dynodon Posted February 6, 2012 #1726 Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) OK, next target. This will fall under the category of "I will know it when I see it" kind of like porn, but no, I am not asking for that! The new target is: You and your bike, and a beautiful overlook scene. A view from some height. It doesn't have to be real high, but there should be some elevation where the shot is taken, looking down on a scene. There is a small river valley in our area, and there are several places where you may only be a hundred feet above the valley, but the view is eye popping. In Iowa, there is one overlook where you can see for miles of a valley floor with farms dotting the landscape. Of course a view from a true mountain would also work. Doesn't have to be huge, or miles of view, but it should be interesting and make others want to visit and see for themselves. Sometimes these types of pictures are hard to get that convey the full drama of a scene, but we will allow for that! so find that overlook, scenic view and get a pic! This should apply to almost anywhere in the country, or any other country, even tall sand dunes! Enjoy. Edited February 6, 2012 by dynodon clarity!
etcswjoe Posted February 6, 2012 #1727 Posted February 6, 2012 Sounds Good I may have to get inventive here in the "Low Country" Something Like this work?
dynodon Posted February 6, 2012 #1728 Posted February 6, 2012 Joe, that is a beautiful shot, but at sea level. I want something from some height, again, doesn't have to be thousands of feet, but something looking down on the scene. I will update the comments above to emphasize that.
etcswjoe Posted February 6, 2012 #1729 Posted February 6, 2012 From height? I may be able to get 20 feet Will see what I can find. Joe, that is a beautiful shot, but at sea level. I want something from some height, again, doesn't have to be thousands of feet, but something looking down on the scene. I will update the comments above to emphasize that.
DanOh Posted February 8, 2012 #1730 Posted February 8, 2012 The new target is: You and your bike, and a beautiful overlook scene. A view from some height. It doesn't have to be real high, but there should be some elevation where the shot is taken, looking down on a scene. Was a great day so I ducked out of work for a quick spin during lunch and took these pictures. This is from an overlook on the George Washington Parkway, overlooking the Potomac river from VA with DC on the other side. Not as beautiful as normal this time of year due to very low water level and all the trees are bare. It is fairly high up. Have a look and let me know if this qualifies. Cheers, Dan http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z351/danzoom/IMG_20120207_123820.jpg http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z351/danzoom/IMG_20120207_123836.jpg
dynodon Posted February 8, 2012 #1731 Posted February 8, 2012 Looks good to me Danoh! If nobody objects, then pick a new target!
DanOh Posted February 8, 2012 #1732 Posted February 8, 2012 Looks good to me Danoh! If nobody objects, then pick a new target! The next target is; you, your bike and a court house. (getting arrested is not required) Happy hunting.
muaymendez1 Posted February 8, 2012 #1734 Posted February 8, 2012 So happy I found this thread.I've done this with local groups as well.It a great way to explore the US without leaving your state.Court House comming up
etcswjoe Posted February 8, 2012 #1735 Posted February 8, 2012 So happy I found this thread.I've done this with local groups as well.It a great way to explore the US without leaving your state.Court House comming up We have fun doing it, glad to have another member participating.
dynodon Posted February 8, 2012 #1736 Posted February 8, 2012 Muay, if this is your first visit to this thread, then WELCOME! (or WELCOME no matter what!). I would encourage people to send in pics of a courthouse even for a while after it is found, these are almost always interesting buildings and monuments to the industrious people of the state/county they are in. I have a historical one in mind that I will post at some point. Can we assume that the courthouse doesn't have to be active? many are historical sites now.
playboy Posted February 9, 2012 #1737 Posted February 9, 2012 Looks good to me Danoh! If nobody objects, then pick a new target! But I have and objection to that post it aint fair :bawling:leaving work to ride why cant I have a job like that.
