So thanks to Blurb I have created my first publication.
The book is titled Palomar on Two Wheels. It consists of photos of motorcycles that I have taken on my weekly runs up Palomar Mountain. If you are interested in checking it out, click the box above and have a look. The book is for sale from blurb at the same link.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Palomar Mountain
Went up Palomar again as usual. Was supposed to have a friend come up with me, but things went south and he didn't come. It was ok because it gave me a chance to sit and think about stuff.
It was a beautiful day for a ride that is for sure. The road was busy, but not too bad. Motorcycle's were rolling through in little packs today rather than the usual one or two guys riding together. I don't know if it was the good weather or what, but there were quite a few guys riding on South Grade.
I tried a bunch of different spots today. Went to a turn I shot at before, but found a new spot shooting down on riders as they go by. Also tried a new turn just a few above the big half way turn out.
On other news, I just found out that I will be shooting D1 this year in Anaheim. That should be fun. Have a few guys going with me so it should have some goods shots in the end.
It was a beautiful day for a ride that is for sure. The road was busy, but not too bad. Motorcycle's were rolling through in little packs today rather than the usual one or two guys riding together. I don't know if it was the good weather or what, but there were quite a few guys riding on South Grade.
I tried a bunch of different spots today. Went to a turn I shot at before, but found a new spot shooting down on riders as they go by. Also tried a new turn just a few above the big half way turn out.
On other news, I just found out that I will be shooting D1 this year in Anaheim. That should be fun. Have a few guys going with me so it should have some goods shots in the end.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter!
So I wake up this morning, eat breakfast, and call Sean. Of course, he doesn't answer, he's still asleep. Pack my gear up, head out to my car, try one more time. Nope, still asleep. And I'm off.
There is a fair amount of traffic for being Easter. Maybe the mountain actually has people on it today. Passing Pala casino, I pass the slow Mini Cooper S and look at the mountain. There some clouds on it, but it seems to be a nice day for Palomar Mountain. Coming up on the Taco shop, I look in the rear view mirror and see some biker right on my ass... I slow down to let him pass even though grandma in front of us won't even think about letting him pass. He pulls up next to me and throws the peace up, I wave back without really looking and keep on slowing down. He keeps looking back as he passes and then I notice its my buddy King as he gives me the bird. He lets me pass, only to pass both grandma and I on the next straight. I finally pass her and catch up to king, he lets me pass and we turn on South Grade.
First thing I notice is road is slick. Then I notice Rick parked on the outside of the first turn, I look down in the shadow at nothing but wet road. Looks like its gonna be a bad day for riding. But, I get up to the turnout and Its probably the only dry turn on the mountain. I break out my gear as King rolls up and get ready to start shooting.
Turned out to be a pretty good day of shooting. After getting there, the guy from JPimagery shows up and starts to shoot all dressed up in his Sunday best. This guy is one lucky guy. His wife came out with him and hung out in his car while he shot. I don't know many women who would sit in a car all dressed up. Guy definitely found a keeper there. A guy in a Ferrari rolls through a few times and stops to talk. Of course it got the attention a you would think a Ferrari would get parked on a turnout on Palomar Mountain. Turns out a few of the guys I know where up on the mountain. Noon rolls around and Sean shows up in his new A4. He shoots for a little while and we leave. Overall, the day was a pretty good day that resulted in this nice little number.
There is a fair amount of traffic for being Easter. Maybe the mountain actually has people on it today. Passing Pala casino, I pass the slow Mini Cooper S and look at the mountain. There some clouds on it, but it seems to be a nice day for Palomar Mountain. Coming up on the Taco shop, I look in the rear view mirror and see some biker right on my ass... I slow down to let him pass even though grandma in front of us won't even think about letting him pass. He pulls up next to me and throws the peace up, I wave back without really looking and keep on slowing down. He keeps looking back as he passes and then I notice its my buddy King as he gives me the bird. He lets me pass, only to pass both grandma and I on the next straight. I finally pass her and catch up to king, he lets me pass and we turn on South Grade.
First thing I notice is road is slick. Then I notice Rick parked on the outside of the first turn, I look down in the shadow at nothing but wet road. Looks like its gonna be a bad day for riding. But, I get up to the turnout and Its probably the only dry turn on the mountain. I break out my gear as King rolls up and get ready to start shooting.
