"period correct " photo shoot

So this idea popped into my head to get some pics of my bike in "period correct" settings. A couple of spots came to mind, and I took a ride tonight to see if I liked it. There is a funky old bar/restaurant in Pittsburgh, and I got a couple pics there(cell phone). Tomorrow I will fool around on Photoshop to see if I like the results. The two other bars I thought would be cool had a total shit show of drunks around, so I skipped them.

Thoughts? ??

I like the idea. I hope you complete it and post it here.

One suggestion, go to the location during daylight. Probably fewer drunks.

BTW, I love the picture you already posted, very interesting... artistic even.

Very nice setting, this is what these bikes were designed for. Much better than seeing one trailered to a bike show with a folding deck chair and flask of tea.

Maybe get yourself some ancient pop stud crash helmet, a garish nylon sports jacket and flared trousers with shoes to complete the look. Mullet haircut and moustache plus aviator shades would complete the 70's look.

I bet the models posing for the Kawasaki publicity pics back in the day thought they looked so cool , never mind I expect future generations will be laughing at us trying to look cool on our bikes.

Ol'school shots? ...did you shoot with B&W film? Seriously, your cellie wasn't around when these bikes were built. If you want to REALLY a period shot, find someone who shoots film and ask them to load a roll of B&W... They're still out there!

I do like your shot, but night shots are really best when shot on a tripod... stopped down and long exposure.