motos in the dusk, a photo from Atakora, North

Photographer's Note

Sometimes you're just lucky. You sit on top of a jeep coming from a safaripark and there they are i a perfect line with a perfect backlight and the dust making huge cirkels.

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pauloog (11751) 2010-05-13 0:56

Dag Gerrit,
Een echte roadmovie foto met de motards perfect geplaatst in hun aura van stof en licht, prachtig gebruik van tegenlicht.
Groetjes,
Paul

besnard (59036) 2010-05-13 0:57

Bonjour Gerritr
Une belle réalisation pleine de mouvement et de poussière.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole

Zbychu (0) 2010-05-13 1:12

Fantastic picture, great light and processing !
tfs

snunney (130965) 2010-05-13 1:13

Hello Gerrit,
A very atmospheric image with the dust rising and the back-lighting creating an air of mystery. The motorcyclists are nice placed across the frame enabling the eyes to move easily from one to another. Very well observed and executed.

ciakgiak (30) 2010-05-13 1:14

Hello Gerrit,
spectacular image, you captured this moment with a perfect timing and composed a very superb scene with a surreal atmosphere, the effect is magnificent.
Congratulations, TFS
best regards
Giorgio

holmertz (83352) 2010-05-13 1:24

Hello Gerrit,
I guess I recognize this, but this is a different crop and still an exciting view, a marvellous game of light and darkness, silhouettes and dust. Very nicely compsed too, with the bikers on a fine diagonal line.
Regards,
Gert

papagolf21 (145112) 2010-05-13 1:25

Bonjour, cher ami Gerrit,
Excellente prise de vue (tout droit sortie d'un film à grand spectacle !).
Félicitations pour la réactivité, la qualité de l'image, enfin tout est bon !
Bravo !
Amitiés.
Philippe

jasmis (58603) 2010-05-13 1:45

Dynamic and impressive photo. Fine light control.
Regards.

yquem46 (38752) 2010-05-13 1:50

Hi Gerrit
Even though I'm not a biker, nonetheless I appreciate a lot this one
Superb perspective of the 3 bikers as silhouettes in the golen dust
Bravo
Best regards
patrick

rodgerg (55767) 2010-05-13 2:07

Dag Gerrit,

An orginale and efficience idea with the three motobike and the lamp. The three motobikers well loacted in the image give rythm, dynamims, prospect effect and great depht to the composition.
have a nice day,
Roger

korbee (6619) 2010-05-13 2:20

Hoi Gerrit,tja dit zijn inderdaad van die ultieme momenten die weinig voorkomen en waarbij je mazzel moet hebben,dat maakt deze foto uniek.
Een hele mooie Paris-Dakar foto,die struiken in de stofwolken zijn een perfecte achtergrond.

jan

jlbrthnn (76041) 2010-05-13 2:22

Hello Gerrit,
These motorcylcists seem to be the extraterrestrial ones in this cloud of dust. The composition is as beautiful as spectacular. Very good realization. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

PixelTerror (0) 2010-05-13 3:05

Hi Gerrit
Pfffff the dust, the nightmare of every camera, did you change the lens there ? ;-)
I like the perspective they make, being at equal distance the depth feeling is excellent and the light works well to highlight the dust
Have a nice day JY

JanH (864) 2010-05-13 3:14

Hallo Gerrit,
Mooie foto van deze motorrijders. Je ruikt het stof bijna.
De 3 zorgen voor een mooie lijn en perspectief, de achterste doet het hem. Door de donkere delen is het net of de motoren door een tunnel van licht en stof rijden.
Het licht van de lampen is een mooi detail.

Groeten, Jan

oncel (1407) 2010-05-13 3:15

Hello

Very artistic and atmospheric image with great yellow tones.TFS
CONG.

ONCEL

Housegaijin (0) 2010-05-13 4:09

Beautifully rendered and composed. I like the dust, the line that goes from the biggest bike to the farthest away and most of all the golden monochromatic tone...

Longroute (19600) 2010-05-13 4:24

Yes, the dark cirlcles of the dust frame perfectly this scene and the three motorbykes all aligned in diagonal make a fine composition. Very evocative. Excellent light management and good timing. A very expressive photo.
Best regards,
Donato

TopGeo (38220) 2010-05-13 4:41

Hi Gerrit! wonderful composition Excellent perspective beautiful effect and motos in the dust dark! gold colors and great managed light and contrast shadow! A superb work!
Regards
Georgios

Didi (61569) 2010-05-13 4:47

Hi Gerrit
Interesting trio in diagonal thru the fog.
You were very lucky indeed.
Best regards

delkoo (68) 2010-05-13 8:33

hi gerrit
You were there at the right moment to get this surprising scene, clearly a very nice photo, well composed with a stunning light.
congratulations.

