tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post4862670537130075537..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Sunday with my cell phoneAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-17380089754747832592009-11-27T18:35:40.953-08:002009-11-27T18:35:40.953-08:00MeanDonnaJean:
I'll admit I was a little inti...<b>MeanDonnaJean:</b><br /><br />I'll admit I was a little intimidated with your name, but you aren't mean at all. I'm really sorry for what happened to your friend and I hope they catch "him" <em>(the killer)</em>, and thank you for stopping by. I'll be sure to visit you oftenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-19918627334658300902009-11-27T15:11:13.362-08:002009-11-27T15:11:13.362-08:00I certainly am glad 'n appreciative of the fac...I certainly am glad 'n appreciative of the fact that ya finally decided to come outta hidin' 'n leave me some feedback, Bob. Contrary to popular belief, I'm always up to meetin' new web buds....just as long as they don't stalk, harrass or irritate the shit outta me on a regular basis ;-)<br /><br />And I've gotta agree with the rest of the gang.....ya DO take some hellified pics!MeanDonnaJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709592081968646084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-10415748092557835532009-11-27T00:09:26.463-08:002009-11-27T00:09:26.463-08:00Irondad:
I am trying to absorb what you have writ...<b>Irondad:</b><br /><br />I am trying to absorb what you have written:<br /><br /><em>"Oregon has the best roads, Oregon has the best roads, Oregon has the best roads"</em> see, I've learned the secret. You're right about the equipment or lack of. Sames as with riding, I'll bet you can perform your magic on any bike<br /><br /><b>Ms M:</b><br /><br />I hope you aren't too buried in work. You have been AWOL for a few days. Go for a ride, it'll do wonders for your well being. And get busy building that garage, then you won't have to worry about that wet grass. Happy Thanksgiving to you too, and eat lots of Turkey<br /><br /><b>Steve:</b><br /><br />I'm only an amateur as compared to you. Once you know the limitations of the iPhone, then you will conquer it<br /><br /><b>Dave:</b><br /><br />Glad you got your video working. I also purchased a new camcorder and learning new video editing software. Your video was great, it felt that I was riding along on your handlebarsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65098049678706615292009-11-26T11:46:59.714-08:002009-11-26T11:46:59.714-08:00Err...I don't even have a mobile phone yet (th...Err...I don't even have a mobile phone yet (thinking of getting one though)...so whatever pre-dated dinosaurs, I guess thats me...Plankton!!!<br /><br />I have to agree with CPA3485, you take better pictures with a phone than I do with my camera's, life is so cruel lol.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br /><br />Dave....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62566731454132052722009-11-26T07:13:50.795-08:002009-11-26T07:13:50.795-08:00OK, you win. Camera phones can make decent pictur...OK, you win. Camera phones can make decent pictures. I just haven't managed it yet myself.<br /><br />I think I am going to pull out my wooden pinhole camera instead....<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-19821002714459246212009-11-24T19:40:30.165-08:002009-11-24T19:40:30.165-08:00im sorry that ive not been able to comment much re...im sorry that ive not been able to comment much recently, but i have been enjoying your posts and pictures bob. i hope that you have more dry weather to ride soon!! <br /><br />happy thanksgiving to you and yours!! ride safe and enjoy bob.mq01https://www.blogger.com/profile/11742343758057005313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-71207912692016607172009-11-24T16:14:38.843-08:002009-11-24T16:14:38.843-08:00Random thoughts:
Oregon does not have good roads....Random thoughts:<br /><br />Oregon does not have good roads. Repeat after me. Oregon does not have good roads. ( blogger friends warmly invited, though )<br /><br />I find myself kind of liking the way the photo on the header changes often. Weird.<br /><br />Photography is like many things. Many times it is less the equipment than the one using it.<br /><br />No matter what they say, it is definitely against nature to talk on something that looks like a calculator!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-9989792980295958932009-11-23T19:22:48.539-08:002009-11-23T19:22:48.539-08:00Mr Conchscooter:
I happen to like that wooden thi...<b>Mr Conchscooter:</b><br /><br />I happen to like that wooden thing on the tripod, but at nearly C$8.00/shot it is very expensive to use. When we purchased that smartphone it had the best cell phone camera on the market.<br /><br /><b>Nikos</b><br /><br />I think the Beemer ones are stronger as they are made of very solid steel <em>(Jessie)</em> and I like the top loading feature. Of course being the IAM graduate that you are the side cases would only get in your way and stop you from "filtering"<br /> And Happy Birthday again. Oh how nice it would be to be 52 again.<br /><br /><b>Sharon:</b><br /><br />If you only knew how many cameras I carry, and I seldom use the camera in the phone. This was just to rebut Steve's post about the iPhone not being very good. I think of the smart phone as a small computer in your pocket and I often use it for internet access<br /><br /><b>cpa3485/bimbo:</b><br /><br />Moral of the story: If you want to take better photos, then upgrade your phone & get one that does video too<br /><br /><b>Chuck:</b><br /><br />The rain is very depressing. Duncan had over 3 ft of flooding and we were there on our ride. I think the flooding goes all the way to Lake Cowichan, so I hope that Dick is doing alright. Like yourself I've been taking the car, but there was a window of opportunity on Sunday. Imagine, the rain actually stopped for a few hours.<br /><br />I was thinking that if you could have iPhone Wednesdays, then I could use my phone camera. <br /><br />Glad you like the twisty road. You should plan a ride down there one day, there's virtually no traffic<br /><br /><b>Richard:</b><br /><br />I actually have more than enough resolution. The original photos are at 5mp and I downsized them to 1200x800 for uploading. My phone is also touch screen and you have lots of options to change exposure, focus, etc. If only it had a regular optical zoom<br /><br />I actually shot a short video at our club Christmas dinner a week ago. There was very little light and I think it came out very well, with very little noise.