Concept / Riding

Riding

An action in which a subject is on or within a supporting animal or vehicle and is carried by its movement

An action in which a subject is on or within a support and is carried by its movement.

A phrase to start with

Directs the image toward a subject riding by being carried through the movement of a support.

Appearance and effects

A subject is on or within a support and is visibly carried by its movement.

Visual traits

  • subject
  • support
  • movement of the support

Expected changes

  • A subject on a support being carried through its movement is more likely to appear

Five examples

1 — A person beside an unoccupied stationary bicycle

The standard comparison motif cannot compare a subject being carried by a moving support, so it is replaced with a neutral subject candidate beside an unoccupied stationary support.

a person standing beside an unoccupied stationary bicycle in an open area, with neither moving

  • a person beside a stationary bicycle
  • an unoccupied stationary bicycle
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2 — A person beside an unoccupied parked scooter

The standard comparison motif cannot compare a subject being carried by a moving support, so it is replaced with a neutral subject candidate beside an unoccupied stationary support.

a person standing beside an unoccupied parked scooter in a bright setting, with neither moving

  • a person beside a parked scooter
  • an unoccupied parked scooter
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3 — A person beside an unoccupied stationary skateboard

The standard comparison motif cannot compare a subject being carried by a moving support, so it is replaced with a neutral subject candidate beside an unoccupied stationary support.

a person standing beside an unoccupied stationary skateboard on level ground, with neither moving

  • a person beside a stationary skateboard
  • an unoccupied stationary skateboard
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4 — A person beside an unoccupied stationary pedal cart

The standard comparison motif cannot compare a subject being carried by a moving support, so it is replaced with a neutral subject candidate beside an unoccupied stationary support.

a person standing beside an unoccupied stationary pedal cart in a quiet room, with neither moving

  • a person beside a stationary pedal cart
  • an unoccupied stationary pedal cart
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5 — A person beside an unoccupied stationary rowboat

The standard comparison motif cannot compare a subject being carried by a moving support, so it is replaced with a neutral subject candidate beside an unoccupied stationary support.

a person standing beside an unoccupied stationary rowboat in a calm outdoor area, with neither moving

  • a person beside a stationary rowboat
  • an unoccupied stationary rowboat
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Riding is an action in which a subject is on or within an animal, vehicle, or comparable support and is carried by its movement. It does not determine a particular animal or vehicle, speed, sport, travel, ownership, safety equipment, or culture.

In more detail

It concerns a subject being carried through the movement of a support. It is used when that movement is evident, rather than for merely sitting, straddling, driving, or being a passenger without transport.

Includes

  • A subject on or within a support who is carried by its movement

Excludes

  • A particular animal or vehicle, speed, sport, travel, ownership, safety equipment, or culture
  • Merely sitting, straddling, driving, or being a passenger without movement

What this does not imply

  • A particular animal or vehicle, speed, sport, travel, ownership, safety equipment, or culture

Variability

The type of support, movement speed, location, and subject position can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it when a subject is carried through the movement of a support

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify the type of support or movement speed separately only when needed

Typical uses

  • Compose a scene in which a subject is carried by the movement of a support

Possible failure modes

  • The subject is not on the support, the support is not moving, or the scene reads as merely sitting or driving

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