The great KB photo competition - May

[Steam]

The photo must be motorcycle related

Amateur photographers only please. You professional guys are awesome and will blow us all away.

You have till the end of this month to post your photo, then we will vote. Um, or something. Maybe a professional photographer will choose the best. Who knows!

There's no way we can tell, but do try to take a photo and don't just post a stunning one you've taken in the past.

Attach your photo so we can see a little clickable thumbnail of it, not an annoying text link to it.



This is a new thing on KB, don't know how it's going to work but hey, post away.
The winner will get... masses of green bling from everyone. Recognition and accolades from peers. Praise and fame. Glory, everlasting GLORY!
Unless someone would like to donate a prize.

This first month will run from now till the end of May, just two weeks.

[sunhuntin]

does this mean i have to clean the bike? LOL

*plots quietly*

[onearmedbandit]

How about we keep this on topic thanks.

[cowboyz]

wont let me attach photo here cause its attached in another thread but this is my most recent cool photo. With the mountain being so clear it is hard to decide if the background or foreground is cooler. Taken from the desert road.

[nudemetalz]

I wonder if the Missus will let me do a topless photo on the Guzzi.
I mean to say, the Guzzi has a nice pair of lungs too, you know......

[NighthawkNZ]

I wonder if the Missus will let me do a topless photo on the Guzzi.

ummm why do we want to see you topless... the missus on the other hand... :dodge:

[MotoGirl]

I'll post a picture shall I?
I took this photo of Cajun's bike at Ohope last year. It's meant to be scenic/bike. I'm doing a learner photography course, so if you KNOW what you're talking about I'm keen to hear feedback.

[xgnr]

Tide out tho' but a day off work and heading south for an East Cape circuit via Miranda. Fantastic weather and a great ride :sunny:

[nudemetalz]

ummm why do we want to see you topless... the missus on the other hand... :dodge:

Nah not me, I ain't that sexy...besides I don't think I'll be able to anyway as she'll give me a black eye if I ask her....... :shit:

[klingon]

wont let me attach photo here cause its attached in another thread but this is my most recent cool photo. With the mountain being so clear it is hard to decide if the background or foreground is cooler. Taken from the desert road.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61345&d=1179303722

cowboyz you forgot to mention that this photo was taken on your honeymoon and the lovely lady in it is your bride! Congrats by the way. And that's a stunning photo.

[NighthawkNZ]

Nah not me, I ain't that sexy...besides I don't think I'll be able to anyway as she'll give me a black eye if I ask her....... :shit:

i hear yah... ;) tried that one my self boy did she explode... now I just keep my :shutup:

[Mully]

so if you KNOW what you're talking about I'm keen to hear feedback.

I don't, but Miss Mully does. Her thoughts:

The seat and the jutting out scrub covered bit in the top right corner shouldn't be in the photo.
And the creek thing running through the middle of the background upsets the "balance" of the photo.

I thought it was cool, but then I was looking mainly at the bike.

[Holy Roller]

Autumn Colours make an awesome backdrop
Cold Kiwi Rally classic bike
Mountain to the sea run Mt Putauaki in the background

[Deviant Esq]

I posted my efforts today in the other thread, but here they are again, in a more official guise. Apparantly. Anyway, these were all taken today, up the summit road, port hills near Christchurch.

<a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61312&d=1179290188"><img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61312&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1179290188" alt="Thumbnail image"></a> <a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61313&d=1179290188"><img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61313&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1179290188" alt="Thumbnail image"></a> <a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61314&d=1179290188"><img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61314&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1179290188" alt="Thumbnail image"></a>

[Bruiser]

Pic 1
This was one of those perfect days on the Desert Rd during our trip down to Christchurch and back early this May.

Pic 2
The lookout just above Hanmer Springs

Pic 3
Taking on board whitebait fritter sandwiches for $8 in Reefton, eat your heat out!

[Steam]

Nice autumn colours in that photo!

Here's my effort, taken at the beginning of this month when I was on the way to sell the combat GN. It's at Lake Rotoiti, near Nelson.

[NighthawkNZ]

taken about a week ago... nothing special other that she had just had a bath... no scenery, just bike... nice and shiney :scooter:

Oh the second photo... well the bike was 30 minute walk away back in the carpark... :doh: (6 photos to make the Panorama)

[madmal64]

Ok here are a couple of mine.
Both from the Cold Duck this month.
Or this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=475162&postcount=30) one in another thread here. Also Cold Duck a few years back.
Good idea this.
Will drag the camera out more often

[cowboyz]

that is a super photo deviant esq. Loving the views.

[Deviant Esq]

that is a super photo deviant esq. Loving the views.
Cheers mate, glad you like them :)
Yeah it was such a nice day today and I'd been thinking about going for a ride anyway. So when I saw the other thread up in off topic, I thought it sounded like a plan, and headed out. Took some photos, got home, edited out my number plate and scaled them back to more online friendly sizes, and posted them. Here's my original post (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1057699&postcount=20).

[nudemetalz]

Here's one I took a while ago.

However, since this pic was taken, the rear-plastic has been painted to the correct colour and proper clip-ons installed.

[yod]

I posted my efforts today in the other thread, but here they are again, in a more official guise. Apparantly. Anyway, these were all taken today, up the summit road, port hills near Christchurch.

<a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61312&d=1179290188"><img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61312&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1179290188" alt="Thumbnail image"></a> <a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61313&d=1179290188"><img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61313&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1179290188" alt="Thumbnail image"></a> <a href="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61314&d=1179290188"><img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61314&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1179290188" alt="Thumbnail image"></a>


great bit of road aye - thats where i learnt to ride - i used to live just down the road from where you took those photos:yes:

[MotoGirl]

I don't, but Miss Mully does. Her thoughts:

The seat and the jutting out scrub covered bit in the top right corner shouldn't be in the photo.
And the creek thing running through the middle of the background upsets the "balance" of the photo.

