tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post1368354813834681543..comments2023-11-29T09:02:41.478+00:00Comments on Flies in your Teeth: Did The Egyptians Get Inspiration From The Tetons?Gary Francehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-82071446766702360822010-10-31T00:14:33.630+01:002010-10-31T00:14:33.630+01:00Anonymous - Who ever you are, thanks for clearing ...Anonymous - Who ever you are, thanks for clearing up the mystery about surfing in Wyoming. I love the video!Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-71757315284210638082010-10-21T23:30:25.714+01:002010-10-21T23:30:25.714+01:00Great blog, here's how you surf Wyoming, http:...Great blog, here's how you surf Wyoming, http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/08/09/wyoming.river.surfing/index.html?hpt=C2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-43690931339965655132010-08-29T14:53:28.764+01:002010-08-29T14:53:28.764+01:00Eve – It was a full sized house with people living...Eve – It was a full sized house with people living in it. Generally I am happy with my pictures but sometimes they just don’t come out the way I expected and that can be very frustrating. I need to learn more. I suspect you are right about the prize!<br /><br />Charlie / Dom / Redlegs – Thanks. I am sure that Yogi was there somewhere. I didn’t find Yellowstone too busy with traffic. And I was there on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sure there was a lot of people and at times they went slower than I would have gone, but overall it wasn’t too bad. I will write about meeting up / staying.<br /><br />Jim – You know I am a hardcore bad ass biker underneath that soft exterior – it only comes out occasionally though! Thanks for your kind words about my pictures.<br /><br />Rickey – Thanks for your tips. I know what you are saying about the first picture, and I tried to get lower, but I could get any lower due to the rocks- I was about as low as I could go. In the second photo, from the area where I was, there wasn’t anything to put in the foreground, except a scruffy building. You are right though.<br /><br />Bob – Would that other person be you by any chance? LOL. I thought the same thing about the arch and in fact, there are four of those arches, one in each corner of the town square. That is a lot of Elk burgers! Thanks for your suggestions about file types. I read about RAW before I left and I considered that option. If I can work out how to change the file type on my camera I will give it a try. I am not sure however if I would have the patience to change the images in the way you suggest.<br /><br />Axel – Thanks and I am grateful that you scanned it and sent it to me.<br /><br />mq01 – Oh, that sounds terrible. I am happy to have not seen yogi close up, especially in those circumstances, but I was hoping to catch a glimpse of one somewhere. A Moose also. I would liked to have got a picture of each for my blog.<br /><br />Oz – Thank you. I met a couple yesterday that I thought were going to get all 10, but they got just 9 – so close! I crossed the border into Colorado yesterday and am looking forward to it immensely.<br /><br />Tim – Clearly, someone pulled the plug!<br /><br />bluekat – Thank you. I liked the results and my thumbs are now just back to a normal temperature! I have to say I don’t know much about Mennonite. I imagine the girls / women get used to wearing those dresses and head coverings. The difference between their clothes and the people wearing shorts and tee shirts was quite striking. To be fair to the little girl, I think the picture just makes her look that way, as she was happy and smiling really.<br /><br />Lady Ridesalot – Thank you for lurking! I was really taken with Montana and Wyoming and each state has a lot going for it. I could easily spend two weeks being based in Cody as there is so much to do around there. I wished I had rafted done the Snake River Canyon as it looked like a lot of fun. You might tempt me to do a future visit to the southern states, but not this year. It was hard to decide where to go on my tour and even hard to decide where to leave out.<br /><br />Sonja – LOL. I like the invisible man gone biker comment. I have seen quite a few elk, deer and many foxes. I have it in the back of my mind what the consequences could be if something big comes running out onto the road into my path....Gary Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163380727432573785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-83687817558651231392010-08-27T02:42:07.523+01:002010-08-27T02:42:07.523+01:00Speaking of Egypt... you certainly look like a mum...Speaking of Egypt... you certainly look like a mummy, all bundled up. Or like the invisible man gone biker. Gorgeous vistas, as usually. I have had many bear encounters up in Alberta. Usually they were too occupied to be bothered by me. Frankly I find moose and deer much more dangerous when riding.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-13004044868129328332010-08-26T20:25:18.967+01:002010-08-26T20:25:18.967+01:00I guess I'll quit lurking now and finally leav...I guess I'll quit lurking now and finally leave you a comment. I've been keeping up with your travels and have enjoyed reading your impressions of the places your seeing and experiencing. But now, your making me homesick!! <br /><br />Even though I grew up in Iowa and now live in Alabama, I spent two weeks every summer in the Cody, WY area. I love it out there! My mother's family is from Wyoming and Montana and we've taken our family vacations there my entire growing up life. I've camped and hiked in the Big Horns, the Tetons, and have played in the Snake River Canyon.<br /><br />I'm loving these last few posts you put up.<br /><br />I was sorry to learn you weren't coming this far south, but I'll keep posting pics and places that grace my beautiful state and maybe we'll get you down south on a return visit. <br /><br />Keep posting your pics... they're beautiful!!Lady R (Di)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08253802136989789026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-14853342807525447052010-08-26T06:28:37.989+01:002010-08-26T06:28:37.989+01:00The two images of the Tetons are stunning. Well wo...The two images of the Tetons are stunning. Well worth the near loss of thumbs. Kudos for getting up early to get the shot. I'm not a morning person, but the light is so nice then.