Picture A Day - Page 11

Water Warrior 2 · 10-14-2009, 11:53 PM

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 · 10-15-2009, 02:33 AM

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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 · 10-15-2009, 10:02 AM

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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 · 10-15-2009, 10:23 AM

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

Water Warrior 2 · 10-15-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dhgeyer

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

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 · 10-15-2009, 01:52 PM

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

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

Water Warrior 2 · 10-15-2009, 01:58 PM

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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 · 10-15-2009, 02:20 PM

Good to here from ya Dupo!

dannylightning · 10-15-2009, 02:29 PM

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

dhgeyer · 10-15-2009, 02:37 PM

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.

10-14-2009, 11:53 PM	#101
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Picture A Day 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. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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dhgeyer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merrimack NH USA Posts: 722	Re: Picture A Day Monterey Cypress and Sea, Point Lobos CA, 2008 Nikon D300, Photoshop CS __________________ 54 HD Hummer,64 Honda150,66 Ducati250,01 Vulcan500,02 Vulcan1500,83 Nighthawk650,91 K75,95 VLX,04 VLX,01 GS500E,01 Ninja250, 02 Rebel,04 Ninja500,06 Concours,96 R850R
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bonehead Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 907	Re: Picture A Day Good to here from ya Dupo! __________________ Standing with the PGR until they stand for me.
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dannylightning Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: akron ohio Posts: 893	Re: Picture A Day those pics on that d300 look way better than the d60. i can sure tell a difference.
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10-15-2009, 02:37 PM	#110
dhgeyer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merrimack NH USA Posts: 722	Re: Picture A Day 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. __________________ 54 HD Hummer,64 Honda150,66 Ducati250,01 Vulcan500,02 Vulcan1500,83 Nighthawk650,91 K75,95 VLX,04 VLX,01 GS500E,01 Ninja250, 02 Rebel,04 Ninja500,06 Concours,96 R850R
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