John Seaman Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>The vintage motorcycles gathered at Victoria Park, Leicester, UK for a Boxing Day run.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>I happened to blunder past with my Minolta Autocord loaded with Inford Delta 100.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>I know nothing about these machines except that they made nice subjects in the winter sun.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Last one. Sorry about typo in second post it should be Ilford.</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakegagne Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Great contrast in those shots! Very punchy, and as far as I can tell they're super-sharp.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralf_j. Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Autocords rock as do your shots. All are lovely and super sharp. Autocords are still in demand so their prices are still pretty high compared to some other less known Japanese tlr with excellent lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgeorge911 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>I agree - those shots do rock. Very very nice. <br /> <br /> Reed</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw12dz Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>The Royal Enfield shot is fantastic! Nice work, nice camera.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_leonard Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>I must say, as a long time motorcycle enthusiest, I love the pictures! I just wish you had done a full shot of the Triumph and Vincent. I'd have liked to drool awhile over them... :D</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Even if you're not a motorcycle fan, these are swell shots. The lower-than-slr viewpoint adds something too.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_kartes Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Collins Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Excellent series John. The pictures are excellent and the subjects are pretty sweet as well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5083 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Superb use of the square format and limited DOF. Love how that low watery sun catches the metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Beautiful photographs, John. Bikes, a good lens and B&W film are a combination made in Heaven. Great use of a low winter sun....</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_ballard Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>How appropriate to shoot classic bikes with a classic camera. Great shots!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene m Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Great stuff.I used to ride a '70 Triumph Bonny. I paid $1500 for it brand new.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_lockerbie Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>Excellent classic shots, great to see! The Vincent in your last shot is one cool bike, very advanced for their day.<br> Tony</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustys pics Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 <p>I love the creamy contrast of the metal. To me, the Minolta Autocord was the finest Japanese TLR ever made. The lens was up there with any Zeiss Tessar or Schneider Xenotar I ever shot with. That was my first TLR and I wish I still had it. Thanks for posting these lovely photographs.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subbarayan_prasanna Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>Lovely pics! Reminds me of my motor bike days as a youn professional architect. I ran around in a red Jawa 250 cc. The Enfield shown looks like a twin cylinder 500cc. The Enfield factory was bought over by some Indians. Since 1960s, it is manufactured in Madras, India and exported to the UK. For old times' sake, they name it still as "Royal Enfield" for the ones sold in Britain. Long ago it was a steel tube manufacuring company that went into bicycles and Rifles. Enfield Rifles were quite famous too. sp.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>Thanks to all for the comments and information. The bikes weren't exactly lined up for photography so it was difficult to get whole shots, also the sun was in and out, also they soon roared off for their ride. Otherwise there would be more.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 What Ben Ballrad said1 Anymore? Full views of the Triumph?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gib Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 <p>superb</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 <p>Sorry I missed out the Truimph. Here it is.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Seaman Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 <p>The Triumph as requested:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Ohh Really Nice. I too am very impressed with the sharpness. That Autocord is really unbeatable. Your technique with the TLR is also not too shabby. I beginning to feel unsure using these now with my fading eyesight! I'm inspired to try it again after seeing these fine examples. No Guts, No Glory!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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