Eddy Merckx station Photo

Photographer’s Note

Here a view of Brussels subway at the first subway station dedicated to a celibrity alive, Eddy Merckx.
As it is too long to write a note with all his palmares, you can consult it Here
The bicycle (in a glass box), is this used for World hour record in Mexico (1972).
This is my first shot for Scavenger Hunt (6. A shot with a strong element of motion blur)

jhm, nwoehnl, bertolucci, sunny, hispic has marked this note useful

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PechePassion (483) 2004-04-04 5:02

Très bon choix d'angles pour cette photo avec l'affiche qui semble faire du velo !

les couleurs sont très bonnes, et l'effet de mouvement très bien gérés sur cette photo.

albiback (8528) 2004-04-04 5:31

Tu te mets au vélo, fais attention au dopage interdit pour les photos ;-)

Belle réussite le mouvement est bien rendu et l'idée originale. Bravo

cool_s15 (4050) 2004-04-04 6:03

This is very interesting shot, Fred!
The moving train on the back made it looks like the guy is riding the bike! Very well captured...

bgladman (1153) 2004-04-04 6:11

Great interpretation and capture Fred. I like the motion in the background, it isolates nicely the bright orange bike and its mystery rider. Well done

jhm (85052) 2004-04-04 6:34

Ik ken deze fiets Fred, deze stond vroeger bij Eddy thuis in zijn inkom, mooi in beeld gebracht, en de glimp van de voorbij gangers maakt het nog mooier. Deze fiets is alleen om op de piste (velodrôme) te rijden, er zijn geen remmen op. Proficiat.

Jeppe (18624) 2004-04-04 7:46

Hi Fred
Oh - thanks for sharing this fine shot.
I like to see the bike almost sharp - and the Rest blurry.

It seams interesting that Scavenger Hunt - (how did I overlook that one ;-)
I know a perfect house for (2) - hopefully will it stands long enough for me to get a shot :-)

hispic (7399) 2004-04-04 8:41

This is the dear and admirable scene with a subway motion blur for a bicycle lover. The high-angle head tube for running fast and slender sheet stay.
I like this photo very much Fred!

CVTJan (1244) 2004-04-04 10:24

Dear Fred, good entry for the hunt :)
I like how the bike stands out because of its striking colour. Actually there is really someone paying attention Also it is artistic with the rider within the glass. Very good TE spirited shot ! Yours, Jan

nwoehnl (120) 2004-04-04 14:47

Excellent first hunting result, Fred. "Engraved Eddy" looks like he were riding on the bike, and the urban scene with the moving subway train and the people on the platform is a fine backdrop. Well done!

bertolucci (12024) 2004-04-04 18:57

Prachtig. Een foto van twee dingen die me boeien en twee veelgebruikte transportmiddelen. Knap gedaan - je was niet tevreden met enkelvoudige motion blur, maar tweevoudige - de voorbijgangers en de metro. Leuk dat je m'n thema gevonden hebt, ik was 'm vergeten aan te kondigen.
Chapeau bas, Fred!

sunny (3068) 2004-04-05 15:37

Fine motion shot with vibrant colours of the bike. The blurr of the passing train is really wonderful. Good luck for the Skavenger Hunt, Yves! :-)

Rinie_Hoff (9334) 2004-04-08 4:01

Hey Fred, Nice bike, good colors and the combination with the window is quite nice, well seen. I'm looking forward to the TdF, At first I did not understand the fun of it, but my appreciation for these guys (and girls) has grown a lot!
Leuke foto!!!

Photo Information

Copyright: Fred LION (Rockyboy) (20582)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-04-03
Categories: Transportation, Architecture
Camera: SONY DSC-S75, Sony Memory Stick
Exposure: f/2, 1/30 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Scavenger Hunt (Pt. I) - April, 2004, Subway stations! [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-04-04 4:51