The Trick To Motorcycle Solo Photography

As an amateur photographer, one of the disadvantages of not having a riding companion, is how to take moving or rolling shots of you and your motorcycle.

My solution to this issue is to setup the camera and tripod to take photos every 1-2 seconds or use a wireless remote. My preferred method is using the wireless remote.  The trick of solo photography is taking photos of you and your motorcycle on an empty road, to be able to take safe shots and without distractions. 

If you pay attention to my left hand on the first image, I am holding my keys and the remote with my left hand. This photo was taken inadvertently, kind of like a behind-the-scene picture. I pressed the remote button when I was in the process of grabbing my bike keys with my right hand. 

In a nutshell, this is how I take solo motorcycle photography.  It takes planning to do motorcycle self-portrait photography, because you do not have a riding companion to stop and shoot for you. Every image is a deliberate self-portrait or staged scene.

Motorcycle Ride On The Open Road

Nothing beats a long afternoon ride out on the open road with a motorcycle like the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. Taking advantage of the nice weather we experienced this past weekend, I took my bike for a spin to upstate New York. 

This sport-touring bike excels on the highway thanks to its high-speed stability, massive torque, and surprising comfort. For a bike of its size, the Ninja ZX-14 handles amazingly, especially on the open highway.

Slippery When Wet

Riding a motorcycle when it rains is number one on my list of things I don't like. Cars drive too fast in the highway, and don't care about sharing the road with motorcycles. 

In the mid 1980's I was living in Brooklyn, NY, and got caught in a downpour without a rainsuit on my way to a motorcycle race in MapleGrove, Pennsylvania. I got completely soaked. 

Twenty six years later (2012), I found myself in the same scenario during a trip to Maryland International Raceway. This time I was living in Philadelphia and had a rainsuit available.  The only difference is that it was pouring rain for almost 8 straight hours. By the time I made it to the track, the race event was cancelled for the following day.  

I don't ride a motorcycle when it rains if I can avoid it. If I am on the road and it rains, I simply take my time and drive careful. I am also aware that even if you ride perfectly and safely, when riding a motorcycle, you are never safe.

Recordar En Fotos Es Volver A Vivir

Para mi es invaluable guardar fotos que en el momento de tomarlas, no son de mi agrado o no quedo como yo queria. Uno nunca sabe si la foto se va a poder mejorar con ayuda de nueva tecnologia en el futuro.

La primera foto fue tomada en el 2013, al frente de la entrada del Pennsylvania Civil War Memorial en Filadelfia. Nunca me gusto la foto original. 

Hoy, buscando otra foto, de casualidad  la encontre en un flash drive de los que tengo guardado. Usando nueva technologia disponible hoy en dia, en 20 minutos pude arreglar la foto y quedo mucho mejor que en el 2013. 

Decidi buscar en otro del monton de flash drives que tengo, y encontre la foto de el Muelle de la Libertad, en el poblado de Boqueron. Esa foto selfie fue tomada en el verano del 2023 en Cabo Rojo, P.R. Utilize el mismo metodo para arreglar la foto, y finalmente quedo como yo queria. 

Los nuevos metodos modernos de editar fotos, son una herramienta que permite arreglar fotos mas rapido y con mas eficiencia. Y eso de por si me da satisfaccion y me motiva a tomar mas fotos. Las fotos me permiten compartir recuerdos, historias para revivir aquel pasado y sentir nuevamente la emocion de aquellos momentos especiales.

October Fall Foliage

October fall foliage is here in Pennsylvania. This is my favorite time of the year to ride a motorcycle. October offers great riding conditions, and personally I believe weather-wise it is the best time to go on motorcycle rides. I am looking forward to enjoy this upcoming weekend! 

The GoPro Hero9 and the DJI Mic Mini

After going back and forth for a while, today I finally made the purchase of a DJI Mic Mini for my GoPro Hero9. After years of spending money buying and testing various microphone brands, I am hoping my search is over. 

I am not asking for much. All I am asking is for a simple easy-to-use great sounding microphone, using the physical receiver with an adapter for my GoPro Hero9 with the Media Mod. Only time will tell. 

Esta Foto Me Recuerda Los Colmados de Antes

Recuerdo cuando ir al colmado era mucho más que comprar… era encontrarse con los vecinos, escuchar las historias del barrio y ver una buena partida de dominó mientras esperabas tu turno.

La balanza de hierro, la caja registradora, las latas acomodadas en los estantes, las pavas… y aquel famoso letrero que nunca faltaba: “AQUÍ NO SE FÍA”

Eran tiempos más sencillos. Quizás teníamos menos cosas, pero sobraban las conversaciones, la comunidad y esos momentos que hoy se convierten en recuerdos.