Comments on: Grey Riding

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:44:53 +0000

Ara: I'm not sure how Junior would do in a sidecar. But the idea of it sounds cool.

Give Spirit a pat on the head for me and a couple of those fine biscuits you make!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:43:50 +0000

Alan: Congratulations on your Cold Weather Challenge entry. We've had no weather cold enough here to join the competition.

Hope the snow gives you a break so you can get out and ride a bit. But at times it is beautiful. Especially so I bet with Arizona eyes!

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:41:28 +0000

Bob Olcott: Yellow glasses. Now there's an idea. Will have to look into that.

Any ride along the seacoast in any weather is a great ride in my book. I hope to one day find the opportunity to ride on two wheels with the ocean off to my right (or left).

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:39:47 +0000

Dan D: You certainly describe the winters here well. And photographically they are hard to do justice to. Time and practice would help me but I find myself less and less willing to spent time photographing in the cold…

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:38:10 +0000

irondad: Sounds like all I do is whine and complain of late. It's the photographer in me taking control.

I'll be back to loving the greys of life before you know it.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:37:18 +0000

Chuck: Those sudden warm spells in winter are real blessings. We've had a few days of it here.

bobskoot: Having a red scooter would severely limit my photo palette. I just have to stick with grey. But maybe I can get some accent colors!

By: ara & spirit

ara & spirit — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:53:43 +0000

You are just going to have to get a sidecar my Friend!!! I saw a couple very cool ones in Bozeman this summer, I think I send you the photos, but I can do it again…
Be well… Seattle! Maybe we will finally meet you soon…
Ara & Spirit

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:35:44 +0000

Steve, while you were seeing grey Monday, here in the western foot hills of Maine a storm left us just seeing white. My cousine could only describe it as beautiful,but then she`s been living in Arizona for 20 years. I could share her appreciation for nature`s beauty only untill the town truck plowed another foot of it on the end of my driveway. So, obviously I have not been riding this week. But that`s ok. Last week I did get one good ride in. That`s me holding 2nd place in the Cold Weather Challenge. Take care. Look forward to hearing from you again. Alan

By: Bob Olcott

Bob Olcott — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:34:16 +0000

Hey Steve,
I ride with Yellow Safety [shooting] glasses over my eyeglasses, which not only enhances my vision, it brings a bit of “sunshine” in on cloudy days. Although helmets are not mandatory in New Hampshire, eyewear is –though I do use a helmet on some winter days, too!
On a trip to the Seacoast for service on my Genuine Buddy, I took some photos on the coast, just before the hurricane in early November. The “gloom” was clearly apparent! Best regards and wishes for sunshine in your winter rides.

By: Dan D

Dan D — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:06:36 +0000

Our valleys are particularly prone to a very distinctive kind of winter greyness. Where the Allegheny Front drops off and the Appalachian ridge and valley section begins, the wind currents result in increased cloud cover compared to much of the rest of the Northeast. Lingering snow and the leafless mountains and the low overhang of clouds makes for an especially glowering greyness.

That said, this winter has not been (yet) as grey as some recent years. Maybe because it's been so windy, and we've been blessed with some great sunsets.

My photos have never succeeded in fully capturing the distinct Central PA grey winter. Maybe you can achieve that difficult feat.