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Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: State Street at De La Guerra
Date: Aug 22, 2007
Galleries: Emotive, Candid
Date Uploaded: Mar 25, 2008
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For those of you who aren't familiar with the US highway system, Highway 101 (One-Oh-One in the vernacular) refers to US 101 which runs from the Mexican to the Canadian border through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It's the westernmost of our highways, and until the advent of the Interstate System, was the principal North-South highway in those states. It's since been supplanted by I-5. Mention "101" to anyone who grew up in California in the '40's, '50's, or '60's, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about.
Black Denim Trousers
He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots,
And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back.
He had a hopped-up 'cicle that took off like a gun.
That fool was the terror of Highway 101.
Well, he never washed his face and he never combed his hair;
He had axle grease embedded underneath his fingernails.
On the muscle of his arm was a red tattoo,
A picture of a heart saying, "Mother, I love you".
He had a pretty girlfriend by the name of Mary Lou,
But he treated her just like he treated all the rest,
And everybody pitied her and everybody knew
He loved that doggone motorcycle best.
He wore black denim trousers and motorcycle boots.
And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back.
He had a hopped-up 'cicle that took off like a gun.
That fool was the terror of Highway 101.
Mary Lou, poor girl, she pleaded and she begged him not to leave;
She said, "I've got a feeling if you ride tonight, I'll grieve".
But her tears were shed in vain, and her every word was lost
In the rumble of an engine and the smoke from his exhaust.
Then he took off like the Devil, there was fire in his eyes!!
He said, "I'll go a thousand miles before the sun can rise."
But he hit a screamin' diesel that was California-bound",
And when they cleared the wreckage, all they found
Was his black denim trousers and motorcycle boots,
And a black leather jacket with an eagle on the back.
But they couldn't find the 'cicle that took off like a gun,
And they never found the terror of High way 101.
Recorded by "The Cheers". Charted at #6 in 1955 |
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04/21/2008 10:06:30 AM |
| Good candid of these diehards and their expressions. I get the feeling that they spend a lot of time on the road enjoying the sights. |
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03/30/2008 01:20:08 PM |
| The sharp lighting and slightly tilted horizon of this shot works well with the subject. The car in the background takes away a little bit from the magic of the shot, but overall it still feels genuine. |
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03/30/2008 01:06:00 AM |
And it has to be the most beautiful highway in all of America! I've ridden it one time and will never forget it. I can't wait to do it again some day.
This is such a cool photo by the way :) I really love the ambiance. |
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03/29/2008 02:06:38 AM |
| sweet image and perfect for B&W. The cluttered up background steals a bit of the thunder from the biker, but overall a nice image. |
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03/29/2008 12:24:52 AM |
| Cool capture, they look like they have some stories to tell about the road! Nice added story and song to bring this to life! |
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03/28/2008 10:46:45 PM |
| Great depiction of the bikers. Really enjoyed your comments and the words to the song, especially since I have spent much time driving on highway 101. |
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03/28/2008 05:25:15 PM |
| I know 101 well. Well, the road itself, not the terror of it. :-) Good conversion and a good capture - really shows off the bikers and their attire well. |
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03/28/2008 03:57:49 PM |
| Excellent street candid. As mentioned, very well processed. Great focus and detail on the bikers. |
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03/28/2008 03:18:37 PM |
| I love that you double dipped! I love your conversion, the shiny chrome works well in B&W |
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03/28/2008 02:52:41 PM |
| the high contrast approach really accentuates the textures and chrome on the bike |
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03/28/2008 10:59:43 AM |
| Tough looking couple. Nothing better than the road below you and the wind in your face cruising down the highway. |
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03/26/2008 10:57:12 PM |
| This b&w is very nicely done! I love the crispness! |
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03/26/2008 08:23:08 PM |
| What...no Eagles song to go with this one? ;) You sure caught some die hard bikers there. They look quite at home. |
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03/26/2008 11:00:15 AM |
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03/26/2008 10:37:26 AM |
| Oh boy, does he ever fit this song! Looks great in b&w, what a great capture of the people's expressions! |
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03/26/2008 08:52:17 AM |
HEE HEE - too bad the boots aren't in the shot. ;~)
I love black and white - this has a great tonal range. |
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