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Monday, November 1, 2010
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Product Shots
So I worked on some product shots for a class project and a friends shoe company. The Nikon gear was shot in the studio using a light box and a single strobe with a beauty dish. The shoes were shot in 2 different set ups. The first set up was in my garage because the class I had planned on using the studio got canceled so I went with the next best thing. I set up my black back drop (thanks Belinda and Peggy!) and clampped it to the railing for the garage door. I was using a 580EX II and a SB-800, both triggered via Pocket wizards.
This was the set up shot for the shoes:
Some of the Nikon shots:
Some finished shots of the shoes:
This was the set up shot for the shoes:
Some of the Nikon shots:
Some finished shots of the shoes:
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Event Packed Weekend
So I get up late on Saturday, pissed I missed the LCAC landing in the Oceanside Harbor. Hustled out to the mountain and started shooting. A friend wanted me to test out the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 up on the mountain. First thing I notice, this thing is a beast. I zoom it to 400 because I have never used a lens with that far of a zoom. Its too much for shooting on the mountain, at least for the turn I was on. Since it had a significant zoom, it was the first time that I needed to zoom out to follow a rider through the turn. Doing this made me notice that the zoom is rather tough and caused me to shake the camera as I tried to pull out. The lens extends to gain that 400mm, so the F stop is variable along the focal length, which I find frustrating. In the end, I recommended the Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 that I shoot.
One of the shots with the Sigma:
One of the shots with my Canon:
After Palomar, I decided to check out North County House of Motorcycles' Fall Expo. They had a ton of stuff going in. They had Stunting exhibitions going off, Tons of vendors, inside and out, DJ playing music, and food provided by RBV High School Football. I met another photographer, Check him out at his myspace, he has some awesome stunt shots.
Some of the shots from the stunt demos:
Krazy Kyle busts a rolling burn out
Clint Ewing was pulling wheelies left and right
Clint Ewing showing the camera love with some circle wheelies
I didn't go up Palomar on Sunday because I got tickets to the Chargers game. I took a few shots from the parking lot and an HDR panoramic from inside.
Here's the HDR panoramic shot from inside:
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One of the shots with the Sigma:
One of the shots with my Canon:
After Palomar, I decided to check out North County House of Motorcycles' Fall Expo. They had a ton of stuff going in. They had Stunting exhibitions going off, Tons of vendors, inside and out, DJ playing music, and food provided by RBV High School Football. I met another photographer, Check him out at his myspace, he has some awesome stunt shots.
Some of the shots from the stunt demos:
Krazy Kyle busts a rolling burn out
Clint Ewing was pulling wheelies left and right
Clint Ewing showing the camera love with some circle wheelies
I didn't go up Palomar on Sunday because I got tickets to the Chargers game. I took a few shots from the parking lot and an HDR panoramic from inside.
Here's the HDR panoramic shot from inside:
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My Flickr
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Camp Pendelton Paintball Park's New Turf Feilds
Camp Pendelton Paintball Park opened its new tournament turf fields in style with the RPL - Regional Paintball League - Oceanside Event. The fields looked great and the turf and nets were sparkling clean.
Some of my shots from shooting on Sunday:
The field are staying where they are after the event. This seems like its going to be the new so-cal mecca for paintball.
The Fields are located at the back gate of Camp Pendelton by the rodeo grounds.
Some of my shots from shooting on Sunday:
The field are staying where they are after the event. This seems like its going to be the new so-cal mecca for paintball.
The Fields are located at the back gate of Camp Pendelton by the rodeo grounds.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Palomar Mountain - July 5, 2009
Went up Palomar today for a few hours after shooting yesterdays drift event.
It was a pretty uneventful day for me. But the turn I used to shoot on had a spill and I missed it because another photographer thinks its his spot, like hes some gift from god.
A few guys stopped to talk for a few seconds and get my card.