Turned out to be a pretty good day of shooting. After getting there, the guy from JPimagery shows up and starts to shoot all dressed up in his Sunday best. This guy is one lucky guy. His wife came out with him and hung out in his car while he shot. I don't know many women who would sit in a car all dressed up. Guy definitely found a keeper there. A guy in a Ferrari rolls through a few times and stops to talk. Of course it got the attention a you would think a Ferrari would get parked on a turnout on Palomar Mountain. Turns out a few of the guys I know where up on the mountain. Noon rolls around and Sean shows up in his new A4. He shoots for a little while and we leave. Overall, the day was a pretty good day that resulted in this nice little number.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Thurs Knights Drift Event - April 5, 2009
April 5, 2009, time for another Thurs Knights Drift Event. Now, last time I thought they didn't treat the media people very well, and this time, they made everyone shoot from the grandstands. I managed to get some decent shots, but I could have had better stuff if I had access to the grounds around the track.
Mike from Jimmy Up Was killing it all day. It came close, but he kept his bumper on all day.
The rush guys were hitting it pretty good. Ron hit the bank for the first time today. Was a little scared at first, but who wouldn't? Ended the day with some nice runs. Brian is Tearing it up as usual and Josh actually brought his wheel key this time!
There was only one casualty all day and no one was hurt, so it was a good day. A little black Corolla came off the bank and tried to transition and hit the other bank, but ended up going nose first into the wall. Staff and the EMT's came to him right away. Once they towed him off the track, it was back to drifting.
More Photos at:
1904photography.com Thurs Knights Drift Event
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Mike from Jimmy Up Was killing it all day. It came close, but he kept his bumper on all day.
The rush guys were hitting it pretty good. Ron hit the bank for the first time today. Was a little scared at first, but who wouldn't? Ended the day with some nice runs. Brian is Tearing it up as usual and Josh actually brought his wheel key this time!
There was only one casualty all day and no one was hurt, so it was a good day. A little black Corolla came off the bank and tried to transition and hit the other bank, but ended up going nose first into the wall. Staff and the EMT's came to him right away. Once they towed him off the track, it was back to drifting.
More Photos at:
1904photography.com Thurs Knights Drift Event
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Palomar Mountain
Went up Palomar Mountain today. Its turning out to be a regular thing for me. I really like it. At first I was always going with someone, but the last few times I have gone by myself and Its a great chance to kind of sit back and sort things out while I do something some-what productive.
The only problem with today, it was pretty dead. I don't know if getting there at 9:00 is too late, or the CHP infestation from a few weeks ago scared everyone away. There were only a fews guys in full leathers, but a majority of it was guys just going for a ride.
I tried to get a little bit of a different perspective and go up the hill on the outside of the turn. I don't know if I like it or not, but I'll probably try it again from a different turn.
Well it's time to start the process of getting ready for tomorrow. Rubber, asphalt and smoke in the face sound fun?! Well it tastes just like it sounds... But I decided I would try out Thurs Knights event again. So it'll be another early morning for me with a bit of a drive. Hope it doesn't rain this time.
The only problem with today, it was pretty dead. I don't know if getting there at 9:00 is too late, or the CHP infestation from a few weeks ago scared everyone away. There were only a fews guys in full leathers, but a majority of it was guys just going for a ride.
I tried to get a little bit of a different perspective and go up the hill on the outside of the turn. I don't know if I like it or not, but I'll probably try it again from a different turn.
Well it's time to start the process of getting ready for tomorrow. Rubber, asphalt and smoke in the face sound fun?! Well it tastes just like it sounds... But I decided I would try out Thurs Knights event again. So it'll be another early morning for me with a bit of a drive. Hope it doesn't rain this time.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Illegal Police Check Points and Nate Harrison Grade
So I had the idea to drive up Nate Harrison Grade Rd. yesterday. My photography teacher says she goes up every month or so and likes the ride and opportunities for photography. I always like to have a co-driver on new roads so I have a reason to drive slower and if something were to happen, there's a supply of food for me (cause no one is gonna eat me, they can, but there ain't much to eat there.) So I pick up my co-driver and head out. On the way out we drive by a Police checkpoint, and then about half mile down the road, I see him.