I thought it was cool, but then I was looking mainly at the bike.
Phew, thank God I'm an amatuer then! I like to think I have potential :rofl:

[James Deuce]

The Zed staring balefully at the abominable Wind Farm

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/data/514/June_06_Watching.JPG>

[Colapop]

Hey you can see my shed! Very proud of my shed I am....

[cowboy]

Same pics from my recent trip around south island

[quallman1234]

Hey steam, we used to do this on a Flight sim forum years ago.

It used to go like this, everyone would PM the orgraniser of the photo compition (sp :P i suck), there photos, then the orgransier would post em all up in a poll and everyone votes :).

Also had it for videos (i won 3 times hehe)


Just a idea.

[1vanvan1]

Bike when i first got it, nothing special i just decided to take pictures of it

[Steam]

Hey steam, we used to do this on a Flight sim forum years ago.
It used to go like this, everyone would PM the orgraniser of the photo comp their photos, then the orgransier would post em all up in a poll and everyone votes :).


That sounds like a great idea for the end of the month, when everyone has posted their picture to the main thread.
Then maybe I or a mod could collect the photos, post them all together and make a poll in a fresh voting thread.
The only difficult thing is that a poll only allows ten choices.
Great idea, thanks.

[zeocen]

Ohhhh I like this idea, time to get my thinkin' cap on!

[NighthawkNZ]

The only difficult thing is that a poll only allows ten choices.


well then can vote on the 10 finalists...

[Gremlin]

mmmm here's a few... I love when people like the shots, it really makes it worthwhile.

some have been posted before:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53523&d=1171284651
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53616&d=1171353508
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=53526&d=1171284735

[Romeo]

Toycollector10's CB750 K0 at Arthurs pass

<a href="http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/toycollector10/ClassicsMay07/DSCF6206.jpg"><img src="http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/toycollector10/ClassicsMay07/th_DSCF6206.jpg"></a>

[BarryG]

VFR750 - A1A - South Florida - Atlantic Ocean
I do like to be beside the seaside, I do like to ...da...da..da...dum...dee ...dee

Cheers
Barry

[sAsLEX]

The Naki...

[Kendog]

One of my favorite Rimutaka Hill photos.

Edit: Just noticed the pic is meant to be taken this month, so here is one of my new bike.

[Kendog]

Then maybe I or a mod could collect the photos, post them all together and make a poll in a fresh voting thread.
The only difficult thing is that a poll only allows ten choices.
Great idea, thanks.

You may want to restrict each person to one photo per month to help with numbers.
Then have multiple voting threads of 10 photos each, (make each thread an even number of photos) with the winning photos from each voting thread going into a final vote thread.
Just an idea.

KB Photo Idol.

[skelstar]

You may want to restrict each person to one photo per month to help with numbers.
I agree, I think this is a good idea. Shouldn't be too hard to workout which is your best photo eh?

[Blackadda]

I'm doing a learner photography course, so if you KNOW what you're talking about I'm keen to hear feedback.

I cropped your photo a bit as below. Did they teach you the 2 3rd's 1 3rd rule? Always have your subject either take up 2 3rd's or 1 3rd of the photo, not smack in the middle.

Or for landscape's, 1 3rd land, 2 3rd's sky or vice versa.

Looks artier, as per samples attached.

BTW I'm no expert, just got a few pointers over the years.

[NordieBoy]

A Classic MX on Sunday so I'll have my camera there.
The forcast is for rain though so I might have to try and get some shots on the rideout on Saturday.
Here's a taster...

[MidnightMike]

Man!, im getting mine developed today, they better turn out good.

[NighthawkNZ]

Man!, im getting mine developed today, they better turn out good.

developed... you still using old technology... :scratch:

[MidnightMike]

Yea man, i brought a shit disposable for track days, and didnt use all the film....


man, that does sound ancient :rofl:

[toymachine]

Saw this in town the other day, on a shite camera.

Will try do a better one on mine..

[Pumba]

Photo of the mighty SV, with most of the standard bits attached, taken at the Kai iwi Lakes:rockon:

[NordieBoy]

Yea man, i brought a shit disposable for track days, and didnt use all the film....


man, that does sound ancient :rofl:

Disposable bike or camera?

[Juan]

Might just get some nice ones in a couple of weeks!!!!

[skelstar]

I'll have a go. From a couple of months ago though :shutup:

[Lissa]

I'm on a Photography Mission tonight... be prepared!! If my photos turn to crap I'm deleting this post. :shutup:

[Paul in NZ]

I'll repost this one of mine...

[Paul in NZ]

Still like this one too

[kiwifruit]

ten fathoms

[et al]

Great idea this Photo Comp. Photos with interesting backgrounds seem to appeal, here are a couple of mine that I like.

[S&S]

A nifty little pick my wife took with her phone camera while ridding pillion with me last weekend up in Wellsford

[vifferman]

I'll post a picture shall I?
I took this photo of Cajun's bike at Ohope last year. It's meant to be scenic/bike. I'm doing a learner photography course, so if you KNOW what you're talking about I'm keen to hear feedback.
Good photo, Adele, but (sorry) it would have been better if you either moved the bike so the rock wasn't just behind the front of it (leads the eye away from the bike and the background too), or moved yourself slightly so it was hidden or out of frame.

[Bass]

This is my favourite bikie pic - taken at the other pub in Blackball - Easter 06

[vifferman]

The Zed staring balefully at the abominable Wind Farm


How many abominable baby winds have they reared on this farm?
(I thought they were abominable snowmen, not winds...)

I don't think I can take any foterz of the VifFerraRi, now that both sides are blemished. :(

[Oscar]

Coromandel....

