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Thursday, September 4, 2008

On the road again -- Skywatch Friday


A couple of Saturdays ago we rode our bike north to a motorcycle rally and poker run sponsored by the Freemen, a sobriety motorcycle club from Anoka. The poker run took us along scenic back roads to a town called Pine City, along the Snake River. Leaving the Twin Cities toward Lake Superior, the lay of the land changes from water to a more wooded, rural area full of gentle twists and turns. And it was a perfect day--cool temps and beautiful blue skies. I took these shots on the back of the bike. [p.s. Dave won first place in the poker run with three nines!]

To see more awesome sky views from avid photographers and sky watchers, visit SkyWatch here. Happy Friday!
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21 comments:

  1. Lilli & NevadaSeptember 4, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Beautiful cloud and nice road for a bike ride

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  2. PernilleSeptember 4, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    I always like shots with bikes on! And your's just wonderful:)

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  3. MarySeptember 4, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    Looks like a beautiful day! :)

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  4. bobbieSeptember 4, 2008 at 7:15 PM

    I love the reflection in the mirror!

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  5. Brad MyersSeptember 4, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    Nothing like riding in the summer with a beautiful blue sky.

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  6. Queen-Size funny boneSeptember 4, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    we use to ride and I loved it. The poker rides were a lot of fun.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2008 at 11:23 PM

    nice skywatch Friday photos lloks like fun

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  8. KyaniteSeptember 5, 2008 at 2:54 AM

    What a good trio of shots.

    I've never riden a bike or pillon, what a deprived life I've lead.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2008 at 3:27 AM

    Love the picture taken in the mirror - great captures!

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  10. magiceyeSeptember 5, 2008 at 5:22 AM

    ....lovely...

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  11. Jane Hards PhotographySeptember 5, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    Tis is perfect fo me. The mirror reflcetion ingeniousa nd the open road is wonderful. Who wouldn't not want to be a part of this scene.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful shots and special angle first one.
    Congratulations, Dave.

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  13. DarylSeptember 5, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    What a great angle .. congrats to the poker winner .. I hope he treated you to something fun with his winnings!

    :-Daryl

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  14. LouiseSeptember 5, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    Pretty pictures. I especially like the last one! Nice post.

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  15. UnknownSeptember 5, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Love them all, but the second has to be my favorite.

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  16. StriderSeptember 5, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    Is Pine City in the Swan Valley area?

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  17. SandyCarlsonSeptember 5, 2008 at 11:55 PM

    Such a beautiful road! I want to join you on this journey.

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  18. chrome3dSeptember 5, 2008 at 11:58 PM

    Very nice set of pics. They compliment each other, like 60´s split-screen movies...maybe with wild bikers...

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  19. vincibeneSeptember 6, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful pictures and a nice idea!

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  20. JeannelleSeptember 6, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    What a neat trio of scenes! The mirror one is clever!

    I'm green with envy.....we don't ride motorcycles, but I always think it looks like great fun!

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  21. Judy Merrill-SmithSeptember 9, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Looks like fun! I'm glad you were doing the photography safely -- I was taking self-portrait shots in the car yesterday, only at stoplights, and that was more distraction than I could handle (lol).

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