GoldOxide_imp
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Agreed (+1).The ferret_imp said:
CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge
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Nachodaddy
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Gone, thanks for the fun story and great photos.
Mtneers
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Right background. Wrong bike.
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peterbaron
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GoldOxide_imp
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Took the low road I see.mtneers_imp said:
Right background. Wrong bike.
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Gone in 60
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Wow, Peterbaron, very artistic!
Here, you can see the transition starting in our local Santiago Canyon from a bridge over the 241 toll road. As many know, California received copious amounts of rain over the winter, which made our landscape much greener than we’re used to. Now that the weather is warming up, however, it’s returning to its regular brown and tan tones.
The picture of the Enfield was taken in early April, and the CB1100 in the same spot today. Notice how much of the green has changed color? Soon, the green will be all but a memory.
It was pretty while it lasted.
Here, you can see the transition starting in our local Santiago Canyon from a bridge over the 241 toll road. As many know, California received copious amounts of rain over the winter, which made our landscape much greener than we’re used to. Now that the weather is warming up, however, it’s returning to its regular brown and tan tones.
The picture of the Enfield was taken in early April, and the CB1100 in the same spot today. Notice how much of the green has changed color? Soon, the green will be all but a memory.
It was pretty while it lasted.
GoldOxide_imp
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Neat perspective Gone.
Will the extra growth in SoCal and the return to seasonal dryness be potentially more tinder?
Will the extra growth in SoCal and the return to seasonal dryness be potentially more tinder?
the Ferret
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Agree with GO, that IS a neat perspective.
Gone in 60
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More tinder? Oh yes, and more tumbleweeds when the fall winds come.
TXBikerGuy
Running like a top
This is as close as you can get a motor vehicle to the Old Alton Bridge (or Goatman's Bridge as it's also known). Built in 1884 and used up until 2001, this bridge was included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
I pass it regularly on local evening rides, so this month's challenge was the perfect reason to stop and actually take a photo.
Oh yeah, it's also haunted.
Either the camera decided the cockpit of the EX was the most important thing to focus on, or the bridge decided it wasn't happy being the focus. Hard to know...
I pass it regularly on local evening rides, so this month's challenge was the perfect reason to stop and actually take a photo.
Oh yeah, it's also haunted.
Either the camera decided the cockpit of the EX was the most important thing to focus on, or the bridge decided it wasn't happy being the focus. Hard to know...
the Ferret
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Oh cool, a haunted bridge 
. Nice pic Tx
. Nice pic Tx
peterbaron
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^^+1^^
^^+2^^
Thread reminded me that I have a bridge picture. This is the Avon bridge. Trains run across it many times a day.
peterbaron
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Love ^^this^^ shot, Vic 
GoldOxide_imp
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Vic_imp said:
Wonder, wonderful, wonderful shot Vic!
Gone in 60
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Took a day off to catch up on some chores after being gone for a few weeks, including a painting project for Mrs. G, and raiding a few local thrift stores to piece together a very dapper outfit for next weekend’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.
Took a ride toward the beach in the afternoon and remembered that there are some neat bridges in Newport Beach. None that you can stop, dismount and take a photo of with your bike due to the traffic, but ones you can capture with video.
In particular, I wanted to ride over the small bridge to Balboa Island, which is festooned with American flags for upcoming Memorial Day. But, everyone in the area had the same idea, it seemed. Traffic getting over the bridge onto the island was heavy. Meh, I was on a bike and could squeeze through a hole to turn around. You can see it up ahead past all of the cars as I’m about to flip around. No desire to get caught in a bunch of traffic.
I rode over Newport Back Bay, a great place to hike and kayak. It’s also a wildlife sanctuary just below the takeoff pattern for John Wayne Airport, which is why they perform a “Noise Abatement Takeoff”, gaining altitude quickly then pulling the throttle back to make slightly less noise as they pass over the bay.
Finally, I headed over the little bridge to Lido Island. Can’t stop a vehicle on the bridge, but on foot, it’s a great place to take in all manner of boats. Plus, one of my favorite Italian restaurants is nearby.
Took a ride toward the beach in the afternoon and remembered that there are some neat bridges in Newport Beach. None that you can stop, dismount and take a photo of with your bike due to the traffic, but ones you can capture with video.
In particular, I wanted to ride over the small bridge to Balboa Island, which is festooned with American flags for upcoming Memorial Day. But, everyone in the area had the same idea, it seemed. Traffic getting over the bridge onto the island was heavy. Meh, I was on a bike and could squeeze through a hole to turn around. You can see it up ahead past all of the cars as I’m about to flip around. No desire to get caught in a bunch of traffic.
I rode over Newport Back Bay, a great place to hike and kayak. It’s also a wildlife sanctuary just below the takeoff pattern for John Wayne Airport, which is why they perform a “Noise Abatement Takeoff”, gaining altitude quickly then pulling the throttle back to make slightly less noise as they pass over the bay.
Finally, I headed over the little bridge to Lido Island. Can’t stop a vehicle on the bridge, but on foot, it’s a great place to take in all manner of boats. Plus, one of my favorite Italian restaurants is nearby.
GoldOxide_imp
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... Varnish AND Dive Services?
Chill snaps Gone.
Chill snaps Gone.
That's a great bridge Vic. And great snaps, Gone in 60. My kinda scene.
The A-man
Been there
I went out for a short ride yesterday, and got a few pics of interest. I live on a lake in Western North Carolina, and so snapped these at the base of one of the earthen dams that created the lake about 100 years ago. It's trout season here, so if you look closely, you can see some folk trout fishing in the river. This water comes from depths of about 120 feet in the lake, and so it's very cold, even in August.
Finally, I had to include one dam picture for Suhawk:
It's a little hard to make out, but this is a large earthen dam, with a small power-generating station below it. At the top of that grassy area is a road that crosses over the dam. I've posted many pics of Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mt. from on the road up there. Hope you enjoy!
Finally, I had to include one dam picture for Suhawk:
It's a little hard to make out, but this is a large earthen dam, with a small power-generating station below it. At the top of that grassy area is a road that crosses over the dam. I've posted many pics of Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mt. from on the road up there. Hope you enjoy!
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