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Come join us at the WareHome (http://tinyurl.com/warehome) this Saturday December 13th from 12-7 for an amazing opportunity to have your 2-wheeler immortalized in a stylish, professionally photographed image. Scott has graciously offered to donate his photographic artistry to help me reach my fund-raising goals for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (http://www.teamintraining.org/ntx/).

How much would you expect to pay for a stunning high-quality professional image that's suitable for printing up to 20x24? A professional photographer would bill at least $250 and another $150-$300 for retouching to make things perfect. Come to the WareHome this Saturday (or anytime through the end of the year) and your fine machine will be captured in high-resolution goodness using professional equipment. From there they will be brought into Photoshop for cleanup, enhancements and custom lettering. But wait, there's more. You'll also receive free of charge a desktop wallpaper jpg that you can proudly display on your computer for your friends and co-workers to ogle over. What would you expect to pay for such an amazing package? $300, $250... how about $75! That's right.

For $75, you'll have your bikes beauty captured and retouched to a level of perfection you'll be proud to display. If you've seen the North Texas Ducatisti print displayed on the wall at Motopia, then you've already seen an example of the level of quality you can expect. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. In addition, your hi-resolution file will be posted to a hosting site where you can purchase a myriad of different print options. Anything from regular prints, to printed canvas, to coffee mugs... whatever you can imagine, they've probably got it. They also offer framing options too!

Here's a sample of what to expect:

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/Team%20In%20Training/th_bmw.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/Team%20In%20Training/?action=view&current=bmw.jpg)   (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/Team%20In%20Training/th_vespa.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/Team%20In%20Training/?action=view&current=vespa.jpg)   (http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/Team%20In%20Training/th_pfrank.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/Team%20In%20Training/?action=view&current=pfrank.jpg)

We all have amazingly beautiful machines and I often wonder what I'll have to remember them by 10 or 20 years from now. What better way to commemorate that perfection than in a professionally styled photograph? So come on out this weekend anytime from 12-7. We'll be hanging out, playing MotoGP on the PS3, and taking lots of pictures. Bring whatever manner of 2-wheeled conveyance you'd like to capture and your favorite libation. 
[beer]


UPDATE:
There will also be members of the Velvet Kittens (http://www.thevelvetkittens.com) on hand for the photo shoot! Nothing makes a bike look better than a scantily clad burlesque dancer!  [thumbsup]



Map:
http://tinyurl.com/warehome (http://tinyurl.com/warehome)

8201 Sovereign Row
Dallas, TX 75247





Artist portfolios:

Photographer: Scott Metcalfe (http://scottmetcalfe.com/)
Digital Artist: William Wardy (http://pixl8.smugmug.com/gallery/1832719_FwT7R#P-1-15)

All proceeds will go directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to raise money for research and patient services. Cash or checks accepted at the WareHome or you can pre-pay with credit card at my donation website:
http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntx/solvang09/wwardy (http://pages.teamintraining.org/ntx/solvang09/wwardy)

 [moto]  This is an incredible offer (read: rock bottom bargain) and a really great fundraiser idea!  [thumbsup]

Good luck to you guys on raising $$$$  [clap]  8)

Great idea, great cause! 

I'll probably be there on Sat, but alas my 848 is dirty and will be in the shop by the weeks' end

Bike photos can be taken (by appointment) anytime between now (and I do mean now) & the end of the year [thumbsup]

Thanks Donald. This is definitely a labor of love for me. I love anything with two wheels and I love the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for what they do. I can't wait to see all the hi-res details of everyone's fine machines.



No worries there Bryant. Scott will leave the lighting and backdrop setup for the rest of the year for anyone that can't make it on Saturday. Weekdays, weekends, morning, evening... whenever. As long as it fits Scotts schedule of course.

Feel free to pay more!!!!!!! ;D

I'm in and so is Elizabeth but I do have a problem.  Can you change the background to water with sand so I can wear my speedo?   8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

Great idea guys  [thumbsup]  Catie and I would like to participate  [beer]

I hear that rules are not in play at the warehouse  [beer]

fixed. ;D

Most excellent, Mr. Zach. Please contact Mr. William, as I believe pre-payment is a prerequisite [thumbsup]

 [thumbsup]+1

Ok, so I'm a little slow since Saturday nights extravaganza, so I'm in on it now.

Please do try to attend another get together to the west AFTER your party...if you can. That sounds great.

I for one will be attending YOUR party for this as well. Can you take out tank dents and can scrapes?
Whoa, what am I asking !  This is the at work here!...
(que the music).....
"You can do magic
You can have anything that you desire
Magic, and you know
You're the one who can put out the fire..."

+2
maybe we can ride over together  [moto]

must everyone pre-pay or will cash in hand be good enough for two-wheel photo op?

Cash will work.  [thumbsup]

Receipt would be appreciated

Can anyone recommend other local groups I could get this info to? This event isn't limited to Ducatis only (though they will be the most beautiful bikes there -  [thumbsup])  Please p.m.

Thanks!

I wonder if the Lolliebombs are busy?...   [evil]

try the TMRA website.

