Originally Posted by
Drillium Dude
I came across this when looking for an old pic on Flickr tonight:
I remembered how strangely ethereal the light reflecting off the paint seemed. The bright lights, reflections and sharp shadows really make the photo come alive. All on accident, of course - I have some skills, but beyond pointing and letting the camera take care of it, photography ain't one of them.
But I know lots of you are great photographers. What have you got?
DD
When I look at this image I really know why I do not like the modern modern mantra of all black components and matte paint bikes. Yes, this is Italian classic artistry, but even a lowly Peugeot UO-8 and Fuji S-10-S bikes of the 1970's had great looking paint and elegent graphics. Higher up you had the English masters like Bob Jackson and Hetchins. Now it is all giant graphics and large component names that resemble NASCAR race cars and driver suits.