I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 25, 2012 at 4:05pm

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Permalink Reply by Gerry G on March 25, 2012 at 4:32pm

Yep, perception Vs reality. Two bike guys chatting at breakfast, an the topic turns to runners. Wrong direction too. Thanks, S.

Dances with light. WOW The shimmering reflection in the lagoon, cool.

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Steel Driver said:

An astute observation by Joe from the Breakfast Club Ride. Runners seldom get together for social runs, they're meeting up to compete. Bike driving in a social group can be the complete opposite end of the spectrum. And it's cool for me to learn and participate in different rides. I encourage the growing number of commuters to find a group with a pace you enjoy and BIKES AWAY...

I disagree, there's quite a few social runs happening all around chicago. For example, fleet feet has 3 runs a week at each store including runs dedicated for women. Other running stores tend to have similar things and the various running groups do as well. There's even a running version of the marauders ride/fbc called hash hour harriers that's been going on around the world since the late 1930s.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 25, 2012 at 4:57pm

Thanks, I fully accept the native American name. I am honored by it.

This whole thing of daily photo-logging my rides has improved my skills and pushes me. Being more observant, my ability to recognize a shot and the achnowledgement that I need to tell a story in each photo are all enhanced daily.

Thanks for your thoughts; I am motivated by them.

Steel Driver said:

Dances with light. WOW The shimmering reflection in the lagoon, cool.

S said:

Steel Driver said:

An astute observation by Joe from the Breakfast Club Ride. Runners seldom get together for social runs, they're meeting up to compete. Bike driving in a social group can be the complete opposite end of the spectrum. And it's cool for me to learn and participate in different rides. I encourage the growing number of commuters to find a group with a pace you enjoy and BIKES AWAY...

I disagree, there's quite a few social runs happening all around chicago. For example, fleet feet has 3 runs a week at each store including runs dedicated for women. Other running stores tend to have similar things and the various running groups do as well. There's even a running version of the marauders ride/fbc called hash hour harriers that's been going on around the world since the late 1930s.

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 25, 2012 at 5:09pm

John,

Quality shmality. Your shots ar wonderful; the bike within the columns puts your bike on a pedastal. I hope to see more.

Gene

John W. said:

Gene, your pictures inspired me to bring my camera on my ride to the end of the LFP today. Quality is nowhere near your pictures, but I tried.

http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/end-of-lfp-3-25-12

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 25, 2012 at 5:20pm

When the weather warms a bit, a weekend photo-ride would be a delight. Stay tuned.

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Permalink Reply by JeffB on March 26, 2012 at 2:57am

Gene, I've been meaning to ask, what kind of setting are you using in your pics? The colors in particular really seem to pop.

Gene Tenner said:

When the weather warms a bit, a weekend photo-ride would be a delight. Stay tuned.

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Permalink Reply by Katie on March 26, 2012 at 3:37am

Holy crap.....ran Shamrock Shuffle yesterday, rode to and from it as well and I got a keychain from the bike valet! My legs are wiped but I dug out my cold weather gear and biked to work this morning.

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Permalink Reply by igz on March 26, 2012 at 3:41am

glad i didnt put away my cold weather gear yet...

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 26, 2012 at 3:57am

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 26, 2012 at 4:09am

Long story briefly, Jeff: I had two professional photographers recommend the compact Canon S95. One trip with it and I set aside my clunky, overpriced Nikon, still-good-and-working digital SLR as my backup for work and personal. One of the many choices on the Canon S95 that works well for what I do outside is a vivid color setting. It turns faces red and does not work well in high-contrast shots, but is one remarkable setting. I take most of my photos on the fly, so I do not need heavy or clunky nor have the time to adjust settings; this is the camera for (photo-technically-challenged) me.

JeffB said:

Gene, I've been meaning to ask, what kind of setting are you using in your pics? The colors in particular really seem to pop.

Gene Tenner said:

When the weather warms a bit, a weekend photo-ride would be a delight. Stay tuned.