Need feedback on Photo art Motorcycle Project

[rogerc]

I have long been a motorcycle enthusiast and currently ride a Yamaha FJR 1300. I’m trying to create a small business that incorporates my love of motorcycles and photography-art. I am doing research now to determine if there a market and interest in the type of photo art that I am planning on producing.

I am looking for a lot of honest feedback on some motorcycle photo projects that I have been working on. Some are much better than others but I have found that EVERYONE has a different like and dislike of the techniques.

I have done some cars and a couple of bikes for friends and they have really enjoyed them and get comments on them constantly. So I am trying to determine if I should invest the time and money and start the business.

My goal is to increase my skills so that soon I could sell pictures of Vintage Motorcycles, individuals riding there bikes, or stationary shots of people’s bikes.

What I am trying to create is a product that really shows off the individual’s bike and is more unique that just a photo. The Photo Art would be of the quality that you would want to hang a large print in either your home or office for display. I am sure a lot of you have seen similar painted pictures of some vintage cars and high end luxury sports cars.

These will all be very high-resolutions framed prints from 8x10 to 13x19 up to even up to 20x30 inches.

If you could visit my Motorcycle gallery at:

https://rogerc.smugmug.com/gallery/1463857

and give me feedback it would be really appreciated.

I am looking for honest and constructive feedback on which projects you like and if you think motorcycle enthusiasts would be interested in paying for really high quality prints that are framed and ready for hanging.

All comments are really appreciated.

Thanks

Rogerc

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[Rogue]

Its a personal thing, I've never been a fan of that type of picures. I like picures that don't look like they have been modified.

 

[trinibob]

Picture this

An fjr streaming down a back curvy road in that form of a photo you could easily put lines streaming off of and around the bike giving a cool look of speed and art.

I would buy that!

 

[Geezer]

Well, just my opinion, and they are nice pictures, but nothing I'd want to hang on my wall. I am thinking along the same lines as Rogue, the more clear the picture the better I like it. I spend lots of money on high quality optics for lenses, binoculars, scopes, etc. so that my old eyes can see things more clearly.

 

[Maywannayamaha1300]

Hi Roger.... One man's "Art" is another man's "Trash". Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I would say...go for it, take a risk and see what the market will bear. On this website, these guys are definitely partial to FJR paraphanalia. Give it a try and then offer it up. Best of luck!!!!

 

[radman]

At least whoever wielded the crayon stayed inside the lines. Mostly. Red one doesn't look bad though.

 

[GunMD]

I'm actually trying to "theme" my home office with motorcycle art, but I think I enjoy a more "realistic" look rather than the "photoshopped" look. Just my opinion. Of all the ones you've shared I like the HD one the best because it's the least "altered".

Nice work, and I appretiate the artistic value, but not really my first choice.

 

[daviddowns2000]

I am looking for a lot of honest feedback on some motorcycle photo projects that I have been working on.

If the subject was me on my bike, it's possible that I might appreciate it enough to frame and hang...maybe. However, as pieces of art they do not move me. The shot angles seem commonplace, nothing special there, moto magazine type stuff. Likewise, although they are OK, there is nothing especially original or creative in the compositions. The posterization or whatever manipulations you have done seem mechanical, as though Photoshop was in control and not the artist. I just don't get any kind of emotional impact from them. Regarding the manipulations, I might be interested in seeing perhaps a greater degree of abstraction...you have taken them far enough to be obvious, arguably annoying, but not far enough to be really interesting or to convey the excitement of riding. I would try to get a little looser and really let my creative juices flow, go a little wilder, try to put more of my own riding experience into it and try to express the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle.

 

[Cal24Master]

I agree with most here, they just don't do much for me. Having said that, this is probably not the best forum for looking for riders interested in that kind of product. I would think that the Harley crowd, or MV Augusta riders might have the interest and expendable income for that kind of custom art.

Personally, I would much rather spend my money on tires and gas to ride my bike, than on an artist's rendering of what I look like riding it so I can look at it when I'm sitting home.