didier

Cricri (176) 2010-05-13 10:33

Hi Gerrit
Très jolie prise des trois motards dans une ambiance lumineuse et poussiéreuse, ça donne un côté assez mystérieux
Friendship
cricri

Budapestman (82620) 2010-05-13 14:39

Hi Gerrit,
a very impressive photo with spectacular composition, great silhouettes and lights, the atmosphere of the photo is special, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kívánok!
George (György)

atus (15858) 2010-05-13 15:26

Hi Gerrit,
great shot in a fantastic backlighting. Very well composed and captured from a perfect pov.
Nice to see pics of remote countries like this.
Best wishes.
Attila

lucasgalodoido (26140) 2010-05-13 15:46

Hi Gerrit,
very interesting capture here from motorcycles in this poor road. The ligths of bikes are curious and the contrast wonderful. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

worldcitizen (12760) 2010-05-13 15:51

Hello Gerrit,
This is a fabulous view, and your presentation and management of the light are flawless. The particles of dust being bathed in sunlight are really magical to look at, although I'm sure it's not as nice to be breathing them in. :-) The spacing between the motorcycles is perfect, and it seems as if everything fell into place for you to create this intriguing photo.

Leconte (5795) 2010-05-13 16:01

Hello Gerrit,

this version is even more impressive than the previous, the close-up on this cloud of dust is beautiful, nice detail of the third rider who looks to make a hand signal, wonderful composition,

best regards,
Valerie.

siamesa (28231) 2010-05-13 16:41

Boa noite Gerrit

... and a perfect picture too.Congratulations for the amazing capture.
Abraços
maria

P-S-I-G (25536) 2010-05-13 21:16

Hello Gerrit,
Great one. I enjoy the silhouettes in the light and the dust. Very well seen and done.
Best regards,
Fabrice

Rafer (0) 2010-05-13 22:56

Buenísima composición a contraluz....saludos Gerrit

ktanska (36425) 2010-05-14 2:59

Hi Gerrit,
Strong perspective. Well working backlight which illuminates those clouds of dust. Stylish brown tones.
Kari

Angshu (56760) 2010-05-14 7:36

Hi Gerrit
This is quite brilliant! The silhouette of the two bikes the dust, the clear space between the two bikes...you were lucky alright, but the picture is excellent!
Regards
Angshu

mauro61 (53411) 2010-05-14 8:36

ciao Gerrit,
figure che escono dal buio e dalla polvere in una bella composizione di cui mi colpisce l'equidistanza perfetta tra le moto.
bellissimo scatto
maurizio

Fis2 (142685) 2010-05-14 12:50

Witaj Gerrit!
Your photo is curious.
Good reportorial shot.
I like the frame and colours.
Photo has climate.
Well done.
Regards
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (191261) 2010-05-14 14:53

Ciao Gerrit, fascinating composition with splendid silhouettes of moto in action, fantastic light, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Nicou (188486) 2010-05-15 0:53

Hello,

grandisoe compo, la poussière soulevée par ce moto fait un merveilleux effet, avec le phares, le découpage en noir, sueprbe compo.

Bravo et maitié

Nicou

dip (23892) 2010-05-15 0:59

Hi Gerrit,
wonderful photo,the contrasts and the lighting are really amazing!
excellent captured and composed,
greetings,
Dimitris.

danos (110395) 2010-05-15 13:06

Hi gerrit,
what an impressive shot with the silhouettes of the two bikers to looks so superb as passing by through the dust.The falling light make the scene magically.Well done.

Have a nice Sunday,Danos

Scharan (14144) 2010-05-15 18:49

Olá Gerrit

Uma incrível foto dessas motos descendo neste
lugar escuro e empoeirado...aliás a poeira
cria um belo efeito na luz. Um ótimo trabalho.
Parabéns
GA
Vera

Vasa (515) 2010-05-16 16:23

Simply, it is wonderful. Even the disposition of three motos are perfect. Bravo friend. Proud of your work in Africa. Friendly,

Branko

John_F_Kennedy (43763) 2010-05-17 4:31

Hello Gerrit,
Perfect dusty scenery, great soft colour and details in a great atmosphere. Very well done.
have a nice day,
Achim

dta (95538) 2010-05-17 4:41

Hello gerrit ,
What an exceptional capture ! Great composition and light management !
Bravo