I often wonder the same thing.   8)



Thanks Dax. I'll post over there.

Scott,

Can you accomodate a CAR for a photoshoot?  [evil]

Only a very, very small one...  :P

...and of course, 4 wheels would be $150.  ;D

 [laugh]

I've just passed along the details to a number of motorcyclists that I work with.   [thumbsup]

Thanks Jim.  [thumbsup]

Just dropped off some flyers today at MotoLiberty and Motopia. Audrey put a little blurb on the MotoLiberty website and Rene is doing the same for the Motopia newsletter tomorrow. I asked the Lolliebombs and Velvet Kittens for a charitable appearance, so we'll see. (thanks for the idea RichD)

Thanks to everyone here for spreading the info. This will be a great time.

BREAKING NEWS

We have kittens.  From 12-2.

That's right folks, there will be members of the Velvet Kittens (http://www.thevelvetkittens.com) on hand for the photo shoot! Nothing makes a bike look better than a scantily clad burlesque dancer!  [thumbsup]

[thumbsup] ;D [clap]

I bet you can invite them in person. You're going to be there right?


Also, just to re-iterate what Scott said... c'mon over and hang out even if you're not planning on donating. It's gonna be a fun time.

I'll be there, not sure what time though.  I have to drop the 848 off at AMS in the afternoon.

Now, is there an effort to drag em over to FW way??? huh???  ;D ;D  [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [beer] [beer] [laugh]

The Kittens have a gig that evening.  :'(

pm addy pls and Scott's cell phone
thx

Anyone else?

Will there be a make up session in Feb??

3 Kittens...

Where T F are U?!?!?

Pictures of the kittens please!!!

Oh I am in ohio! ;D

sorry we couldn't make it but we had to take a "marriage" class at the church and after being let go they wanted us back again tonight........................UGH.  WTF is that all about?  I told them I'm a buffet Catholic and now I'm in Purgatory.
Hope you had a great turnout.  Do over please.

IN FEB!!!!!

L'Smart hard at work

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh96/ronr84/IMG_0715.jpg)

It's hard being me... :P

No $h!t !!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3108066099_795dfe97b1_b.jpg)

Scott, can the pic be taken from either side of the bike, or does lighting dissuade that?

The set-up is for that specific angle...

Here's some selects from last Saturday. (these are straight from the camera... no retouching or enhancements yet)

Bikes

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0450copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0642copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0692copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0725copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0771copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0774copy.jpg)





Kittens

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0503copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0549copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0575copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0683copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0699copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0744copy.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g240/happywafflemonkey/_SXM0763copy.jpg)

very nice!!!  [thumbsup]

+1 - So were y'all able to raise some good money for LLS ?  It seems obvious that other things were raised !!  [laugh]  [bacon]

MEOWW!  Ok I'm awake now. ;D

Oh, and the bikes look great. Someone knows how to shoot.

Nice catch, DG--I didn't see the bikes at first.   ;)


Seriously, great pic's  [thumbsup]

We raised some, but not as much as I'd hoped considering the initial interest. It was a fun day nonetheless.  [thumbsup]

Remember, Scott has the setup through the end of the year, so please come on by and have your bike shot for a great cause. I think they're turning out great.  [beer]

Thanks!

i have wood.

I wood have cum, but I guess I will just have to use some pics instead!  [laugh]

Wow, those are amazing. The solo shot of Rich's monster with the Arrows looks great. And that was with the bike filthy and Rich just wiped it down with a dirty sock.  I would totally do this if I had a nice bike. My Honda's not bad but the photo side has road rash something awful.

Bump for Team in Training  [moto]  Keep in mind they are training in this weather!!  [bow_down]

The weather was nice on Saturday! 

Thanks again to Scott for shooting my bike this past Sunday.  I realized I stole your microfiber towel when I got home

Yeah, but did you snag the big oak leaf?  [evil]  I wonder if Scott saved those pix; it would be kinda fun to play, "What's Wrong with this Picture?"   [laugh]

I think that's a 1 beer foul, although it might be 2 ;D [beer] [drink]

First bike is finished. Bloody hell this thing is gorgeous if I do say so myself!

(http://willtnt.smugmug.com/photos/449747314_9vceH-L.jpg)

Next up... the Franzenator.


I'll have a link up soon for everybody to see their shots.

I wonder if someone would be kind enough to email an original unedited photo of mine......

Looks awesome!  So that started out as a Vespah, right?  You're good.  Really good.

[laugh] [bacon]

Here's a link (http://willtnt.smugmug.com/Motorcyclesvvvl) to everyone's UNTOUCHED raw shots.


I'm working them in the order that they were shot which is:

Rene
Rich
Andy W.
Keith
Charlie
Tommy
Zach
Stan
Su
Elizabeth
Lisa
Dax
Bryant

sent

Let's just say, hypothetically, if a person couldn't get their bike to you before something like the 24th, would the studio still be there to take the shot?  ;D

Hey Lisa,

I assumed Scott would chime in and answer that and I totally forgot your question until I pulled the thread up just now. I'll check with him tomorrow and see what his plan is.

