Bikes & Wives ( spouse, significant other, G/F, B/F)

[jguerin77]

Originally Posted by Juan44

Silly me, I guess reading all the posts I did not realize I was in need of defending myself. Well here is the story. My dog was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer. He was given just a short time to live. A friend of mine is a professional photographer. Due to my pup loving to ride the bike, we decided to get some shots to remember him by. We went to Red Rocks where my buddy set up two lights. We took a bunch of photos.

I liked the shots and they are the only shots I have of my wife of 22 years riding with me, so I decided to post them. Now my question....Why does anyone care about the other crap, it is a good picture of my wife and dog. I was out riding today while you internet critics were sitting around looking at pictures of me riding.

Now I believe that is the most I have ever said in a post.....and I am done.


P.S.

Thanks Jon and Jguerin for the nice comments.

Now I like the picture even more!

[petravespa]

Originally Posted by Phil in K.C.

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SO on the Skalkaho Hwy in Mont....Summer of 2012

I have the same bike but with a stock windshield, is the windshield OEM or aftermarket? And which brand?
Do you know anyone that has tried the clip-on windshield extender? like the Touratech or Wunderlich?

[Royal Tiger]

Originally Posted by Juan44

Silly me, I guess reading all the posts I did not realize I was in need of defending myself. Well here is the story. My dog was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer. He was given just a short time to live. A friend of mine is a professional photographer. Due to my pup loving to ride the bike, we decided to get some shots to remember him by. We went to Red Rocks where my buddy set up two lights. We took a bunch of photos.

I liked the shots and they are the only shots I have of my wife of 22 years riding with me, so I decided to post them. Now my question....Why does anyone care about the other crap, it is a good picture of my wife and dog. I was out riding today while you internet critics were sitting around looking at pictures of me riding.

Now I believe that is the most I have ever said in a post.....and I am done.


P.S.

Thanks Jon and Jguerin for the nice comments.

Everyone was just trying to figure out the back story to the photo. That's all.

Originally Posted by GI_JO_NATHAN

I don't believe anyone was calling foul, or saying the pic shouldn't be posted. It is a great photo.
We were just trying to figure out why it looked like it does. Not everyday you see one like that.
Sorry to hear about your dog.

This.

[woodly1069]

Originally Posted by jguerin77

now i like the picture even more!

agreed!

[worncog]

I was curious about the lighting too. Not so much that I thought anything less than it being a good picture with interesting lighting. I did notice that the hack has been ridden as evident by the lack of tread. And as far as dogs go, I like my dogs much more than 98% of people.

Glad you explained though, adds even more value to the photo.

[wolfy317]

Originally Posted by Juan44

Great Shot, not sure why anyone thought it was done in a studio..... it's obviously on location, and the subject matter is the only thing of import here. I love that you did that with your pup (sry about reason though)

I agree with other posters here, I like/love my dogs more than 99% of the people out there.

[Barrett66]

Sorry about your pup Juan. Cool pic.

[ddavidv]

Originally Posted by Juan44

I was out riding today while you internet critics were sitting around looking at pictures of me riding.

Good one.

I have to confess, I wondered about the lighting too. Love the story behind it.

I think if the other 'critics' were really going after you we would have had 27 posts discussing your lack of ATGATT.

[PhiSig1071]

I want a bike with a sidecar to take my dogs for rides so bad. They would love it.

[RidingDonkeys]

Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

I want a bike with a sidecar to take my dogs for rides so bad. They would love it.

Not terribly far from you. This one is ripe for the picking. Just saying...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=858650

[casey sohc]

Originally Posted by wolfy317

Great Shot, not sure why anyone thought it was done in a studio..... it's obviously on location, and the subject matter is the only thing of import here. I love that you did that with your pup (sry about reason though)

I agree with other posters here, I like/love my dogs more than 99% of the people out there.

Ditto! there are always internet heros to dump on everything.that is a cool pic!great story.

[Juan44]

Originally Posted by ddavidv

Good one.

I have to confess, I wondered about the lighting too. Love the story behind it.

I think if the other 'critics' were really going after you we would have had 27 posts discussing your lack of ATGATT.

True, I considered that before posting. That is why we took the photo in this location, mainly bicycle traffic. I was able to move along at about 20 mph with no traffic. My gear was sitting on the side of the road next to my buddy's car. Wearing our helmets and jackets would have made it less of a family picture. Nick is wearing his Doggles though.

Juan

[Oceanbum]

Originally Posted by Juan44

True, I considered that before posting. That is why we took the photo in this location, mainly bicycle traffic. I was able to move along at about 20 mph with no traffic. My gear was sitting on the side of the road next to my buddy's car. Wearing our helmets and jackets would have made it less of a family picture. Nick is wearing his Doggles though.

Juan

Wasn't trying to be a critic (original post said I liked it) but I was just curious about the lighting, I couldn't figure out if it was a really cool studio shot or not. Sorry about the confusion and sorry about your pup. I've got a Siberian that I feel the same way about.

[okiegtrider]

Originally Posted by Juan44

True, I considered that before posting. That is why we took the photo in this location, mainly bicycle traffic. I was able to move along at about 20 mph with no traffic. My gear was sitting on the side of the road next to my buddy's car. Wearing our helmets and jackets would have made it less of a family picture. Nick is wearing his Doggles though.

Juan

For what is worth, I'm glad you told the story. Its a nice keepsake photo, and a good back story. glad you posted it.

[larryi52]

So, it is apparent you have a really attractive wife, but what I would like to know is if you are South African? From Joburg perhaps judging from your license plates?