Rolling Thunder #3
Tomorrow is Memorial Day in the USA -- a time to honor our war dead.
In the last few years, "Rolling Thunder" has become a tradition in the Washington, DC area on the day before Memorial Day.
"Rolling Thunder" means that literally thousands of Vietnam veterans ride their Harley Davidsons to DC and parade through the streets, culminating at the Vietnam War Memorial. It's a testimony to patriotism and service, and raises issues at the heart of our nation today.
I went there today to take pictures.
Comments and faves
onewithspider (73 months ago | reply)
great picture lots of action and fun
-voted as "saveme" (from Deleteme! group
Serge Arsenie (73 months ago | reply)
great shot tom! I just bought a telephoto lens today. its a 70-300 sigma macro lens. i got it slightly used at a flea market, but its in excellent condition and works great for only $75!
skycaptaintwo (73 months ago | reply)
Nice shot. Good motion blur. Nice expression on the subject. Not a keeper though...
-voted as "deleteme" (from Deleteme! group)
Katpix (73 months ago | reply)
I like this photo, Tom. It carries the impact you describe.
And it's good to learn about this Washington DC tradition for Memorial Day.
nelgallan (73 months ago | reply)
excellent cause... cool bike... not enough of standout for a save
its memorial day, buy a vet a beer and say thank-you!
-deleteme2
Thomas Hawk added this photo to his favorites. (73 months ago)
Lee Nachtigal (73 months ago | reply)
Instant saveme despite one small issue: The signage in the background is a distracting element. If you can photoshop it out (God knows how) the image will have more impact and the composition will be simpler.
Voted saveme
durhamyankee (73 months ago | reply)
Blah. I don't see much here on the technique side that merits a save.
-Voted "deleteme3" (by the Delete me! Group)
*clairity* (73 months ago | reply)
Nice shot. Such pride.
Tobias Akeblom (73 months ago | reply)
Too blurry and too patriotic..
-Voted "deleteme4" (by the Delete me! Group)
joaqy (73 months ago | reply)
A ok shot... but not worth a save. Blurred when viewed large.
-Voted "deleteme5" (by the Delete me! Group)
Findo (73 months ago | reply)
nice panning... but as they have said, nothing special.
-Voted "deleteme6" (by the Delete me! Group)
andertho (73 months ago | reply)
@Akeblom:
I'm genuinely interested in knowing why you think this photo is "too patriotic"? Any elaboration would be welcome, thanks.
jasperroz (73 months ago | reply)
Nice.................
drspam (73 months ago | reply)
this is nice, but not particularly special.
-Voted "deleteme7" (by the Delete me! Group)
Lapsklaus (73 months ago | reply)
I hope they crash and fall of the bike..
-Voted "deleteme8" (by the Delete me! Group)
Bullet Eye [deleted] (73 months ago | reply)
Two dirt bags on a Harley. Great pic. but a
deleteme9
Lee Nachtigal (73 months ago | reply)
some of these comments are idiotic... I thought the point was to giive a critique--not just swing around wildly with the "deletme" hatchet.
This isn't my photo but if it were mine I'd want some insightful remarks.
andertho (73 months ago | reply)
@future-phd:
You're right.
My fave was "I hope they crash and fall off of the bike."
I thought that was a particularly insightful critique.
bbikkerr1 (73 months ago | reply)
Come on people, the purpose of deleteme is NOT and NEVER was insightful critique....even if the subject is personal or even patriotic. This is not about serious critique but fun and being mean most of the time...if you get a good critique then feel lucky, don't feel robbed if you don't get any...
As for the picture, the comp is rather interesting and I like the subject, however moving or not the subject is not in crisp enough focus to make the picture work. (And in the spirit of deleteme I hope they fun over your camera).
-Voted "deleteme10" (by the Delete me! Group)
Robin Thom (73 months ago | reply)
Good shot but I don't recollect giving you a model's release.
hk_traveller and akkleis added this photo to their favorites.
Ms. Kathleen (19 months ago | reply)
What an inspiring photo!
I would be very pleased if you would add this inspiring image to:
<a href=" www.flickr.com/groups/sdvietnamveterans/" > **US Veterans!**
WilliamMarlow added this photo to his favorites. (12 months ago)