2009 Fremont Solstice Parade

[trollol61]

last as far as I know.

[gling]

Originally Posted by lonemeat

I was one of the painted riders from 2005-2009. Unfortunately most of the photos I took during those years have been lost but I thought it was time I gave back to the forum with some highlights from what I've salvaged. Working backwards from Gasworks...

I know it's a long time ago and you've lost some photos but I thought I'd ask you just in case. I joined OCC solely because of stumbling on to the incredible wonder that is Fremont. I've looked at 10 years worth of Fremont threads and my all-time favorite rider is in two of your 2009 photos below but is blocked by the man in white body paint in one of them. Is there any possibility you have an alternate frame of her taken a second or two earlier or later of the 1st one or more of what I believe is her rear view in the 2nd? I would be forever indebted to you! Great work on all your other photos too, they're very much appreciated.

[gling]

Originally Posted by Davidavin

like I said, I don't know what you've seen already, but I just went in to my Flickr stream and made public the only pics I had of her for friends only. Thats four pics, mostly backsides. go here:

they should come up at the top of the gallery. I did this just for you (to reward you for your persistence)...

KLondike

Speaking of which, I've checked your Flickr link and don't see the other backsides photos you mentioned of the rider below in the background at far right in the 1st photo and at left in the 2nd photo (my favorite rider ever!) Is it at all possible to make them public again or even PM them to me. I would be forever indebted to you. The rest of your Fremont 2009 photos are legendary! They are the reason I discovered Fremont existed and why I joined OCC.

[maxdelmax]

Originally Posted by Klondike

this is a great find - thank you! I really like knowing that she models nude and it just tells you a lot more not only about her, but about the cyclists in general. Nevermind that she actually looks sexier in the bodypaint. Thats another thing I find interesting - that the parade and paint can make you somehow look hotter. Maybe its the lighting also, because the studio pics can bring out flaws. Not to critizice, but I just thought she might look as phenomenal in the studio as she did out on the street. Not quite so, but still very hot!

Klondike

I know this is 10 years ago for all of you but it's new to me and with Fremont right around the corner I thought it might be okay to get a reminder of one of the all-time great Solstice girls! Anyway - after checking the nude modeling pics on the flickr account (they're still there at jimboken42) it's clear why she looked so much better in her Fremont pics. That photographer clearly had no idea how to make her comfortable and bring out her personality. She was having fun in her Fremont pictures and it showed. She looked tense and awkward in the staged photo-shoot. He's what they call in the photography/modeling world a GWC - or Guy With a Camera. He has no other qualification except that he owns a camera, has enough money to book studio time and can set up some lights. It would sure have been nice to find some more modeling pics taken by a talented photographer. Having said that - it was still cool to be able to see so much more of her! Does anyone know if she participated in any years besides 2009 and 2013? Looking forward to June 22...

[maxdelmax]

Originally Posted by maxdelmax

I know this is 10 years ago for all of you but it's new to me and with Fremont right around the corner I thought it might be okay to get a reminder of one of the all-time great Solstice girls!

and for the record - I'm not really trying to rag on that "photographer" - he's just trying to have fun and has figured out how to legitimately get attractive women to take their clothes off in front of him. Some time ago I was a GWC myself - that's why I know one when I see one...