[Hitcher]

In terms of judging this magnificent effort, as a suggestion why not:

a) set a closing date
b) Steam nominates somebody at "random" to judge the first one (preferably somebody who hasn't contributed a photo)
c) the winner of the first competition gets to be the judge for the next one
d) and so on.

Yes?

[Grahameeboy]

In terms of judging this magnificent effort, as a suggestion why not:

a) set a closing date
b) Steam nominates somebody at "random" to judge the first one (preferably somebody who hasn't contributed a photo)
c) the winner of the first competition gets to be the judge for the next one
d) and so on.

Yes?

Sounds like 'Round Robin'..................

[Deviant Esq]

Sounds pretty solid to me. Steam?

I'd also like for some more accomplished photographers to critique some of our shots. I'm pretty crap at taking photos generally so some pointers would be useful. A less crappy camera would help too though I suppose... mine's hopeless on automatic even though it was farking expensive when I bought it. *Sigh*

[Oscar]

Cape Palliser

[skelstar]

Well I know Jimbo600 and Big Dave are pros...haven't seen BD on for a while though...

[scott411]

got to get a mx photo in here somewhere

KLX450R, HUntly MX, Wearanga Hills in the back ground

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=60469&d=1178508106

[Grahameeboy]

Cape Palliser

A typical road works by the looks of picture

[Swoop]

Perhaps it would be nice to include "professional" photo's as well?
Just have a separate category for those who are paid to press the shutter button?

[MotoGirl]

Good photo, Adele, but (sorry) it would have been better if you either moved the bike so the rock wasn't just behind the front of it (leads the eye away from the bike and the background too), or moved yourself slightly so it was hidden or out of frame.

*sob sob* I used to like that photo!
This thread illustrates that photography is damn hard to get right! Mind you, that would be why I'm doing the photography course...

[Disco Dan]

Well here is my contribution:

Decided to park my bike inside... next to my aquarium. Makes watching television tricky though...

Taken on a cell phone, photo is not the best.

[Damon]

from a ride a couple of weeks back

[Oscar]

A typical road works by the looks of picture

We don't do roads, least not sealed ones...

[kiwifruit]

Well here is my contribution:


heh! nice chicken strips :yes:

[Disco Dan]

heh! nice chicken strips :yes:

hehe you looking at the right picture? ;) ...its not too bad for 140 tyre thank you!!!

[Maha]

Some things have changed since this pic was taken....DMNTD is saying to his peers...'' Have ya'll done seen this Triumph, she so perdy''....:yes:
Is that a wine glass in his hand??

[R6_kid]

its not a recent pic but here is one of my fav's of my old R6

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=42372&d=1158913813

[Steam]

Good ideas everyone who is suggesting them, thanks!
Posting only one each is a good idea.

I am thinking of asking a professional photographer to pick ten finalists, and then set up a poll on the 31st for voting.

[JayRacer37]

Disposable bike or camera?

A little from coloum A, a little from coloum B.....

[Oscar]

A couple from the Capital Coast Adv Ride 2003:

[krash69]

hairs mine......


bay .m.c 07

[bert_is_evil]

Here's a picture of a chinchilla

oh, hang on...

[Zapf]

This thread illustrates that photography is damn hard to get right! Mind you, that would be why I'm doing the photography course...

Don't think of it that way, else it'll always be hard in your mind.

About photography, its about having the eye for it. Nothing to do with equipment or likes unless you are pushing your camera to do something it can't. For example, play with the light. Walk around the subject (bike) and see how the light changes, find the best angle and click. Or perhaps you don't have to take photo of the whole bike, perhaps it has appeal at certain parts. So zoom in or get closer. :)

Personally my suggestion is forget about the courses and read up on the web, and get out to take photos. Nothing like learning thru trail and error, learning what works and what don't.

Check out this link

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/howto.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm

Felix

[Zapf]

Here's a picture of a chinchilla

oh, hang on...

please point out where the wheels are and where to put in the gas... :P heheh

[Trudes]

Here's a picture of a chinchilla

oh, hang on...

Ohhhh, it's a rodent!!! I used to keep those little rodents, they are soooo cute!!!!:love: (their names were Mickey and Malory from Natural Born Killers!!LOL)

[NighthawkNZ]

Ohhhh, it's a rodent!!! I used to keep those little rodents, they are soooo cute!!!!:love: (their names were Mickey and Malory from Natural Born Killers!!LOL)

oh RODEnt... rode bike, rode kill...:innocent:

[Kflasher]

ten fathoms

hehe we all know whats going through your mind at that moment...

[NordieBoy]

please point out where the wheels are and where to put in the gas... :P heheh

Too much gas already by the looks :D

[Lissa]

Took this one last night at the mushroom factory in Carterton. Its a bit fuzzy I think... might have to get my camera instructions out, taking photos at night is a bit tricky.

[kiwifruit]

hehe we all know whats going through your mind at that moment...

yes
*i'm such an idiot, thinking i could get away with 111km/h in a 100km/h zone, won't do that again!*

[skelstar]

Its a bit fuzzy I think...
Shit, thats pretty cool! Awesome colour. Bandit next time tho eh?

[Lissa]

Shit, thats pretty cool! Awesome colour. Bandit next time tho eh?
The bandit ones came out fuzzy and my shadow was in the way. Next photos will prob be in the day time.

But the old saying 'red sky at night' is true.. its an awesome day today. :sunny:

[MidnightMike]

Woo hoo, I got my photos developed today. :banana:

Keep in mind that they were done on a disposable camera, and im a complete noob to photography.

[chic 'n' charge]

Just a couple of favourite shots

#1 The big & little of it all (ps I own nothing in photo, man, child or bikes)
#2 Okiwi Bay - Queen Charlotte Sounds
#3 Kaikoura - Spot the Seal
#4 Me & Friend

[Toaster]

Rather a garage of contradictions......

