The last thing I would want to see is a rift forming between event photographers. IrishBoy2525, some remarks you have made in your own thread have caused me to wonder: Are you working with us (other event photographers) or in competition with us? We all need to respect one another and work together to insure that our craft remains viable.

Willie-T expressed some strong opinions, but he did so in my thread, which, because IrishBoy2525 has opted to have his own thread, might imply that this thread is primarily for non crotch focused Fremont pics (and associated opinions). That said, I think I would rather that IrishBoy2525's fans refrain from coming over here and further stirring up the pot. After all, no one from "the other side" has yet to respond to some of the remarks that have been made in IrishsBoy's thread that seem to poke fun at non crotch focused pics.

If separate threads and separate focuses is what we have, then lets get on with the posting. Enjoy what you like and ignore what you don't, including any opinions which may be contrary to your own that appear in "the other thread". Just my advice...because just as IrishBoy has supporters, so does Willie-T. Flame Willie-T in my thread and you invite someone going over to IrishBoy252's thread and doing the same. And then before you know it, a little war has broken out when all you really needed to do is stick to the stuff you like and don't read the op-eds, BS, and other stuff you don't agree with. I've ready plenty lately, and frankly, none of it is serving the prime objective which should be to collectively provide OCC with quality event pics.

BTW - I check both thread regularly as I know a lot of you do too. But if IrishBoy is going to continue to foster some sort of separation between different types of event pics, something that I never did in the past, diverging opinions and maybe some sparring among fans seems inevitable...

Klondike

I'm not in competition Klondike as theres nothing to win..I just like having my own thread as I take so many pics contributions probably would be just end up being repetitive...When guys come to my thread they'll know that everything they see is new and refreshing..I didnt mean to ruffle any feathers...My style isn't for everyone but judging by all this fuss it is for someone....Theres something for everyone here..if a guy stumbles onto my thread and dont like my crotch shots he wont "thank me" and he wont come back....He doesn't need to berate me or my style as Willie T did..Theres a lot of threads on here that I dont particularly care for but I'm not going to flame the author...I just wont visit it again and Willie T could have done the same...And again I'm sorry if I offended you or anyone else.

thanks for replying on that..

If there is ever going to be a debate on the merits of crotch focused event pics vs non crotch focused event pics, I would probably suggest that it go in a separate thread in the feedback forum, not in these threads. And so I'd recommend that the threads try and remain opinion-free. If something is posted that one doesn't agree with, move on. There is still a lot of overlap in the pics you post in your thread vs the pics in my thread -overlap in style as well as in fan appreciation. Thats what I want to encourage.....

KLondike

new [unpublished so far] 2010 pictures
 

hi folks, to lighten things up and totally off topic, take a look at jar jar abrams" s flickr pages. he has just finished
uploading his 2010 pictures and in the last few weeks he uploaded his 2005 - 2013 pictures all of very very high quality but, regrettable for me, his focus is on the parade and not so much on the bikers, however, there is plenty of bikers material left. he must be the guy on the step without his pants who rides in the middle of the road.

hxxp://www.flickr.com/photos/97898268@N03/sets/

watch his archives as he seems to be adding new material almost every day.

some of his pictures are so sharp that, cropped in the appropriate place, you get the sort of pictures the argument is all about but you can do the same with the photo' s of DavinS06 in his glory years. so what' s the fuzz really. it' s all in the eye of the beholder.

enjoy

greetz

sb

Thanks for weighing in on this issue, Klondike. Since you introduced most of us to the Fremont event, your words are welcome. The last thing we want is internecine warfare among the OCC members.

Peace to all and keep on posting.

Fully concur with Solarking. I don't want to create bad feelings on Klondike's thread and regret making my remarks. To each his own.

Thanks for the link. You are right, its a nice one.

Regarding the parade photos, there are often pleasant surprises back there in the crowd behind the bikers. In previous years, I've found quite a few remarkable images within the body of the parade. This year, I refer you Klondike's post 312 of the Jellyfish invasion. Sometimes, because of children framed in the photo, they can't be posted here, but they are definitely worth a look.

More from 2013

I feel like I am spoiled for a variety of reasons. I do not have to maintain this site. It is free. People are going out on their own time, taking pics and posting. For those who go out and take their own pics, their is time and money involved in this. Those who find stuff on the net, takes time and effort as well. I know it is human nature to question and debate, but from my standpoint for me, I have zero reason to complain about anything on this website. We are all adults here and to argue and complain about anyone's effort seems crazy.

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Great smile! :)

Thanks

Fango