Thematic Street Photography (No, Not THAT Street Photography) - Share Your Shots of the Roads

scratchpaddy · 04-25-2022, 07:53 PM - **3 Likes**

Bike path in Gilbert, headed east.

Arjay Bee · 04-25-2022, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Good perspective on this road in New Zealand. Lupines in the foreground are a major invasive problem.

Lake Wakatipu, the road to Glenorchy? You've been a lot of places around the world.

**WPRESTO** · 04-26-2022, 03:22 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Lake Wakatipu, the road to Glenorchy? You've been a lot of places around the world.

I'd have to do a bit of research to confirm the location for that image. It was quite a few years back (I was using a K20D which was the Pentax flagship at the time) and my memory is not that good. M is the one addicted to travel - has been since before we met. I never object although sometimes there is a back-and-forth about where to go the coming year (I insisted on Ireland, as one of my grandfathers was born there). In the Pacific we've been to New Zealand, Australia, Galapagos (back in the Film Era) and twice to Hawaii. The first three locations mostly on tours, Hawaii on our own itinerary. Also to Alaska (Film Era) on our own recognizance. End of next month we visit Scandinavia on several connected tours, including going way to the northern tip of Norway above the Arctic circle (M insisted), and uncomfortably close to the Russian border. One of my grandmothers was born in Norway. After her husband (my grandfather) died she took my father as an infant back to Norway, then remarried an American, came back and died soon after.

edom31 · 05-10-2022, 11:21 AM - **3 Likes**

Lexington Ave around 105 street.

That last red light, at 102 street - really fancy if you get caught in traffic whilst driving stick...

**WPRESTO** · 05-10-2022, 11:24 AM - **3 Likes**

South Island, New Zealand. Great mountains on the horizon, something to lure you down the road.

edom31 · 05-11-2022, 07:41 AM - **1 Like**

Western end of Queens Boulevard

**Arn** · 05-12-2022, 06:05 PM - **5 Likes**

The long and winding road to the base of Mauna Loa.

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edom31 · 05-12-2022, 06:58 PM

Pothole on a Bronx Street (Walton Ave. & E. 153rd Street)

**WPRESTO** · 05-13-2022, 04:29 AM

Originally posted by edom31

Pothole on a Bronx Street (Walton Ave. & E. 153rd Street)

POTHOLES! M hit one she couldn't swerve around in time, driving on an unfamiliar road. Destroyed a tire's sidewall and because the treads were somewhat worn, I had to replace the entire set. $$$$$$

But. There is the Friendly's ice cream flavor called "New England Pothole." A mild chocolate with chunks of dark chocolate candy and other yummy bits in it. Only available in the Spring, just as their Peppermint Stick is only available about Christmas time. We love it, anticipate it, and watch for its availability this time of year.

edom31 · 05-13-2022, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

POTHOLES! M hit one she couldn't swerve around in time, driving on an unfamiliar road. Destroyed a tire's sidewall and because the treads were somewhat worn, I had to replace the entire set. $$$$$$But. There is the Friendly's ice cream flavor called "New England Pothole." A mild chocolate with chunks of dark chocolate candy and other yummy bits in it. Only available in the Spring, just as their Peppermint Stick is only available about Christmas time. We love it, anticipate it, and watch for its availability this time of year.

I hit a pothole in Union Turnpike about 2 months ago that bubbled one of my basically new front tires. I get my tires from tirerack, so I was able to buy a new one and they sent a check for the cost of the old one. I've used their warranty service 3 times already (2 year road hazard protection) - it works.

Never had that icecream flavour - is still Spring so I will check and see if one is available...

There's a Friendly's somewhat near me, but according to the menu, no NEPothole ice cream...

https://locations.friendlysrestaurants.com/ll/US/NY/East-Meadow/1826-Hempstead-Turnpike

**WPRESTO** · 05-13-2022, 08:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

I hit a pothole in Union Turnpike about 2 months ago that bubbled one of my basically new front tires. I get my tires from tirerack, so I was able to buy a new one and they sent a check for the cost of the old one. I've used their warranty service 3 times already (2 year road hazard protection) - it works.