[Zapf]

Took this one last night at the mushroom factory in Carterton. Its a bit fuzzy I think... might have to get my camera instructions out, taking photos at night is a bit tricky.

nice lights and color, pitty the power pole thou.

[Lissa]

nice lights and color, pitty the power pole thou.Yea... I was going to photoshop it out ... but its against the rules I think, otherwise I am pretty happy with it. Thanks :)

[skelstar]

nice lights and color, pitty the power pole thou.

Sometimes power poles are good in a photo. Esp in a rural type setting. Its all about relevance.

[NordieBoy]

Rather a garage of contradictions......

Slow vehicle.
Fast vehicle.
Fastest vehicle.

Not necessarily in that order of course :D

[Firefight]

not sure how to make it not a link...:dodge:


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/albums/userpics/10284/IMG_0645.jpg


F/F

[Kendog]

not sure how to make it not a link...:dodge:


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/gallery/albums/userpics/10284/IMG_0645.jpg


F/F

I like it :yes:

[98tls]

Took a couple today........im crap at photos but what the hell.......

[Zapf]

Here is mine...

Credit goes to the Kendogs for their pair of Hornets!

[Krusti]

This will do for me for this month....

[Trudes]

Here is mine...

Credit goes to the Kendogs for their pair of Hornets!

Ohhhh, isn't that nice!! Thanks Felix! Pity they are no longer a matching pair, there's a stinky old Suzuki now!

[Edbear]

Was last month, but I'll see what I can do this month...

[oldguy]

The first and third pics i took were on my way back from the Mount, visiting the whanau, the middle one was taken Devonport looking across to the city heading home after doing a ATNR ride, trying to do a Big Dave kinder shot,

[The Lone Rider]

Here's mine. My cousins partner took them of me while we were up in the port hills by the sign of the bluebird (or bellbird?) in Christchurch.

[krash69]

This will do for me for this month....

hey krusti you got the pic of the other side hehehehe

[MyGSXF]

ok.. here's my attempts... :Punk:

1 & 2) little shite keas at Arthurs Pass.. there was 4 on my bike a few seconds later.. but pic isn't very clear!!!

3) stunning view of my bike.. OH.. & Mt Cook :shutup:

4) Rally goers enjoying the fire at Mokihinui

Jen :rockon:

[Edbear]

ok.. here's my attempts... :Punk:

1 & 2) little shite keas at Arthurs Pass.. there was 4 on my bike a few seconds later.. but pic isn't very clear!!!

3) stunning view of my bike.. OH.. & Mt Cook :shutup:

4) Rally goers enjoying the fire at Mokihinui

Jen :rockon:



Hey, that's cool! Notice the logo onyer fairing matches ur KB name?:banana:

[MyGSXF]

Hey, that's cool! Notice the logo onyer fairing matches ur KB name?:banana:

Who's a clever boy then... :dodge:

[Edbear]

Who's a clever boy then... :dodge:



Awww! Shucks! I's a natural... :innocent: Ya can't hide much from my sharp eyes...:yes:

[MyGSXF]

Awww! Shucks! I's a natural... :innocent: Ya can't hide much from my sharp eyes...:yes:

:shutup:



:rockon:

[ceebie13]

Here's my effort. I was farting around in my garage one night with some coloured lamps (hired for a gig), and this was the best result. The pic is probably a little over a month old but hey, just thought you might like to see it anyway. I use it as my profile pic.

Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4500

[Skyryder]

First is Cpe Reinga. Blowin' a gale that day.

Came across a small storm just north of the Kaikoura's. Stunning light that the photo does not realy capture. I missed some shots of this storm further back up the coast as I had nowhere to park the bike.

Kaikora coast line.

Skyryder

[Cajun]

Here's my effort. I was farting around in my garage one night with some coloured lamps (hired for a gig), and this was the best result...

Nice piccy! Of course I'm distracted by the Rider logo :rockon:

[Crazy Apache]

[QUOTE=Steam;1058152][LIST=1]
The photo must be motorcycle related

Amateur photographers only please. You professional guys are awesome and will blow us all away.

You have till the end of this month to post your photo, then we will vote. Um, or something. Maybe a professional photographer will choose the best. Who knows!

There's no way we can tell, but do try to take a photo and don't just post a stunning one you've taken in the past.

Attach your photo so we can see a little clickable thumbnail of it, not an annoying text link to it.


Is there a limit of photos that can be entered??

[phaedrus]

my effort from today

[ceebie13]

I think there are some bloody good pics cropping up...especially from those of us who claim to be "amateurs". And while on the subject of photographs I'd like to share these with you.
Not for the competition, but just a small collection of reminders of places Bex and I discovered on two wheels since coming to NZ in 2004.

http://homepage.mac.com/dicklaing/PhotoAlbum4.html

[cold comfort]

Nice pic T-very clean too!. Shame you were'nt around on Sat

[Steam]

Is there a limit of photos that can be entered??
Not this month, we'll tighten things up next month and be strict in regard to how many people post, and what month they were taken.

[Big Dave]

Well I know Jimbo600 and Big Dave are pros...haven't seen BD on for a while though...

Cheers. Been on assignment in Aus.

[one-speed]

o well here's one from me

[Waylander]

o well here's one from me
Damn that's a pretty cool shot.

[Crazy Apache]

Not this month, we'll tighten things up next month and be strict in regard to how many people post, and what month they were taken.

Cool thanks, will try to get a couple up :yes:

[NordieBoy]

One from yesterdays rideout to Kekerengu.

The essence of a good ride...

[Steam]

The essence of a good ride...

I like that one, that's different from the rest. Get back in the damn box!

[Sensei]

Mate got this one of me leaving Pub last week

[NighthawkNZ]

Mate got this one of me leaving Pub last week

so you didn't take it then... your mate would win, if this photo won???

