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I H**e White People: Black Man Shoves White Jogger Into Oncoming Traffic

phcaan wrote:

We could use the money to build gulags for the politicians, cops, and judges who have been on the take for so long.

Save that money... put em to work in an abattoir for the
duration. Unless you can think of a more hideous occupation? :P

Aug 31, 2015 10:47:00 #

Madman wrote:

That is certainly an awesome machine, but for the father of a young man that drove one, it is also very frightening.

My son has had a number of Ninja's, but what he hasn't gotten yet is fear. (This is the same son with 30+ jumps as an Army parachutist) And because he doesn't have fear, I do.

He now is a junior at USF and has downgraded to the 636cc version - still plenty quick.

Great photos, thanks for sharing.

I dont mean to scare you but saying the 636 is "plenty quick"
is an understatement.

My message to your son is: concentration is the one single most
important thing. I agree whole heartedly with Keith Code;
particularly with his first book "A Twist of the Wrist". "You have ten dollars worth of concentration" is one of the
quotable quotes. The book would make a great present to your
boy. It's aimed at racers, but it is totally relevant to survival
on public roads too.

Aug 31, 2015 10:31:40 #

I H**e White People: Black Man Shoves White Jogger Into Oncoming Traffic

phcaan wrote:

Seems to me that in all three activities the money could surely go to a better use.

It could certainly go to worse things, like the pockets
of bent politician, cops and judges.

Sport isn't so bad.

Aug 31, 2015 10:26:47 #

I H**e White People: Black Man Shoves White Jogger Into Oncoming Traffic

idaholover wrote:

I'd rather watch bowling!

Oh yea, I get it now! It's that thing that rich, trust fund, liberal kids do!

:lol:

Yep it was just that little (and first) boat that ended
a 132 year old US monopoly on the Americas Cup.

A little unit created down under.

And if you ever set foot
on that 12 metre Yacht you will understand that it could do nothing but win.

Just for the record... you think there is less money involved in football
or motorsport. LOL

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Aug 31, 2015 10:08:47 #

People Who Spend Money On Experiences Instead Of Things Are Much Happier

Bob Yankle wrote:

Sailing out in crystal clear waters in the Indian Ocean off Perth, Australia, then dropping over the side to go scuba diving ..... now THAT was an experience (and you're right, it involved a sailboat).

Sounds like you were out near Rottnest Island Bob.

And Perth beaches... absolutely magic. I played volley ball
naked on Swanbourne Beach a mile or two South of City
beach there in the 70s. Thanks for the trip down
memory lane :thumbup:

Aug 31, 2015 10:02:20 #

rmalarz wrote:

Nice ride, Alan. Just keep the shiny side up.
--Bob

Yep, and Attila the Hun was a nice bloke. :thumbup:

Aug 31, 2015 09:58:44 #

sonic wrote:

Nice pictures , It is kinda cool that Z on the tank :thumbup:

Yeah... The bike being a "Z" and all, in a very long line of "Zs"
that go back to the Z1 900 of 1972... the original "meet God machine".

Thanks Sonic.

Z1 900. tog unknown.

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

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Aug 31, 2015 09:47:26 #

People Who Spend Money On Experiences Instead Of Things Are Much Happier

RichardTaylor wrote:

Providing you have the basics for your family
It all depends on what things.
From personal experience things that give you experiences are good great. I am thinking of motor bikes and sailboats.

There's a bit of a rub there. You buy the "thing"; being a motorcycle
however it can provide experiences that are cherished for a lifetime.
And can continue to provide great experiences.

Just so long as you don't have a head on collision with
a Ford Louisville of course.

Aug 31, 2015 09:24:50 #

The 04-05 ZX10R has the dubious honour of having more insurance
claims in your country of any motorcycle produced.

Touch wood I havn't dropped mine (the one below) for the 50,000 odd km
I've owned it.

It's come off its side stand twice due to my error and once
it got knocked off its stand when a riding buddy "backed" his little V 4 Honda into it though. So my 10 has a little hanger rash but you have to look hard to notice... It gives it a bit of character.

Anyway, here it is snug and warm in its home on a cold and wet Melbourne night.

The reflection of the ladder hanging on the wall forming a "Z" on the fuel tank is a hell of a happy accident that's worth the download to view.

(Download)

The band of light across the back tyre spins my wheels no end. Makes me feel like Eddie Steichen LOL

(Download)

Aug 31, 2015 08:56:37 #

Billyspad wrote:

You got problems trying to produce what your attempting with either of those two. Just a tad beyond basic Raw file openers.
Invest in Adobe Elements or better still Paint Shop Pro. Neither cost a fortune both can be quite easily mastered and will open up a whole new world of photo processing. Bags of tutorials on the net and lots of help available here.

I do need a better processing program.

However I achieved pretty much exactly want I wanted
(processing wise) with the first and third images.

The second image does need more detail though. I know I could have
achieved that with another small light strategically placed or
as you say, a better processing program. :thumbup:

What would have made the job a breeze is a cyclorama...
Hmmmmm... now where's all that black and white paint.

Aug 31, 2015 08:12:55 #

Billyspad wrote:

What software do you use?

ViewNX and RawTherapee

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Aug 31, 2015 08:07:55 #

Frank2013 wrote:

Not much else to say as Mr. Spad has it right on this one.

Yep, in the first image I agree if the background had no detail
the bike would be the hero with no distraction, however
it is a photo of the bike in it's hanger where it lives
when it's master isn't stretching its legs.

The garage gives the bike its context at that point in time.

Like a horse snug in its stable when it is cold wet outside... as it was.

and another of the set just for the hell of it

(Download)

Aug 31, 2015 07:37:45 #

Billyspad wrote:

Think the second shot could be phenominal but need... (show quote)

I have no blending or mask facilities.

Aug 31, 2015 03:10:09 #

Eriks max contrast monochrome( http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-327879-1.html#5589068 ) of the double bass
inspired me to do a series of the below.

I was sending him one of the raw files to work his magic on
however it's too large for his email server.

So I gave the PP a go myself.

Anyway, my ZX10R really puts the "Saki" in Kawasaki!

(Download)

Aug 31, 2015 01:05:30 #

I H**e White People: Black Man Shoves White Jogger Into Oncoming Traffic

Jakebrake wrote:

Australian humor, which is completely moronic! :wink: Just look at Texcaster's posts! :lol:

JB has still got a chip on his shoulders because of this: