The other side of the glass
Monday, February 8, 2010 at 4:00AM 5 Comments Last Friday, Kid Riemer and I took some time to go do some official business shooting for Salsa As you know, I like to take pictures, but this time it was a bit different, I was not behind the camera. Nope. I was the subject. Maybe someday you'll see his work from this shoot show up in print or online.
I took only about 5-10 pictures before turning over my camera to Kid and his Pugsley. Kid used to shoot A LOT in the film days. He is an amazing photographer. Kind of weird being on the other side. We ended up being out for almost 3 hours in the perfect snowy conditions. I've scanned the pics, but can't wait to view them full size. It was such a perfect morning.
He also brought some of his old Nikon stuff to try out on my camera. In his hands in the picture above is an old Nikon 300mm f2.8, a sweet piece of glass. One of which I will likely never own as Nikon's current version of this lens is above $3000. Thankfully, Kid's generous too as he said he'd loan me the lens anytime I want to give it a try on my own. The long lens really can bring you close to a subject. I've got a couple of shots in mind of a rider riding some flowy and fast single track through heavy trees all around him. One of these days I'll take him up on that offer and hopefully bring you something pretty good.
In other news, I was planning on putting my snow bike mostly away and turn to commuting so I can start getting some longer rides and more miles. However, it doesn't look like winter is ready to go yet. I'm thinking of one more week of riding the bike above quite a bit before turning to one of my new projects for the remainder of the winter.
Reader Comments (5)
I would love to see Kids work too. Isn't crazy what a great lens can cost you.
I am SO ready to get rid of this snow. Not anytime soon here either I doubt though. They said we will get 5-10 inches in the next 36 hours.
Kids shots from my wedding are far and away the better shots of that day. Then again, I've never been one for the formality of typical wedding shoots. Can't wait to see what he came up with for you!
A 300mm f/2.8...one of the most useful pieces of sports glass around. I always wanted one of those! It's such a good lens, but so bloody expensive! I ended up getting the far cheaper but still useful (in good light) 300mm f/4. As long as there was a 80-200 f/2.8 around for indoor sports (basketball, hockey, er, press conferences with lots of security [meh!]).
For my DSLR (I know, I know) I got a Sigma 100 - 300 f/4. It's a nice lens for outdoor stuff and far cheaper than other alternatives.
http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/lenses/35mm-zoom/sigma/PRD_85165_3128crx.aspx
- Erik
Thanks for taking the time and sharing what you do on your blog here. I enjoy reading each week as well as losing myself in your photography. Wow...its really peaceful escape.
Bike Question:
I currently own a Surly LHT but continue lusting for a Salsa Fargo. I toured some last summer here Washington state that took me through the desert and mountain landscapes of this wonderful unique state. I want that complete do it all bike. The Surly I absolutely adore and love but does the Fargo offer a bit more? Like everyone else in life I imagine you're busy with the grind, but if you get a minute and are willing to share some feedback and opinion on say the Fargo vs LHT for a do it all bike that would be totally flipped out for me. Take care and thanks again for sharing......
Blessings & wisdom....
sean
Thanks guys.
CB and Martini - Kid is good. Very good. His subject for the day was not so good, but make no mistake, Kid is good.
Erik - It is a beautiful lens. I suspect I will take your route and rent if I really need a big and bright long f2.8 lens
Sean - I don't have time tonight or maybe even this week, but I will return an email. The LHT and the Fargo are two VERY different beasts. Both are excellent bikes and you can't go wrong with either one. Until then, thanks and keep riding and dreaming.