Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot?

Hells_Satans · 03-31-2008, 08:23 AM

I have a friend that recently acquired her "dream bike"... the bike she has been lusting after for years. She told me yesterday that she wants to take some photos of it in front of a field of flowers... and I know that now would be the time of year to find flowers in bloom... but not being much of a flower person myself, I wasn't sure where in the Bay Area we could go to take some glamor shots of her new Ducati with some flowers in the background.

Any suggestions?

Where would you take your new pride and joy for a photo shoot?

Jester · 03-31-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hells_Satans

I have a friend that recently acquired her "dream bike"... the bike she has been lusting after for years. She told me yesterday that she wants to take some photos of it in front of a field of flowers... and I know that now would be the time of year to find flowers in bloom... but not being much of a flower person myself, I wasn't sure where in the Bay Area we could go to take some glamor shots of her new Ducati with some flowers in the background.

Any suggestions?

Where would you take your new pride and joy for a photo shoot?

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/attachm...1&d=1206896394

That's @ Big Sandy Wildlife Preserve just North of San Miguel on Indian Valley Road. In the background is Camp Roberts and the 101 Fwy. A little far from the Bay Area (for a Duc

) but it sure is Pretty!! ...and won't be around much longer either....

GL

J

Swankster · 03-31-2008, 09:39 AM

Perhaps up towards Mt. Hamilton east of San Jose

3/24/07 - Mt. Hamilton / Lick Observatory

Swankster

Hells_Satans · 03-31-2008, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the tips, you guys rock

j2x · 04-02-2008, 09:57 AM

I can't believe you didn't tell us what her "dream" bike is...

FishWitch · 04-02-2008, 10:11 AM

We just did a short ride around the foothills with the same thought in mind to take some nice bike shots. I went out on the seldom traveled roads so going slow & pulling over in odd spots would not be hazardous. We made a few U-turns after riding by a particualrly scenic spot. I too was looking for some color shots with tthe spring bloom but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. Going to go out again today and check out some more hillsides. Old & historic buildings also make nice backgrounds. Just take lots & lots of pics from all angles and I'm sure you'll be posting those "Mystery Dream Bike" pics soon!

torags · 04-02-2008, 11:13 AM

Where ever you decide, make sure the sun is at the photogs back. Mid morning is probably best because the shadows aren't as sharp.

Eryx · 04-02-2008, 11:41 AM

I don't think there are that many flowers up Mt Ham. Maybe closer to the shore (Stage Rd or Cloverdale), or south of San Jose (Uvas, etc)?

taosports · 04-02-2008, 11:47 AM

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Where ever you decide, make sure the sun is at the photogs back. Mid morning is probably best because the shadows aren't as sharp.

I respectfully disagree. The most boring light is with the sun at your back. You need shadows to shape most photos. Midday in general is the worst time to take photos.

taosports · 04-02-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Eryx

I don't think there are that many flowers up Mt Ham...

I was just up there last weekend. Tons of wildflowers. My post with photos:

http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16326

03-31-2008, 08:23 AM	#1
Hells_Satans Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9	Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot? I have a friend that recently acquired her "dream bike"... the bike she has been lusting after for years. She told me yesterday that she wants to take some photos of it in front of a field of flowers... and I know that now would be the time of year to find flowers in bloom... but not being much of a flower person myself, I wasn't sure where in the Bay Area we could go to take some glamor shots of her new Ducati with some flowers in the background. Any suggestions? Where would you take your new pride and joy for a photo shoot?

03-31-2008, 09:39 AM	#3
Swankster Senior Member Name: Rich Location: Clovis, central CA Motorcycle: custom 01 HD XLH sportster Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 277	Re: Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot? Perhaps up towards Mt. Hamilton east of San Jose 3/24/07 - Mt. Hamilton / Lick Observatory Swankster __________________ Sorry, but in my humble opinion: "THE ONLY GOOD RIDE IS A FAST ONE". Followed by a cold one of course.

03-31-2008, 10:28 AM	#4
Hells_Satans Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9	Re: Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot? Thanks for the tips, you guys rock

04-02-2008, 09:57 AM	#5
j2x Senior Member Name: James Location: Eugene, OR Motorcycle: Valkyrie & KLX650 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 556	Re: Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot? I can't believe you didn't tell us what her "dream" bike is... __________________ Facebook Westsrides.com KATG podcast fan. Anyone else? 5. The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire. Necessity is the mother of all invention. -Plato

04-02-2008, 10:11 AM	#6
FishWitch ~~Crazy Lady~~ Name: Sydney Location: FOLSOM!!! Not the Prison! 130K & counting! Motorcycle: '05 Victory Kingpin Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,231	Re: Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot? We just did a short ride around the foothills with the same thought in mind to take some nice bike shots. I went out on the seldom traveled roads so going slow & pulling over in odd spots would not be hazardous. We made a few U-turns after riding by a particualrly scenic spot. I too was looking for some color shots with tthe spring bloom but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. Going to go out again today and check out some more hillsides. Old & historic buildings also make nice backgrounds. Just take lots & lots of pics from all angles and I'm sure you'll be posting those "Mystery Dream Bike" pics soon! __________________ xoxoSydney aka Fishy

04-02-2008, 11:13 AM	#7
torags Geezer Name: Rags Location: SF Bay Motorcycle: 04 R1150RS Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 581	Re: Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot? Where ever you decide, make sure the sun is at the photogs back. Mid morning is probably best because the shadows aren't as sharp. __________________ 04 R1150RS 07 HD XR883R... gone IBA #17225

04-02-2008, 11:41 AM	#8
Eryx Senior Member Name: Eric Location: Santa-Clara, CA Motorcycle: K2 Chtrom, 07 99ty A Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 756	Re: Can Someone Recommend A Photo Spot? I don't think there are that many flowers up Mt Ham. Maybe closer to the shore (Stage Rd or Cloverdale), or south of San Jose (Uvas, etc)?

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