RI & Eastern CT Big Bike Drop-o-rama - Page 281

tmlee · 03-13-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alcontrast

I'm also curious to know what you were using for settings/lens since I just remembered that the moon was a sliver of a crescent when I was driving home this evening.. In your photo it looks like a full moon but there are no star trails..

Canon 6D camera, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens. Exposure 1 second, f/2.8, iso3200 with the lens set at 145mm. These new full-frame DSLR cameras take nice low noise pics even at high ISO settings and longer exposure times.

Moon was just a sliver tonight, the bright appearance is due to the exposure needed to capture the dim comet. See post #4201 above for a realistic pic of the moon tonight.

Rusty Rocket · 03-13-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tmlee

Canon 6D camera, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens. Exposure 1 second, f/2.8, iso3200 with the lens set at 145mm. These new full-frame DSLR cameras take nice low noise pics even at high ISO settings and longer exposure times.

Moon was just a sliver tonight, the bright appearance is due to the exposure needed to capture the dim comet. See post #4201 above for a realistic pic of the moon tonight.

Thanks for posting that picture. I've been meaning to look for the comet but I keep forgetting.

MATPOC · 03-13-2013, 09:36 PM

We were driving west for over an hour tonight, stating at the moon and talking about the comet but never spotted it....

alcontrast · 03-13-2013, 09:56 PM

I've been thinking about getting a DSLR again but even basic photography can be a more expensive hobby than riding motorcycles in the woods. I can't afford any additional hobbies!

I had a decent DSLR set up for a while and there are a number of options I've missed having even though I've also owned a couple of fairly "high end" point and shoot cameras that offer a lot of manual controls.. The ability to swap out lenses for different purposes is huge, that feature also lends to the ability to control depth of field amongst other things.. The "bulb" or long exposure option is almost non-existent in point + shoot cameras.. Slave flashes, remote shutter triggers, etc all end up leading to a lot of money spent for a few great photos..

While I'd love to have photos of my travels that rival ones such as this:

For the most part I can't afford the camera gear and the ride.. In that case I'll lean towards affording the ride every time..

Nothing against photography oriented members! I would love to have better documentation of my travels but for the time being I'll be relying on a Canon point and shoot with some decent manual options or my iphone + instagram in worst case scenarios!

RhodeHazard · 03-14-2013, 04:07 AM

Awesome shot Terry!

I am so relieved that you finally found a hobby that won't get you arrested for exposure.

Stan Dalone · 03-14-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RhodeHazard

Awesome shot Terry!

I am so relieved that you finally found a hobby that won't get you arrested for exposure.

Living out there in the boondocks, one needs a low exposure hobby!!

stromper · 03-15-2013, 05:01 AM

Great Shot !!

Now that we have seen the Omen how many KTM's need to be sacrificed to satisfy the Gods ?

lilolita · 03-17-2013, 02:43 PM

Need a camping fix?

me and the cheesebot will be camping at Shawme-Crowell State Forest in Sandwich, MA for Easter (Thursday - Sunday). There's great (legal) sand riding on the other side of the bridge. Pete the ranger is very cool with the bikes.

We're not planning anything but feel free to join us. The campground has yurts available (we're tenting it), running water, heated bathroom with free hot water showers.

Twilight Error · 03-17-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lilolita

Need a camping fix?

me and the cheesebot will be camping at Shawme-Crowell State Forest in Sandwich, MA for Easter (Thursday - Sunday). There's great (legal) sand riding on the other side of the bridge. Pete the ranger is very cool with the bikes.

We're not planning anything but feel free to join us. The campground has yurts available (we're tenting it), running water, heated bathroom with free hot water showers.

Interesting.

And I do want to get better at handling the beast in sand...

MATPOC · 03-17-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lilolita

. The campground has yurts available (we're tenting it), running water, heated bathroom with free hot water showers.

Is there cable TV? I mean with all the comfort it's like never leaving home

Twilight Error · 03-17-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MATPOC

Is there cable TV? I mean with all the comfort it's like never leaving home

And late March = no mosquitoes, gnats or blackflies.

tmlee · 03-17-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stromper

Great Shot !!

Now that we have seen the Omen how many KTM's need to be sacrificed to satisfy the Gods ?

