Coast to Coast (and back?) with an Italian Supermodel - Page 79

GotMojo? · 12-31-2012, 04:44 PM

Great pics, as always. Are all of them taken with that tiny Sony RX100? Amazing little camera.

Blader54 · 12-31-2012, 05:05 PM

Happy New Year, AntiHero!!!

And thanks again, so much, for taking us on your journey and your ride.

Katoom72 · 12-31-2012, 05:34 PM

Did not knew Hugh Jackman was a rider to!

NoSoup4U · 12-31-2012, 08:31 PM

Happy New Year AntiHero!!

Backcountryboy · 01-01-2013, 01:31 AM

Thanks for the great ride report. Spent most of the new years eve reading and enjoying it. Great way to start the new year and to get my thoughts going on new places to ride to next (this) year. Gotta have a plan to dream about to get through a Canadian winter. Even one in Vancouver.

Sgt93 · 01-01-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntiHero

Sony RX100. My S100 broke in MA--thank god, because the replacement takes far superior pics and has a much better battery life.

Interesting, the S100 is praised on Fred Miranda, but the S95 seems to still be liked a tad more.

I have notifications for this thread setup so I get a weekly update. It's one of my favorite weekly 'routines' to sit down and read this thread with some fresh brewed coffee.

Anyways, enjoying your pics and story, stay safe. -Steve

AntiHero · 01-01-2013, 01:48 PM

These pics are compressed (by me to make uploading and viewing easy--and then again by photobucket, which really destroys a lot of the details.) With that said, the best photos from the Canon S100 are nearly as good as the Sony RX100. The difference? The Sony takes MORE photos that are better than the Canon ever did. The Canon colors were always off and required lots of correcting. I don't think I ever uploaded a picture here without making some changes.

They both might be point-and-shoots, but the Canon is a point-and-shoot-and then go home and spend hours correcting them. I still make corrections here and there with the Sony, but overall it's spot-on and doesn't make those frustrating technical mistakes that the Canon did (mistakes that you only realize when you get home after it's too late).

If I had my choice of a free S100 or a full-retail-price RX, I'd take the RX.

AntiHero · 01-01-2013, 01:49 PM

Dante's View (that's my Pani way out there):

Long way down:

Badwater below:

nicola_a · 01-01-2013, 02:17 PM

Stunning pics. As well as your book (which will have large philosophical elements) you should write the feature story (about the more practical elements and places to see) for a US motorcycling magazine. Almost every pic is worth of a front page or a centre spread.

jjmalone · 01-01-2013, 02:46 PM

QUOTE=AntiHero;20326714]I've said it before, but I will say it again--six months ago I had what I thought was a very realistic view of humans: that most (nearly all?) people were were selfish, manipulative, unethical and hypocritical (all while having a good conscience none-the-less).[/QUOTE]

Mine as well……. However we all meet people, have friends, happen on books, and…….even happen upon some ride report on motorcycle forum that inspires…….helps us to reaffirm to be the best we can and reintroduce ourselves forgotten truths: the most fulfillment we will have will through our integrity and accomplishments regardless of hardship.

Tgpatrsn · 01-01-2013, 05:06 PM

Great pics!! I love this thread!! Thank you antihero!!!

Adios Pantalones · 01-01-2013, 05:33 PM

On following dreams... about 15 years ago I decided to get back into motorcycling. My first long roadtrip was to Death Valley. I ended up at The Amargosa Opera House one afternoon. I got what was then a $50 room. Complete with the stained tile, dripping faucets and bare bulb light fixtures. I think the same dead bugs are still there on the rug.

What was different was, Marta and her husband were there and performing that evening! Myself, four German tourists and a nice French couple were guests at the hotel. Two couples from Pahrump NV. heard she was performing and drove in for the event. I knew I was seeing something special. It is still one of my best stories from the road. Quite a woman with a heckuva story.

http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2...r-opera-house/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marta_Becket

ewaugh · 01-01-2013, 07:59 PM

"Instead of follof your dreams we declared: Dreams are prey and should be hunted, stalked, decapated, and devoured. And when you've sucked the last bit of marrow from the bones, mount the head on a wall, enjoy it for a moment and begin planning your next hunt"

That one went in my quote book. You're an inspirational man. Training for my first tri, in part because of this, and in part because I can finally run.

LumpyOne · 01-02-2013, 07:33 AM

Anti-

Thanks for keeping with your RR! Death Valley is now on the list and I still can't believe you take that beauty queen off road like that but she sure does look purdy. Love the writing and wish we could have met up in Minneapolis.

