Taking pictures of our Bike

[humes]

Never thought about this; good thread though as it's these nuances that I love discussing. It's part of the "1% better" sort of mentality that adds up over time.

My profile pic has my bike showing on its kickstand side, which just seemed to naturally fit the standing position I wanted to take behind it. The bike goes low-to-high and I can rest my hands easily on the tank.

So like any guiding principles; there's context that needs to go with it as some other replies have mentioned.

 

[TBRD]

I have never heard this or really given it much thought until reading this thread. Now that I think about it, I feel like my favorite bike pics are from the "non" kickstand side. I would agree it is related to angle and ultimately that could be solved with some creative photography but probably just easier to shoot the "right" side.

 

[Titter]

After reading this thread I decided to look at the pictures I have of my bikes. Haven't reached a conclusion on whether it looks better photographed from the right side, left side, front or back, but have noticed I have more pictures of my bikes than I have of my kids
My favourite bike pictures are these two particularly the one taken at the Commando Memorial at Lochaber. My father was a Commando during WW2

 

[City Bob]

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A Sprint looks good from any angle

 

[scootrlary]

Take whatever picture you like and tell the haters to do one

Good answer!!!!!

 

[scootrlary]

I take pics of my bike from all angles, as I like variety in photography. A bit of shadowing can sometimes be used to great effect!

Shadows don't mean much to most modern cameras.

 

[scootrlary]

The law of thirds

 

[scootrlary]

...................................but have noticed I have more pictures of my bikes than I have of my kids.

Bikes generally bring more pleasure than pain.

 

[LandyVlad]

The law of thirds

Next you'll be going on about golden ratios..

but... you're right.