Harley Street Specialist

Artist: David McMahon
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Harley Street Specialist

The chrome top of this Harley’s fuel tank reminded me of the breastplate of an ancient Roman centurion.

I shot this last week on a bright, sunny afternoon on St KIlda Road. Because the Harley is black, it almost looks as if the chrome panel is floating in nothingness.

Because I shot this from behind, I was able to capture the reflection of the clear blue springtime sky and the new greenery on a nearby plane tree.

F6.7, 1/350 sec, ISO 200, focal length 150mm.

Featured in CONTRASTING PERCEPTIONS, November 2009.

Featured in CAPTION FUN, November 2009.

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Harley Street Specialist by David McMahon

Cee Neuner

Great capture. :D :D
David McMahon replied

Thanks, Cee – Don’t think the shot would have been as effective if the bike was a light colour!
Martina Fagan

Brill shot love it:)
David McMahon replied

Thanks very much, Martina. The chrome was a bit dusty, but the reflection was still intriguing! Glad you like this one.
Shulie1

This is a great shot – and yes, it does look like a breastplate
David McMahon replied

Thank you, Shulie – glad you see it the same way I do. I wonder where the centurion was!
JUSTART

fab shot
David McMahon replied

Thanks, JustArt – the sky was just perfect for this shot!
Shulie1

I guess he went for a Roman holiday!
David McMahon replied

Ah, Shulie, that’s just brilliant. I should have looked around to see if he was roamin’ in the vicinity!
Shulie1

Very funny – maybe he was given the boot and had to go home
David McMahon replied

Or maybe he was told to ``see ‘em’’ at the Coliseum!
sarahhoffman

Excellent photo Dave!
David McMahon replied

Thanks very much, Sarah – I was lucky with the blue sky and the fresh foliage, or else it would have just been a ``standard’’ reflection shot!
Shulie1

Or maybe, he is doing yoga in a toga
David McMahon replied

Or he could be looking for a region for his legion!
sfmilner

Greetings David; Excellent capture, the reflections are wonderful.
steve
David McMahon replied

Thank you, Steve. The bike was parked in a perfect spot – so I was able to work the angle to get in the sky and the fresh green foliage. I guess I have to thank the owner of the Harley!
Shulie1

I found him! His chariot is double parked at Caesar’s Palace
David McMahon replied

I was going to say that I concede defeat …. but I wonder if he went in to order a Caesar salad?
Rob Toombs

Love the reflections David.. Very cool shot mate…
David McMahon replied

Thanks very much, Rob. I don’t think I would have taken the shot if it wasn’t showing the blue and green reflections!
bevanimage

Very clever, David, great reflections.
David McMahon replied

Thanks so much, BevanImage – the reflections really made this shot ``happen’’. Glad you like it.
Shulie1

Now I concede defeat! You win
David McMahon replied

No, don’t give up … I was enjoying matching wits with you.
Shulie1

I have been roman around in my mind trying to think of something else but thjis is my last poor effort
David McMahon

Just don’t light a Roman candle!
Georgie Hart

Must be the rarely seen ‘Gladiator’ model of the Harley!
David McMahon replied 24 days ago

As ridden by Russell Crowe, no doubt!
Georgie Hart

Either that or it’s a road warrior…
David McMahon replied 24 days ago

... as portrayed in the Mad Max movies!
Georgie Hart 24 days ago
David McMahon replied 24 days ago

And now I’m speechless. Thank you, Georgie. That’s wonderful news!
Marita Sutherlin 24 days ago

This is just sooo cool, David! You’ve put a lot of care and thought into capturing what many would have overlooked! Congrats on the feature! marita
David McMahon replied 24 days ago

Thank you so much, Marita. Really appreciate your generous words.
mcneder 23 days ago

Good stuff. When I first saw this on your site in a smaller view – I thought it was a metalic canoe – maybe it’s my eyes. Either way, great shot!