Artistic Juice

As I drag my dead body to bed I just took a look at a photo of today’s recovery hike in the North hills or what I call it the Orange Street Trail. I have my old Canon 10D Digital SLR out and have been thinking of photography a lot lately. Recent photos done with the new SD780 has sparked some creative juices.

You would think a 12 megapixel point and shoot could compete with a 6 megapixel SLR. There is a reason I paid $1,500 bucks for that thing (current worth is like 300 bucks). The photos taken by the large heavy device are simply beautiful technically compared to the little device that thinks it can.

I took some photos while up in Canmore last July and I noticed a certain smooth elegant beauty to the photos. Probably because they more closely resemble real photos while in this day and age we have been getting accustom to phone photos. The new little point and shoots ‘seem’ to be kick ass but that is only because we have become ‘OK’ with sub standard art. Sad really.

Don’t get me wrong the photo to the right demonstrates that I have some pretty good control. When enlarged to 100% looks like a corn maze. The “big sensor” camera … smooth transitions.

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

• 2008: Road Riding West of Missoula Day 2 – A repeat of a challenging route with a friend, complete with dubbed climbs and a touch of humor to lighten the grueling journey.
• 2008: So What is Boneshakerbike – An origin story of sorts, Bill explains the significance behind his email addresses and account names, linked to his biking team and the handcrafted bikes they rode.
• 2007: Another Day, Another Turn of the Crank – A contemplative morning in Missoula, Montana, sparks thoughts on the joys of mountain biking and the beauty of Big Sky country.
• 2002: Great Day For a Mountain Bike Ride – Bill shares his enthusiasm for a day perfect for mountain biking, along with plans for a hike with his dog, highlighting the simple pleasures of outdoor activities.
• 2001: 2 Hour Ride – A light-hearted post-ride reflection, Bill compares his biking adventures to the comedic twists of the movie “Shanghai Noon,” finding joy in the unexpected.

Each post, a story; each story, a memory etched into the trails of time, inviting you to pedal along through the pages of my adventures.