The second time I have seen an Ariel Atom on the mountain. Didn't get a chance to talk to this guy, but there were two of them a few weeks ago on the mountain and these ting can haul.
I always like shooting riders with reflective visors. It add a nice little element to the photo.
Its getting warmer and warmer out this summer so more and more people are heading out to the mountain. Some people aren't wearing proper gear so keep it safe out there.
It was a pretty uneventful day for me. But the turn I used to shoot on had a spill and I missed it because another photographer thinks its his spot, like hes some gift from god.
A few guys stopped to talk for a few seconds and get my card.
The second time I have seen an Ariel Atom on the mountain. Didn't get a chance to talk to this guy, but there were two of them a few weeks ago on the mountain and these ting can haul.
I always like shooting riders with reflective visors. It add a nice little element to the photo.
Its getting warmer and warmer out this summer so more and more people are heading out to the mountain. Some people aren't wearing proper gear so keep it safe out there.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
2009 Megan Racing Invitational
The First Megan Racing Invitational was held at the National Orange Show Speedway on July 4, 2009. It was a hot day for media and spectators, so it must have been hell in race suits and track cars.
Brian from Team Rush Crew came out to the event with me to shoot video for the site. I've been thinking about incorporated video into the site for sometime now and he got to be the guinea pig. Thanks man!
Once we get into the event I run into some old friends and stop and shoot the shit with them for a few before going to find our little orange media vests. It's hot, the sun's beating down on us like its the middle of Death Valley. We try to retreat into one of the little cave like indents under the stands to find out that a nest of wasps have already claimed that spot. Its still practice so we sit back and find some good shots to shoot once the action gets going.
The competition starts and everyone is throwing down their best. There are a ton of cars competing. A couple LS powered cars, some corrollas, S-Chassis' gallore and a R33.
One of the LS powered cars. Mike Essa, who took home 2nd place, and his LS6 powered FC qualifies for the next round.
Matt Powers drove his S14 like a mad man and stomped out the competition for first place.
When it came time for the tandem rounds, people really started to step their game up. and Matt Powers showed he was "a tandem god"
In the end, the rankings came to:
1st: Matt Powers - $2009
2nd: Mike Essa - $1009
3rd: Tommy Roberts - $509
Video shot and edited by Brian Cuison.
Friday, May 29, 2009
FD Atlanta Video by: Will Roegge
Check out this sick video of Formula D Atlanta by Will Roegge!
Formula D Atlanta 2009 from Will Roegge on Vimeo.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Palomar Camping and the CHP
After our first camping trip to Palomar Observatory Campgrounds, we decided we needed to do it again. Second verse was better than the first. This time a friend of mine and her boyfriend joined us. We saw Saturn again, this time WE were the drunks walking around looking in thousands of dollars worth of telescopes. We also saw some star clusters that we just breath taking. The only problem we had this time was the mosquitoes. They were horrendous, and of course we forgot to get bug spray because they weren't bad last time. I feel bad for the ones that bit us because they must have got a little contact drunk.
On the way up the mountain there was a Tundra and a Xterra in front of us. Half way up the Tundra lets us pass, I throw up the peace and keep on trucking. I end up behind the Xterra and soon they pull off, and I repeat the process. We get to the top and the spot I want is taken, AGAIN. I thought we were leaving early to get this spot, but due to certain circumstances (people) we left a few hours later than I wanted. So we drive around and find a pretty nice site. As we empty the car, the Tundra pulls up and then the Xterra stops and I can't help but chuckle because later I found out they were shooting for the same spot as us and then we took their backup spot. Thanks for letting us pass guys!
Finally, the other couple gets there, we get the tents set up, get all situated and let the festivities begin. The mosquitoes were just eating us alive. So we try to go to the general store to get bug spray. But, of course with our luck, they are out of spray and only have the mosquito coils. Those will have to do for now. We get back to the site being the bearer of bad news and start to get diner started.
