Yes! Just like humans I don’t think side profile shots of most bikes are all that flattering. I can see why they do that on bike websites it helps you see what type of bike it is and identify the difference between an endurance bike vs race bike and so forth but if you’re trying to show off your bike I also prefer an angle like this
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Yes! Just like humans I don’t think side profile shots of most bikes are all that flattering. I can see why they do that on bike websites it helps you see what type of bike it is and identify the difference between an endurance bike vs race bike and so forth but if you’re trying to show off your bike I also prefer an angle like this
I concur
Oh hai! https://imgur.com/a/0k3TSqL
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How are you propping the bike up for that shot?
Something like this?
https://imgur.com/a/u2miyCG
From the rear quarter for me
i agree! [Though I’m more partial to 3/4 photos from the rear.](https://www.reddit.com/r/BikeLA/s/EIwAk9X5bN)
Yeah they get boring fast. I like to mix it up like this: [https://imgur.com/a/OQmXl33](https://imgur.com/a/OQmXl33)
Something that implies action, motion, or direction related to the context/location.
I prefer isometric.
How am I supposed to count gear teeth from this angle??!?