Picture A Day

[JWR]

This is going to be a thread about pictures that you like, and want to share with others.
It does not have to be bike related.

I'll start.[attachment=1:3k8g692v]Blue ridge 085.JPG[/attachment:3k8g692v]

[New GZ250]

Here's a couple pictures I shot recently. (While biking)

[New GZ250]

This is going to be a thread about pictures that you like, and want to share with others.
It does not have to be bike related.

I'll start.[attachment=1:1qi18brs]Blue ridge 085.JPG[/attachment:1qi18brs]

Great Idea!
:2tup: :) :popcorn:

[JWR]

Thanks for playing...

[Dupo]

Here's one i took on my last ride along the delaware river. 10x macro lens and a steady hand.

[JWR]

Nice shot!!!!

[Dupo]

And another few from French Creek State Park......

[BusyWeb]

Whenever I see Mr. Dupo's photos, I felt that his profession may be in part of Art...
Thanks for the photos..

[BusyWeb]

Ha ha ha,,,
I was wonder what kind of carmera they are, as photos colors look very natural compare to mine.. ha ha ha

Mr. JWR and Mr. NewGZ250 are using almost same carmera...
Canon Power Shot A520 and Canon Power Shot A510 << from Photos copied and saw properties >> ExIf information

Mr. Dupo's camrea is Sony DSC-H50

Good quality carmeras.

[Dupo]

Whenever I see Mr. Dupo's photos, I felt that his profession may be in part of Art...
Thanks for the photos..


Thanks, everyone always said i should be taking pics for a living. I am too critical of my work ... i'll shoot 250 pictures and save maybe 20 lol.

[dannylightning]

im gonna halve to post some up tomorrow for now its bed time. some of those are good pics

[New GZ250]

Whenever I see Mr. Dupo's photos, I felt that his profession may be in part of Art...
Thanks for the photos..


Thanks, everyone always said i should be taking pics for a living. I am too critical of my work ... i'll shoot 250 pictures and save maybe 20 lol.

Thats exactly what a professional photographer (Artist) does takes tons of photo's and gets one great shot. Your lucky your not using film, you'd be in the poor house! You have inborn talent only a given few have.
:2tup:

[Dupo]

I apologize in advance for the load time created by this post :tongue:

Thought I'd share some of my past fav's.

[alanmcorcoran]

I've tried several times today and again this evening, but the postimage thingie is timing out. Is it me? Are you guys posting with something else? (This is the applet that launches when you "• ---Click here to add an image to your post--- ")

[Dupo]

Using the file attachment option.

Click Post Reply ..... scroll down to add an attachment.

[alanmcorcoran]

Ragged Point, CA 1

[dannylightning]

dupo did you take all of those pictures

[dannylightning]

some pictures i have taken
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/Brightorangebutterfly.jpg?t=1253278857
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/coolskyandfeild.jpg?t=1253278908
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/BirdAwesome.jpg?t=1253278692
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0010.jpg?t=1253278977
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0147.jpg?t=1253279056
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0292.jpg?t=1253279102
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0341.jpg?t=1253279171
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/Shelbyfarmspaddleboathouse.jpg?t=1253279238
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/Nightlights3text.jpg?t=1253279272

[alantf]

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[Dupo]

dupo did you take all of those pictures

Yup all mine. A few were 'enhanced' with Paint Shop Pro X2 to make them stand out.

Beautiful shots on your post as well!!

[mrlmd1]

Sunrise/sunset from my house

[alantf]

Don't understand why my pictures came up as URLs, & not the actual pictures! :cry: Problem is, I'm just a learner. But they do work if you can be bothered to double click each one in turn :oops:

When I used "upload many images", after it finished uploading, it gave me 4 options.

Forum BBCode (1)
Forum BBCode (2)
HTML
Direct link to image

Which one should I have sent to the "reply" box? (I think I used the second option- just at random - then it wouldn't let me delete the post as somebody had "replied")

Also, when I was uploading, it gave me the choice of what size to resize them to. I chose "for websites & e-mails". Was this correct?

Note :- I need all the help I can get. Computers still confuse me! :blush: :cry:

[mrlmd1]

Self explanatory

[Dupo]

#1 and #2 are awesome mrlmd1

lol @ the butt shot .... i wasn't expecting that.

[Dupo]

Don't understand why my pictures came up as URLs, & not the actual pictures! :cry: Problem is, I'm just a learner. But they do work if you can be bothered to double click each one in turn :oops:

When I used "upload many images", after it finished uploading, it gave me 4 options.

Forum BBCode (1)
Forum BBCode (2)
HTML
Direct link to image

Which one should I have sent to the "reply" box? (I think I used the second option- just at random - then it wouldn't let me delete the post as somebody had "replied")

Also, when I was uploading, it gave me the choice of what size to resize them to. I chose "for websites & e-mails". Was this correct?

Note :- I need all the help I can get. Computers still confuse me! :blush: :cry:

If you are using imageshack ... just link from there using their provided links for forum BB code. You dont have to resize as the links for BBCode will just thumbnail link to the full pic.

[alantf]

If you are using imageshack ... just link from there using their provided links for forum BB code. You dont have to resize as the links for BBCode will just thumbnail link to the full pic.

Yes, I "copy" BBCode(2), then "paste" That's what sent the URLs, & not the pictures to the "reply box". I must be doing something wrong, but I don't know what. Remember - you're replying to a computer dummy. Can you answer in words that a retarded 3 year old would understand? :??: :whistle:

[mrlmd1]

I didn't take this but it's a pretty cool photo

[mrlmd1]

And fun at the beach

[JWR]

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[bonehead]

We need some LIGHT on that subject!!

[mrlmd1]

It wouldn't be as good a picture. I just thought I'd throw that up there for a little levity, this post was getting much too serious. :)

[dannylightning]

dupo did you take all of those pictures

Yup all mine. A few were 'enhanced' with Paint Shop Pro X2 to make them stand out.

Beautiful shots on your post as well!!

thanks. i use pait.net its a free photo shop program, the other program i have is made by nikon, got a free trial with my camera and it really came in handy but the free trial has expired :cry: never did any thing major to my pics just adjust the color and little things like that. both of them together and you can really dile in the colors and all that good stuff. always wanted a real photo shop program but im too cheep to go and buy one.

[dannylightning]

Sunrise/sunset from my house

can i move in with you???? i want to live on the beach.

[alantf]

Yes, I "copy" BBCode(2), then "paste" That's what sent the URLs, & not the pictures to the "reply box". I must be doing something wrong, but I don't know what. Remember - you're replying to a computer dummy. Can you answer in words that a retarded 3 year old would understand? :??: :whistle:

Nobody taking me up on that? :2tup:

[Dupo]

always wanted a real photo shop program but im too cheep to go and buy one.

You think i paid for mine? :whistle:

I'll hook you up with PSP X2 my friend.

[dannylightning]

always wanted a real photo shop program but im too cheep to go and buy one.

