Seeing is an intoxication. Over 40 years as a photographer has not dulled the desire to look, observe, watch. Riding a scooter or motorcycle has been useful tool in extending that habit, or more likely, obsession.
The ride to and from work continues to provide opportunities to practice with the camera and the eye. The image above was made on the way home from work, a hilltop I’ve seen a thousand times and still there is something new. A different hue, tone, or glow of light. The Vespa makes it possible to stop and make a picture.
Mount Nittany glows like Ayers Rock. The last few minutes of light as the sun touches the horizon, the odd afterglow as it descends — it’s never the same. Riding home, winding along the gravel paths used by vehicles attending Penn State football games, there are often views I’ve not felt before. The Vespa on the center stand, a quick removal of the Canon G15 from under the seat, and then I’m gone.
The house that Joe Paterno built — Beaver Stadium as it appeared on my way to work. While waiting at a traffic light I pushed the scooter to the side of the road to make this image. A few seconds of my time and off again.
Just a few of the views through my visor….
I know I should take pictures of some wonderful sights, but I’m so intoxicated by the movement and sound of the bike, I just can’t stop.
I really liked the silhouetted trees Steve….very nice.
kz1000st: For years I passed by many, many pictures. Traveling too fast in the car, or no easy place to pull over. The Vespa solves that. It’s upright stance on the centerstand makes it possible to park it almost anywhere. Motorcycles on side stands often lean out into traffic….
Charlie6: Thanks Dom. Loved your recent Pike’s Peake trip. I can’t compete with your rugged adventures!
I like the shot of Mt. Nittany. Nice color. New camera?
Mount Nittany pic looks grand!
regards Len