How would you edit this?

[jammy_c]

Hey guys, i've been asked by a friend if I can do something more with this picture. Basically I want to make the rider "pop" from the background or make him stand out a bit more, but if you can think of a more interesting or artistic method of PP please feel free to make suggestions or have a go at editing yourself (roughly and quickly) to demonstrate your thoughts.
Thanks!


simon by James Caffrey Photography, on Flickr

 

[jammy_c]

here's a few more that i've already had a go at. C+C very welcome...

1.

006 by James Caffrey Photography, on Flickr

2.

003 by James Caffrey Photography, on Flickr

3.

011 by James Caffrey Photography, on Flickr

 

[Emington]

This is my quick go. I used a slight vignette, dodged the cyclist and burned the background, then used curves to give it a bit more punch and sharpened.

 

[jm2]

Shadow lift, BG blur + darken, light sharpen, crop.

 

[shotokan101]

Number three from your own attempts works best for me - makes the rider stand out and the sepia background still retains a feeling of the "nature" aspect.

Jim

 

[wallyboy]

little go