You think i paid for mine? :whistle:

I'll hook you up with PSP X2 my friend.


great sounds good, send me a personal message with the details and what not. here are a few photos i really doctored up with my program. they turned out quite nicely but having to switch from one program for some stuff and a nother program for other stuff is a pain in the butt.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0007-1.jpg?t=1253368107
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0036-11111.jpg?t=1253368149
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/shanejoesharp.jpg?t=1253368187

pictures of me i took with self timer.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/tough-1.jpg?t=1253368231
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/Tractorcrazycolor2.jpg?t=1253368268

[Dupo]

PM Sent.

[JWR]

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8612/28331096.th.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx1pmcXA)

[JWR]

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[JWR]

Little Pigeon River......Del Rio, Tn

[dannylightning]

Little Pigeon River......Del Rio, Tn

nice shot, i really like that one. looks relaxing.

[Dupo]

Little Pigeon River......Del Rio, Tn

nice shot, i really like that one. looks relaxing.

Yea, in a flood victim kinda relaxing way.

[BusyWeb]

Just few feet above...

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DRYwefLR_YE/SrmnUebKGgI/AAAAAAAAH_M/RyIpw_1TT-s/s640/P9200746.JPG

[dannylightning]

Little Pigeon River......Del Rio, Tn

nice shot, i really like that one. looks relaxing.

Yea, in a flood victim kinda relaxing way.

is that a flood, thought it was a lake. now that i look a little closer!!!!

[Dupo]

lol!!

[JWR]

Another night ride.[attachment=0:3rxt7ryh]IMG_3055.JPG[/attachment:3rxt7ryh]

[JWR]

A pic from the past...

[New GZ250]

I shot this today at my beach place. (Sunset State Beach, CA)

[JWR]

Nice shot NEW GZ250.

Much better than the all day rain here in East Tn.

Jerry

[New GZ250]

Nice shot NEW GZ250.

Much better than the all day rain here in East Tn.

Jerry

Always sunny in California! Just getting away is what is nice...! www.pajarodunes.com (http://www.pajarodunes.com)

[Krazy Kraut]

Those are very nice. Maybe i can add a not so nice one!
This was in Austria!

[JWR]

Very nice...
Thanks for adding to this post!!!

[Krazy Kraut]

Thanks!

[dannylightning]

a few funny shots of last night..

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/dannymichelle.jpg?t=1254088863
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/daannyyymichelle.jpg?t=1254088740
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/boobies.jpg?t=1254088683

[Water Warrior 2]

http://www.postimage.org/TswigLA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)


Japanese Gardens, Lethbridge Alberta, Canada.

[Water Warrior 2]

http://www.postimage.org/TswlNLi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/)
World's largest Easter Egg in Vegreville Alberta, Canada. It will rotate as a wind vane in a slight breeze.

[dannylightning]

World's largest Easter Egg in Vegreville Alberta, Canada. It will rotate as a wind vane in a slight breeze.

that's pretty cool

[JWR]

Nice shots WW.

Just a 100 mile ride for a hot dog today.

[Dupo]

Few from today's picture taking event....

[dannylightning]

Few from today's picture taking event....

u must really like those macro lenses, mine are cheep so its really hard to keep focus you move a millimeter and you lost the correct focus, that makes macro shots a big pain in the butt. i guess thats what you get when you pay like 13 dolor's of a set of add on macro lenses. the real deal macro lenz is a bit pricey.

[alantf]

the real deal macro lenz is a bit pricey.

I've got a Samsung SL30 camera. It cost the equivalent of roughly $100. I just press a button, & it swaps automatically to macro. Press again & it swaps to set the focus for anything over 80cm (31½ inches) In both modes you just press the shutter button halfway, & it automatically focuses. Best thing when you're using macro, is to use a mini tripod whenever possible. :2tup:

[Water Warrior 2]

Nice shots WW.

Just a 100 mile ride for a hot dog today.


Far out and a small world it is. I was in Tellico Plains in 2007. That shop was just in the process of getting ready to open up for business. I was there for the July 4th weekend with other Strom riders. I and a few others stayed at Hunt's Lodge which is motorcycle friendly. A/C equiped cabins and a very large campground for the tougher younger visitors. Rented a KLR 650 and rode the Dragon.

[JWR]

Yeah, Mike is a good guy, his wife has a Ice Cream shop across the street.



Great shots Dupo.

[New GZ250]

Found on a recent ride, I ignored the sign. I ended up visiting a private golf course.

:popcorn:

[Dupo]

the real deal macro lenz is a bit pricey.

I've got a Samsung SL30 camera. It cost the equivalent of roughly $100. I just press a button, & it swaps automatically to macro. Press again & it swaps to set the focus for anything over 80cm (31½ inches) In both modes you just press the shutter button halfway, & it automatically focuses. Best thing when you're using macro, is to use a mini tripod whenever possible. :2tup:

They all have a macro setting .... they work ok, but really don't suck the image in as close. Thats why i have this 10x add on lens. The biggest problem i have is diffusion on edges of things (white halo). That's because its a cheap macro lens. ONE DAY i'll get a better camera with len's that are made specifically for that camera.

Danny, i have the same problem with macro, trust me. I stand there, zoom in to the desired magnification and literally stand there holding as still as possible waiting till i sway the camera to focus and snap. I usually take 3-6 pictures per subject until i hit the right focus. VERY hard to tell most of the time on the little digital screen if it is truly in focus or not till i have it on the computer screen. I took 250 pictures yesterday, saved 88 of them .. to give you an idea.

[dannylightning]

the real deal macro lenz is a bit pricey.

I've got a Samsung SL30 camera. It cost the equivalent of roughly $100. I just press a button, & it swaps automatically to macro. :2tup:

i have a nice nikon camera the kit usually cost about 1300.00 but i got it on sale for 700.00 you halve to buy a new lens for every type of shooting.

those little point and shoot cameras are really nice and some of them have a good macro setting but you cant get the super upclose detailed shots like you can with a digitarl slr camera with the correct lens hooked on to it.

i also have a small canon point and shoot camera that cost me around 300 dolors about 4 years ago. only thing i use that for is taking video or when i go some place i want pictures and cant lug a full size camera around. i cant get shots like this on a little point and shoot, only problem a good macro lens cost you hundreds of dollars so i make due with my cheep add on hard to focus macro lens.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0010.jpg?t=1254156313

[dannylightning]

I took 250 pictures yesterday, saved 88 of them .. to give you an idea.

i usually take 2 or 3 hundred pictures when i go shooting and there are usually only 10 or 20 of them that actually seem to stand out. when i flip threw the pictures and one makes me say oooohhhhhhhh i save that one, just seems that only a few of the photos i take actually jump out and say pick me, me me me.. i only keep the shots i think are awesome and disguard the rest. or if im taking photos of some one i let them pick witch ones they like but i would have trashed a lot of the ones they liked.. im picky haha

[Dupo]

Yep i hear ya, im VERY critical of my pictures also. Everyone that i know says my pics are incredible ... i just shrug my shoulders and say "eh, they're ok..".

[dannylightning]

Yep i hear ya, im VERY critical of my pictures also. Everyone that i know says my pics are incredible ... i just shrug my shoulders and say "eh, they're ok..".

some of them are pretty darn good, that's for sure. i would say only a few of mine are completely awesome.

[dannylightning]

my friend Sarah that paint shop pro photo x2 is a pretty darn good program.