Looking forward to the next post. Cheers

AntiHero · 01-02-2013, 09:08 AM

More pics from Dante's View:

12-31-2012, 04:44 PM	#1171
GotMojo? Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Oddometer: 4,058	Great pics, as always. Are all of them taken with that tiny Sony RX100? Amazing little camera. __________________ My rides... 2009 Yamaha WR250X \| 2008 Yamaha WR250R \| 2013 Honda CRF250L \| 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

01-01-2013, 01:31 AM	#1175
Backcountryboy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Oddometer: 138	Thanks for the great ride report. Spent most of the new years eve reading and enjoying it. Great way to start the new year and to get my thoughts going on new places to ride to next (this) year. Gotta have a plan to dream about to get through a Canadian winter. Even one in Vancouver. __________________ If Not Now.... When? 2003 KLR 650 2012 BMW R1200RT

01-01-2013, 01:48 PM	#1177
AntiHero ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: West Oddometer: 556	These pics are compressed (by me to make uploading and viewing easy--and then again by photobucket, which really destroys a lot of the details.) With that said, the best photos from the Canon S100 are nearly as good as the Sony RX100. The difference? The Sony takes MORE photos that are better than the Canon ever did. The Canon colors were always off and required lots of correcting. I don't think I ever uploaded a picture here without making some changes. They both might be point-and-shoots, but the Canon is a point-and-shoot-and then go home and spend hours correcting them. I still make corrections here and there with the Sony, but overall it's spot-on and doesn't make those frustrating technical mistakes that the Canon did (mistakes that you only realize when you get home after it's too late). If I had my choice of a free S100 or a full-retail-price RX, I'd take the RX. __________________ tumblr. . Twitter iPad eBook LINK Standard Landscape LINK.

01-01-2013, 01:49 PM	#1178
AntiHero ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: West Oddometer: 556	Dante's View (that's my Pani way out there): Long way down: Badwater below: __________________ tumblr. . Twitter iPad eBook LINK Standard Landscape LINK. AntiHero screwed with this post 01-01-2013 at 01:55 PM

01-01-2013, 05:33 PM	#1182
Adios Pantalones AdventureDeficitDisorder Joined: May 2005 Location: San Diego, not Mex, but I can smell it from here. Oddometer: 2,204	On following dreams... about 15 years ago I decided to get back into motorcycling. My first long roadtrip was to Death Valley. I ended up at The Amargosa Opera House one afternoon. I got what was then a $50 room. Complete with the stained tile, dripping faucets and bare bulb light fixtures. I think the same dead bugs are still there on the rug. What was different was, Marta and her husband were there and performing that evening! Myself, four German tourists and a nice French couple were guests at the hotel. Two couples from Pahrump NV. heard she was performing and drove in for the event. I knew I was seeing something special. It is still one of my best stories from the road. Quite a woman with a heckuva story. http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2...r-opera-house/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marta_Becket __________________ To do is to be. Socrates To be is to do. Plato Do be do be do. Sinatra Adios Pantalones screwed with this post 01-01-2013 at 05:41 PM

12-31-2012, 05:05 PM	#1172
Blader54 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Oddometer: 271	Happy New Year, AntiHero!!! And thanks again, so much, for taking us on your journey and your ride.

12-31-2012, 05:34 PM	#1173
Katoom72 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Belgium Oddometer: 423	Did not knew Hugh Jackman was a rider to!

12-31-2012, 08:31 PM	#1174
NoSoup4U Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: Los ANgeles, CA Oddometer: 10	Happy New Year AntiHero!!

01-01-2013, 02:17 PM	#1179
nicola_a Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Melbourne, AU Oddometer: 44	Stunning pics. As well as your book (which will have large philosophical elements) you should write the feature story (about the more practical elements and places to see) for a US motorcycling magazine. Almost every pic is worth of a front page or a centre spread.

01-01-2013, 02:46 PM	#1180
jjmalone Adventurer Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Oregon Oddometer: 86	QUOTE=AntiHero;20326714]I've said it before, but I will say it again--six months ago I had what I thought was a very realistic view of humans: that most (nearly all?) people were were selfish, manipulative, unethical and hypocritical (all while having a good conscience none-the-less).[/QUOTE] Mine as well……. However we all meet people, have friends, happen on books, and…….even happen upon some ride report on motorcycle forum that inspires…….helps us to reaffirm to be the best we can and reintroduce ourselves forgotten truths: the most fulfillment we will have will through our integrity and accomplishments regardless of hardship.

01-01-2013, 05:06 PM	#1181
Tgpatrsn Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Oddometer: 17	Great pics!! I love this thread!! Thank you antihero!!!

01-01-2013, 07:59 PM	#1183
ewaugh Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Oddometer: 16	"Instead of follof your dreams we declared: Dreams are prey and should be hunted, stalked, decapated, and devoured. And when you've sucked the last bit of marrow from the bones, mount the head on a wall, enjoy it for a moment and begin planning your next hunt" That one went in my quote book. You're an inspirational man. Training for my first tri, in part because of this, and in part because I can finally run.

01-02-2013, 07:33 AM	#1184
LumpyOne Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: WestSconnie Oddometer: 150	Happy New Year! Anti- Thanks for keeping with your RR! Death Valley is now on the list and I still can't believe you take that beauty queen off road like that but she sure does look purdy. Love the writing and wish we could have met up in Minneapolis. Looking forward to the next post. Cheers

01-02-2013, 09:08 AM	#1185
AntiHero ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: West Oddometer: 556	More pics from Dante's View: __________________ tumblr. . Twitter iPad eBook LINK Standard Landscape LINK.

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