2009 Kiwi Biker calendar

**ManDownUnder** · 9th July 2008, 14:54

Kiwifruit's photo - but it has my vote

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=68740

**SpankMe** · 9th July 2008, 15:48

This is how you take a good photo of a bike.

**NZsarge** · 9th July 2008, 16:44

Originally Posted by Quasievil

So make them cool and they will sell.

just my 2 cents

The only problem with that is you won't know if it's "cool" or not until you've bought one.
The big problem is one person's idea of cool might do absolutely nothing for the next person, you get caught between a rock and a hard place trying put one of these things together and I think by and large the effort "photo" wise on last years calendar was pretty good really and the effort in putting it altogether was unreal!

I think there is definitely a place for static shots provided the scenery and bike are interesting enough.
When was the last time you picked up a calendar in a shop and really like every photo? Can't remember the last time I found a calendar like that. Can't please all the people all the time, if you could you'd be rolling in money that's for sure.

**James Deuce** · 9th July 2008, 16:52

I find it difficult to take anything other than non-static shots.

I really should do something about that "no friends" thing.

**Quasievil** · 9th July 2008, 17:26

Originally Posted by NZsarge

When was the last time you picked up a calendar in a shop and really like every photo?

FHM calender ?
Swimsuit Illustrator.

Sorry couldnt help me self. Yeah I know and youre right to, I just wanted to cast an opinion.

Its got to be inspiring thats all, if you want people to pay money, its got to be good. When I turn the page to a new month and see a GN I kinda think thats not really the way to go, but yes each to their own for sure.

**Joni** · 9th July 2008, 17:33

Quasi we chose the shots, so we can please all riders not just the sports bike boys - variety is what we were after... sorry if we did not meet your expectations.

That GN was voted in by all people who had a vote, it was not just one persons opinion... So it stayed!

**NZsarge** · 9th July 2008, 17:38

Originally Posted by Quasievil

FHM calender ?
Swimsuit Illustrated.

Fair call!

**Mom** · 9th July 2008, 17:50

Originally Posted by Joni

Quasi we chose the shots, so we can please all riders not just the sports bike boys - variety is what we were after... sorry if we did not meet your expectations.

That GN was voted in by all people who had a vote, it was not just one persons opinion... So it stayed!

FWIW Joni, I liked that pic. Like you so rightly state, not everyone has a super fast sprotsbike. Some members here are just starting out and their mighty GN is their pride and joy!

The sale of these calendars help to fund the site, I have no problem paying a bit of money to do so.

Now if you want a couple of suggestions on how it would work better in our household, as in being able to read the numbers without walking right up to it and being able to write on the dates, then whistle out. Still no complaints. I always thought this was a site for all NZ motorcyclists, therefore the KB calendar should reflect that statement.

Good luck Cajun! PM me if you need any help.

**Big Dave** · 9th July 2008, 18:02

Originally Posted by James Deuce

I find it difficult to take anything other than non-static shots.

From $100+gst I'll do a publication quality set around Auckland.
No guarantee they make the calendar however.

**James Deuce** · 9th July 2008, 18:33

It's the wobbling that does me in. But I have a new camera with anti-shake, so I should be good now.

**cowboyz** · 9th July 2008, 18:38

submitted a few for your consideration. Taken at the tunnel on forgotten highway.

**Goblin** · 9th July 2008, 18:51

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Its got to be inspiring thats all, if you want people to pay money, its got to be good. When I turn the page to a new month and see a GN I kinda think thats not really the way to go, but yes each to their own for sure.

So when's the SPORTSBIKE calendar coming out?

I love the KBer calendar.

Keep up the good work.

**chanceyy** · 9th July 2008, 18:54

Originally Posted by Quasievil

FHM calender ?
Swimsuit Illustrator.

Sorry couldnt help me self. Yeah I know and youre right to, I just wanted to cast an opinion.

Its got to be inspiring thats all, if you want people to pay money, its got to be good. When I turn the page to a new month and see a GN I kinda think thats not really the way to go, but yes each to their own for sure.

must say Quasi that GN pic was pretty outstanding .. never seen a bike so clean with all the shiney bits gleaming .. so wot its not my cuppa tea but still a bike & damn good shot .. glad it made the calender

Originally Posted by cowboyz

submitted a few for your consideration. Taken at the tunnel on forgotten highway.

hope you included the sunset one there .. love that shot

**EJK** · 9th July 2008, 18:55

Originally Posted by Cajun

Photo submissions for the

2009 Kiwi Biker Calendar

are open.

send them thru to calendar@kiwibiker.co.nz

Please include
Member name, bike make & model and place/event to with your submission

Min/ max photo size?