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george-1
Oct-02-2007, 02:41 PM
I read a story on here on Dgrin about someone who went for a drive, stopping every 5 miles to take photos. I liked that idea, and decided to try it.

I rode the motorcycle, so I didn't stop every 5 miles, but as close to it as practical. On roads with no shoulders, you can't stop just anywhere on a motorcycle.

It was a nice day, around noontime, so the light wasn't the best, but I got a few shots.

1. The Hill Country
http://george-1.smugmug.com/photos/201974210-M.jpg

2. Rock wall

http://george-1.smugmug.com/photos/201980456-M-1.jpg

3. Lunch

http://george-1.smugmug.com/photos/201987468-M-1.jpg

4. Still waters run deep

http://george-1.smugmug.com/photos/202000172-M-1.jpg

5. Back home.

http://george-1.smugmug.com/photos/202009442-M.jpg

A good idea, to force myself to stop and take picures. Often, while on the bike, I get focused on the ride and forget to enjoy the stops.

Additional photos here:
http://george-1.smugmug.com/gallery/3562772

Thanks for looking.

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George
rwells
Oct-02-2007, 08:27 PM
Welcome aboard George...

Glad to see another photog/rider posting.

I see that you were enjoying the TX Hill Country. Did you get to ride the three sisters? (Folks, that's three famous twisty roads in the hill country, NOT what you were thinking) :rofl

Looking forward to more bike/travel shots...
george-1
Oct-02-2007, 08:39 PM
Welcome aboard George...

Glad to see another photog/rider posting.

I see that you were enjoying the TX Hill Country. Did you get to ride the three sisters? (Folks, that's three famous twisty roads in the hill country, NOT what you were thinking) :rofl
I have never been down to that area. It's on the list, for sure. The one time I was going to test those roads out was on the end of a 1800 mile trip. I awoke in Del Rio to 35 degrees and rain, so I headed up the main roads to Austin.

Looking forward to more bike/travel shots...
Stay tuned, I'm heading off towards California on Thursday. I should find something to point the camera at along the way.

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George
george-1.smugmug.com
rwells
Oct-02-2007, 10:35 PM
I have never been down to that area. It's on the list, for sure. The one time I was going to test those roads out was on the end of a 1800 mile trip. I awoke in Del Rio to 35 degrees and rain, so I headed up the main roads to Austin.


Stay tuned, I'm heading off towards California on Thursday. I should find something to point the camera at along the way.

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George
george-1.smugmug.com


Fantastic :thumb

I took a bike trip out to the left coast this past summer myself. Here's a link (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=65107), maybe you can get some ideas where to go.

Looking forward to some pics from your trip...
george-1
Oct-03-2007, 06:25 AM
Fantastic :thumb

I took a bike trip out to the left coast this past summer myself. Here's a link (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=65107), maybe you can get some ideas where to go.

Looking forward to some pics from your trip...

I have spent a lot of time in the last few years in California. This trip I will spend a lot of time in Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, weather permitting.

I enjoyed your pictures and ride report. It's easy to get swept away in Yosemite, taking photos. I have a bunch from there myself.

I'll watch out for the bears!

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George
Luv2shoot
Oct-03-2007, 09:20 PM
Nice to see someone else that rides and takes photo's. Like you I am usually out for the ride but lately find that I want to stop alot. Maybe not every 5 miles though.
Guess when the rain stops around here I'll have to give this a shot.
Thanks for the inspiration