Oyster run '08

[F16SUNSHINE]

I have had a lot of travel time the last couple days (read: idle time).
The laptop has been along for the ride so I started to put together the Oyster run series for '08
This first batch is of Bikes that I could get a clear shot at.
Some are pretty cool others more average. All have in common a clear view, Epson RD 1, and ZM biogon 2/35 shot at f5.6-f8.
A couple things I will keep in mind for future similar shoots.

An ND filter is a real deal tool with the Epsons RD1 200iso slowest sensitivity and 1/2000 fastest shutter .
A wider lens would be useful in a crowded area.
The FOV of the 35mm was often not wide enough.
When you back up to take a shot a human body would immediately fill the space

The Oyster run is our end of summer event here in tiny Anacortes. It has it's roots some 25-30 years ago when a couple of chaps from a Seattle Harley Davidson group came up to town to get a bushel of oysters for a party. The following year a few more joined the ride. So on and so forth for nearly 3 decades. Now the last weekend of September town shuts down as 10,000-30,000 bikes arrive. The numbers depends on weather. There are vendors selling everything from small leather accessories and cloths to Jesus bible camps for bikers and half naked girls to take your picture with on your own "HOG". Oysters used to be for sale on the half shell everywhere. That tradition (my favorite part really) has faded dramatically. It is for locals fun but sad also. It signifies the end of our lucrative and fun tourist season. For me it is a paradox sort of. Far too tame to be a party. Most of these folks have white collar jobs. It's fun but not fun enough to really get into it.

Here is part one: Bikes














Love the name of this one

[Carlsson]

Wow, I'm really impressed by the R-D1 + Biogon 35 and your talent of course.

Looks like a really cool camera. How is focussing? Is it really that hard like others saying?

Great!

[Orio]

Andy, excellent series, loved to see it - some very weird bikes there for sure!! - and I will not comment on the Biogon. Except that when I saw the second picture with it's 3D and bokeh, I started drooling

[F16SUNSHINE]

Thanks Guys
Next was a lunch break for some Oysters (the very last order they had).
Just a couple shots here both with zuiko 2/28 and converted to B+W.
Yes there is motion and other issues but I like these so here we are
(pretty much a salvage job)

Cafe Adrift: will make your oyster moister (interpret that however you like)


Ms VFM

[A G Photography]

Great bike shots (I really love the light you managed to capture) but of course I prefer the last shot!

[poilu]

wow! such great bikes in one place! great series!

[F16SUNSHINE]

OK, so here is the next batch.
Kind of a mish-mash of the scenery.
There is a fun shot for you here Attila.
The guy with the big Sulfur Crested Cockie is a local.
His bird is with him all the time and loves the bike
5D and Z2/28 or R d1 and ZM 2/35
Z 2/28


ZM 2/35 I LIKE THIS HOMEMADE BIKE

ZM 2/35

ZM 2/35

ZM 2/35 These were being distributed but not well received

Z 2/28

Z 2/28 I had to PP a bunch to get this one. Doggy loves the bike. He sat on it for an hr before these two left the party.

Z 2/28

Z 2/28 We used to joke at work that FBI stood for Foul Breath Idiot. I guess there are other acronyms.

Z 2/28 Thats a lot of crown bottles

Z 2/28 TMF

Z 2/28

Z 2/28 A bit of flare shooting into the westering sun

[Katastrofo]

I like the Ms VFM shot...

[trifox]

Excellent Andy!!! Nice pcitures !! Millions of colours and EPSON seems to be a nice camera and my FAV? Yes the VFM ...

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[Orio]

Andy, what an EXCELLENT series!! So lively !!
It feels really like having been there!!!

What should I add about the Zeisses that I haven't already said or known?
Terrific. The new Hollywood (I didn't know you had it!) is as crisp as it can get and the Biogon is round and deep.
Really, really dream lenses and yes I agree, the Epson is terrific.

[Orio]

P.S. I see McCain is under the tires

[F16SUNSHINE]

Thanks again Guys
I knew you would all love Miss thing.
She is a fun one to have around and she and Miss other thing are best friends.

@ Orio
Your words are too kind. I tried to really have my eyes everywhere but it can be difficult in such a big noisy scene.
The Z 2/28 I refer to is actually the Zuiko 2/28. It is however a fantastic lens probably the second best 2/28 behind the Hollywood. The lens also has a floating element design and is equally capable for this sort of reportage, close portraits, and landscapes.
Really a gem and oh so tiny.
I will likely wait to hear the reviews on the ZE 2/28 before making a move on a Hollywood.
It sounds like Zeiss made some moves to optimize the ZE line to Canon philosophy.
If that is true. I think I could try and get used to no aperture ring.
Trust In Zeiss. Zeiss is lens

[F16SUNSHINE]

And yes McCain was under many tires

[Orio]

[patrickh]

Andy

Speechless they are so good. Since moving to the West I have been to several Hog Herding events. Even with the white collar suits driving I find the average IQ in town drops by 50% at least for those hours. But there are always a few real characters waiting to be misunderstood


patrickh

[F16SUNSHINE]

Here are a couple larger size taken with the Zuiko 2/28.

[F16SUNSHINE]

Thanks Patrickh!