Here ya' go Rich. I sent a PM with the specifics. Thanks again for your donation.  [thumbsup]


(http://willtnt.smugmug.com/photos/452137219_3fdJX-L.jpg)

And one for Keith as well. The fastest color!  ;D


(http://willtnt.smugmug.com/photos/452139741_VNBip-L.jpg)

The HST Special is tore the F up at the moment. Let'sjust say the same day Lisa wanted to get photo's shot, A13bpilot and copilot (with her new 350Z) showed up. Is it possible?

me too.  my bike's not camera ready.

cdc

When there is a Will, there is a way

Exactly.

Lisa,

By the way, where did you get that avatar picture of me?

No, that's me without make-up and my first cup of coffee...

Cranky, in a word.



Scott, I'd like to get the 999 pixated but it prolly won't be before this Sunday, at the earliest.  Is that workable?   ;D

ditto, can I have my cruiser done too?

You should sell your cruiser and buy a S4RS......... [thumbsup] [moto] [bacon] [popcorn] [evil]

tricolore - saw one at AMS Dallas today

do it!   [thumbsup]

only if you buy the SS in San Antonio

damn you people  :-X

I do love me some Tri Colore

I didn't see it.  refused to look near Rosa's desk today

too late  :P



(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1960/90/92/1179215379/n1179215379_30138201_1303.jpg)

nope, doesn't count, it's not a Duc

Yeah, I should totally get me one of those.....
Maybe one like this  [cheeky]



(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1960/90/92/1179215379/n1179215379_30129423_6417.jpg)

still doesn't count.................a new one is what you need. say how about this one? http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/979379642.html or maybe http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/975483779.html

not big on either one, still like the 96 ss in S.A. better.... but this recent purchase has gotten me a lil tight at the moment.  3 bikes now plus the whole second household that I pay for has me not buying another bike until I get rid of one of the others

I couldn't find the one in SA again.  Well, if you park the "insert bike here" here I'll take care of her until......  Can't occupy Guitar Hero central with too many motos you know  ;D

man up quick, son, or you'll miss your chance to have your Tricolore photographed ;D

Beg me ;D    Oh, OK. This Sunday the 18th?

Sure, why the hell not?!? ;D

 [laugh]  Yeah, Sunday looks promising... Really just need to get the new rotors in (should be mid-week), then put the whole front end back together and we're good to go. 

mine too? please?  :-*

cdc

...and you are?!?!? ;D

Of course everyone's welcome!!! Sounds like the beginnings of a lot of fun [thumbsup]

still doing this?

Scott/William thanks for the photo op!

Donation sent [thumbsup]

Yep...

You're such a push-over.

I've been reluctant to ask since I planned a shoot in December like originally offered, but I failed to come through.

Sunday will work for me and the new one.  Should not be too cold after noon, let me know. :)

Sunday - Good [thumbsup]

A huge thanks to Scott for keeping the set up for so long to allow for more shots.  [thumbsup] [bow_down]


THANK YOU

Muy bueno [thumbsup]

Slag (err... Cranky Slag  ;)),

Getting close to starting on your photo. Any luck on tracking down your donation receipt? Nothing has been credited to my account and we both deserve the credit. [thumbsup]  All I need is the receipt and we can get it cleared up.

Thanks.

PM sent with confirmation number  [moto]

Got it.

Thank you.  [beer]

3 new pics are done and more are on the way. To save your file, mouse over the main image and a sidebar will pop up with an icon at the bottom that says "Save Photo". Also, when you click on the main image there's toggles at the top of the screen for alternate zoom levels. Click the "O" (original) for the full res and you'll see the highest level of detail.

RED (http://willtnt.smugmug.com/gallery/7025456_4iyCn#460475824_7vNiX)
Zach (http://willtnt.smugmug.com/gallery/7025693_E2ciu#460476414_fQkQH)
Stan (http://willtnt.smugmug.com/gallery/7025661_2cH5h#460477157_3JJPK)


Thanks for your patience... they're coming along quicker now that I've done a little prep-work to all of them.



Shot order:

Rene
Rich
Andy W.
Keith
Charlie
Zach
Stan
Tommy (awaiting PM response)
Su
Elizabeth
Lisa
Dax Duc
Bryant
Dax Cruiser
Carlos
Dan
Charles

Looks great, guess I need to work on that tail chop for real now!

Updated shot order:

Rene
Rich
Andy W.
Keith
Charlie
Zach
Stan
Tommy
Su
Elizabeth
Lisa (monster)
Dax (monster)
Bryant
Dax (cruiser)
Carlos
Dan
Charles
Lisa (9³)

Thanks for the info and all the hard work! [thumbsup]

Now stop typing and get back to work! ;D

you are loitering peanut butter.  I caught you.

UPDATE:

I've had the remaining shots done and ready to deliver, but I'm unable to upload them to my hosting site (stupid firewall at work). My home internet connection is on the blink until I can get Verizon to ship me a new router to replace the one that got fried in the last storm. Hopefully this weekend.

Cool!  Thanks [thumbsup]