Never had that icecream flavour - is still Spring so I will check and see if one is available...

There's a Friendly's somewhat near me, but according to the menu, no NEPothole ice cream...

https://locations.friendlysrestaurants.com/ll/US/NY/East-Meadow/1826-Hempstead-Turnpike

We are very close to the Friendly's home-base, their primary (only?) "creamery." We have enjoyed going to Friendly's restaurants for many decades. Sadly, many of them have closed, including two of our favorites.. I was on a committee for a while with Prestley Blake. A nice enough person, but at moments he exuded "the easy arrogance of wealth."

Lord Lucan · 05-14-2022, 05:17 AM - **4 Likes**

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St Mary's Street, Chepstow, South Wales

K-1 DFA 24-70mm

**paulh** · 05-14-2022, 09:38 AM

Big gate for a hiking trail. They must have had problems with off-roaders using the trail in the past. Hill Canyon Calif.

**Arn** · 05-14-2022, 09:54 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

Pothole on a Bronx Street (Walton Ave. & E. 153rd Street)

We hit a pothole coming down to Hope from the Coquihalla. Damaged one wheel, scraped another, and tore part of the sidewall of a tire, so I thought I'd make a claim. Insurance said I had to contact the Highways maintenance people first, they denied any responsibility, so made a claim for a tire, a wheel, and a wheel repair.Who knew that the total would be about $2,500! Similar to Walt, it was about time to replace the tires, so did that too!

tim60 · 05-14-2022, 11:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Arn

We hit a pothole coming down to Hope from the Coquihalla. Damaged one wheel, scraped another, and tore part of the sidewall of a tire, so I thought I'd make a claim. Insurance said I had to contact the Highways maintenance people first, they denied any responsibility, so made a claim for a tire, a wheel, and a wheel repair.Who knew that the total would be about $2,500! Similar to Walt, it was about time to replace the tires, so did that too!

I had a less catastrophic loss of a tyre a week ago. It had a sudden loss of all the air, but then Mrs drove a couple of miles on a no air tyre. The tyre was a total loss. Fortunately the wheel survived. Resulted in changing the pair of tyres. The tread was getting close to legal limit so brought forward the replacement a few months. The other pair were new a year ago.

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04-25-2022, 07:53 PM - 3 Likes	#4621
scratchpaddy Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,361	Bike path in Gilbert, headed east.

04-25-2022, 09:15 PM	#4622
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by WPRESTO Good perspective on this road in New Zealand. Lupines in the foreground are a major invasive problem. Lake Wakatipu, the road to Glenorchy? You've been a lot of places around the world.

04-26-2022, 03:22 AM	#4623
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Lake Wakatipu, the road to Glenorchy? You've been a lot of places around the world. I'd have to do a bit of research to confirm the location for that image. It was quite a few years back (I was using a K20D which was the Pentax flagship at the time) and my memory is not that good. M is the one addicted to travel - has been since before we met. I never object although sometimes there is a back-and-forth about where to go the coming year (I insisted on Ireland, as one of my grandfathers was born there). In the Pacific we've been to New Zealand, Australia, Galapagos (back in the Film Era) and twice to Hawaii. The first three locations mostly on tours, Hawaii on our own itinerary. Also to Alaska (Film Era) on our own recognizance. End of next month we visit Scandinavia on several connected tours, including going way to the northern tip of Norway above the Arctic circle (M insisted), and uncomfortably close to the Russian border. One of my grandmothers was born in Norway. After her husband (my grandfather) died she took my father as an infant back to Norway, then remarried an American, came back and died soon after.

05-10-2022, 11:21 AM - 3 Likes	#4624
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Lexington Ave around 105 street. That last red light, at 102 street - really fancy if you get caught in traffic whilst driving stick...

