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« on: October 12, 2008, 07:28:38 PM »
I took a 400 mile ride today along Washington's Highway 14. Not all motorcycle roads need to be twisty, curvy tests of one's manhood. I ride for the raw beauty of the land less traveled. High desert can be unforgiving yet starkly radiant to behold. The weather changed from overcast & drizzling to clear vibrant blue skies & puffy clouds. What a perfect day!
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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2008, 11:15:04 PM »
Did you do anything to enhance the blue sky?  It's strikingly vivid, I love it!

Thx...
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2008, 02:43:14 AM »
LOL Believe it or not Jim I had to actually tone it down to make it believeable. You run into that a lot here as the air is so clear & clean things sort of pop out at you. Another example below of Crater Lake shows water that is super blue. Trust me that this photo doesn't do it justice.
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2008, 03:09:38 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2008, 03:48:04 PM »
Great photos! You are right about the east side. Thumbsup
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2008, 03:50:07 PM »
Great pics as always. Thanks.
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2008, 03:55:05 PM »
I'm also a fan of Wa.14, as the scenery is almost always interesting, with a few fun sections thrown in to keep the tires warm.

Your photos, as usual, capture the beauty very well. Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2008, 03:58:42 PM »
Quote from: JimWilliamson on October 12, 2008, 11:15:04 PM

Did you do anything to enhance the blue sky?  It's strikingly vivid, I love it!

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The skies out here are usually stunningly blue.

Thanks for posting, Bob. Your pics are always most excellent.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2008, 04:06:25 PM »
Another highway to place on the must travel list.

Thanks!
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« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2008, 04:23:00 PM »
Sweet pics Bob, might have to go check that out  Thumbsup
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2008, 05:59:31 PM »
Great pics.
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2008, 07:41:57 PM »
I love the post card pics. Bigok Bigok Bigok
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