Comments on: Fog on the Landscape

By: The Dark Thoughts While Riding - Scooter in the Sticks

The Dark Thoughts While Riding - Scooter in the Sticks — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:12:27 +0000

[…] summer morning rides when there’s a hint of fog in the air is a welcome change from the normal occurrence of blue skies and sunlight. There’s a shift in how […]

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 04:47:27 +0000

In reply to James Zeiser.

Sounds as if you’ve had a fine summer. Getting back on a bicycle is a nice change of pace. I brought my bike out of retirement and have done a few rides though so far have avoided the steep hills. Not sure I’m ready for that.

The green scenery here is beginning to change to autumn colors so the rides remain lovely. Duchess County must be nice. And across the river you enter the Catskills. Move lovely riding I suppose. Hope to get up that way someday.

By: James Zeiser

James Zeiser — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:23:19 +0000

I had a mildly adventurous Summer to stoke my fires. In July I dusted off the ten speed, 1970s Raleigh and did an escorted ten mile ride with a few hundred other souls. Despite not being on the bike for over ten years I rode without distress.
In the first week of September I ventured out on a motorcycle rally with another three hundred bikes. In deference to my lack of riding time of late I left the heavy Kawasaki home and used the 250 Nighthawk. Keeping pace in the Police escorted ride with motorcycles having over 100 cubic inch engines with a scant 15 cubes had me dancing on the shift lever.
The scenery was fantastic and green here in Dutchess County, the group was fairly cohesive and the charity event raised a decent amount of money. I even saw one scooter, a BMW C-650 in the group.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:43:43 +0000

In reply to Conchscooter.

I can only imagine how your situation would give rise to thoughts of what you’re doing with your life. Given the choice, I’ll pass on that particular option for learning. I fear the situation would be more than we could bear. You’re a stronger man than I.

I’ll be posting an account of your trip here and our little ride together soon. I want to do it right!

Hope things continue to improve and that your recovery is speedy.

By: Domingo Chang

Domingo Chang — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 13:30:05 +0000

Gorgeous pics as usual Steve.

As to the mentioned resistance to blogging….I believe also its the ebb and flow of life, which is a much more elegant way to express the feeling….rather than “ennui” that I’ve been using.

By: BWB (amateriat)

BWB (amateriat) — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 02:25:29 +0000

First off: Take your time in posting. I can tell you the dust atop my two blogs can likely be measured on a cheap scale, but that won’t last long – I’ve a ton of posts in my head, but haven’t organized then just yet.

About photographic inspiration: Tell me about it. My wife has been on a bit of a creative tear this year, to the point where, she’s dusted off her Rolleiflex and charged me with moving up the schedule to clear out the basement for setting up the darkroom we’ve been talking about since moving. (I have my own motivations to do this, so I’m quite happy to oblige.) Of course, the main action starts once she’s fully recovered from upcoming surgery to replace her left knee – the last of her joints that haven’t been replaced – in early November.

It sounds like your exhibit lit a bigger, hotter fire than expected for you. That’s exactly what happened after my exhibit, but only now am I getting things aligned for the next bit. Your next bit is likely to come more than a bit sooner.

And: I’ve been zipping around on Melody a good bit, and just completed my second group ride with the quite-new Jersey Shore Chaos Crew Scooter Club. We’re plotting a third ride for October 14th, tentatively for – believe it or not – New Hope, PA! We’ll see how this goes, with the crew, but I’m all-in.

The sound of water in the woods…sometimes startling, but usually soothing and gently invigorating. And, from your photos, simply mesmerizing.

By: Conchscooter

Conchscooter — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:25:17 +0000

You should try knocking at death’s door to sort your motivations! Ha ha. Dear Steve I miss you so very very much and wish you knew how much I enjoy seeing your pictures to carry me out of bed and back to my feet.
I’ll tell you this: if you had gone through this your fears would fade away like fog before your Vespa. I am a new man. You would be too after the nurse told your wife they were trying to stop you dying – and succeeded! Don’t be afraid my dear friend. It’s not worth it.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:32:15 +0000

In reply to Steve Brooke. As an old departed friend once said to me, "Full flounder ahead!" I try to do that myself and as you say just get out there and enjoy.

By: Steve Brooke

Steve Brooke — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 02:03:54 +0000

In reply to Steve Williams. Sadly, what you say about the gear is so very true. Certainly isn’t about the need so much as the want. Thoughtful advice ... Shirley would agree completely. Just get out there with whatever you have and enjoy.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:48:50 +0000

In reply to Miguel Tejada-Flores.

It’s a different world at 3am. I wonder how many people have never ventured out at that time?

Gordon is a great subject. I miss seeing him every weekend at Saint’s Cafe since he moved to New York.

You’re absolutely right about fog creating a recognizable but alien landscape. Perfect words. I’ll have to remember them.