[MidnightMike]

Mate got this one of me leaving Pub last week


Yeah yeah, but wheres the spinning signs saying "cars suck"? :dodge:

[James Deuce]

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/data/178/Wlg%20Amber%20Light.jpg>

Taken from the Ferry with the bike in the hold.

[Sensei]

so you didn't take it then... your mate would win, if this photo won???

Haven't mastered the take ya own photo while ridng etc LOL

[Crazy Apache]

Here is my attempt, not sure how the graphics will look as its taken by a cheap camera.

[NighthawkNZ]

Haven't mastered the take ya own photo while ridng etc LOL

no... i'm still working on that myself :lol:

[Crazy Apache]

Sorry guys, will have to try later, computer does not want to play!!!

[Sensei]

OK 1 off the Pic's camera on my phone

[Crazy Apache]

Lets try again. If doesn't work, I am giving up tonight.

[Steam]

Lets try again. If doesn't work, I am giving up tonight.

You can test stuff out before you post by pressing the "Preview Post" button, and you can try out stuff where nobody will notice if you get it wrong in the test stuff thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=1406)

[Crazy Apache]

You can test stuff out before you post by pressing the "Preview Post" button, and you can try out stuff where nobody will notice if you get it wrong in the test stuff thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=1406)

Thanks mate, not computer savy!! Got the photo on but had to go through a word doc. Oh well, its there. :yes:

[Zapf]

Hay Mrs Kendog... here is another one for you

[Trudes]

Hay Mrs Kendog... here is another one for you

Holy Moly, that's wicked! What did you do with the colours? Damn!:Punk:

[Big Dave]

OK - I've agreed to pick six finalists.

Content, subjectivity, composition and clarity.

I've downloaded all the pics attached so far.

(Thats a new rule too - they have to be attached in this thread. I'm not surfing around links to find them. In here or they won't get looked at. Levels the playing field a bit too.)

[Oscar]

More......

[skelstar]

Ok, from the racing at Taupo this weekend...

<img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61742&d=1179698191">

[Zapf]

Ok, from the racing at Taupo this weekend...

<img src="http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61742&d=1179698191">

Where is the bike? :innocent:

[Zapf]

Holy Moly, that's wicked! What did you do with the colours? Damn!:Punk:

I think I'll get that printed :)

want a copy?

[skelstar]

Its there, its a Honda ;)


Thats a big target eh?

[paturoa]

the moods of a KBer

1) happy
2) must be a winner
3) cold
4) ciggy

[paturoa]

and a great winters day looking over taupo

[Nutter34]

These are all older pics... The ZX10 belongs to a mate... As did the R1...

[Nutter34]

Here's one taken Friday...

[Kendog]

These are all older pics... The ZX10 belongs to a mate... As did the R1...

The last one in front of the bridge is damn good.

[skelstar]

The last one in front of the bridge is damn good.

I agree, some kawasaki green coming your way.

[kiwifruit]

These are all older pics... The ZX10 belongs to a mate... As did the R1...

cool photos there, esp the r1 :lol:

those green zx-10s are cop magnets eh?!

[terbang]

Middle of Australia

[ceebie13]

That pic adds a whole new meaning to the expression "camel tow" :shutup:

[Kendog]

I agree, some kawasaki green coming your way.


I agree, some kawasaki green coming your way.

Nope, just referring to the photo layout and composition.

But it is a nice looking bike.

[skelstar]

Wasn't a question Nigel, was telling the photographer that I was going to give him some bling.

[Nutter34]

The last one in front of the bridge is damn good.

Thanks, it makes for a good spot...

[Nutter34]

Wasn't a question Nigel, was telling the photographer that I was going to give him some bling.


And some was returned... Thanks...


cool photos there, esp the r1 :lol:

those green zx-10s are cop magnets eh?!

Yip, he chooses his loctions to play more carefully now...

[terbang]

Guess where?

[skelstar]

Thanks, it makes for a good spot...

No offence intended but those Z's best angle buy far is from the rear. I was passed by a Z going down the Takas early in my career and thought that they just looked like the shit.

[Trudes]

No offence intended but those Z's best angle buy far is from the rear. I was passed by a Z going down the Takas early in my career and thought that they just looked like the shit.

Always knew you had a thing for rear ends... this just reinforces that!

[skelstar]

...rear ends
I think I have excellent taste in rear-ends thanks ;)

[ceebie13]

I think I have excellent taste in rear-ends thanks ;)

...just as well, cos some aren't all they're cracked up to be aye? :moon:

[NordieBoy]

Guess where?

Dunno where but how do you get on the bike?

[Big Dave]

Will you guys take the dribble somewhere else please. keeping this thread just for the photos will make life easier to select them - and it's all so witty.

[terbang]

Dunno where but how do you get on the bike?

A cunning plan, I can take pickkies at the same time too.

[Waylander]

Guess where?
I see Ayers Rock off in the distance.

[Colapop]

Guess where?
Umstralia?

[Big Dave]

Refer post #165.

[Zapf]

The last one in front of the bridge is damn good.

yea the Green just blends into the background does it "NOT"... :)

[Big Dave]

BTW - I'm only pretending to be pissed. waffle on if you want.

[Terminated]

What A Beautiful Day - Twin Bridges
Tuesday 22May 2007

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/data/525/TwinBridgesVStrom.JPG>

Heads Up and Enjoy
:yes: :scooter: :yes: :scooter: :yes:

[toycollector10]

One more from the old toycollector....

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[Lissa]

BTW - I'm only pretending to be pissed. waffle on if you want.
I think the wafflers should be disqualified!!! :innocent: You like my pic right!!! ;)





P/T

[Freakshow]

While partaking in the Relay for Life I had to take the oportunity of Wellington as a back drop

[Big Dave]

While partaking in the Relay for Life I had to take the oportunity of Wellington as a back drop

A good designer would now White balance, despeckle and make dramatic for you. :yes:

[Zapf]

how about this? just playing around with it.

