The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo

Trail Boss · 07-01-2012, 01:03 PM

I wanted to take a photo of the Alamo at twilight so I asked the Dynamic Duo of Scott (M38A1) and Bob (Tricepilot) if they would care to join my Saturday evening quest. To my great fortune they both agreed. With cameras and tripods in hand, we ventured into downtown San Antonio to see what we could capture. Here's a small sample.

The Dynamic Duo

The Alamo

The Tower of the Americas

I don't know the name of this building but I like the way it is lit.

In addition to our Alamo shots we spent several hours doing street photography in the area. Here is the link if you want to see more of my photos.

tshelfer · 07-01-2012, 01:56 PM

The building pictured above is the Transit Tower. At least, that was its name when I was growing up in San Antonio in the 60s.

**tricepilot** · 07-01-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tshelfer

The building pictured above is the Transit Tower. At least, that was its name when I was growing up in San Antonio in the 60s.

Currently named the Tower Life Building. But you are absolutely correct that at one time it was known as the Transit Tower.

LINK

**tricepilot** · 07-01-2012, 03:24 PM

You can't help but learn when you are with two master photographers.

Thanks Richard and Scott for the great evening learning photography in the field - my favorite way to learn.

**M38A1** · 07-01-2012, 03:31 PM

Wow, that new little 4/3 system cranks out some nice image material. I believe you achieved success with the twilight shot on the Alamo and the fact you were able to have no people in it was icing on the cake.

Yes, this was a wonderful time shooting, learning and having fun. (....ok, there might have been some drinking involved too, but you get the picture)

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**kojack06** · 07-01-2012, 04:47 PM

So, did the drinking take place BEFORE or AFTER the photo shoot??!

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Originally Posted by M38A1

Wow, that new little 4/3 system cranks out some nice image material. I believe you achieved success with the twilight shot on the Alamo and the fact you were able to have no people in it was icing on the cake.

Yes, this was a wonderful time shooting, learning and having fun. (....ok, there might have been some drinking involved too, but you get the picture)

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DANNYROTH · 07-01-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by M38A1

(....ok, there might have been some drinking involved too, ...)

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This is TEXAS, it is JULY. One cannot become DEHYDRATED!!!

Mudclod · 07-01-2012, 05:01 PM

Great slideshow Richard!

**cdc** · 07-01-2012, 07:26 PM

Love the blue sky of the Alamo picture!

Trail Boss · 07-01-2012, 07:37 PM

Thank you for the compliments, everyone.

**M38A1** · 07-01-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kojack06

So, did the drinking take place BEFORE or AFTER the photo shoot??!

Both.

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Trail Boss · 07-01-2012, 07:42 PM

Yeah, we maintained a healthy balance between shooting and drinking. It went like this - drink a little, shoot a little, repeat as many times as necessary.

klb1122 · 07-01-2012, 09:21 PM

Really loving your blue hour shots. I love your Alamo image above!

jhansen · 07-02-2012, 01:11 AM

Very nice. What was the guy with the face mask making?

**Dave.TX** · 07-02-2012, 03:09 AM

Very nice. Went to SA two years ago, would like to go back and do some shooting. Photographs, that is. Very colorful place. Nice job.

Trail Boss · 07-02-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jhansen

Very nice. What was the guy with the face mask making?

He was making spray can poster art. He had a bunch of 11x17 posters for sale hanging on the wall behind him.

07-01-2012, 01:03 PM	#1
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo I wanted to take a photo of the Alamo at twilight so I asked the Dynamic Duo of Scott (M38A1) and Bob (Tricepilot) if they would care to join my Saturday evening quest. To my great fortune they both agreed. With cameras and tripods in hand, we ventured into downtown San Antonio to see what we could capture. Here's a small sample. The Dynamic Duo The Alamo The Tower of the Americas I don't know the name of this building but I like the way it is lit. In addition to our Alamo shots we spent several hours doing street photography in the area. Here is the link if you want to see more of my photos. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling Last edited by Trail Boss; 07-01-2012 at 02:11 PM.

07-01-2012, 01:56 PM	#2
tshelfer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arlington Posts: 4,936	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo The building pictured above is the Transit Tower. At least, that was its name when I was growing up in San Antonio in the 60s. __________________ Tim in Arlington '05 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Preach the gospel. And if necessary, use words - Francis of Assisi

07-01-2012, 03:24 PM	#4
tricepilot Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cibolo, Texas Posts: 6,096	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo You can't help but learn when you are with two master photographers. Thanks Richard and Scott for the great evening learning photography in the field - my favorite way to learn. __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

07-01-2012, 03:31 PM	#5
M38A1 Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Capitol of Weirdness Posts: 12,199	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Wow, that new little 4/3 system cranks out some nice image material. I believe you achieved success with the twilight shot on the Alamo and the fact you were able to have no people in it was icing on the cake. Yes, this was a wonderful time shooting, learning and having fun. (....ok, there might have been some drinking involved too, but you get the picture) . __________________ Scott 2002 R1150GS (I think I'm 'gonna just call it "Number 5") "I've been everywhere, man" 100K miles of smiles "Everyone should have something in their life that requires a helmet" - Ann Sweeney

07-01-2012, 05:01 PM	#8
Mudclod Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 867	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Great slideshow Richard! __________________ '74 TY250 '89 GB500 '06 DRZ400 '03 KDX220 '08 DL1000 '09 XR1200

07-01-2012, 07:26 PM	#9
cdc Registered Lurker Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,431	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Love the blue sky of the Alamo picture! __________________ Camilo D. kah-MEE-lo ⓒⓓⓒ '13 BMW K1600GT (Apr 5/13) '12 BMW K1600GT (Gone Nov. 16/12): http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79324 '06 FJR 1300AE - For Sale: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76884

07-01-2012, 07:37 PM	#10
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Thank you for the compliments, everyone. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

07-01-2012, 07:42 PM	#12
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Yeah, we maintained a healthy balance between shooting and drinking. It went like this - drink a little, shoot a little, repeat as many times as necessary. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

07-01-2012, 09:21 PM	#13
klb1122 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,630	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Really loving your blue hour shots. I love your Alamo image above! __________________ -- Kory -- 2003 Kawasaki ZZR1200 2008 Kawasaki C-14

07-02-2012, 01:11 AM	#14
jhansen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 5,587	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Very nice. What was the guy with the face mask making? __________________ Jeff Hansen 2005 FLSTCI AMA #289603 Life member Patriot Guard Rider ---------------------------------------------------

07-02-2012, 03:09 AM	#15
Dave.TX Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 682	Re: The Dynamic Duo at the Alamo Very nice. Went to SA two years ago, would like to go back and do some shooting. Photographs, that is. Very colorful place. Nice job. __________________ 2008 BMW K1200GT 2008 Yamaha FZ6 1989 Honda TRX250R 4 wheeler(for the desert) 1986 Honda 200X 3 wheeler (for the desert)

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