Can't stop

[lancew]

There's nothing wrong with the bike, but DEFINITELY something wrong with the rider.

:banghead

MCD or something..."momentum compulsive disorder."

I LOVE reading ride reports and seeing the incredible photos. The things we get to see when we're on the road is one of the best parts of riding. I really want to keep a photographic record of this stuff, for myself and to share with others. But I NEVER actually stop.

I've missed hundreds of fantastic pictures in the last two months, just because I don't stop to take them. Not just when I have to get from point A to point B, but just because I... don't... stop.

It all came to a head three weeks ago. I was going on a half-planned route that I probably wasn't even going to follow anyway, with no specific destination and no time restrictions. My only plan was "go west, then north, and stop to take pictures along the way." Here follows actual In-brain dialogue from about 30 minutes into the ride: "Wow, what a great day. Hey, look, in that parking lot- it's the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile!! What a great chance to take a picture! Nah, I'll just keep going..."

For cryin out loud... what's the worst thing about it? That's the SECOND time in the last five years I've ridden right by the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile and done the same thing.

Seriously, I've had some great winter and spring day-rides and I'm in a part of the country that 1) I like, and 2) I'll not likely see again very soon. I've missed some beautiful shots- so far the only photos I've taken are of the signs for Florida, MO, and Cuba, MO because I thought it was funny that Cuba is 90 miles south of Florida.

What in the world is WRONG with me? And why does the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile keep following me around?:confused:

Thanks for listening.

[Belquar]

I do the same thing. Not just with riding. I will carry the camera and maybe use it once or twice. I just never stop to take the pictures.

For example...my avatar. That is a planned event. Shot multiple times on the same curve leaving my wife's work. I made her stand there and shoot the picture over and over again, cause I don't have any pictures of me riding. It wasn't out somewhere scenic or anything. My wife works for the county utilities authority...a.k.a. wastewater treatment plant. My avatar is me riding my GS out of the terminus of the toilet flush. :sick :ha

[john1691]

I do the same thing. Not just with riding. I will carry the camera and maybe use it once or twice. I just never stop to take the pictures.

For example...my avatar. That is a planned event. Shot multiple times on the same curve leaving my wife's work. I made her stand there and shoot the picture over and over again, cause I don't have any pictures of me riding. It wasn't out somewhere scenic or anything. My wife works for the county utilities authority...a.k.a. wastewater treatment plant. My avatar is me riding my GS out of the terminus of the toilet flush. :sick :ha

But it looks good!

I tend to do the same thing. There are times when I see a great view or a building with architectural interest as I ride past and think, "that would be a great picture" as I keep on riding................

[stkmkt1]

" And why does the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile keep following me around?"


Do you "hotdog" your bike around?

[lancew]

=stkmkt1;443484

Do you "hotdog" your bike around?

Frankly, I don't think so.

[JK]

Frankly, I don't think so.

In the ball park, and relishing the moment of our National Pastime.:drink

JMHO

J.K. :wow

[Rod Sheridan]

Pun-ishable offences................Or is that offensive puns?:p

[Paul_F]

I frequently don't stop to take photographs for a variety of reasons. One is that I'm just having too much fun riding to stop. However, there are many times that I would like to stop and take a shot but sometimes the road is too busy or does not have good sight lines to permit pulling safely back into traffic. Or when I do stop, the angle of the shoulder often will not allow me to either deploy the side stand or it it does, the bike is often too precariously perpendicular to be left alone. In these situations, I pull a small digital point and shoot camera from my jacket pocket, while straddling the bike. Not the best vantage point but better than no image.

Sure I would like to take more travel pictures while riding but I accept the limitations stated above. I even have a light weight tripod for my larger digital camera, but I have yet to devise a method of packing it, making it easily accessible and yet secure. I have been working the last couple of riding seasons of taking less, not more on the bike; hence, I doubt that the tripod bought for motorcycling will ever be used.

As it is, my kids complain that I take too many photographs on trips and find looking at them to be somewhat tedious. I guess that you have to be there to enjoy the photos.

[john1691]

...............Or is that offensive puns?:p

No, then it would be moved to "Tavern" :laugh

[wezul]

If I stopped every time I wanted to take a picture I would have to double the time for a ride.
I am very good about wearing the gear, so yes, not just stop the bike, 30 - 45 seconds to remove gloves, specs then helmet, another minute to get the camera gear ready.
And guess what, that scene you thought would be cool to shoot? It changed in the interim!

I have contributed to ON and that must have been horrible for Vince and the Pants as I think I took maybe 7 pictures total at that rally (to remain unnamed, actually I think I may have done them a disservice).

This year I will always be carrying my little Nikon slam and play. And once in a while the D80, considerably bulkier but takes really nice pics.
Anyroad, I shall endeavor to take pics in quantity, when I can.

[henzilla]

I prob will get hammered by the safety police... :whistle Save the comments,it won't change my habits.

I have taken rolling pictures for some time now...when it is safe in my mind to do so. I take some fairly good shots without stopping,which I also do when it's just me or when riding alongside Helen. I can operate the on/off and the shutter button with gloves on. I also had a camera mount on my bars for some straight ahead shots, but it was never as accurate as hand held. Sometimes you just have to stop and get that better shot, but for me I find the rolling ones tell the story as well. I also make mental notes to stop the next time I am alone to get certain landmarks or funny to me signs or structures.