[Big Dave]

how about this? just playing around with it.

more blue.

[Freakshow]

how about this? just playing around with it.


more blue.

Thats cool......How you do that?? colour balancing??

I like it!

[Big Dave]

Thats cool......How you do that?? colour balancing??

I like it!

First way would be to 'white balance' the Camera before you took the shot.
Check your manual.

Second is in photoshop in the adjustments menu - balance colours - then I gave the curves a tweak.

[_intense_]

Heres my baby @ sunny Castlepoint

[ceebie13]

A good designer would now White balance, despeckle and make dramatic for you. :yes:

...and as you know, Dave, a designer is only as good as his last job!

[NighthawkNZ]

...and as you know, Dave, a designer is only as good as his last job!

errr no comment ;)

[Big Dave]

...and as you know, Dave, a designer is only as good as his last job!

Bull. Losers attitude. His NEXT job.

[Big Dave]

errr no comment ;)

Wise.
My last job was about as good as it gets/can get for a motorcyclist.

[Zapf]

Thats cool......How you do that?? colour balancing??

I like it!

well guess I just like it warm..

[Krusti]

Couldn't resist taking this motorcycle related one just now..

[Zapf]

Couldn't resist taking this motorcycle related one just now..

nice... at the right place & at the right time hur!

[Blairos]

Taken at Milford Sound during our Sth Island Trip in Feb...

[FkNAmerican]

jesus guys, seeing all your pics brings back memories of my travels in NZ. I've been at or near many of those places.

Cant waite to return......6 months just wasnt enough......and this time Im not even gonna buy a car. Motorcycle all the way.

[cowboyz]

how many entrys here qualified for the "May great KB photo comp"?

[Steam]

how many entrys here qualified for the "May great KB photo comp"?

As Big Dave is the judge this month, he can decide. There are rules but he can apply them or not as he wishes.

[tri boy]

Marakopa Beach. Mid day, mid week, mid May.:yes:

[crashe]

Couldn't resist taking this motorcycle related one just now..

Gee krusti, you dont use your back brake very often do you.....
I see that some brown stuff is forming on the back disc..... :dodge:



yep at the right place at the right time to snap that pic... :yes:

[Steam]

Couldn't resist taking this motorcycle related one just now..

What is it, roadkill?

[Krusti]

Gee krusti, you dont use your back brake very often do you.....
I see that some brown stuff is forming on the back disc..... :dodge:



yep at the right place at the right time to snap that pic... :yes:

Actually that's the front of the TL and the brown stuff ? Comes from not having garage!

What's a back brake? ;)

[crashe]

Actually that's the front of the TL and the brown stuff ? Comes from not having garage!

What's a back brake? ;)

OOOOOOOOPSSSS Ya got me on that one........ :rofl:
Me blardy tired when I looked at the pic...... :dodge: :dodge:

[Big Dave]

As Big Dave is the judge this month, he can decide. There are rules but he can apply them or not as he wishes.

Spent another hour on it this afternoon.

I currently have 11 pics in a folder that have great appeal to me.

I will cut some more, but now feel disinclined to nominate a number of finalists - other than 'the' finalists.

Subsequently, there are a great number of shots that are very good, mint, but haven't made the cut. don't deseve to be cut, but for a point of difference.

keep em coming.

[Kendog]

A nice day on the hill.

But an unknown rider.

[NighthawkNZ]

A nice day on the hill.

But an unknown rider.

this one gets my vote... great shot...

[Korea]

My late entry...

Coming back over the Paekakariki hill road this afternoon, snapped this.

Not my best work with the snappy cam (a little washed out) but how about that fence, eh?

Korea for the WIN! :first:

[NordieBoy]

It's murder on bikes through the Maungatapu...

[MotoGirl]

Spent another hour on it this afternoon.

I currently have 11 pics in a folder that have great appeal to me.

I will cut some more, but now feel disinclined to nominate a number of finalists - other than 'the' finalists.

Subsequently, there are a great number of shots that are very good, mint, but haven't made the cut. don't deseve to be cut, but for a point of difference.

keep em coming.
When do you expect to announce the finalists?

[Big Dave]

When do you expect to announce the finalists?


My understanding is it's a may comp. so - 1st of june

[Trudes]

Here is one hubby thinks I did pretty well with, as it's a little bit arty appartently. I reakon it's cause it's a photo of him.

(I am not into taking photos)

[cowboyz]

Got another entry from the ashhurst boyz ride today. Pic taken same place as my other entry but I like this photo better.

[madmal64]

Here are 3 from today.
My mates brand new 1098. Got 700k's on it this weekend. He picked it up yesterday afternoon.
Pity about the rubbish tin!

[ruphus]

Here's mine from my ride yesterday around Wellington's south coast.

[Kendog]

Here's mine from my ride yesterday around Wellington's south coast.

I have been wanting to ride down to one of those stop areas for some photos for a while now. Very nice.

Nice bike too :yes:

[Daza]

Here is mine contribution that took today, best weather we have had in ages.
This photo looks over Lake Karapiro which is 10ks out from Cambridge.
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[98tls]

yea nice Daz..............

[Big Dave]

Here is mine contribution that took today, best weather we have had in ages.
This photo looks over Lake Karapiro which is 10ks out from Cambridge.
(I apologize if my photo doesn't show on here as a thumbnail but full size instead, im not sure how to do that.)


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[Southern man]

Here's mine taken last saturday at lake pukaki. Great day!

[robzilla]

Spot the Motorcycle...

Took this today. Was about 10.6 times more freezing than it looks out there!

[cooneyr]

It's murder on bikes through the Maungatapu...

