctance to photograph strangers. I > have started with motorcycle riders. This is a motorcycle club. I would not > call them a motorcycle gang though they might aspire to be so called. > > Basically I pointed to my K-5, they nodded and I shot them. Mostly portraits. > I liked them in B&W but there was one where only color would do. 12 images no > HDR. > > This is sort of new genre for me so your opinions specifically and generally > would be appreciated. > > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157630068223010/show/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157630068223010/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
