GeorgeBo wrote:
There has to be Indian Motorcycles, right? Also an old Triumph or two?
As promised George. Plenty of Indians but very few if any Triumphs I'm afraid.
They (Triumphs) all look the same to me (I got into bikes in the late 70s early 80s in England but never owned one although a friend's dad had a Norton which is kinda the same thing right? leaked oil EVERYWHERE whenever he came out for Sunday rides to Wales) so even if they had any at the museum I probably didn't pay much attention. Lots of other old British bikes and some really really early stuff.
I also love Indians. This early Camelback from 1908 though ! 988cc v-twin in what is essentially a bicycle frame !
1936 Indian Four "Upside Down" 436 1265cc 4 cylinder (so called because the exhaust valves were in the cylinder head and the inlet valves were in the cylinder blocks, upside down compared to a conventional engine layout )
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing these! You are right about the first one. I think my mountain bike has a beefier frame than that one
cadman342001 wrote:
As promised George. Plenty of Indians but very few if any Triumphs I'm afraid.
They (Triumphs) all look the same to me (I got into bikes in the late 70s early 80s in England but never owned one although a friend's dad had a Norton which is kinda the same thing right? leaked oil EVERYWHERE whenever he came out for Sunday rides to Wales) so even if they had any at the museum I probably didn't pay much attention. Lots of other old British bikes and some really really early stuff.
I also love Indians. This early Camelback from 1908 though ! 988cc v-twin in what is essentially a bicycle frame !
1936 Indian Four "Upside Down" 436 1265cc 4 cylinder (so called because the exhaust valves were in the cylinder head and the inlet valves were in the cylinder blocks, upside down compared to a conventional engine layout )
James Markus wrote:
Everything is growing so fast this year. Plants flower, and are done in just a few days. I checked out my honeysuckle yesterday and the vines are loaded with blossoms. When I went to use the EL-Nikkor 135mm f5.6 I discovered a tiny dent in the outer filter ring. This is a beefy thick ring, and I had missed it in the online ad. However, it does explain the great price. I need that ring for a lens shade to increase contrast, and prevent stray light causing a veiling flare. I straightened it out, and used a Nikon lens shade to re-align the threads. Here is the results from last night. D850 and PB-4
Thanks Buddy. I just found out there are multiple ironwood species. The one I encountered locally years ago was so full of silica that sparks shot out of the chainsaw while cutting the trunk. It destroyed the sharpness on the chain in seconds. Australia's ironwood is known as the "hardest wood in the world". I know rosewood took the edge off my planer, joiner, table saw, and band saw blades also produced sparks, but not as dramatically as ironwood.
Your close up shows bands of colors, and is beautiful.
the solitaire wrote:
Most of it is actually good oldfashioned sandpaper work, starting with a 150 grit, going to 400, 600, 1200, 3000 and then polishing with 6000 grit equivalent in beeswax
George, amazing restoration work on a WWI era camera. Looking forward to your photographs from the vintage beauty. It is surprising the film can still be sourced.
This was an event hosted by a local radio station.
I did a fun day of shooting at a field trip with my youngest daughter’s class. I went with the 55/1.2 by itself. For the most part I did ok, but using it really pointed out how much my neuropathy is affecting my ability to be steady. I’m doing everything possible my doctor and others are recommending to stave off this process, but it’s not slowing down. I don’t have the strength to carry around a tripod and I’m no steadier with a monopod. I actually had to break down and buy an AF lens to see if that helps. I was disappointed with the shots I took with the 55/1.2 so I haven’t looked at them beyond a first glance, but I will post some this weekend.
Andy, terrific photographs of the classic Indian and Harley Davidson motorbikes. I have not seen an Indian in the flesh, only in films.
Colin, great views from London.
Siphiwe, very nice sunset capture.
Plaza de Toros, Sevilla, 18th century.
This photo took about twenty minutes, patiently waited for a white pony to cruise on by. Behind me is a long tree lined walkway along the Guadalquivir River.
Thank you very much, Leighton. The bird in the frame was a pleasant surprise that I didn't notice when I took the series. Sun rises just as we leave for the school drop-off. So, a bit rushed. 2 seconds earlier...
Got up at 5am to drive to DuPont State Forest before all the crowds got there for the Memorial Day weekend. Some rain at daybreak was just the ticket. When I got there there was one other car in the parking lot, an hour later it was almost full and trails full of people. I did not see another person shooting with something other than a phone camera.
leaked oil EVERYWHERE whenever he came out for Sunday rides to Wales) so even if they had any at the museum I probably didn't pay much attention. Lots of other old British bikes and some really really early stuff.