<br /><br />Contratulations for reaching the 1% elite group of walkers to reach 5,000 miles. I get tired just thinking about it<br /><br /><b>Jack "r":</b><br /><br />There are some great roads in Oregon just waiting for you to photgraph. You know that Oregon has the best roads.<br /><br />I was speaking to Brian for a while and he asked if I every visited AdvRider.com etc. I said yes but didn't post much but to check out StromTrooper.com where I had a ride report to Port Renfrew.<br /><br />Here is a link to my ride report. You may not have read it.<br /><br />http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=44747<br /><br />I am registered on other biking forums with the name "bESS", better than <b>"The Lindbergh Baby"</b>, don't you think ?<br /><br />I asked Brian if he visited Blog sites and when I mentioned Twisted Roads he smiled, so I mentioned that I knew you. If he had a scowl on his face I would have kept my mouth shut<br /><br /><b>SonjaM:</b><br /><br />I never met a dinosaur before, <em>"how do you do, glad to meet you"</em> . I nearly bought a Blackberry but I wanted to have a touch screen with multimedia capabilities and also Windows Mobile 6 for spreadsheets.<br /><br />I know you were looking at a V-strom last year. They can be lowered an inch or two, and you can wear higher heels to help to reach the ground. I really like the Wee, I think of it as the Jeep of bikes.<br /> Novel Idea you have of actually using the phone to make phone calls, which I seldom do. I text and use it to send emails, and access the internetAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-52638561573287799772009-11-23T17:47:42.023-08:002009-11-23T17:47:42.023-08:00I am probably one of the few leftover dinosaurs wh...I am probably one of the few leftover dinosaurs who actually use a cell phone for making phone calls. But my device is a Blackberry which might explain things. Your phone camera shots are exceptional. I especially like the the pic with the Beemer and your Wee in the back. The Wee looks so nimble compared to the BMW.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-61516254440908919502009-11-23T17:22:17.719-08:002009-11-23T17:22:17.719-08:00Dear Bobskoot:
I'm glad that you provided the...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />I'm glad that you provided the video in this chapter of your blog. I didn't understand that I was initially looking at a "pool." I thought it was a flooded parking lot on the water's edge. <br /><br />The camera on my Blackberry Storm annoys the hell out of me, as does the rest of the phone. I prefer the little pocket Nikon I have, which doesn't get nearly enough use.<br /><br />Mr. Pefley is correct in that I am looking for a better representation of Twisted Roads for my banner. There is a classic choice not far from here — about 200 miles — but I will want stiffie to take the picture. <br /><br />Was Bruce/Brian (The GS rider) really familiar with my stuff? I am amazed. It was nice of you to mention that.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-48101075342469026892009-11-23T14:52:23.671-08:002009-11-23T14:52:23.671-08:00I agree that your pictures look great. Well expose...I agree that your pictures look great. Well exposed and plenty of resolution especially for blog posts.<br /><br />I have to admit that I take way more pictures with my cell phone (iPhone 3GS) than any other camera. For me it is what I always have available. The tap to focus/exposure control is a real improvement over the previous version and apps for stitching, Photoshop & vibration reduction app allow for some messing around with the image before posting directly from the phone. I have never even tried the video feature. Most video opportunities are at low light levels and the tiny sensor means lots of noise.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-80945220290762812202009-11-23T09:20:53.432-08:002009-11-23T09:20:53.432-08:00Hi Bob,
I know what you mean about the weather ......Hi Bob,<br />I know what you mean about the weather ... we've been sharing the same pattern here in Seattle. Oh so nice to get out on 2 (or 3) wheels and clear the cobwebs from the helmet area ;-)<br /><br />Camera phones are great for web work in particular. You've done a nice job promoting your Samsung. I like the idea of always having a camera nearby. <br /><br />By the way, I really like your new banner image of the twisty road in SW Washington. Very nice addition. I suspect Jack "r" will want to appropriate that ... <br /><br />Say hello to the local Uke player.....<br /><br />Later,<br />ChuckChuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-25646454685149626992009-11-23T08:30:16.901-08:002009-11-23T08:30:16.901-08:00I think you are just trying to make me feel bad. Y...I think you are just trying to make me feel bad. You take better pictures with your phone than I do with my camera.cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-2109702918122853662009-11-23T07:28:37.326-08:002009-11-23T07:28:37.326-08:00bobskoot, I'm very impressed with your camea-p...bobskoot, I'm very impressed with your camea-phone! You should never have an excuse for missing great shots--it produces clear, wonderful images. Loving your photography. The last pic, the wee and beemer are perfectly fitted!Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-28851357803536084462009-11-23T00:57:11.759-08:002009-11-23T00:57:11.759-08:00Those side cases look really good on the Suzuki......Those side cases look really good on the Suzuki...so much more elegant than those boxes on the Beemer! They also take away the top heavy appearance that a top box can cause.<br /><br />I have a Nokia XPress music with a fairly decent Carl Zeiss Tessar lens (smaller than a pea!)..I'll post some results soon.<br /><br />Can you play a bouzouki too?<br /><br />NikosNikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-32259845828637966952009-11-22T22:24:40.355-08:002009-11-22T22:24:40.355-08:00Yeah yeah we know you sell phones. However the pic...Yeah yeah we know you sell phones. However the pics aren't bad considering how cold it is. Better than hauling around that wooden thing on a tripod.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.com