[New GZ250]

[quote="dannylightning"]my friend Sarah that paint shop pro photo x2 is a pretty darn good program.



Gee if I had a friend like Sarah, I'd toss my Viagra!
:neener:

[Water Warrior 2]

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1alMq9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1alMq9)

[dannylightning]

my friend Sarah that paint shop pro photo x2 is a pretty darn good program.



Gee if I had a friend like Sarah, I'd toss my Viagra!
:neener:

that's not very nice to say about my friend, only I can say things like that about her minus the Viagra part :poke2:

[Dupo]

WW ... was that leaf bait so u could get the picture?

[Water Warrior 2]

WW ... was that leaf bait so u could get the picture?


No. Was just walking by and there was a pic waiting for me. Near the entrance to the Japanese Gardens posted earlier.
http://www.postimage.org/Ts1dhZUr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1dhZUr)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1digmr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1digmr)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1diCOJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1diCOJ)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1diPhr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1diPhr)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1djpHA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1djpHA)

[BusyWeb]

Few from today's picture taking event....
Hi, there.
I missed these photos. >> really good qualities....
I feel that Sony and Canon cameras have good color saturation on the output result.
Canons do little less but little more vivid output.
Both brands seems doing it's job for the price.
Thanks for the photo.

[BusyWeb]

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1alMq9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1alMq9)
Hi, Mr. WW
I liked this photo, especially wood details with good focus.
Canon ??? ha ha ha, i saw the Exif info.
Even if I know the C,S, and N brands digital cameras gave good result,
I always not choose them when I finially decide to buy them..
Ha ha ha... just little expensive << not much << but regular buyers like me go to cheaper one.. << bad decision after couple of useage..
ha ha ha
thanks for the photo.

[dannylightning]

Few from today's picture taking event....
Hi, there.
I missed these photos. >> really good qualities....
I feel that Sony and Canon cameras have good color saturation on the output result.
Canons do little less but little more vivid output.
Both brands seems doing it's job for the price.
Thanks for the photo.

you like sony camera's i have played with some in the store and they did not seem to take good pictures, at least from what i could see on the little lcd screen.

i have a nikon, to me those are the best. canon is nice too but to me they are in second place..

[Dupo]

Depends which sony you played with....

[Water Warrior 2]

Just because it was there.
http://www.postimage.org/Ts1pMuNi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1pMuNi)

[Water Warrior 2]

Not great pics but I call this my backyard.
http://www.postimage.org/Ts1pPvm9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1pPvm9)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1pQ3h9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1pQ3h9)

[alantf]

It's fiesta week in our village!

The plaza..........

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1Pn0UA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1Pn0UA)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1PnONr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1PnONr)

Locally grown fruit & veg .........

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1Po_CJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1Po_CJ)

The Sunday market setting up .........

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1Pqbs0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1Pqbs0)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts1PraOA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1PraOA)

[dannylightning]

Not great pics but I call this my backyard.


holy moly, i wish i had a back yard like that.

[Water Warrior 2]

Green Lake in Whistler B.C. Site of 2010 Winter Olympics. Just got a new really inexpensive Juji A180 camera that is very user friendly. Posted this location before but not with this camera.
http://www.postimage.org/Ts2amk30.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts2amk30)

http://www.postimage.org/Ts2apOyA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts2apOyA)

[BusyWeb]

Hi, there.
I finally bought some cheap HD camcorder for bike-riding-video.
I know it's not Photo, but very short new camcorder test clip; excuse me....
But I wonder if this new cam. could endure bike's high vibration,
as I saw lots of negative comments on the HD camcorder with vehichle mounting.
Anyway, I might have lots of trial-error for new mounting.. ha ha ha

[youtube:2srt1l7h]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdsd7BxrvsM[/youtube:2srt1l7h]

Thanks

[dannylightning]

Hi, there.

I know it's not Photo, but very short new camcorder test clip;



Thanks

wait a second if you know its not a picture why did you post it in the picture thread
:poke2: looks like really good quality video from what i could tell. those things expensive??

[BusyWeb]

Hi, there.
I know it's not Photo, but very short new camcorder test clip;
Thanks
wait a second if you know its not a picture why did you post it in the picture thread
:poke2: looks like really good quality video from what i could tell. those things expensive??
Ha, ha, ha...
Mr. Danny.
No, its price is cheaper than my current still camera.
However, I may have to skip my lunches and favorite dinner for a time.... just kidding.
It's Sanyo Xacti CA9.
1. Water Proof which I was looking for.
2. Full manual control >> I like this function as sometimes fine tunning is needed for shooting.
3. Format: max HD 720, 30fps >> good for my old computer for viewing and editing. (and SD 640x480)
if goest up to 1080 HD >> my computer will cry... ha ha ha , so I don't have to upgrade my computer.
4. 9 m. pixel Still Photo function
5. only optical 5X zoom, but good enough for the my purpose. (digital 20x zoom, not be needed)
6. Digital Image Stabilization function
7. Output formate is MP4 >> can upload directly to YouTube
And this MP4 can be used at Free moive editor >> Microsoft Movie Maker (Live.com >> download Live Application >> included)
8. etc..etc...

But image sensor is CMOS; which has some bad reputation on high speed and vibration.
So, I may have to mount at Helmet where vibration is minimal...

Next time, let me take photo out of this new camera.. i hope it goes well.

Thanks

[dannylightning]

Hi, there.
I know it's not Photo, but very short new camcorder test clip;
Thanks
wait a second if you know its not a picture why did you post it in the picture thread
:poke2: looks like really good quality video from what i could tell. those things expensive??
Ha, ha, ha...

But image sensor is CMOS; which has some bad reputation on high speed and vibration.
So, I may have to mount at Helmet where vibration is minimal...

Next time, let me take photo out of this new camera.. i hope it goes well.

Thanks

i should get something like that, I dont take a lot of video tho.

maybe you can make some kind of shock absorbing thing to set the camera on when you mount it to the bike that will reduce the vibration.

[JWR]

I missed this while they were building.

[Moedad]

:biggrin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/danmartin56/Yosemite/YFalls3.jpg

[Moedad]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/danmartin56/Yosemite/IMG_0118.jpg

[dannylightning]

modad why is that waterfall picture 12 foot long, is that some panoramic thing??? pretty cool

[Moedad]

modad why is that waterfall picture 12 foot long, is that some panoramic thing??? pretty cool

Thanks, Danny. Sorry for the slow response. No, it's not a panoramic thing. That's just a narrow crop of a single picture of Upper Yosemite Falls in Yosemite Valley here in CA. Believe it or not, the little white cone at the bottom of the falls is around 80-100 feet high.

[dannylightning]

modad why is that waterfall picture 12 foot long, is that some panoramic thing??? pretty cool

Thanks, Danny. Sorry for the slow response. No, it's not a panoramic thing. That's just a narrow crop of a single picture of Upper Yosemite Falls in Yosemite Valley here in CA. Believe it or not, the little white cone at the bottom of the falls is around 80-100 feet high.


that must be one monster water fall, there is a small waterfall around me at a park always wanted to see a big one.

[Moedad]

that must be one monster water fall.