Nobody got that did they?

Some travelers were murdered going over the Maungatapu way back when (18??) memorial on a big stone on the Pelorus side.

Cheers R

[NordieBoy]

Maungatapu Mountain Killings, 1866

Probably one of the most grisly crimes perpetrated in this country is that of the Maungatapu Mountain murders, and Murderers Rock in the Nelson district still bears the name with which it was invested when it was discovered that the killers used it for their ambush on 12 June 1866. As a result of this trial three men were hanged for the murder of four others. John Kempthorne and James Dudley (storekeepers), Felix Mathieu (a hotelkeeper) and James de Pontius (a miner) disappeared between the Wakamarina River and Nelson while en route to the West Coast goldfields with a joint capital of gold dust worth £300. They vanished so completely and inexplicably that murder was immediately suspected. Four men, Philip Levy, Richard Burgess, Thomas Kelly, and Joseph Thomas Sullivan, strangers in the area, were detained on suspicion and a 50-man search party at once began to scour the countryside. A dead packhorse and the missing men's swags were found, but there was no sign of the bodies. Rewards were offered in vain for information, but when the Government promised £200 and a free pardon to any accomplice (not the actual murderer) who would turn Queen's evidence, Sullivan, one of the four men in custody, confessed. Under his directions the bodies of the four men – two shot, one strangled, and the other stabbed and shot – were recovered on Maungatapu Mountain. And three days later a fifth body, that of James Battle, a Wakamarina farm labourer, who had not been seen after being paid off by his employer, was also found. He, too, had been murdered on 12 June. Sullivan's evidence was more than enough to hang the other three. He had been the party's lookout man. The trial took an unprecedented turn, however, when Burgess, one of the three accused, who was conducting the defence for himself and Kelly, savagely cross-examined Sullivan in the witness box. Failing to implicate Sullivan, who was in the witness box for 15 hours, he asked him why he had killed James Battle. The Court advised the witness that he need not answer such questions, but three days later, after his companions had been found guilty and condemned to death, Sullivan was charged with the murder of Battle and was also sentenced to be hanged. The other three were executed at Nelson Gaol on 5 October 1866, but Sullivan, because of his confession, escaped the gallows and received a life sentence. All four prisoners were natives of London with unsavoury criminal records in England, Australia, and the Central Otago goldfields.

[Steam]

Nobody got that did they?
I got it, groaned. But the picture is good, I have set it as my desktop. Reversed, so the icons aren't in the way of the bike. Pity about that bush in front of the bike.

[NordieBoy]

There are several stories with some history behind them up there and usually associated with rocks.
Maungatapu Murders Rock, Jantars Rock etc.

[magicfairy]

Another Mangatapu victim - Jan this year.

[Oscar]

Another Mangatapu victim - Jan this year.

Is that Guy?

[Pumba]

Another Mangatapu victim - Jan this year.

Nice pic, He looks confused and not quite sure what to do next

[Big Dave]

I got it, groaned. Pity about that bush in front of the bike.

Said the Bishop to the actress.

[NordieBoy]

Another Mangatapu victim - Jan this year.

You have to watch out for wild BMW's up there.
They'll jump out at you when you least expect it and knock you over.

Looks like Jim saw it coming and got a shot in first :D

[Steam]

Nice pic, He looks confused and not quite sure what to do next

That's the problem with having a stupidly large bike, you can't just pick it up like a good ol DR.
I just don't understand the attraction of taking such massive BMW... well... anywhere.

[Big Dave]

That's the problem with having a stupidly large bike, you can't just pick it up like a good ol DR.
I just don't understand the attraction of taking such massive BMW... well... anywhere.

Cause I would need a DR for each buttock, slim - that's why.
I can pick up a GS with one hand. P.O.P.

NO TRAILER FAGGOTTS

[Oscar]

Cause I would need a DR for each buttock, slim - that's why.
I can pick up a GS with one hand. P.O.P.

NO TRAILER FAGGOTTS


I see we're channelling Vege now...

[Big Dave]

I see we're channelling Vege now...

As long as he keeps signing the cheques. I will obey - I will obey - I will obey

[Storm]

SO! Even the dream job involves grovelling for the money.
Bugger, what a let down :(

[Big Dave]

SO! Even the dream job involves grovelling for the money.

With the publisher it's more the fear of violent retribution that keeps me in line.
I have to bend my jewellery back into shape after shaking hands - when he's happy!

[Toaster]

Another Mangatapu victim - Jan this year.

Bugger!! Gets my vote. You poor sod! Much damage?

[Toaster]

Here is one hubby thinks I did pretty well with, as it's a little bit arty appartently. I reakon it's cause it's a photo of him.

(I am not into taking photos)

Thats a great photo.... artful. I ran outta bling dammit.

[Deviant Esq]

So did I make the finals, oh esteemed judge?? :third:

[Storm]

With the publisher it's more the fear of violent retribution that keeps me in line.
I have to bend my jewellery back into shape after shaking hands - when he's happy!

You wear jewellery?

Snigger

[Big Dave]

Doh - I saved them only as numbers.
Finalists will have to claim and caption them when listed.
Later today - but I'll consider more till midnight.

News too.
Motomail and I will sponsor a prize for the voted winner.

$50 open order.

Thanks Chris and Hippie.

[Big Dave]

You wear jewellery?

Snigger

So if I had said 'ring' you wouldn't snigger harder?

Diamond set Triumph logo - meriden - it'll look funny on your chin in reverse. :innocent: ;-)

[Big Dave]

This is an art contest where nobody set any rules - so I’m using the judgement/eye I would apply in selecting content for Kiwi Rider Magazine for nominating these finalists.

Discounting resolution - These shots I would choose to run in mag. In explaining why I chose them it might shine some light on why others missed the cut.

