I bravely stood in the middle of the street to photograph this scene as Evil Macau-Knievel hurtled towards me at an eye-popping 20kph (estimated max.). “Get out of the way” screamed Mrs. Ha, fearful of loss of life. But he didn’t listen.
Macau Bikin’
Another play with Color Efex Pro 4; Pro Contrast filter.
All downhill from here 
Oh dear, I randomly dipped again and am still happy. What an image! The wealth of visual information here is delicious.
Fabulous image! I love the people scattered in the background as well.
Thank you, Ann. I appreciate that.
Great pic! I also like how the ‘red cross’/ medical clinic element complements your introduction to this image.
Many thanks 🙂
Andrew you and Steve are hilarious and Rod too. I believe that all you had to do was take a few steps back and the cyclist breezed right past. Where I live there were 3 different motorcycle accidents all with about two weeks. Each guy was killed. They were not wearing helmets. I see these dummies all over town who are not wearing a helmet. It must be a macho thing.
Oh Yvonne! Now people will realise that I was not as heroic as I tried to portray. You are right. I took a few steps to the side – with plenty of time – and he just breezed past without concern. It was a very quiet street. I was never allowed to have a motorbike when I was a youngster and I didn’t learn to drive until my early 20s. I lost a friend in a car accident when he was 18 and it put me off. Not his fault but he was killed outright. Once I had a car motorbikes no longer appealed. I would never dream of riding without a helmet.
It’s too bad that your friend was killed in MVA (motor vehicle accident). Americans like to abbreviate. I had a cousin killed at age 16 on his bike in this tiny little town where I went to school. I never did know who was at fault. Extremely sad. That was back in the 50’s I think. That was before the helmet law had was enacted.
You are right about the helmets. It used to be a law that was axed under Perry. (our gov,) Everybody had to wear a helmet. I wish the law had never been rewritten.
Are you happy with the function of Pro Contrast? It seems to have rendered this image very well. Great exposure control in this.
I imagine you would have pulled yourself up and stood there as the ambulance approached and got that shot too.:-)
Yes Steve, happy with pro contrast. The biggest challenge was perspective and I did a small adjustment in camera profile – manual. The ambulance is behind me!
You must have nerves of steel – or attention deficit – wonderful shot – well worth the act of bravery. I notice medial help was close at hand.
You are definitely losing me now. Where are the penguins *she whimpers*
It is terrific! I love the very serious expression on Evil Macau-Knievels face.
This is terrific! The detail above the archway really makes this image sing!