Member Contributer wagzhp Posted February 28, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow Brian just incredible photos! Back around page 2 I was starting think your bike didn't have a kick stand, it was on it's side in so many shots. Looks like an incredible adventure! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow Brian just incredible photos! Back around page 2 I was starting think your bike didn't have a kick stand, it was on it's side in so many shots. Looks like an incredible adventure! :-D Haha yeah, I probably could've taken it off for weight reduction. Or I could've, you know, not brought things like a camping chair or bottles of wine. Hindsight's 20/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 I saved Black Bear for last. I figured I’d never survive it, so at least I’d have some fun before I died. Sort of like Schofield: getting to the sign was the easy part. Past the point of no return now. If you’re not afraid of substantial bodily injury or death, this is a very scenic ride. If you are you won’t even notice the scenery. Might as well pick these and put them by my headstone. Shouldn’t be more than a few minutes now. Step your game up. Ah yes, The Steps. Steep and sketchy on my little overloaded 250. The hype is real. My proximity to the edge here certainly wasn’t lost on me at that moment. Steps complete. Might need a 12-step program after them. The road home. Made it to the falls with no falls, miraculously. Spent a long while here reflecting on the trip. Actually I was taking pictures and talking to a smoking-hot blonde. And that was that. Back to the truck, and back to real life. Deuces. #iboss The pulse of home beats As one within nature’s heart The State of Alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 In a rare non-sarcastic moment, just want to say thanks to everyone who followed along and had so many nice things to say about my photos and this RR. At various times in my life I've drawn inspiration and motivation from other people's travels -- I'm simply repaying my debts to all who have written RRs before me. I suppose now it's on to the next adventure. This one was a lot of fun though, so thanks for coming along for the ride. Oh and F-you to the haters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 You inspired me...I picked up a DRZ400 this weekend. And as is said here often, without pics it didn't happen. (Smokin hot blonde) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer EhViffer Posted March 2, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 2, 2015 I hope you find what you're looking for, thanks for taking us all on this road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 You inspired me...I picked up a DRZ400 this weekend. Nice! I had one before the WR, and still ride my buddies SM regularly. Great bike - enjoy. And as is said here often, without pics it didn't happen. (Smokin hot blonde) Haha touche. Can't argue with that logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Fantastic pictures and funny humor!! Do you sell your pictures? If so, how big can they be made with the resolution you shoot at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Fantastic pictures and funny humor!! Do you sell your pictures? If so, how big can they be made with the resolution you shoot at? Thanks! I have sold a few, though not any posted on this report (actually none taken with the T2i -- all with my 6d). Most of the problem is the focus is very slightly off on the T2i, and the cheapo lenses I use on the T2i don't have great sharpness or optics. That said, you can do roughly 23 x 15 at 200dpi, and 19 x 13 at 300dpi. Photoshop can upsize to whatever size you want though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 23x15 or even bigger would be great. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted March 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2015 Awesome Brian. Looks like quite an adventure. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer cruzinaz Posted March 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2015 Your trip was not long enough.. at least for me. Thank You for taking the time to post all the fantastic pictures and taking all of us along on your adventure, I have shared your thread with my friends. Like me they are in awe. Have a Bud on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Have a Bud on me I hope a Mickey's Ice will suffice. Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted March 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 4, 2015 Reading through I wondered why I never attempted any dirt adventures like this...then the steps video reminded me. One of the best ride reports I've every read, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Awesome trip with amazing photography. Wish I could do that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Marsman99 Posted March 16, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted March 16, 2015 Brian, excellent report...wity, well written and always great pictures from you. I'd be embarrassed to release my trip report on a recent ride from Cali to NM and back because it would pale in comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Awesome trip with amazing photography. Wish I could do that.... Brian, excellent report...wity, well written and always great pictures from you. I'd be embarrassed to release my trip report on a recent ride from Cali to NM and back because it would pale in comparison. Sorry to set the bar so high...not really intentional. Thanks for the compliments though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Warwoman Posted April 12, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 12, 2015 I just got a DR350SE a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully summer 2016 I get to see some of CO on it. Very inspiring photos, I enjoyed them tremendously and now look forward to next summer even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 I just got a DR350SE a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully summer 2016 I get to see some of CO on it. Very inspiring photos, I enjoyed them tremendously and now look forward to next summer even more! Nice, I always liked DRs. Even had a DRZ for a while. I only went WR because I wanted FI for all the altitude changes. Someone somewhere inspired me, so now it's your job to pass it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 13, 2015 I just got a DR350SE a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully summer 2016 I get to see some of CO on it. Very inspiring photos, I enjoyed them tremendously and now look forward to next summer even more! Summer of 2016??? Is it in a 1,000 pieces ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Warwoman Posted April 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 13, 2015 I just got a DR350SE a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully summer 2016 I get to see some of CO on it. Very inspiring photos, I enjoyed them tremendously and now look forward to next summer even more! Summer of 2016??? Is it in a 1,000 pieces ? No, Dutchy! I need to make some modifcations to the bike, and I nee to get REALLY good at riding it before I attempt Colorado! So, first a year's worth of practicing (and it is hard to pick between the VFR and the DR), and by next summer I'll be ready. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you want me to ride close behind you and "observe", just buy me a Trans Atlantic ticket.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Warwoman Posted April 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you want me to ride close behind you and "observe", just buy me a Trans Atlantic ticket.... You're such a dawg, Dutchy! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianF Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 This banter is inspiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Warwoman Posted April 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted April 14, 2015 This banter is inspiring! It never gets boring on this forum. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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