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Bicycle Race: Tour of Somerville · 08:40 PM

It's the oldest bike race in the United States and takes place in my hometown! Here are some shots from a great afternoon of racing....

juanraortiz · 05-26-2009, 04:57 AM

Brilliant and brilliant. Have nothing more to say

foxglove · 05-26-2009, 05:05 AM

Wow, that last one looks like you nearly got a cyclist in your lap! They're all great shots, I've never got any that pleased me. Just don't have the patience and timing. Nice job. Brings back memories, that's for sure... of road rash!

Julie

drmartin · 05-26-2009, 05:41 AM

An excellent series! On the first and the second it is pleasant to me as movement is transferred. On last shot the interesting moment of struggle, it is probable before falling of one of them!?

**Sailor** · 05-26-2009, 07:11 AM

Colorful and exciting captures.

Jer

MRRiley · 05-26-2009, 07:29 AM

Outstanding shots John.

I'm planning on shooting the CSC Invitational, USA Cycling National Race at Clarendon in Arlington, VA this Saturday and the Air Force Cycling Classic Crystal Ride at the Pentagon and Crystal City, Arlington, VA on Sunday.

Mike

johnmflores · 05-26-2009, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by foxglove

Wow, that last one looks like you nearly got a cyclist in your lap! They're all great shots, I've never got any that pleased me. Just don't have the patience and timing. Nice job. Brings back memories, that's for sure... of road rash!

Julie

They made it through safely LOL! And I was hiding behind a telephone pole for safety!

thx all!

foxglove · 05-26-2009, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

They made it through safely LOL! And I was hiding behind a telephone pole for safety!

Ah, so that's your secret! I'll have to remember that one. Thanks for sharing - both the secret and the photos.

johnmflores · 05-27-2009, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by foxglove

Ah, so that's your secret! I'll have to remember that one. Thanks for sharing - both the secret and the photos.

That and not believing what everyone says about the K20d not being fast enough! Maybe it depends on where you're coming from; in my case, I 2004 Nikon D70 that could snap off three shots and then had to take a nap! The K20d is a rocketship in comparison.

If anyone's interested, I'm posting more pics on my Flickr account. Click here for the slideshow:

2009 Tour of Somerville

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juanraortiz Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spain Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	Brilliant and brilliant. Have nothing more to say

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foxglove Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlantic Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,049	Wow, that last one looks like you nearly got a cyclist in your lap! They're all great shots, I've never got any that pleased me. Just don't have the patience and timing. Nice job. Brings back memories, that's for sure... of road rash! Julie

05-26-2009, 05:41 AM	#4
drmartin Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Izhevsk, Russia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 858	An excellent series! On the first and the second it is pleasant to me as movement is transferred. On last shot the interesting moment of struggle, it is probable before falling of one of them!?

05-26-2009, 07:11 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Colorful and exciting captures. Jer

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MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Outstanding shots John. I'm planning on shooting the CSC Invitational, USA Cycling National Race at Clarendon in Arlington, VA this Saturday and the Air Force Cycling Classic Crystal Ride at the Pentagon and Crystal City, Arlington, VA on Sunday. Mike

05-26-2009, 07:46 AM	#7
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by foxglove Wow, that last one looks like you nearly got a cyclist in your lap! They're all great shots, I've never got any that pleased me. Just don't have the patience and timing. Nice job. Brings back memories, that's for sure... of road rash! Julie They made it through safely LOL! And I was hiding behind a telephone pole for safety! thx all!

05-26-2009, 12:15 PM	#8
foxglove Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlantic Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,049	Originally posted by johnmflores They made it through safely LOL! And I was hiding behind a telephone pole for safety! Ah, so that's your secret! I'll have to remember that one. Thanks for sharing - both the secret and the photos.

05-27-2009, 06:28 AM	#9
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361 Original Poster	Originally posted by foxglove Ah, so that's your secret! I'll have to remember that one. Thanks for sharing - both the secret and the photos. That and not believing what everyone says about the K20d not being fast enough! Maybe it depends on where you're coming from; in my case, I 2004 Nikon D70 that could snap off three shots and then had to take a nap! The K20d is a rocketship in comparison. If anyone's interested, I'm posting more pics on my Flickr account. Click here for the slideshow: 2009 Tour of Somerville

Bicycle Race: Tour of Somerville

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