I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 4, 2015 at 8:59am

Permalink Reply by Josh L. on February 4, 2015 at 5:51pm


thanks..I'll check that out.  Do you dismount  to take these?
Gene Tenner said:

Thanks for asking, Josh. I use a compact camera, because it is lighter and easier to wield around. I have a big SLR (singe lens reflex) camera, but it pales in comparison to the Canon S120 that I use for these shots and in my day job. Although it is not cheap, it does everything I need it to do except head-and-shoulder shots. This is the second compact Canon I have owned.

Josh L. said:


Gene what do you take your beautiful photos with? I know you answered this once before but I forgot :)
Gene Tenner said:

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 5, 2015 at 5:03am

Josh,

I ride a recumbent trike with my butt a foot off the ground, so I do not dismount, but I do come to a stop on 95% of my shots. Because I am low to the ground, my bugs-eye-view is already unique. That gives me a greater advantage to photograph flowers and plants (my preferred subject) in the spring, summer and fall. Because the snow hems me in and keeps me from getting close to things I would like to take shots of, I shift and take what is available. Thanks again for asking, Josh.

Josh L. said:


thanks..I'll check that out.  Do you dismount  to take these?

Permalink Reply by Josh L. on February 5, 2015 at 11:40am


Now it's all clear to me Gene. I'm reluctant to get off my bike in the dead of winter to shoot photos but you start out in what is a shooting position.  I'm going to keep my eye out for you on the LFP!
Gene Tenner said:

Josh,

I ride a recumbent trike with my butt a foot off the ground, so I do not dismount, but I do come to a stop on 95% of my shots. Because I am low to the ground, my bugs-eye-view is already unique. That gives me a greater advantage to photograph flowers and plants (my preferred subject) in the spring, summer and fall. Because the snow hems me in and keeps me from getting close to things I would like to take shots of, I shift and take what is available. Thanks again for asking, Josh.

Josh L. said:


thanks..I'll check that out.  Do you dismount  to take these?

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 6, 2015 at 8:26am

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Permalink Reply by David Beazley on February 9, 2015 at 1:12am

As of this morning, anything not salted should be assumed to be covered by a thin layer of ice.  Be careful out there. 

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on February 9, 2015 at 2:16am

Thank goodness for studded tires. LFT had a fair number of icy patches, especially north of Foster.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on February 9, 2015 at 3:21am

Did not ride.  Side streets covered in ice as are sidewalks.  Drivers sliding through intersections. Milwaukee looked okay if you can get there, but I am not sure about it outside of the travel lanes.

Permalink Reply by JeffB on February 9, 2015 at 4:37am

Thanks for the early posts about the ice. I skipped this morning. Maybe I'll Divvy home.

Permalink Reply by David of the North (David606xx) on February 9, 2015 at 6:44am

Clark St wasn't the usual gravel trail made of rock salt this morning. Was mostly able to cruise, but could see plenty of slick patches along the margins. Definitely a day for the back-brake-and-food-down method of stopping. 

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