DanOh Posted February 9, 2012 #1738 Posted February 9, 2012 But I have and objection to that post it aint fair :bawling:leaving work to ride why cant I have a job like that. Occasionally I do get to take a lunch break.. Working where I do on the northwest border of DC and MD, it is only a 5 minute ride to some interesting roads. Stealing away for a 45 minute ride is a great way to break up the day and help clears my head to face the afternoon. I am lucky.
DanOh Posted February 9, 2012 #1739 Posted February 9, 2012 Can we assume that the courthouse doesn't have to be active? Active or not, doesn't matter to me. An old inactive one would probably be a more interesting building.
DanOh Posted February 9, 2012 #1740 Posted February 9, 2012 So happy I found this thread.I've done this with local groups as well.It a great way to explore the US without leaving your state.Court House comming up Agree. I've found interesting places that are practically in my own backyard that I never would have known existed if it weren't for this game. Glad to have another participant. Good luck!
ragtop69gs Posted February 10, 2012 #1741 Posted February 10, 2012 Agree. I've found interesting places that are practically in my own backyard that I never would have known existed if it weren't for this game. Glad to have another participant. Good luck! Ditto on that. I miss playing, bikes apart right now and snow moving in
Panjandrum Posted February 12, 2012 #1742 Posted February 12, 2012 I have been following this thread, but have not participated. Wanting an excuse for a ride, I checked in, and headed out to get my first shot. Somehow, I got it into my head that the target was a shot from a height. Had a great ride, and decided to share this view of Vancouver from Burnaby Mountain, even though the target is now a court house. [ATTACH]64000[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]64001[/ATTACH]
dynodon Posted February 12, 2012 #1743 Posted February 12, 2012 GREAT shot! Thanks for posting, never hurts to put a nice picture up. Must have been a nice ride too.
etcswjoe Posted February 12, 2012 #1744 Posted February 12, 2012 I have been following this thread, but have not participated. Wanting an excuse for a ride, I checked in, and headed out to get my first shot. Somehow, I got it into my head that the target was a shot from a height. Had a great ride, and decided to share this view of Vancouver from Burnaby Mountain, even though the target is now a court house. [ATTACH]64000[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]64001[/ATTACH] Nice view, always like seeing ride pics.
ragtop69gs Posted February 12, 2012 #1745 Posted February 12, 2012 What's the story on the log in the second picture ?
Panjandrum Posted February 12, 2012 #1746 Posted February 12, 2012 What's the story on the log in the second picture ? Towering over the distant city are the tall Kamui Mintara (Playground of the Gods) sculptures at Burnaby Mountain Park. The Kamui Mintara comprise more than a dozen carved poles created by Japanese sculptors Nuburi Toko and his son, Shusei. The Tokos are members of the Ainu culture, Japan's first inhabitants. Installed on the top of an open slope looking west over Coal Harbour, the poles honour the ties between Burnaby and its Japanese sister city, Kushiro. The spectacular setting inspired Toko to imagine it as Kamui Mintara, or Playground of the Gods. The poles represent the story of the gods who descended to earth to give birth to the Ainu. Animal spirits such as whale, bear, and owl adorn the tops of the slender poles that are clustered together in groups of twos and threes. A killer whale and a brooding raven stand apart from the rest, looking west across the Strait of Georgia towards Vancouver Island (and Japan). A stunningly beautiful setting, this is one of the best examples of art in a public place in the Lower Mainland.
etcswjoe Posted February 12, 2012 #1747 Posted February 12, 2012 I braved the cold for 61 miles today to get this picture so I figured I would go ahead and post it.
playboy Posted February 12, 2012 #1748 Posted February 12, 2012 Looks cool no pun intended Whats next .
DanOh Posted February 12, 2012 #1749 Posted February 12, 2012 I braved the cold for 61 miles today to get this picture so I figured I would go ahead and post it. Well done! Wet snow kept me off the bike all weekend. What is the next target?
etcswjoe Posted February 12, 2012 #1750 Posted February 12, 2012 The next target is you, your bike and a train depot.
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