The upper fall in the picture is 1430', lower fall is 320'. There's a cascade between the two falls that drops 650'. Together they all add up to some 2400', making Yosemite Falls the highest in North America.

[dhgeyer]

http://www.gallery1700.net/linkto/DSC_1355pano.jpg

Somewhere in Utah or Nevada along Route 80. Trip I did by car last year. Nikon D300.

[dannylightning]

i need a d 300 only got a d60

[dhgeyer]

i need a d 300 only got a d60

Nothing wrong with the D60. If it had been out when I bought the D300, I might have gone for it instead. They only had the D40 then. The D60 will certainly fit in a saddlebag a lot easier than the D300. Unless you're making huge prints, I doubt any real human could tell the difference in picture quality. Does the D60 shoot video? I know some of the newer ones do. D300 does not.

[Water Warrior 2]

Cool pic along route #80. Sure does make the world look big.

[dhgeyer]

Cool pic along route #80. Sure does make the world look big.

Thank you WW!

I've wanted to drive across the country since I was a teenager. Last Spring (2008), at age 61, I finally hauled off and did it. The terrain didn't change all that much till I hit Nebraska. Then, the spaces in Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada are mind boggling to an Easterner. I spent 2 days photographing Point Lobos, (just South of Carmel, CA) in the footsteps of my main mentor, Edward Weston.

I'll post some other photos from time to time. It's my other main passion. I've been doing it for over 40 years, 10 years professionally, which I refer to as the "Starving Artist" years of my late 20's and early 30's.

[Water Warrior 2]

A trip across the country is good for the Soul. I find driving to be a better option if time and money are in doubt. Riding is far better but I tend to take longer due to more breaks and more days of just to nap and walk around a bunch. My last long trip was to Tenn and N.C. in 2007. Before that it was right across Canada to Newfoundland and it's furthest Eastern point of North America. Also been to Roswell N.M. in 2000. Alaska and the Yukon in 1986. Northern Cali 2 times. Had to do Lumbard Street in S.F. before they closed it.
Weird but neat stuff like:
Furthest point East in Canada and N.A. continent.
Furthest point South in Canada, Peele Island on Lake Erie.
Roswell, why not ?
Mount Rushmore of course.
Geographical center of N.A.
Middle point of Canada East/West is 14 kms East of Winnipeg Manitoba.
St Paul Alberta, has a UFO landing pad and still waiting after 35 or 40 years.
Top of the World Highway joining Alaska and the Yukon..................Do not look down if you have a fear of heights.
North Pole Alaska where all the mail goes for Santa. Zip HOHOHO.
And of course Squamish, my home since 2005. Outdoors Capital of Canada.

[dannylightning]

i need a d 300 only got a d60

Does the D60 shoot video? I know some of the newer ones do. D300 does not.

no video on my d60, would be nice but i can live with out it. especially sense i have a little camera that takes pretty darn good video. good enough for me at least.

[dhgeyer]

A trip across the country is good for the Soul.

Indeed! It sounds like you've done more of this than I have, and are more destination oriented. I just take off and go in some direction. I did ride a BMW K75SA from here in NH to New Orleans in 2004. That's the longest bike trip I've done, or probably will do, 3500 miles total. My travel ambitions have been limited by family up to now.

I've been retired for a couple of years, and the wife just retired last month, and the youngest daughter just turned 21. So things are going to change. I'm going to do a lot more and longer road trips from now on. The bike is getting to be a less attractive option for the longer jaunts, both for the reasons you pointed out, and also because I want to have with me 2 DSLR bodies, battery chargers, 4 lenses, a big, heavy tripod, and my laptop with Photoshop on it. Not possible on the bike!

Maybe our paths will cross someday out there in the wide open spaces.

[dhgeyer]

http://www.gallery1700.net/linkto/DSC_1179e.jpg

Monterey Cypress and Sea, Point Lobos CA, 2008
Nikon D300, Photoshop CS

[Water Warrior 2]

A trip across the country is good for the Soul.

Indeed! It sounds like you've done more of this than I have, and are more destination oriented. I just take off and go in some direction. I did ride a BMW K75SA from here in NH to New Orleans in 2004. That's the longest bike trip I've done, or probably will do, 3500 miles total. My travel ambitions have been limited by family up to now.

I've been retired for a couple of years, and the wife just retired last month, and the youngest daughter just turned 21. So things are going to change. I'm going to do a lot more and longer road trips from now on. The bike is getting to be a less attractive option for the longer jaunts, both for the reasons you pointed out, and also because I want to have with me 2 DSLR bodies, battery chargers, 4 lenses, a big, heavy tripod, and my laptop with Photoshop on it. Not possible on the bike!

Maybe our paths will cross someday out there in the wide open spaces.


Freedom at last eh ? I can still remember seeing a slight glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Then it went out for about 5 years but came back stronger than ever and it has been sunshine ever since. Retired April Fools Day 2005. Moved to Squamish 3 weeks later and went in search of a bike dealer. Spent a lot of time just getting lost while searching but it was worth it. Rode the Vstrom home on a cold wet afternoon in July.

[Dupo]

Monterey Cypress and Sea, Point Lobos CA, 2008
Nikon D300, Photoshop CS

Stunning!!!! So much depth in that photo.....wow.

[Water Warrior 2]

Monterey Cypress and Sea, Point Lobos CA, 2008
Nikon D300, Photoshop CS

Stunning!!!! So much depth in that photo.....wow.


Fascinating and kind of scary if you use your imagination. I was waiting for a Hobbit to appear.

[bonehead]

Good to here from ya Dupo!

[dannylightning]

those pics on that d300 look way better than the d60. i can sure tell a difference.

[dhgeyer]

Thanks guys! There's a lot of time, planning, waiting, and work in that image. I knew about Point Lobos for over 30 years before I had a chance to see it for myself. My photographic hero, Edward Weston, did a large body of work there from the 1930's to the 1950's. I knew of the power of the place from his work, but never expected to see it for myself. Up until about 10 years ago I didn't have the means for that kind of travel.

I got there for the first time in 2001, with a 2.7mp camera and a 3.2mp one also. I first took an image of this scene at that time, but the results were disappointing. Digital imaging just wasn't there yet.

The image was taken in the Allen Memorial Grove of Monterey Cypress, one of only two naturally occurring stands of these trees left in the world. The park management has limited access to the grove to a very narrow path around its periphery. At the point that this image was made, it is possible to get a little room to work, as there is a widening of the path bordered by some large rocks overlooking the sea. There is really only one view of this possible, with minor wiggle room.

On my third visit to PL in 2008 I had my D300 and a sturdy tripod. I had had this image in my mind for 7 years at that point, and knew just what I wanted. With better equipment, and some help from Photoshop, I am satisfied.

Point Lobos has been called "The Greatest Meeting of Land and Water in the World", and I believe it. Apart from the cypress grove, there are amazing rock formations, and endless vistas of eroded patterns. I spent 2 days there in '08, and left only because I was burned out. One could photograph there for a lifetime, and quite a few lucky souls have been able to do just that. It's about a mile and a half South of Carmel, if you ever get a chance to go there.