<br /><br />The family in the first raft,are Mennonite I believe. My husband was raised Mennonite. Not all of them are as conservative as these, but he(we) have family members who wear head coverings and similar styled dresses. The little girl in the back looks like she's got some attitude. :)Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-50273775899031408642010-08-26T06:14:19.532+01:002010-08-26T06:14:19.532+01:00Thanks for the GVA photo Gary - hey, someone stole...Thanks for the GVA photo Gary - hey, someone stole the lake!Tim Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560821807241207276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-10655881304997987642010-08-25T23:48:33.955+01:002010-08-25T23:48:33.955+01:00Great photos. I think you did a great job. The T...Great photos. I think you did a great job. The Tetons are so impressive. I love the "game" you play when people look at your bike and try to name all the leading ladies. Idaho is also a pretty state. You are going to love Colorado!Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-85924630130852578242010-08-25T21:54:02.585+01:002010-08-25T21:54:02.585+01:00;) you really dont want to meet up with yogi anywa...;) you really dont want to meet up with yogi anyways gary. coming out of piercy while bikes were leaving the redwood run, not many yrs ago, i was the 2-3 bike behind a 2-up rider that hit a bear just around the bend in front of me. devastating!!! not many things have made me instantly sick/nauseous on the bike, but that did.mq01https://www.blogger.com/profile/11742343758057005313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-47177923208945843482010-08-25T20:51:16.110+01:002010-08-25T20:51:16.110+01:00Congratulations for the article about you in UK...Congratulations for the article about you in UK's HOG Autumn magazine.Axelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10417449196759841872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-23278710856318744482010-08-25T20:15:23.043+01:002010-08-25T20:15:23.043+01:00Gary:
as for your bear question, next time bring ...<b>Gary:</b><br /><br />as for your bear question, next time bring along another fellow rider whom runs slower than yourself. It would give you the 4th alternative. Glad you didn't get to meet Yogi on his own turf.<br /><br />I look at those antlers and wonder how many bodies were required to come up with that arch.<br /><br />one thing that will greatly enhance your odds of obtaining better photos is to stop using .jpeg on your D200 and switch over to RAW, which will give you uncompressed files. Then you have the option of adjusting exposure compensation and white balance later, and you could also saturate the colours/contrast more. Ever since I fouled up a group picture years ago I shoot RAW on important photos or ones that I would really like to choose for an enlargement. You can not bail out .jpeg photos where you have blown out highlights or not enough detail in the shadows. It is better to work with original pixels. I think your D200 has the option to shoot RAW/+ Large Jpeg. Same file number but different extensions<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wet Coast Scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-67051242159841801182010-08-25T19:39:12.316+01:002010-08-25T19:39:12.316+01:00The second Teton photo has no foreground elemant a...The second Teton photo has no foreground elemant and it needed a graduated Neutral density for the skyRickeyhttp://bayouphotography.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-12038323336139713332010-08-25T19:37:49.875+01:002010-08-25T19:37:49.875+01:00In your first Teton photo the horizon is too cente...In your first Teton photo the horizon is too centered and a lower perspective may have helped. The ladies in the raft are Minnonites or Amish? The best photo of the Tetons is from Mormon row or Shwabachers landingRickeyhttp://bayouphotography.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-79166646111561437972010-08-25T17:33:12.749+01:002010-08-25T17:33:12.749+01:00You look a little menacing in that first picture w...You look a little menacing in that first picture with your face all covered. LOL<br />Really like those pictures, but have become accustomed to seeing great pictures on your blog.<br />Keep up the good posts and ride safe!cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-44642854105616379582010-08-25T13:42:05.428+01:002010-08-25T13:42:05.428+01:00Gary
I think you did an outstanding job on those ...Gary<br /><br />I think you did an outstanding job on those dawn pics on Jenny Lake! Sure it was cold and bears were probably watching you from the nearby treeline but the pictures were very nice! Your picture of the mountains with the lake in the foreground (we apparently chose pretty much the same shot) was much better than mine! see below.<br /><br />My oldest son Patrick also loves Mooses, you must come and stay a night with us and meet the collection!<br /><br />My own trip to the Tetons is also one of my favorites though I hit Yellowstone on a peak day and just managed to escape without really any pictures....too crowded.<br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/2008/09/ride-report-grand-tetons-day-two.html" rel="nofollow">Grand Tetons, Day 2</a><br /><br />you can reach me at domchangATyahoo.com to coordinate if you've not accomodations lined up while in the Denver area.<br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3505434595026982929.post-9845212799415797112010-08-25T12:18:40.517+01:002010-08-25T12:18:40.517+01:00Wow, I like that house...but it looks like it'...Wow, I like that house...but it looks like it's a miniture. Then you see the wires going to it and it looks big..then you see there are no tracks into the garage and it looks small....SO what is it??? Can't wait to find out Gary. Sorry you feel unaccomplished as a photographer this day. I was and am still going to say the new header is a work of art! Don't be so hard on yourself...it's not easy taking on a huge adventure like this on your own and coming back with the spectacular photos you are taking!<br />I think you'd better pick up a prize for George and Jeanne...I'm sure they will figure out the last Leading Lady before you get there!! <br />I think you should be prepared for some more cold days...it's getting late in the season. <br />Ride Safe and warm!!! We do not want your thumbs!!!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554593974838511759noreply@blogger.com