I shoulda took the photo with the V-Strom parked in the foreground and posted it over in the Tag-o-Rama forum

mrt10x · 03-17-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tmlee

I shoulda took the photo with the V-Strom parked in the foreground and posted it over in the Tag-o-Rama forum

dude I was totally going to do that for the tag

Twisted$hawn · 03-20-2013, 12:25 PM

Hey everyone!
April 13th is the grand opening of our new Full Service shop. We are going to have food / drinks plenty of specials and best of all at 3:00pm we head out for a nice afternoon dual-sport ride. If you are want to go for the ride come early for the free food! See you on the 13th!

Shawn

alcontrast · 03-20-2013, 01:04 PM

Ill try to make it out. Will there be any "scratch and dent" Denali lights available?

03-13-2013, 09:56 PM	#4204
alcontrast at least I'm trying Joined: May 2008 Location: central CT, USA Oddometer: 1,375	I've been thinking about getting a DSLR again but even basic photography can be a more expensive hobby than riding motorcycles in the woods. I can't afford any additional hobbies! I had a decent DSLR set up for a while and there are a number of options I've missed having even though I've also owned a couple of fairly "high end" point and shoot cameras that offer a lot of manual controls.. The ability to swap out lenses for different purposes is huge, that feature also lends to the ability to control depth of field amongst other things.. The "bulb" or long exposure option is almost non-existent in point + shoot cameras.. Slave flashes, remote shutter triggers, etc all end up leading to a lot of money spent for a few great photos.. While I'd love to have photos of my travels that rival ones such as this: For the most part I can't afford the camera gear and the ride.. In that case I'll lean towards affording the ride every time.. Nothing against photography oriented members! I would love to have better documentation of my travels but for the time being I'll be relying on a Canon point and shoot with some decent manual options or my iphone + instagram in worst case scenarios! __________________ When in doubt, gas it. It will either fix the problem, or at the very least end the suspense. 07 650GS / 05 DRZ400S / 72 CB350 (that hasn't run since shortly after I bought it)

03-14-2013, 04:07 AM	#4205
RhodeHazard ex halligan hooligan Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Off-Rhode Island Oddometer: 604	Awesome shot Terry! I am so relieved that you finally found a hobby that won't get you arrested for exposure. __________________ Ernie Young '12-KTM-990adv '02-KTM-400exc '81-HONDA-XL185s GET YOUR PYNDON ARTWORK HERE -proceeds help support Lyndon Poskitt #168 Dakar 2013 MotorBikeArtist.com motorcycle drawings * Turf & Surf: NE-NB 2011 RhodeHazard screwed with this post 03-14-2013 at 04:13 AM

03-15-2013, 05:01 AM	#4207
stromper Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Oddometer: 238	Great Shot !! Now that we have seen the Omen how many KTM's need to be sacrificed to satisfy the Gods ? __________________ Northeast Adventure Camp and Ride 8-2 ADIRONDACKS http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855042

03-17-2013, 02:43 PM	#4208
lilolita fahr mit mir Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Probbydense, RI Oddometer: 966	Need a camping fix? me and the cheesebot will be camping at Shawme-Crowell State Forest in Sandwich, MA for Easter (Thursday - Sunday). There's great (legal) sand riding on the other side of the bridge. Pete the ranger is very cool with the bikes. We're not planning anything but feel free to join us. The campground has yurts available (we're tenting it), running water, heated bathroom with free hot water showers. __________________ Scoot Commute: Getting to and from work on 10 inch wheels New England to New Scotland

03-20-2013, 12:25 PM	#4214
Twisted$hawn Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 103	Twisted Throttle Seasons First Daul-sport ride! Hey everyone! April 13th is the grand opening of our new Full Service shop. We are going to have food / drinks plenty of specials and best of all at 3:00pm we head out for a nice afternoon dual-sport ride. If you are want to go for the ride come early for the free food! See you on the 13th! Shawn __________________ TwistedShawn

03-13-2013, 09:36 PM	#4203
MATPOC Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Providence, near Hope Oddometer: 451	We were driving west for over an hour tonight, stating at the moon and talking about the comet but never spotted it....

03-20-2013, 01:04 PM	#4215
alcontrast at least I'm trying Joined: May 2008 Location: central CT, USA Oddometer: 1,375	Ill try to make it out. Will there be any "scratch and dent" Denali lights available? __________________ When in doubt, gas it. It will either fix the problem, or at the very least end the suspense. 07 650GS / 05 DRZ400S / 72 CB350 (that hasn't run since shortly after I bought it)

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