Three Girls and a Guy

[Tyler]

So I decided to use those United miles for something since I can’t ever actually use them for a flight, and got myself a new camera – Nikon D5000. It’s a nice camera and I know I have a long way to go before using it properly but thought I’d get out and see what it could do.

Sunday was another one of those horrid California winter days… blue skies, wispy clouds, just around 70 degrees. So, while OM was out finding 20 of something, out I went on the Clifford for a shortish jaunt with some friendly spirits, Susan, Michael, and Sue. We decided to start with the Uvas/Watsonville loop, then Roop, Gilroy Hot Springs Rd, and Canada Rd before scooting home. The roads were in good condition, a little wet in a few spots, and there wasn’t much traffic to speak of.

Calero Reservoir

My traveling companions for the day… it was like the good old days.

Uvas Rd.

How could I pass up this orchard? Day Rd.

Roop Rd.

Gilroy Hot Springs Rd.

Giving the moving shot a try… Michael.

End of the road – Gilroy Hot Springs closed down many years ago. We ran into a gent named Zack who was on his dual sport. He is an active member of HHORA so we chatted about dirt riding, etc. He mentioned that there was talk of possibly rebuilding the hot springs area… time will tell.

Sue and Michael on the bridge

Susan was game to give the Spyder a go so off she went… I think it was an eye-opening experience for her! Lol

Canada Rd.

And one last parting shot taken the previous evening at sunset… the colors on the clouds this time of year are always fascinating… so different in texture and color and mood!

Palm trees at sunset… can’t get much more California than that!

Thanks for looking!

FIN

 

[Fairlaner]

Nice Tyler......keep it up.

R

 

[FJReady]

Great photos Tyler. I think you and the camera are going to be great friends.

And now to scold you for putting up that m/c ****.

We had temps around -10 (F!) this morning, 2 ft of snow on the ground and more forecast for this week. I trust it will be quite a while before you see too many ride reports from the northeast.

I thoroughly enjoyed the pics. Helps to bring back many good memories from the California portion of my coast to coast to coast back in '09.

More please!

 

[wheatonFJR]

Wow...another fine piece.

 

[MEM]

Nice, Ty!

I'm back in the camera market myself.

I'm finally convinced that dropping mine from my (moving) motorcycle may have adversely affected it :blink:

 

[beemerdons]

Beautiful Tyler, and the pictures are fantastic too! Thanks!

 

[Joe2Lmaker]

It looks to me like you have that camera figured out.

Wow! Beautiful!

 

[Niehart]

Good stuff T! :clapping:

Holy Cow, talk about green... amazing what some rain will do.

 

[puppychow]

One of these days, I would love to follow you around some of your favorite hand picked back roads!

Beautiful photography!

 

[allrider]

Nice sunny pics, thanks. It's been a while since i've seen the sun.

 

[Old Michael]

Aw, man. Saw that title and I hoped there'd be a link to some ****.

Extremely vivid colors, Tyler. Wonderful photos, of course. I mean, YOU took 'em.

Holy cow, it could not have been a nicer weekend

for January, huh?

(Probably snowing on Whidbey Island. Blech!)

 

[Panman]

Aw, man. Saw that title and I hoped there'd be a link to some ****.

Extremely vivid colors, Tyler. Wonderful photos, of course. I mean, YOU took 'em.

Holy cow, it could not have been a nicer weekend

for January, huh?

(Probably snowing on Whidbey Island. Blech!)

This girl can take some nice pic's OM. Between the two of you I so want to come down for a visit. Well maybe have D Carver show me a road or two also.

Tyler very wel done!

I'm kinda thinking that a certain breakfast might be special come May.

 

[Tyler]

I'm kinda thinking that a certain breakfast might be special come May.

Really?? :clapping:

And now to scold you for putting up that m/c ****.

Don't mean to rub it in but... oh hell, who am I kidding???

One of these days, I would love to follow you around some of your favorite hand picked back roads!

Would love that, Sammy... look at your calendar after March and let's find a date. :cool

 

[Tyler]

Aw, man. Saw that title and I hoped there'd be a link to some ****.

I think you're hoping for a link to **** pretty much anywhere...

Holy cow, it could not have been a nicer weekend

for January, huh?

Indeed... I actually took the liner out of my jacket because I was too warm (that and I was getting on and off the bike so many times to take pics... gettin' a little overheated! )

 

[escapefjrtist]

Nicely done Tyler! Looks like you and that new camera are getting along just fine.

--G

 

[Dudewado]

Very nice photos, Miz Tyler!

I was happy to have 63 degrees here today.

 

[Tyler]

Very nice photos, Miz Tyler!

I was happy to have 63 degrees here today.

Hey, 63 ain't too bad! Didja get out for a jaunt??

Couple more pics taken by my friend, Michael... he is an amazing photographer and something I aspire to some day!

A few of you have had the pleasure of meeting, Sue... between the two of us, we have had about 12 surgeries and 6+ months in the hospital from our incidents... yet we have been graced with the gift of angels and miracles...

Speaking of angels, they made fun of my shirt... I don't know why...

Roop Rd... I reached out a little too late...

The three ladies...

And my favorite of his shots for the day... these are the kind of pics that I want to figure out how to do!!

 

[user 6393]

I have a digital camera picture taking editing course here on my external drive....Least I think it is still there.

I'll see if I can find it, burn it and mail it to ya...with your rocksNshells

nice to see the FZ1 in the center of that pic, where it belongs.

*ducksNruns*

 

[user 6393]

ya...I still got it.

I have a project today that doesn't involve washing sanding priming and painting! yay me