Dupo, it's good to see that you're still around. You have been in my thoughts, and I hope all is as well as it can be with you.

[dhgeyer]

those pics on that d300 look way better than the d60. i can sure tell a difference.

Danny,

I have a D80 as well as the D300. Reading the specs on the D60, I have to believe it can produce results that are at least as good as the D80, and the D60 is newer technology also. Any difference you are seeing is probably a result of post capture work in Photoshop, which is fairly extensive in this image.

[Water Warrior 2]

Horse Shoe Bay Today. Vancouver B.C.
http://www.postimage.org/Ts1R5iVS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1R5iVS)

[dhgeyer]

Horse Shoe Bay Today. Vancouver B.C.

Very nice!

[Water Warrior 2]

Horse Shoe Bay Today. Vancouver B.C.

Very nice!

Thank you. Just trying to get a grip on this new little camera. A Fiji A 180.

[bonehead]

Horse Shoe Bay Today. Vancouver B.C.
http://www.postimage.org/Ts1R5iVS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1R5iVS)
We have a Horseshoe Bay here west of Austin. I must say, it looks nothing like yours.

[Water Warrior 2]

Horse Shoe Bay Today. Vancouver B.C.
http://www.postimage.org/Ts1R5iVS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Ts1R5iVS)
We have a Horseshoe Bay here west of Austin. I must say, it looks nothing like yours.


You should seen this area 3 or 4 years ago. The large ferry in the background(or a sister ship)lost power and steerage while coming in to dock. It came to a halt after destroyng nearly every small personal craft in the dock area. Amazingly no one was hurt or killed. There was a lot of initial concern because so many small craft could not be accounted for and could have been under the ferry or out to sea.

[Dupo]

Good to here from ya Dupo!


Thanks, im kinda lurking around on the net here and there as i feel i am able to do so. Not doing that great but hey, im still alive.

Going to try to get out today and free my mind of crap going on and take some pictures in solitude ... just me and the camera. Try to get a grip on life ya know :)

[dhgeyer]

http://www.gallery1700.net/linkto/DSC_2254.JPG

Swamp Ghosts: From my ride up Vermont 100 October 8, 2009. Rode a 275 mile loop. A favorite ride of mine. Might get a chance to do it one more time this year. We've had snow already - Winter's coming fast this year.

[JWR]

Nice........
We should get frost or freezing up higher here in the Smokey's tonight. Should make some color happen.
70 for a high Wednesday, good for a mountain ride.

[Dupo]

Latest outing.

[JWR]

:rawk: :2tup: :cool: :biggrin:

[burkbuilds]

Nice pics Dupo, a lot of us have had you on our minds lately, wishing you the best in a tough situation!

[dhgeyer]

Very nice photos, Dupo! You have an eye, and that's for certain. An I love what you did with the shutter speed on the moving water, especially on that third one!

[Water Warrior 2]

Liking the 5th pic the most.

[Dupo]

THanks guys.

The shutter speed was a pain ... im still learning how to work with that. Trying to get the blur was letting in too much light during the afternoon washing out the pics. I had to wait until very late dusk to take those pictures so the light let in by the 1/2 second shutter would balance correctly.

Was a nice day out by myself ... really needed it. Still dealing heavily with problems on the home front so every day for almost 3 weeks now has pretty much been pure hell.

[Water Warrior 2]

[quote="Dupo"]THanks guys.



Was a nice day out by myself ... really needed it.

A wise man once told me to take one day off a week for myself no matter what was happening. I wish I had met him 20 years sooner.

[dhgeyer]

Dupo,

I went through something somewhat similar about 27 years ago, except I only wound up with one 3 year old daughter to raise by myself. It was tough going for a while, especially with being upset over the break up. It will get better. In my case I met my present wife 5 years later, and am very glad I'm not still stuck in that first marriage. Anyway, please know that you and your situation are in my thoughts.

[mrlmd1]

Better to have loved and lost than live the rest of your life with a psycho.
Been there, done that, we all can sympathize with you greatly. But as bad as you think it is, you'll soon realize that you're much better off and then it gets better pretty fast, after you and your kids get over the initial shock and you can work on getting your shit together. Just stay around and keep in touch so we know how you're doing and that you're OK. And get out 2 days a week by yourself if you can.

[mrlmd1]

And now for a different type of funny picture I came across and shot the other day-

Seems like those Geico eyes are everywhere.
http://s2.postimage.org/vsaV9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsvsaV9)

[BusyWeb]

Latest outing.

Hi, Mr. Dupo.
It's really great pictures.
Thanks for the sharing.

P.S.: One thing..if you have used tripod, those might went much better..
(I should not write to this Pro-Photographer like Mr. dupo... ha ha ha)
I saw one simple solution (internet) where tripod could not be fitted properly)
>>> Use a line of STRING >> put one end to the Camera and another end to your Foot
>>> hold camera; adjust string lenght; and extend string to make tension >> TRY it yourself...
Ha ha ha >> I haven't tried yet..
>> or use Monopod instead...

[alantf]

Isn't it funny how all of a sudden we find that it's happened to quite a few of us. In my case it was 20 years ago, when my wife of 20 years decided that she wanted to run off with another woman. Turns out that I was the only one in the village who didn't know what was going on while I was at work. But just look at me now - another place, another life. DON'T LET THE BASTARDS GRIND YOU DOWN! :biggun: :chop:

[Sarris]

Non Carborundum Illigitimi

Pardon my poor Latin.

[dannylightning]

THanks guys.

The shutter speed was a pain ... im still learning how to work with that. Trying to get the blur was letting in too much light during the afternoon washing out the pics. I had to wait until very late dusk to take those pictures so the light let in by the 1/2 second shutter would balance correctly.

Was a nice day out by myself ... really needed it. Still dealing heavily with problems on the home front so every day for almost 3 weeks now has pretty much been pure hell.

well i guess you would want to set your aperture pretty high so you can get a longer shot in plain day light. i have not tried a shot like that in the day time yet. but i hear that is the key to getting long exposure shots during the day.

hope things start working out in your favor soon.

[JWR]

Took a little 100 mile round trip for a hot dog and ice cream.

http://s3.postimage.org/1yuier.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1yuier)

[Water Warrior 2]

Took a little 100 mile round trip for a hot dog and ice cream.

http://s3.postimage.org/1yuier.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1yuier)


Go ahead, rub it in. 6:15 P.M. here, dark, raining and +3 C. .................What flavor ice cream ?? It is a major food group ya know.

[JWR]

I had the mint chocolate, waffle cone handmade at the store.
I should have taken a picture, single dip looked like a triple, $1.50.

Low 70's not too bad.

GOOD!!!!!

Jerry

[BusyWeb]

Aliso Canyon Rd.
Shows trace of the last month's wild fire...
Road to Angeles Forest Highway is still cloased....

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_DRYwefLR_YE/Suu7SidzQ9I/AAAAAAAAIDQ/ZsGjU4yUtnI/s800/PA240778.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_DRYwefLR_YE/Suu7VnLZ_rI/AAAAAAAAIDY/jZDZps5jAjY/s800/PA240780.JPG

[BusyWeb]

This afternoon, 2009_10_30...
On the saddle, at the Hollywood Blvd.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_DRYwefLR_YE/Suu6GfRKi8I/AAAAAAAAICs/s-sSlpPA68c/s800/SANY0121.JPG

[Water Warrior 2]

Busy, the first pic is brutally impressive. You have a good eye for pics.

[Water Warrior 2]

Oh my, just spotted a wannabe Rainbow out the window.
http://s4.postimage.org/1qGyNA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1qGyNA)

http://s3.postimage.org/1LF4qr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1LF4qr)

[New GZ250]

Cypress tree shot looking towards Pebble Beach! (Halloween Day!)

[BusyWeb]

brutal

Yes, indeed.
I rode yesterday for taking video at the same place.
In the clip, you may see some more fire traces,
actual scenery isn't bad if not look closer enough.

P.S.: Here, LA; hard to see rainbows...ha ha ha, thanks for the photos

[youtube:mqcbcutc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZkPkBrhueo[/youtube:mqcbcutc]

Thanks

[mrlmd1]

Nice video, nice road, nice ride, nice weather. It's amazing how you can ride for 8 min., 8 miles, and only see 1 car, 1 truck, 1 motorcycle, and 1 house. Where does that road go, where does it connect to? Nobody lives out there I guess, probably the best part of the ride, not seeing anyone else so you can enjoy it all by yourself, not like being in the L.A. traffic and having to split lanes and smell all the exhausts on your face.
The video is nice and smooth, no real vibration, can hear the engine sounds, but any way to cut down more on the wind noise with something covering the mike a little more?

[BusyWeb]

It's amazing how you can ride for 8 min., 8 miles, and only see 1 car, 1 truck, 1 motorcycle, and 1 house. any way to cut down more on the wind noise with something covering the mike a little more?

Hi, Mr. MM.
O.K. let me put bigger cotton over the speaker next time..
Last year, with GZ250, I rode same place, there is a ride-report on this forum ??
At that time, if I remember correctly, there were no single vehicle during the whole riding.
I even put my tripod at the center of road about 30 min....
Strangely, this road is very quite..
This road is actually(?) part of Angeles Crest Highway, even though it has it's own name (for my opinion)

Ha ha ha,
1 Car >> Forest Mainternance Crew
1 Motorcycle >> Police
1 Truck >> ?? >> not sure, seems some fire recovery crew ???

Thanks for the comments.

[Dupo]

Well i figured out the daytime blur effect on water. Not the greatest shot, but it worked.

[JWR]

http://s2.postimage.org/xiKdJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsxiKdJ)

[Water Warrior 2]

Well i figured out the daytime blur effect on water. Not the greatest shot, but it worked.

Hey, I like that. The fall colors really make the shot.

[Water Warrior 2]

http://s2.postimage.org/xiKdJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsxiKdJ)

The pic says it all. Rider and machine, wide open spaces and the freedom to enjoy it all.

[JWR]

Again today.
See the road below?


http://s3.postimage.org/5250.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq5250)

[Moedad]

1 Car >> Forest Mainternance Crew
1 Motorcycle >> Police
1 Truck >> ?? >> not sure, seems some fire recovery crew ???

Maybe a lot of people think the road is still closed. Then again, that doesn't explain why there was nobody on it last time you rode it with the GZ/

[New GZ250]

Highway 1 by Half Moon Bay today. Life is tuff, having such beauty within one hour from home. Oh yes temps were in the mid 70's! Forgive the crappy picture. (Old camera)

[JWR]

Cool.....
Tough job...

[JWR]

Bike Nite.
[attachment=1:dh23b1su]IMG_3123.JPG[/attachment:dh23b1su]
[attachment=0:dh23b1su]IMG_3128.JPG[/attachment:dh23b1su]

[burkbuilds]

Cool pics JWR, thanks for sharing.

[JWR]

About a 50 year spread between riders and bikes.
[attachment=2:2bgabqba]IMG_3131.JPG[/attachment:2bgabqba]

[attachment=1:2bgabqba]IMG_3130.JPG[/attachment:2bgabqba]

[attachment=0:2bgabqba]IMG_3127.JPG[/attachment:2bgabqba]

[Water Warrior 2]

Cool pics. I had forgotten about cable operated front drum brakes. Must make for pucker moments in modern traffic.

[BusyWeb]

Facing afternoon sun-light to home, Los Angeles

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_DRYwefLR_YE/SvTwkLhXACI/AAAAAAAAIGk/vWZNPyWmlbA/s800/uvs091106-001.JPG


Seal Beach Pier

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_DRYwefLR_YE/SvTy49iKAoI/AAAAAAAAIHE/Im0RNw46pR8/s800/P_004.JPG

[New GZ250]

Great picture, we are so lucky we have Highway 1, and the Pacific Ocean! We don't have the long piers up here!
:2tup:

[mrlmd1]

Where's the sun? Hard to see it through the smog. Must take 2mpg and 5 mph off your top speed driving through that stuff.

[JWR]

Low 70's, perfect day.
Breakfast and ride.
[attachment=2:11atjni2]IMG_3132.JPG[/attachment:11atjni2]

2 R1's, Batman on the 1200, The new 1000 Honda, Ron on the 500 Trophy , and me on GZ.
[attachment=1:11atjni2]IMG_3139.JPG[/attachment:11atjni2]

The Tree of Shame.
[attachment=0:11atjni2]IMG_3154.JPG[/attachment:11atjni2]

[dannylightning]

me and Sarah, she went back home to California yesterday.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/dannyandsarahf.jpg?t=1257783239

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/sarahblackandred2.jpg?t=1257783386

[dhgeyer]

Pretty girl!

[burkbuilds]

Follow the Yellow brick road!

[BusyWeb]

Where's the sun? Hard to see it through the smog. Must take 2mpg and 5 mph off your top speed driving through that stuff.

Hi, Mr. MM.
Yet, that's the one of the sad parts of Los Angeles life.....
But, we have bike to get out of the city time to time... ha ha ha.

[JWR]

Black Friday.... Go to the country.
[attachment=1:11kh57rk]IMG_3258.JPG[/attachment:11kh57rk]

[attachment=0:11kh57rk]133_0546.JPG[/attachment:11kh57rk]

[JWR]

Sunday Ride
[attachment=0:idp0ljrm]IMG_3265.JPG[/attachment:idp0ljrm]

[BusyWeb]

Nice photos....
Beautiful mother natures...
Another closed sign from the last touring. (11/26/2009)
Not showen all the word... only seen SED..ha ha ha
Historic Route 66, AZ

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_DRYwefLR_YE/SxIGLVbUyoI/AAAAAAAAIPY/exXl0FzWqaI/s640/PB260886.JPG

[GZ250]

http://s3.postimage.org/1KKPn9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1KKPn9)

http://s1.postimage.org/4jdEr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx4jdEr)

http://s4.postimage.org/1uBf_i.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1uBf_i)

http://s3.postimage.org/1KL3l0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1KL3l0)

http://s2.postimage.org/t8tO0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Tst8tO0)

[GZ250]

http://s2.postimage.org/taJZ9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaJZ9)

http://s2.postimage.org/taOYr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaOYr)

http://s2.postimage.org/taTXJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaTXJ)

http://s2.postimage.org/taYX0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaYX0)

http://s2.postimage.org/tbBRi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstbBRi)

http://s2.postimage.org/tbOk0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstbOk0)

[Water Warrior 2]

Nice pics to start the day with. Whenever I see scenic pics of forests and mountainous terrain I wonder how the first settlers ever survived. They had to be really tough and determined to carve homes and farms out of Mother Nature.