Charo (51212) 2010-05-17 9:21

Hallo Gerrit,
Zeer goed beheerde de achtergrondverlichting, een kleur sfeer, uitstekend.
Zeer goede diepte en dynamiek.
Met vriendelijke groet,
Charo

rikko77 (10861) 2010-05-17 9:27

Hi Gerrit....
lucky Gerrit and...good photographer...you gotta be in the right place at the right moment, but you also have to be a good photographer to see the scene and to well compose it, as you did here.
Congratulations!
Rikk

mikolaj_kawa (0) 2010-05-17 13:34

Hello Gerrit! Superb scene. Amazing motobikes. Excellent mist. Good dynamic exposure. Good contrast. Sophisticated work. Well done!

gilou530 (34) 2010-05-18 9:53

salut gerrit
magnifique contre jour de cette photo et une belle profondeur avec un cadrage qui utilise toute la diagonale, excellent
amitiés
giblert

bracasha75 (24591) 2010-05-19 8:59

Hello Gerrit
Excellent action shot and i supose that is great day time for motors riding.
Extra one
Cheers,Braca

leo61 (0) 2010-05-19 12:09

How could i miss this one ,Gerrit!
You lucky one to catch them in tis diagonal.Are thy reall,or ghostriders????
Great shot!!!!
Regards,leo

axiotea (21651) 2010-05-20 8:52

Hello Gerrit
You really caught that scene very well! The light going through the dust cloud is perfect and made for a good contrast with the silhouetted motorbike drivers and asphalt.
Well seen!
Cheers
Marilyn

npecanhuk (79319) 2010-05-20 19:46

Hello Gerrit!
Another special photograph with the three motorbikers riding in that dusty road!
Highlights here are the very well chosen and privileged pov, the composition and exposure!
Color and contrasts are very good too!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Bluejeans (64251) 2010-06-09 10:56

Ola Gerrit,
Que fantástica composição com estas motas nesta estrada de terra batida ,ficou fantástica a nuvem de fumo , gostei muito das silhuetas das motos , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

Waylim (25436) 2010-06-17 18:21

Hi Gerrit,
Very cool shot, I like the multilayer composition, each motor bikes created its own light for their silhouttes, yet there still some faint details. I got to cover my nose from all the dust they left behind.
Way

jafadabret (56501) 2010-08-28 4:58

Bonjour Gerrit,
Ces motos en contre-jour dans la poussière colorée par la lumière du soleil du soir font une très belle image. Belle composition dans la perspective en diagonale !
Amicalement
Jacques

patdeph (35750) 2010-08-29 2:04

hello Gerrit
what an extraordinary light,enhanced by the dust,and you were incredibly lucky to have the motos just at this place!Wonderful!
Regards
Pascale

Urs (14082) 2010-08-30 18:01

Hi Gerrit

Your motorcycle drivers in the dusk fascinated me, it looks so very Asian, in particular Indian. Excellent POV with clever light and shadow management. Very good photo job. Thanks for your critique of my speed boat.

warm regards
Urs

riclopes (35577) 2010-09-01 1:36

Olá Gerrit, these are the best moments in a trip, such an extraordinary situation given to us for free. And you took good advantage of that gift...fantastic backlight and presence of 3 motorbikes on a race...Or may be it's just the same guy in 3 diferent times...
rgds,
ric

Calimero76 (10957) 2010-09-03 6:42

Hello Gerrit,
Fantastic shot with an incredible light.
Really fantastic...
One of best photos I saw on Trekearth
Best regards
Patrice

CLODO (42423) 2010-09-03 6:51

hi Gerrit

Very simple so very attractive, and almost incredible to get 3 motos well placed in your picture. Of course, the backlighted dust is what makes the difference.
Well done
CLODO

delpeoples (60326) 2010-09-14 4:01

Hi Gerrit, this is definitely one of your best, I love it. The composition is entirely unique and combines dyanamism with extreme beauty. the effect of the dust is ethereal and the photo has wonderful balance between the two motorcyclist. TFS and I wish you a good day, Lisa

speedymanu (3701) 2010-10-23 4:44

Hello Gerrit

what a perspective, a perfect diagonal and the monichromatic touch is superb.

Have a nice weekend

Emmanuel

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-01-13 17:20

Cheers Gerrit!

WOW! Superb contrejour shot! The silhouettes are simply amazing! Great exposure, considering the conditions you had. The photo is crisp! Great perspective! well composed, great shot!

All the best,
Matthieu

Haymotion (2761) 2013-05-13 4:22

Hi Gerrit,
wonderful and very creative picture !
The succession of moto is very good.
And i like the luminositiy and atmospher of your shot.
Good job
TFS
Vince

kasianowak (14027) 2014-04-30 13:51

Hi Gerrit
Excellent shot with repeated pattern of strong silhouettes, masterful play of light and shadow and wonderfully backlit dust. Amazing light and colour.
Best wishes
Kasia