Selected by Matt Wragg - Another unusual pan today, and yes, quite a lot isn't in focus, but this does a great job of conveying a sense of speed and the spraying snow - this shot simply make riding look fast and fun, which is what it is supposed to be.
Yep, I'm going to add my name to the list of fans.... Super fun shot!
Not sure I want to think about snow anymore tho, I'm feeling ready for summer already....
Thirded, my favourite riding shots are always the ones that make me think I wanna do that. This photo does that. You can feel the carve and as far as the blur.. lol.. are there really people who think every photo must be in focus? Maybe in a catalogue or a textbook. This sort of photo is art, focus is a presumption.
as a photographer I never tried to make such image as this one because I tend to prefer sharp and perfectly focused ones. But I like it, not easy to get a motion picture and this is an beautiful and interesting. Congrats
It's an interesting shot! It's not that I don't like it I just find it hard to look at as my eyes are constantly looking for something to focus on and can't.
Well the criteria clearly said too that if you can manipulate a photo out of the "rules," like most professional photographers can, then it still has potential. I'm not a huge fan of this one, but don't just bash it for not fitting any criteria. It's like Van Gogh; he was busy experimenting while all of his contemporaries were busy criticizing his work for a lack of ability. Now he is regarded as a master of impressionism. Rules only limit art.
Take a look at why Matt Wragg likes it, he literally mentions everything good about it. I completely agree with him, the sense of speed you get from it is amazing even in the snow!!
I personally like this over what you guys have linked, no hate though
Whats up with you @HutchJR ? You make critical comments on most P.O.D's, why don't you see if you can take a picture that's good enough to be a P.O.D.?
He likes the attention. There are a few commenters that always feel the need to make sure their name shows up.
They should try reddit if they just want the validation.