Originally Posted by Klondike (Post 1535620)

OK, now can i make one request - I want to fill this thread up with pics, not links. Can we try to upload as many pics as possible rather than just linking to Flickr and smugmug galleries? Or at the very least, post a few examples and include the link. But get SOMETHING up so that we know a little more than that its just a nice gallery. Thanks!

Klondike

Originally Posted by Klondike (Post 1535586)

this year, i shot all my pics with a single 50mm lens. And so I ended up with some shots i wish i could have backed out on, like these. But without a zoom, options were a bit more limited.

Klondike

Originally Posted by nothere (Post 1535739)

If all of your shots were done with a 50mm lens, you did a great job composing your shots. You had to be relatively near your subjects. I imagine that a photographer with a single 50mm lens camera is less intimidating for the subjects than someone armed with multiple zooms and a huge equipment bag.

Originally Posted by Klondike (Post 1535741)

thank you -

I wonder about the "technology" factor though when you are talking about intimidating girls. Like for example - does a girl look at a guy with expensive gear and go "oh, he's a pro and knows what he's doing. He's OK". That would be as opposed to her reaction to someone with a camera phone or a point and shoot, who may be perceived as being a perv with little money or talent.

i don't know for sure, but the guys with the gear always seem to command a bit more respect. Whether they deserve it or not is another matter, but it at least shows you that they have a little money (and education, etc).

Klondike

Originally Posted by ahz (Post 1535442)

I spotted a return rider, even though she's not on a bike. First one is from 2009 and the one in black and white is from this year.

Originally Posted by willie t (Post 1534921)

Here are a few snaps from the 2013 Solstice Parade which was held in perfect weather, for a change.

Originally Posted by Klondike (Post 1535410)

these pics are from Penywiseguy2's link, not ones I took myself. I take note of some interesting things. First, it looks like there is a "secret" location here, a ball field, where riders spent some time. I'd kill to have been there, and I think that maybe after the pre-ride body painting, they may have rode here and relaxed a bit. The idea probably was to not publicize it (they have to publicize where the pre-ride bobypainting is) to avoid a heavy photographer presence. So, you have to follow these guys if you want to get to know these secret hangouts. Alternatively, this might have been a secret body painting party, but it looks too dang big. Anyway, I have no idea where this was, but again, I would have killed to have been there!

Also, we had some skinny dipping!

Klondike

Originally Posted by spankycranky (Post 1536113)

it's not BF Day. Perhaps it's that one off 3rd at about 40th? I'll keep checking as new photos come in...

Originally Posted by gwarslave (Post 1536218)

It's Ross Park. http://maps.google.com/maps?gs_rn=17...ed=0CHwQ_BIwAw