Fun ride, a photo from Mandalay, North

Photographer's Note

I was resting with coconut drink under the tree about 300ft from famous U Pein bridge at cold drink shop. These bikers were coming from the other side but not riding on the bikes yet. After they passed the last check point where the monks were enforcing on each resting post for riding bikes they started riding on the bikes. So, I pickup my camera and started shooting them. For them it was fun to do the ride on the bridge and I got fun shooting at them too. Enjoy.

Did quite a few things:
Crop all sides, saturation, contract, sharpness and poster-edge effect.

Marmou, z_nenith, mlopes, erdna, Michael_Gan, don_narayan, lewiz, rajhema, axiotea has marked this note useful

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serdarhepgul (1744) 2005-10-05 12:50

Wonderfulll very creative:) I like it
Thank you sharing it
serdar

ALSOM (6616) 2005-10-05 12:51

Excellent compo with that bridge.
I like the light reflecting on the bottom of the bridge with the green backgound.

Thanks
Al.

Marmou (396) 2005-10-05 12:52

Very original and amazing picture. Very well seen ! TFS

Philippe (11836) 2005-10-05 12:52

Nice vertical lines. The distibution of the bikers on the bridge also adds to its quality. That's why I would have been tempted to crop behind the last adult to have a perfectly balanced pic. I also think the sky is a bit dull. But on the whole this is a very original image.

z_nenith (224) 2005-10-05 13:14

That photo makes me to remember my past time.
Thanks for sharing.

crhieatt (5347) 2005-10-05 13:54

It's brilliant Way! .....and the angle you've taken it from makes it look as though all the cyclists must be experts, as the bridge loooks really narrow - as well as being really high.
Great work.
Regards
Colin

flip89 (3418) 2005-10-05 13:56

Puts a smile on my face. Perfect timing ... I like the unequal distribution of the cyclists ... it's more dynamic that way.

mlopes (494) 2005-10-05 14:31

Hi Way, nice photo of this already famous bridge. nice colours and framing.
Mario

erdna (5713) 2005-10-05 15:22

I like this photo very much because of the composition and the rythmn of the bridge post throughout the length of the picture, and it becomes a secondary frame for the scenery beyond. Very nice.

Andre'

Michael_Gan (2776) 2005-10-05 16:17

Hello Wai. This is the third time I run into a picture of this bridge within short time (never heard of this bridge before...) and this is a very nice shot. The graphical appearance of the columns of the bridge is very strong and the bicycles are a nice daily life aspect in the photo.

don_narayan (2014) 2005-10-05 16:42

great shot. the timing is very good, very nice light and composition. really, well done.

anesugur (18789) 2005-10-05 16:46

Very interesting picture.
Nice composition, good colors.
Regards. Uğur

vapours (8264) 2005-10-05 20:29

Great repetition, I also find the scene quite humorous as well.

Cormac (26565) 2005-10-05 21:52

This is a very striking image, one that can stick in the mind. I like your positioning, with the posts minimized by being hidden behind each other. Congratulations on an amazing capture!

lewiz (1297) 2005-10-05 22:05

I think this is a wonderful moment. You're very lucky to have captured it. I can't fault your shot... well framed, cropped and exposed. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

faubry (35447) 2005-10-06 4:53

très sympathique comme coposition avec toutes ces bicyclettes alignées, bravo, j'aime beauocup, belle texture du bois
merci
francine

rabdelnoor (3423) 2005-10-13 21:31

Hi Way,
Great timing to catch these bikers in line on top of the bridge. Very well composed and with beautiful colours. Nicely done.
Regards,
Ricardo

everlasting (19978) 2006-08-13 2:52

Hi Way, The graphical appearance of the columns of the bridge here is very strong and the inclusions of the bicycles makes this a very nice composition. Your timing and framing is very good, as is the light.

axiotea (21651) 2007-10-30 5:23

Mingalaba Way
I've been only 10 days to Burma (end of august, beginning september) with Laurent and we've have been fascinated by the beauty of your country and its people and hope to go back again, as soon as possible!
Well timed capture of the cyclists naturally framed in between the poles which add graphism to the scene.
Cheers
Marilyn

jrleborgne (1554) 2009-04-06 0:04

Hello Way,

Dynamic movement. Very well captured.
Regards
Jean-Renaud