05-11-2022, 07:41 AM - 1 Like	#4626
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Western end of Queens Boulevard

05-12-2022, 06:58 PM	#4628
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Pothole on a Bronx Street (Walton Ave. & E. 153rd Street)

05-13-2022, 04:29 AM	#4629
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	Originally posted by edom31 Pothole on a Bronx Street (Walton Ave. & E. 153rd Street) POTHOLES! M hit one she couldn't swerve around in time, driving on an unfamiliar road. Destroyed a tire's sidewall and because the treads were somewhat worn, I had to replace the entire set. $$$$$$ But. There is the Friendly's ice cream flavor called "New England Pothole." A mild chocolate with chunks of dark chocolate candy and other yummy bits in it. Only available in the Spring, just as their Peppermint Stick is only available about Christmas time. We love it, anticipate it, and watch for its availability this time of year.

05-13-2022, 07:41 AM	#4630
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by WPRESTO POTHOLES! M hit one she couldn't swerve around in time, driving on an unfamiliar road. Destroyed a tire's sidewall and because the treads were somewhat worn, I had to replace the entire set. $$$$$$But. There is the Friendly's ice cream flavor called "New England Pothole." A mild chocolate with chunks of dark chocolate candy and other yummy bits in it. Only available in the Spring, just as their Peppermint Stick is only available about Christmas time. We love it, anticipate it, and watch for its availability this time of year. I hit a pothole in Union Turnpike about 2 months ago that bubbled one of my basically new front tires. I get my tires from tirerack, so I was able to buy a new one and they sent a check for the cost of the old one. I've used their warranty service 3 times already (2 year road hazard protection) - it works. Never had that icecream flavour - is still Spring so I will check and see if one is available... There's a Friendly's somewhat near me, but according to the menu, no NEPothole ice cream... https://locations.friendlysrestaurants.com/ll/US/NY/East-Meadow/1826-Hempstead-Turnpike

05-13-2022, 08:06 AM - 1 Like	#4631
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	Originally posted by edom31 I hit a pothole in Union Turnpike about 2 months ago that bubbled one of my basically new front tires. I get my tires from tirerack, so I was able to buy a new one and they sent a check for the cost of the old one. I've used their warranty service 3 times already (2 year road hazard protection) - it works. Never had that icecream flavour - is still Spring so I will check and see if one is available... There's a Friendly's somewhat near me, but according to the menu, no NEPothole ice cream... https://locations.friendlysrestaurants.com/ll/US/NY/East-Meadow/1826-Hempstead-Turnpike We are very close to the Friendly's home-base, their primary (only?) "creamery." We have enjoyed going to Friendly's restaurants for many decades. Sadly, many of them have closed, including two of our favorites.. I was on a committee for a while with Prestley Blake. A nice enough person, but at moments he exuded "the easy arrogance of wealth."

05-14-2022, 05:17 AM - 4 Likes	#4632
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,963	. St Mary's Street, Chepstow, South Wales K-1 DFA 24-70mm

05-14-2022, 09:38 AM	#4633
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Big gate for a hiking trail. They must have had problems with off-roaders using the trail in the past. Hill Canyon Calif.

05-14-2022, 11:08 AM - 1 Like	#4635
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Arn We hit a pothole coming down to Hope from the Coquihalla. Damaged one wheel, scraped another, and tore part of the sidewall of a tire, so I thought I'd make a claim. Insurance said I had to contact the Highways maintenance people first, they denied any responsibility, so made a claim for a tire, a wheel, and a wheel repair.Who knew that the total would be about $2,500! Similar to Walt, it was about time to replace the tires, so did that too! I had a less catastrophic loss of a tyre a week ago. It had a sudden loss of all the air, but then Mrs drove a couple of miles on a no air tyre. The tyre was a total loss. Fortunately the wheel survived. Resulted in changing the pair of tyres. The tread was getting close to legal limit so brought forward the replacement a few months. The other pair were new a year ago.