The next morning I get up earlier than everyone else as usual. Get the mess from the night before cleaned up, start thinking about heading down the mountain and wait for everyone else to wake up. We end up getting to a turn a little late, but its ok because I didn't like the first turn due to a patch in the pavement that made me uneasy sitting on the outside of the turn. So I switch up the turn a few times, which might have thrown some guys of because every time they come up, I'm shooting on a different turn. But at the end of the day, I got some nice shots.
Once we made it back to camp, I decided to try and get a shot of the little creek behind our camp. It was a little tough to get because the mosquitoes just made it unbearable. The end result was nice for the little stream it was.
Sunday was pretty much a bust for shooting the mountain. As I head past Mothers on my way to South Grade its packed. Looks like its gonna be a good day! A few turns in we pass a group of guys heading up the mountain, still looking good! Then there is a guy cruising up the hill, as I pass, he taps his head... DAMN! CHP! There goes my day. I head down to the big turn-out and see a cruiser talking to a few of the guys. Not good. Then at the turn-out I usually shoot from, Rick and Jared are sitting there with a CHiPer while he shoots radar on guys coming up from the bottom.
On the way up the mountain there was a Tundra and a Xterra in front of us. Half way up the Tundra lets us pass, I throw up the peace and keep on trucking. I end up behind the Xterra and soon they pull off, and I repeat the process. We get to the top and the spot I want is taken, AGAIN. I thought we were leaving early to get this spot, but due to certain circumstances (people) we left a few hours later than I wanted. So we drive around and find a pretty nice site. As we empty the car, the Tundra pulls up and then the Xterra stops and I can't help but chuckle because later I found out they were shooting for the same spot as us and then we took their backup spot. Thanks for letting us pass guys!
Finally, the other couple gets there, we get the tents set up, get all situated and let the festivities begin. The mosquitoes were just eating us alive. So we try to go to the general store to get bug spray. But, of course with our luck, they are out of spray and only have the mosquito coils. Those will have to do for now. We get back to the site being the bearer of bad news and start to get diner started.
The next morning I get up earlier than everyone else as usual. Get the mess from the night before cleaned up, start thinking about heading down the mountain and wait for everyone else to wake up. We end up getting to a turn a little late, but its ok because I didn't like the first turn due to a patch in the pavement that made me uneasy sitting on the outside of the turn. So I switch up the turn a few times, which might have thrown some guys of because every time they come up, I'm shooting on a different turn. But at the end of the day, I got some nice shots.
Once we made it back to camp, I decided to try and get a shot of the little creek behind our camp. It was a little tough to get because the mosquitoes just made it unbearable. The end result was nice for the little stream it was.
Sunday was pretty much a bust for shooting the mountain. As I head past Mothers on my way to South Grade its packed. Looks like its gonna be a good day! A few turns in we pass a group of guys heading up the mountain, still looking good! Then there is a guy cruising up the hill, as I pass, he taps his head... DAMN! CHP! There goes my day. I head down to the big turn-out and see a cruiser talking to a few of the guys. Not good. Then at the turn-out I usually shoot from, Rick and Jared are sitting there with a CHiPer while he shoots radar on guys coming up from the bottom.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
More MINIs than you can shake a stick at... West Coast Mini and Palomar Mountain
Went up Palomar Mountain Today instead of tomorrow because its mothers day tomorrow and I have a mother, therefore, I must spend the day at home with the mom. Actually I went today because the West Coast Mini club went for a run today that went on Mesa Grande Road. Which is a little further east than Palomar Mountain on the 76. So I thought I would shoot it for my folks and everyone else part of the club.
I start making my way to Palomar, but it looks pretty nasty. get out to the 76 east of the 15 and a CHiPer is cruising behind some guy with his lights on. This goes for a few miles and then finally, in a turn, the CHP turns on the sirens and passes the truck over a double yellow. A few miles we find what the CHP was going to. They were shutting down the road that heads out to Harrahs. I later found out that a Sheriffs deputy went head on with a car around Harrahs. After that, it was pretty smooth sailing to Mesa Grande.