Meet Brian, he says hes from far away, that "they" drop him off from Pluto. Or at least that's what he tells the cops.
He was warning drivers of the "illegal" police checkpoint that was ahead and to detour. Even though he was attempting to disrupt their check point, the police assigned two motorcycle units to watch him and the traffic. They said it was for his and the drivers "safety"
This is what he was warning people about. Cops were out in force that day. Spread out around the check point, motorcycle cops were watching both sides of the road, ready to jump on an offending driver.
Now I don't want to get into how I agree with him, because I still see it from the "law abiding citizens" view because they are checking to see if everyone has a license and registration. And judging from the amount of car already on tow trucks, and tow trucks on hand, they were expecting to tow a lot of people. In this photo, you can see the car got impounded because the drive had no license. You can also see the other trucks in the background waiting for their next victim. Over the 30 or so minutes I was shooting photos there were probably a dozen or so tow trucks there, either coming or going.
One last thing. If you are shooting police and you think you can get that quick shot thats a little sketchy, listen to the little voice in your head and don't. I didn't listen to it, stepped out between and behind the motorcycle units to get them both in the frame, and before I could even snap off a frame, the cop was on me. He was extremely cool about it compared to all the other police and photographer stories I've been hearing about. Just told me that they were there to ensure the safety of "Brian" and everyone else, including me, so stay on the sidewalk.
Another little funny photo op was this tow truck driver that forgot to relase the parking brake on a pathfinder and drove from what I'm guessing as the check point to where the Motorcycle units were, which was about a half mile. I heard it before I saw it, but when I looked up from my viewfinder, one cop had started his bike and made a move for the tow truck, but the driver realized what he was doing and pulled over.
After all that, we didn't have enough time to go to Nate Harrison, so we saved it for today. The road is pretty fun. Good range of surfaces from paved road to loose sand in some parts. The only gripe I have with the road is that on the paved parts, the pot holes are horrendous, and the ruts are just as bad (although, I have been told that they grade it on a regular basis, so this can just be a rare thing after rain and before the grading.)
Meet Brian, he says hes from far away, that "they" drop him off from Pluto. Or at least that's what he tells the cops.
He was warning drivers of the "illegal" police checkpoint that was ahead and to detour. Even though he was attempting to disrupt their check point, the police assigned two motorcycle units to watch him and the traffic. They said it was for his and the drivers "safety"
This is what he was warning people about. Cops were out in force that day. Spread out around the check point, motorcycle cops were watching both sides of the road, ready to jump on an offending driver.
Now I don't want to get into how I agree with him, because I still see it from the "law abiding citizens" view because they are checking to see if everyone has a license and registration. And judging from the amount of car already on tow trucks, and tow trucks on hand, they were expecting to tow a lot of people. In this photo, you can see the car got impounded because the drive had no license. You can also see the other trucks in the background waiting for their next victim. Over the 30 or so minutes I was shooting photos there were probably a dozen or so tow trucks there, either coming or going.
One last thing. If you are shooting police and you think you can get that quick shot thats a little sketchy, listen to the little voice in your head and don't. I didn't listen to it, stepped out between and behind the motorcycle units to get them both in the frame, and before I could even snap off a frame, the cop was on me. He was extremely cool about it compared to all the other police and photographer stories I've been hearing about. Just told me that they were there to ensure the safety of "Brian" and everyone else, including me, so stay on the sidewalk.
Another little funny photo op was this tow truck driver that forgot to relase the parking brake on a pathfinder and drove from what I'm guessing as the check point to where the Motorcycle units were, which was about a half mile. I heard it before I saw it, but when I looked up from my viewfinder, one cop had started his bike and made a move for the tow truck, but the driver realized what he was doing and pulled over.
After all that, we didn't have enough time to go to Nate Harrison, so we saved it for today. The road is pretty fun. Good range of surfaces from paved road to loose sand in some parts. The only gripe I have with the road is that on the paved parts, the pot holes are horrendous, and the ruts are just as bad (although, I have been told that they grade it on a regular basis, so this can just be a rare thing after rain and before the grading.)
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