08 Cliffhanger hillclimb - my photo report

[Kendog]

There have been some first class ride reports from the weekend.
I didn't ride, but was there taking pictures. So this report is based on my view through the lens.




Photo 1: Anticipation
What goes through the riders mind while sitting on the start line? Nervous, excitement, fear maybe. Perhaps time feels like it has stopped, waiting….waiting.

Photo 2: The launch
The wait is over, the starter has tapped the shoulder and all hell is unleashed. Must focus, time for a couple of minutes of motorcycling nirvana.

Photo 3: All the road
Alone on the road, both sides legally available for use, no oncoming traffic. This is how it should always be.

Photo 4: On the limit
Must go faster. First place is within reach. Must go faster!!!!

Photo 5: Alternative horse power
A lazy weekend flyby that provides the crowds with a different machine to admire. Sleek lines and a great sound are a winning combination for bikers.

Photo 6: The future King of the Hill?
Young and old enjoy the show the bikers are providing. The smile on the face says it all.

[Kendog]

I have two other photos I would like to add.

Photo 1: Deano
A lot of work is done behind the scenes by this man for these events. Then to spend the weekend riding two bikes and winning with both. Truly an outstanding effort.

Photo 2: Sully60
This photo I really like. The colours, the motion, the clarity, the pose. It really does come together well.

[Sparky Bills]

Good shots man.
Like the captions too. Adds personality to the shots :headbang:

[Her_C4]

Photo 2: Sully60
This photo I really like. The colours, the motion, the clarity, the pose. It really does come together well.

Yes indeedy it does. Well done indeed :clap: wanders off to play with camera again .........

[Number One]

Photo 1: Deano
A lot of work is done behind the scenes by this man for these events. Then to spend the weekend riding two bikes and winning with both. Truly an outstanding effort.

mmhmmm to that


Photo 2: Sully60
This photo I really like. The colours, the motion, the clarity, the pose. It really does come together well.

...The eyes, the wheelstand the darn confounded tape on his leathers!

That one of the Sulster :love:is my pers fav but they are all grand and I enjoyed the footnotes too

Awesome shots dude!

[Trudes]

Good work snugglebum! :love:

[chanceyy]

awesome shots Nigel .. :yes: .. love the captions that go with it as well .... blardy great job :niceone: .


would bling ya again but must spread it around yada ... :killingme

[cowboyz]

great shots! Nice work! Pic 4 is a minter.

[sosman]

awsome shots thanx for sharing the picss:niceone:

[Clivoris]

It is so cool to be able to get pics like this Nigel. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to Deanos article. Has anyone thought of submitting something to Performance Bikes in the UK. They love our shit.

[DingoZ]

You sir are a Photo Artist..

Brilliant shots...

:first:

[RantyDave]

I didn't ride, but was there taking pictures.
"You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Kendog again"

These are amazing shots, man. I love that they show what it was *like*. Well done :)

Dave

[Mooch]

Your carefully selected photos cover the essents of the event exteremely well. Love the finishing shot, capturing it from the boys POV.

I remember seeing you on the corner lying on grass in on one of runs, Remember thinking, Corner entry marker.... Check... turn in....Mid corner - start getting on the gas check..... wow some dude is lying in the grass about a meter from the apex.... shit they are game !, camera has big lense ! I could then visualise the shot ...thought they would look cool (the Drew shot)..... Then , thats right where I'm I ... mid corner , full gas and around corner. Corner exit and into the next.
It's amazing what you notice at speed, all thoughts seems to flash through your mind real quick.

[Zapf]

ur doing some nice photos Mr Kendog! :)

[Deano]

It is so cool to be able to get pics like this Nigel. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to Deanos article. Has anyone thought of submitting something to Performance Bikes in the UK. They love our shit.

I will be struggling just to put something resembling an article together for BRM. If someone wants to write something for PB, then be my guest - just liaise with me over the technicalities and provide a proof (have to plug the sponsors/classes etc), unless it is purely from a rider's perspective.

Mr Kendog is likely to provide pics, but they should be different to the ones I'm using.

[Clivoris]

I will be struggling just to put something resembling an article together for BRM. If someone wants to write something for PB, then be my guest - just liaise with me over the technicalities and provide a proof (have to plug the sponsors/classes etc), unless it is purely from a rider's perspective.

Mr Kendog is likely to provide pics, but they should be different to the ones I'm using.

Couldn't you submit the BRM version but in an edited format? That wouldn't require any extra effort. It's not like BRM will be paying and have copyright. PB seem to pop in small stories about this kind of thing with a couple of photo's that make us look like mentalists. Sort of a teaser "Look what we can do down here". In fact, I reckon they would pick it up if it was posted on their forum.

[Sully60]

Couldn't you submit the BRM version but in an edited format? That wouldn't require any extra effort. It's not like BRM will be paying and have copyright. PB seem to pop in small stories about this kind of thing with a couple of photo's that make us look like mentalists. Sort of a teaser "Look what we can do down here". In fact, I reckon they would pick it up if it was posted on their forum.

That's got to be worth a crack Nigel...

(said in cheesy rat breath)

[ajturbo]

any of the my beast ??

[Kendog]

any of the my beast ??

Did you miss my first photo (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1477392#post1477392)post?

[scracha]

I know I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that these photographs are miles better than those taken by some of the other "professionals".

[Zuki Bandit]

Nice shots Kendog, you really captured the atmosphere...... i can almost here the screaming engines again!:2thumbsup

[Kendog]

I remember seeing you on the corner lying on grass in on one of runs, Remember thinking, Corner entry marker.... Check... turn in....Mid corner - start getting on the gas check..... wow some dude is lying in the grass about a meter from the apex.... shit they are game !, camera has big lense ! I could then visualise the shot ...thought they would look cool (the Drew shot)..... Then , thats right where I'm I ... mid corner , full gas and around corner. Corner exit and into the next.
It's amazing what you notice at speed, all thoughts seems to flash through your mind real quick.

That is a great description of the riders thoughts as they bear down on me.
Here is that very moment.