 

[git-r-dan]

I agree, the photos look like they were "photo shopped" to death (sorry, just an opinion). I know that in every 100 pictures taken, you may have one that stands out. When that "one" is meaningful and sharp enough to enlarge, then it could go on the wall (next to Tom Landry's) with the president's approval. Personally, I would rather have motorcycle 'in action" photos taken by a professional and then enlarge the chosen print for framing. But after farkiling my new bike before it has come in, all I can afford is $20.

 

[rogerc]

This is very good feedback and I appreciate everyone's comments. They are honest to the point.

Will continue to research, modify and come up with the WOW factor.

Rogerc

 

[FantasticJohnR]

In my humble opinion an artist should develop a medium that they enjoy crafting and creating. Designing art to sell, though a neccessary evil, compromises the creative spirit.

Develop motorocycle art because you love to do it and if it makes you money it is a bonus.

 

[fjrchik]

I like #5 alot!! What do you have of your FJR that you could show us?

 

[boogahboogah]

When I'm shooting film (or burning bits these days), it is not uncommon for my shoot to use ratio to be between 30 to 1 and 100 to 1

Meaning, after all is said & done, I get one _really_ good picture out of 30 to 100 that I shoot. Meaning one that I really like, and one that other folks also seem to really like. Pros that I've talked to say that's average to above average. Some guy's average is 1 in 200...

Usually no one sees the 29 crappy ones, I only 'show' the good one.

Sorry, not a fan of obviously manipulated pictures. Artistic effects, maybe, but they have to be professional quality, if you know what I mean.

 

[Fencer]

I have to agree with Rogue.

My intrest is in high quality inherent beauty/action

 

[GunMD]

I have to agree with Rogue.
My intrest is in high quality inherent beauty/action

And don't forget ****.

 

[Mike-H]

Your a wee sick puppy GunMD ...don't ever stop :yahoo:

 

[worldbound4now]

My 2 cents.... motorcycle pictures that have a clear center focal item (the bike, the helmet, the rider, etc) with alterations to the background are sweet. I see a motorcycle winding up a mountainside with the sun setting in the background reflecting off of low level clouds, creating a look of fire in the sky against the shiny bike. Now that's a photo worth having. Sorry, but I'm also not into the fake brush stroke photos.

 

[krashdragon]

I have long been a motorcycle enthusiast and currently ride a Yamaha FJR 1300. I’m trying to create a small business that incorporates my love of motorcycles and photography-art. I am doing research now to determine if there a market and interest in the type of photo art that I am planning on producing.
I am looking for a lot of honest feedback on some motorcycle photo projects that I have been working on. Some are much better than others but I have found that EVERYONE has a different like and dislike of the techniques.

I have done some cars and a couple of bikes for friends and they have really enjoyed them and get comments on them constantly. So I am trying to determine if I should invest the time and money and start the business.

My goal is to increase my skills so that soon I could sell pictures of Vintage Motorcycles, individuals riding there bikes, or stationary shots of people’s bikes.

What I am trying to create is a product that really shows off the individual’s bike and is more unique that just a photo. The Photo Art would be of the quality that you would want to hang a large print in either your home or office for display. I am sure a lot of you have seen similar painted pictures of some vintage cars and high end luxury sports cars.

These will all be very high-resolutions framed prints from 8x10 to 13x19 up to even up to 20x30 inches.

If you could visit my Motorcycle gallery at:

https://rogerc.smugmug.com/gallery/1463857

and give me feedback it would be really appreciated.

I am looking for honest and constructive feedback on which projects you like and if you think motorcycle enthusiasts would be interested in paying for really high quality prints that are framed and ready for hanging.

All comments are really appreciated.

Thanks

Rogerc

[email protected]

Just my .002 worth...

either make them more arty or less.... nice pics but not that different...

yeah, I know hi res doens't show up on the net like it does in print...

but for what it's worth , I never like that Leroy or Lenard or whatever his name is sports drawings either..<G>

Ok, just an old art major's opinion.... <BG>

try lots of differnt techniques and angles and in your face stuff....

good luck...

Mary