Nicholas took the first thing I noticed (and mentioned in an earlier thread Firetruck).
What else jumps out at me?
No Wind.
Simple Suggestion: Next time get the fan going and blow that long hair on the models.
Simple eh?
Otherwise, it looks like the photographer spends more time on the photoshop compositing and not enough time on the original shoot. Or it appears as if the guys are sitting still on a bike in a studio and the background is simply pasted in later or is a photo backdrop.
At least, that is "how I see it" if I were looking at these as a potential buyer (looking for a photographer).
You have the Photoshop skills down and the concepts are all very good and entertaining. I like your "style."
I think the "only weaknesses" that show are the attention to visual details that other eyes catch when you post a photo. I suppose that is a "process" thing as you do process lots of complex images like this one.
So I have a suggestion intended to help you.
And remember...the first beer is on me.
My Simple Suggestion: keep up the good work, but consider slowing the process down some during the photo shoot to catch some basic things with "original effects" (e.g. wind, color temp, reflections, etc. ) rather than depending on post processing to fix the image. For example, just turning on a fan would make the image "better" and take only a moment to "fix" rather than some time consuming and complicated and possibly not as effective software solution later after the shoot.
I hope these comments or observations or suggestions help you and others.
My first thought was, this shot needs a swarm of bumble bees heading in the opposite direction. The driver's teeth are perfect for some bug splat. #2 rider's eyes could be focused on the largest forefront bee instead of the camera lens.
Great job on the remake, Rian! It's too bad the guy at the back, wasn't looking slightly backwards? You're right, a fan would have helped tremendously.
Thanks Dizzee and yup, I used Topaz Vivacity on the one in question, Rian.
Awesome work, I love your style!! I always look forward to seeing your work, it keeps getting better and better every time you post. Thanks for sharing. I hope someday I'll have your post editing skills.
oh well. i think bike helmets could have helped as well