I have reduced each of the shots to a max of 800px and saved at 8 quality for this display.


FINALIST 1
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/1.jpg">

Easy choice this one.

Drama from a shot of a static twofiddy.
Colour, balance and clarity.


FINALIST 2

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/2.jpg">

Epic. Like the other landscape shot selected – the photog has lowered the camera to bring the bike into the scene. Many of the other ‘epics’ have been taken at full height and the bike is like a footnote to the scene.

Colour contrast clarity balance – could do with some cropping.


FINALIST 3

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/3.jpg">

They might be clever and resourceful but they obviously have NO sense of smell.
A 1000 word-er.



FINALIST 4

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/4.jpg">

That’s just beautiful. Made me feel warm. I can smell the smoke and hear the bullshit from here.


FINALIST 5

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/5.jpg">

The type of shot I aspire to. The bike in great clarity as all about rushes by.
Nice colour, feel the action.


FINALIST 6

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/6.jpg">

Bon Jovi film clip. Nuff said. That’s art baby – right there.



FINALIST 7

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/7.jpg">

There comes a time in a young man’s life…I was there, I know part of this person well from that one shot. Quality not that flash, content compensates.


FINALIST 8

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/8.jpg">

Stunning. Timeless. Composition, content, colours. The machine.


FINALIST 9

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/9.jpg">

Any time you have a chance to make the sun shine out of something’s…..take it.
The lol-er.

FINALIST 10

<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictures/finalists/10.jpg">

Balance, clarity, colour, frame, scene, composition.
The bike has been made part of the scene, and the quality of the image is outstanding.

-------------------

There are many noteworth shots that missed out for various reasons - similar to others shots - colour balance or a date stamp, position of the sun and the bikes in shadow - or the rubbish bin.
I looked at all. These are the magazine shots.

Your turn to judge.

Someone sets up a poll with a closing date - Motomail are giving the winner a $50 gift voucher which I will PM the validation code to the winner.

The are numbered - owners should identify and caption if desired.

david.

[NordieBoy]

With the publisher it's more the fear of violent retribution that keeps me in line.
I have to bend my jewellery back into shape after shaking hands - when he's happy!

I feel free now to say...

You have a tongue stud?


:D

[Big Dave]

I feel free now to say...

You have a tongue stud?


:D

I dink vey are thilly.

[Big Dave]

BTW - I will still consider submissions till midnight.

[magicfairy]

Bugger!! Gets my vote. You poor sod! Much damage?

I was the lucky pillion, however no damage done to Jim (rider) me or the truly indestructable GS.

We went all over the place on that trip - Molesworth, Rainbow... 2 up with all the camping gear, loaded up to the gunnels.
Long stretches both on and off the tarmac in perfect comfort. The reason you have a bike like this.

And yes, he was standing there deciding just how WE were going to pick it up. Got going again no problems and carried on with the holiday without any further spills.

Next off however - the Mangatapu again, on the Dusty Butt 1000, only this time we came close to falling off a bridge.

Why do it? - cos you can!

[Deviant Esq]

Aw rats, I didn't make the finalists. :( Did you think my pics were any good though, Big Dave? Bottom of page one I think.

[Big Dave]

Aw rats, I didn't make the finalists. :( Did you think my pics were any good though, Big Dave? Bottom of page one I think.


No - I like your pics and I can't fault them - only that there are half a dozen candidates of equal quality - and by virtue of that - others with a stronger point of difference get the gong.

Re-submit them next month and a different judge may include them.

[Toaster]

Why do it? - cos you can!

Good on you mate... fantastic trip by the sounds of it. Good to see you have a Boulevard too.

[Kendog]

No - I like your pics and I can't fault them - only that there are half a dozen candidates of equal quality - and by virtue of that - others with a stronger point of difference get the gong.

Re-submit them next month and a different judge may include them.

Great photos in the top 10, and good reasons for inclusion.

Can we ask you on this thread for advice on our photos that did not make it, like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62015&d=1180084089) one and this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61387&d=1179340311) one, or can we PM you? I really want to improve my photography and appreciate any feedback.
Do you mind answering questions?

[Big Dave]

Great photos in the top 10, and good reasons for inclusion.

Can we ask you on this thread for advice on our photos that did not make it, like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62015&d=1180084089) one and this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61387&d=1179340311) one, or can we PM you? I really want to improve my photography and appreciate any feedback.
Do you mind answering questions?

Not at all do I mind.

Both of those are good shots. The kwaka is moody and I lke the DOF - it was no 11 or 12 in the cut - the senna is sharp too, but for that sort of shot I look for some speed blur or a distant backdrop.

Y'know - all this is subjective. Next month's judge will have different perspectives.

I have written some 'how to's' - I'll try and find them.

[Deviant Esq]

Can we ask you on this thread for advice on our photos that did not make it, like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=62015&d=1180084089) one and this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61387&d=1179340311) one, or can we PM you? I really want to improve my photography and appreciate any feedback.
Do you mind answering questions?
Same for me, I'd like to improve my photograhy too.


No - I like your pics and I can't fault them - only that there are half a dozen candidates of equal quality - and by virtue of that - others with a stronger point of difference get the gong.
Cheers mate, that's good enough for me. :cool:

[Lissa]

Thanks for choosing mine as a Finalist Big Dave (finalist no 6!!!). Made my day :D. Didnt really think I had a chance as there was so many good photos submitted.

Cheers :)

[Ghost_Bullet]

Great pics that make up the finalists...love the trumpy, and fire shot's
Have not followed this thread completly, but fab idea.

[nadroj]

Taken at the cold duck - he wasn't the only one glowing from a certain tent!
SCBob

[Steam]

Cool! Finalists! They are awesome. I'll set up a poll tomorrow morning and let it run over the weekend till um... tuesday when I get back from motorcycling around!