NCX : 2013 Photos Galore (nice ones only please)

[jelo]

beautiful...are those buffalo in the background? did you paint the chainguard silver?

Just cows in this one. Tried the Ermax Hugger - has integrated chain guard - thought it would help reduce spray coming off the rear wheel, not sure it helps with that any, but it looks kinda neat.

 

[jelo]

Got in ~480 miles on Sunday - here's a different kind of scenery - oil well drilling rig and pump-jacks - near Midwest, Wyoming.

 

[frozenpoet]

 

[danrev]

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Got in ~480 miles on Sunday - here's a different kind of scenery - oil well drilling rig and pump-jacks - near Midwest, Wyoming.

Looks like a great day for a ride in the wide open spaces. I enjoy the rich variety of scenery we have across this country.

 

[searsboy]

the dragon?

 

[frozenpoet]

That would be a yes.

 

[happy]

A few more from BRP and Fontana Dam

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Greg

Hi Greg
Caution when parking on grass.
Bike stand may go into soil and bike topples.

 

[johnakay]

Hi Greg
Caution when parking on grass.
Bike stand may go into soil and bike topples.

years ago we(mates) went to Cadwell park to see the bsb races.
it was very hot that day and the tarmac had softened so much that one bike toppled over taking with it about 20 bikes ouch!!
glad we didn't park on there,when we arrived it was full so we had to parked on the grass and that was rock hard.

 

[670cc]

Hi Greg
Caution when parking on grass.
Bike stand may go into soil and bike topples.

Caution noted. I kept a close watch on her. I think here there was a thin layer of soil and then rock. At least that's what we found when driving the tent stakes!

Greg

 

[mpgandfun]

Been wanting to stop here for a while. *No, there are no soccer balls inside this buiding, .*

 

[mfb]

This is a dam about 8 miles from my house. Lots of water coming through the spillway.

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That looks very much like the dam a few miles out of Ann Arbor on Huron river. I used to ride my EX250 there... Enjoy the great riding weather there! (Since its summer now. Not that I encourage riding in MI winter)

 

[happy]

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the fantastic photos.
As a camera-enthusiasts for the last 30 years, I would like to give you some unsolicited advice on getting a good photo.

Tips of good photo-taking:

1. Good composition is the key.
Make sure the bike (full or half) is well inside the photo (eg: do not chop off half the wheel, ugly). The background should be balanced within the photo frame.
Eg: Bike on left bottom corner (facing right) while background Nuclear Power station is on other half (and in full).

2. Lighting: Ensure the light source is behind the cameraman if possible. Ensure there is enough light to show the bike.
Not applicable if you are trying artistic lighting photos (like dawn or high contrast).

3. If you want to include a person, do not amputate his arms or legs. Try to show his FULL body or halfbody.

4. Use a Software (eg: free Photoshop or Instagram) to recompose or re-enhance the lighting before uploading. It makes you look like a pro and also eliminate errors like above points.

5. Take more than 1 shot per location so that you can choose the best one.

6. Have a STEADY hand, and do not shake camera while pressing the shutter button.
If needed, breathe in, breathe out, hold breath, click and then continue breathing.



Have fun!
Keep posting!

 

[John Boy]

Nice ride yesturday.

Headed West out of Edmonton and turned North somewhere, found some new roads and some pretty places.

 

[Rocker66]

Headed West out of Edmonton and turned North somewhere, found some new roads and some pretty places.

It would appear that road is so new they haven't actually built it yet. Certainly pretty though

 

[Rocker66]

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the fantastic photos.
As a camera-enthusiasts for the last 30 years, I would like to give you some unsolicited advice on getting a good photo.

Tips of good photo-taking:

1. Good composition is the key.
Make sure the bike (full or half) is well inside the photo (eg: do not chop off half the wheel, ugly). The background should be balanced within the photo frame.
Eg: Bike on left bottom corner (facing right) while background Nuclear Power station is on other half (and in full).

2. Lighting: Ensure the light source is behind the cameraman if possible. Ensure there is enough light to show the bike.
Not applicable if you are trying artistic lighting photos (like dawn or high contrast).

3. If you want to include a person, do not amputate his arms or legs. Try to show his FULL body or halfbody.

4. Use a Software (eg: free Photoshop or Instagram) to recompose or re-enhance the lighting before uploading. It makes you look like a pro and also eliminate errors like above points.

5. Take more than 1 shot per location so that you can choose the best one.

6. Have a STEADY hand, and do not shake camera while pressing the shutter button.
If needed, breathe in, breathe out, hold breath, click and then continue breathing.



Have fun!
Keep posting!

No ladies in your photos then?

 

[ziggie]

That would be a great idea.ladies on our bike thread.i will have to find a willing person.mine won't touch it lol

 

[MindlessMuse]

Finally got around to taking a few hi-res this morning. I think this one was best of lot:

 

[Rocker66]

Finally got around to taking a few hi-res this morning. I think this one was best of lot:

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Nice shot but did you notice that creepy crawley on your lid?

 

[johnakay]

Nice shot but did you notice that creepy crawley on your lid?

must of crawled out of his ears.

 

[johnakay]

(((That would be a great idea.ladies on our bike thread.)))

yep I'm all for that topless preferred for us gents please