[JWR]

Great pics GZ250




http://www.cadescove.net/auto_tour.html

Same place...
[attachment=0:1f4g5lnn]IMG_0582.JPG[/attachment:1f4g5lnn]

[Water Warrior 2]

Great pics GZ250




http://www.cadescove.net/auto_tour.html

Same place...
[attachment=0:18ac4kda]IMG_0582.JPG[/attachment:18ac4kda]


Oh that would be a fantastic way to spend some time. A tour back in time to remind one how easy life really is now.

[JWR]

Yea, they were a long way from town.
There is something about being surrounded by nature.

I try to make that ride about 4 times a year, to see the seasons.

[BusyWeb]

http://s2.postimage.org/taJZ9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaJZ9)

http://s2.postimage.org/taOYr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaOYr)

http://s2.postimage.org/taTXJ.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaTXJ)

http://s2.postimage.org/taYX0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstaYX0)

http://s2.postimage.org/tbBRi.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstbBRi)

http://s2.postimage.org/tbOk0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TstbOk0)http://s3.postimage.org/1KKPn9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1KKPn9)

http://s1.postimage.org/4jdEr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx4jdEr)

http://s4.postimage.org/1uBf_i.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1uBf_i)

http://s3.postimage.org/1KL3l0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1KL3l0)

http://s2.postimage.org/t8tO0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Tst8tO0)

Nice photos...
I really like the varieties of nature colors...
Thanks for the photos.

[BusyWeb]

Great pics GZ250
Same place...
[attachment=0:1tvni6yf]IMG_0582.JPG[/attachment:1tvni6yf]

Ha ha ha, I wonder how far from here Los Angeles, CA...
If I could ride out there...
With just map Go To Here function..
2224.4 miles, 31 hr 50 min
TOooo far from here... ha ha ha

[GZ250]

http://s2.postimage.org/vBVxS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsvBVxS)

http://s3.postimage.org/1Nm5lS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq1Nm5lS)

[JWR]

I think we may have that later today or tonight.

Fun...

[GZ250]

http://s3.postimage.org/231Vor.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pq231Vor)

with all due respect and no humiliation meant to the persons in the picture and in general. just imagine this. here we ride bike JUST for fun and pleasure. there it is really a mode to active transportation.

Thank God for whatever we have. look to people who have less than us and stay happy - it will give satisfaction to ever desirous hearts.

[dannylightning]

man that sucks they got to ride like that. those kids dont even have any shoes on.

[dannylightning]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/dannylightning/DSC_0011.jpg?t=1260647393

[Water Warrior 2]

man that sucks they got to ride like that. those kids dont even have any shoes on.


Shoes are not a priority in some climates and cultures. Strange as it looks here in the GWN I see East Indians all bundled up in heavy clothing with nearly bare feet all the time.

[hugemoth]

Flying near the Sisters Mountains here in Central Oregon in May. Looks wintery though.

Q
http://s2.postimage.org/UzERA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsUzERA)

[JWR]

That you???

Nice

[Water Warrior 2]

Really cool pic. What were the temps up there ?

[hugemoth]

That's a friend of mine in the pic. I took the pic from my machine which is similar.

Wasn't all that cold as I recall, probably low 30s.

Q

[hugemoth]

North Twin Lake near Bend Oregon.
http://s4.postimage.org/1YAMs0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1YAMs0)

[JWR]

Neat!!!

[GZ250]

wow

[Water Warrior 2]

Just realized what was in the back of my mind yesterday when I looked at the pic. A window into another world. Really cool.

[hugemoth]

Fly Geyser. Not many people get to see this since it's on private property, but as long as you don't touch the ground you can fly as low as you want and not be trespassing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/QDM/P6155221s.jpg

[burkbuilds]

Wow! I've never seen anything like this. Is this in Oregon where you live or somewhere else? This is such an amazing feature. It looks like something from a movie set. Thanks for sharing this pic.

[hugemoth]

It's in Northern Nevada about 6 air miles from the Black Rock Desert playa. The colors are from different species of algae. Hot water shoots out continuously.

Q

[hugemoth]

Here's one from Central Oregon, part of the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Taken from 2000' agl.


http://s3.postimage.org/jgY0A.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqjgY0A)

[alantf]

Couldn't resist this one. It's been raining hard all night, & I've just looked out to the biggest rainbow I've ever seen.



http://s4.postimage.org/YTD5i.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVYTD5i)

[BusyWeb]

http://s4.postimage.org/YTD5i.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVYTD5i)

Thanks for the rainbow photo...
Whenever I see the rainbow, I feel that I went to back to kid for a few seconds... ha ha ha

[alantf]

It's the vintage car rally, down in our local village, this morning. All the owners are in the clothes of their car's era. Too big a crowd for really good photos, but here goes ................
http://s4.postimage.org/2DB5J.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2DB5J)

http://s3.postimage.org/iguSS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqiguSS)

http://s3.postimage.org/igHlA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqigHlA)

http://s4.postimage.org/2EnZA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2EnZA)

http://s1.postimage.org/AldfS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxAldfS)

http://s1.postimage.org/Alif9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxAlif9)

http://s4.postimage.org/2EMW0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2EMW0)

http://s1.postimage.org/AlCci.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxAlCci)

http://s2.postimage.org/Bz3nA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsBz3nA)

http://s4.postimage.org/2F0TS.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV2F0TS)

http://s2.postimage.org/BzuP9.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsBzuP9)

http://s3.postimage.org/iih7i.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=Pqiih7i)

[Water Warrior 2]

Beautiful pics Alantf. It is always nice to see examples of restored and driven old cars. They are definitely a labor of love. Looks like a great day too.

[burkbuilds]

Those cars are awesome! Thanks for sharing the pics!

[plskthompson1]

Here's one of what takes priority in my life.
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/plskthompson1/Mobile%20Uploads/1266579029.jpg

And here's one of my wife with her GZ.
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/plskthompson1/Photo_021510_002.jpg

[burkbuilds]

Nice pics of your family plskthompson1.

[BusyWeb]

Here's one of what takes priority in my life.
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/plskthompson1/Mobile%20Uploads/1266579029.jpg


Wow, this photo is very impressive photo finish effect, ??
What is that called "Impression..." something like that??
Anyway, thanks for the photos.

[plskthompson1]

That's called a really bad cell phone camera. :haha2: :lol:

[BusyWeb]

That's called a really bad cell phone camera. :haha2: :lol:

Ha ha ha,,, I thought that you had manipulated images...
My sorry, but you have really an amazing cell phone camera.. ha ha ha

[Dupo]

http://s4.postimage.org/r1WtJ-5b3f7f4aa02f631c064c2192b60aedb4.jpg

[Dupo]

Spring is here!

Some random photos from yesterday's visit to my favorite spot, Unami Creek.