There was a nice turn out of about 30 Minis and not one looked the same as another. Shooting was a breeze except the first few cars were real close to each other so I had to let the camera buffer which made me miss a shot or two.
After the Minis made their way off Mesa Grande, around 11:30, I headed off to South Grade Road. Went to the usual sweeper to turn out. Shot for a few hours, gave out a few cards too. Towards the end of the day, a guy stopped to get my card, and decided to stop and wait for his friends. They ended up all meeting up on the turn and it was a couple of guys I met at Mothers Kitchen a few weekes ago. They were all pretty cool guys. One of the guys, Stacy, had a mean R6 that he had just put some new parts on and was letting the other guys test out his bike. It was definitely a good end to the day watching these guys run this bike through the turn a few times.
Jacob riding Stacy's R6
I start making my way to Palomar, but it looks pretty nasty. get out to the 76 east of the 15 and a CHiPer is cruising behind some guy with his lights on. This goes for a few miles and then finally, in a turn, the CHP turns on the sirens and passes the truck over a double yellow. A few miles we find what the CHP was going to. They were shutting down the road that heads out to Harrahs. I later found out that a Sheriffs deputy went head on with a car around Harrahs. After that, it was pretty smooth sailing to Mesa Grande.
There was a nice turn out of about 30 Minis and not one looked the same as another. Shooting was a breeze except the first few cars were real close to each other so I had to let the camera buffer which made me miss a shot or two.
After the Minis made their way off Mesa Grande, around 11:30, I headed off to South Grade Road. Went to the usual sweeper to turn out. Shot for a few hours, gave out a few cards too. Towards the end of the day, a guy stopped to get my card, and decided to stop and wait for his friends. They ended up all meeting up on the turn and it was a couple of guys I met at Mothers Kitchen a few weekes ago. They were all pretty cool guys. One of the guys, Stacy, had a mean R6 that he had just put some new parts on and was letting the other guys test out his bike. It was definitely a good end to the day watching these guys run this bike through the turn a few times.
Jacob riding Stacy's R6
Monday, May 4, 2009
D1GP Anahiem, CA
Anaheim, CA was the grounds for the D1GP USA 2009 season opener. The weather had a forecast for slight showers, so the sky was looming with clouds, but the sun prevailed. The Extreme AutoFest car show was packed with all sorts of cars from low riders to Lexus'. Some of the things they are doing to cars now is just insane. There were cars with no roofs, but still had the frames for the windows and windshield.
Then it came time for what everyone went to Angels Stadium to see, the drifting.
The top 32 qualifying drivers made their runs in front of the judges, which scored their style and overall line, while the "Drift Box" scored the other 75% of the run which included speed and angel. Most of the fans did not like the idea of the drift box, but at the press conference the drivers said they liked the idea of it, but they need to learn how the thing ticks and drive accordingly.
Kumakubo and Saito battled it out in the end to see who would take home top honors that day. Kumakubo was a favorite with his RWD Subaru STi, but Daigo Saito was the returning champion in his Toyota Chaser.
But in the end Daigo Saito takes first!
Then it came time for what everyone went to Angels Stadium to see, the drifting.
The top 32 qualifying drivers made their runs in front of the judges, which scored their style and overall line, while the "Drift Box" scored the other 75% of the run which included speed and angel. Most of the fans did not like the idea of the drift box, but at the press conference the drivers said they liked the idea of it, but they need to learn how the thing ticks and drive accordingly.
Kumakubo and Saito battled it out in the end to see who would take home top honors that day. Kumakubo was a favorite with his RWD Subaru STi, but Daigo Saito was the returning champion in his Toyota Chaser.
But in the end Daigo Saito takes first!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Palomar on Two Wheels
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.
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.
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:
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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:
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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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