[BusyWeb]

Spring is here!

Some random photos from yesterday's visit to my favorite spot, Unami Creek.

Great photos.
I always like your photos.
Thanks for the sharing.

[TheWife]

Woot, found my peeps! Glad to see there are other photo lovers and pros around. Getting a new portrait lens this week so hopefully I'll have something fun to share soon.

[GZ250]

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[BillInGA]

Some more nice photos.

There seems to be a definite floral theme lately. Maybe it's just Spring...

[GZ250]

wish you all a happy and safe spring and summer - may God protect you all from natural disasters.

[BusyWeb]

Nice photos, and specially the white flowers on the tree.
Is it cherry?

[mrlmd1]

Could be a dogwood.

[BillInGA]

I think it's a Bradford Pear.

[GZ250]

I believe its dogwood as NC is blessed with this tree but not good for people with allergies.

[BillInGA]

My mistake. The dogwoods around here are much more sparse.

[Water Warrior 2]

Lynda and I went for a little ride today to a golf course for a bite to eat and the neat scenery. Of course I totally forgot about the tag pics or I would have gotten a pic of something on the way home. There are some strange creatures living on the grounds but seem to be relatively harmless unless provoked.

[Water Warrior 2]

More from today's ride to the golf course



We also had a chat with the Lady who drives the treats and beer cart around the grounds. She won a H-D Soft Tail in 2007 at a charity function and has been riding ever since.

[GZ250]

good scenery and feels fresh out there but its cold and still snow so close.

[burkbuilds]

Wow, WW, cool pictures. The scenery is spectacular and the art work is very creative, one mans scrap metal becomes an artists canvas.

[Water Warrior 2]

I failed to mention where the golf course is located. This one is 90 kms North of Squamish and just a 10 minute ride from Whistler. There are also 9 connecting lakes on the property. It was a beautiful day for a ride but we left the course at 6 PM and the temps were dropping all the way home so we got a little chilled. We also went through a couple short showers but nothing life threatening.

[TheWife]

Spent yesterday at an airshow watching my other passion:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4590744618_a68eb77407.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/4590744616_7a3861e260.jpg

[BillInGA]

Very cool! :2tup:

[JWR]

A little 200 mile ride today.
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[T-Selwyn-Davis]

My internet is slow and uploading photos takes ageeeeeeees,

So here is my Flickr URL:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomselwyndavis/

Everyones photos are really good!

[BusyWeb]

More from today's ride to the golf course
We also had a chat with the Lady who drives the treats and beer cart around the grounds. She won a H-D Soft Tail in 2007 at a charity function and has been riding ever since.

You ave very clean air quality...
Here around LA area, it's really hard to see those clear sky unless after some rain or big wind.
Nice photos and sceneries, still snow at the top of the peaks ^^

[BusyWeb]

Spent yesterday at an airshow watching my other passion

You might have a nice camera.
I hardly could catch a bird for photos...^^;
Nice shots.

[3-D Video]

I just got back from visiting my GZ (Marauder) 250 down in Portugal.
At a gas station, somewhere in the south of France, I ran across a group of Brits traveling by bike and side car. They (the bikes) were a little unusual, and I thought some of you might like to see them… a nice vintage Norton, a Goldwing (you can see more of the Norton's sidecar behind it), and an especially bizarre looking [attachment=3:12tccgyp]Norton.jpg[/attachment:12tccgyp]
[attachment=2:12tccgyp]Goldwing.jpg[/attachment:12tccgyp]
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[Water Warrior 2]

Cool pics. The Moto Guzzi has a neat little side van.

[3-D Video]

The Moto Guzzi has a neat little side van.
First "side van" I'd ever seen… and a great looking one at that :tup:

[BusyWeb]

Wonderful side cars...
I always wanted have one like those.

[JWR]

Sunday
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Monday
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Two different types of riding.

[patrick_777]

I would do dirty things to that CBR 1K...

[JWR]

I fell in love with the Duc 620.

2006 with 1800 miles. 420 lbs. soaking wet.

[3-D Video]

I've been watching bikes more closely now that I have one. While in Portugal I noticed they ride some pretty old ones. This Indian for example. The guy who owns it said his friend, a local who'd just driven off to home, was on an old Harley… a 100 year old Harley.
I'll look him up next time I'm in the area, because I'd sure like to record that sound!


http://s4.postimage.org/RaKOA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVRaKOA)

http://s2.postimage.org/ygmgA.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsygmgA)

[JWR]

Good looking Indian.

[Water Warrior 2]

That is one sweetheart of a bike.

[3-D Video]

Yeah, machinery doesn't get much better lookin' than that :2tup:

[patrick_777]

Yeah, machinery doesn't get much better lookin' than that :2tup:

Must partially disagree...that Indian comes in a close second to this.

http://www.frisco1522.org/3qtr.jpg

[3-D Video]

Actually, Patrick, I was thinking the same thing when I wrote, "doesn't get much better"! :rawk:
Great minds, etc.

[mrlmd1]

I read somewhere that those engines weigh about a million pounds.

[3-D Video]

mrlmd1 got me curious, so I looked that puppy up… the Frisco 1522.
65,550 Lbs, and about 3,600 horses. That's got to be one heck of a thrill to run :drool:

[JWR]

mrlmd1 got me curious, so I looked that puppy up… the Frisco 1522.
65,550 Lbs, and about 3,600 horses. That's got to be one heck of a thrill to run :drool:


The 65,500 Lbs is the traction number.

Power type Steam
Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works
Serial number 59134
Build date 1926
Configuration 4-8-2
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm)
Driver size 69 in (1.75 m)
Weight on drivers 250,500 pounds (113.6 t)
Weight 350,890 pounds (159.2 t)
Fuel type Oil
Boiler pressure 210 psi (1.45 MPa)
Cylinders Two, outside
Cylinder size 28×28 in (711×711 mm)
Tractive effort 56,800 lbf (252.66 kN)

[3-D Video]

:oops: That's a Rated Tractive Effort @5 to 7 MPH of 65,550 Lbs!
Thanks JWR. A weight of 65,550 Lbs did seem kinda' screwy.

http://www.frisco1522.org/statchart.htm

[patrick_777]

I wonder if the 350,890 pounds is wet or dry.

[Water Warrior 2]

Wow, wonderful looking steam engine. Thankfully there are still folks around with the ability to restore and maintain this old equipment.

[ncff07]

Thought Id put this up here. I went to a bike even this evening but forgot my camera except the one on my phone but it doesnt take good pics sometimes but i took one i couldnt pass up. A HUGE Harley inflatable thing sitting right in front of the court house door. Seen more Harleys than Ive ever seen in one place, and a few Shadows. Saw 1 Suzuki and 1 Honda.

http://s1.postimage.org/M9Bni.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxM9Bni)

[patrick_777]

That just screams corporate-sponsored government, right there...

[Water Warrior 2]

Very true Patrick but it could also mean come visit our fair city and spend lots of money. A group of riders on a Meet n Greet can generate a lot of $ for the local economy.

[JWR]

Breakfast shot.

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About 6000 ft.

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[patrick_777]

That ZZR has always been a favorite of mine...