Yunnan Ride 2010

[Ekkicore]

great pics and video.. you must have a top-class P&S! seems to do well with high-dynamic scenes, well-exposed without blowing out the sky / cloud detail.. i'm impressed!
what software are you using for post-processing for your pics?

and whats your flickr link? i'm interested in checking out your pics as well! :)

[MotoKai]

Thanks ekki. The Nikon P6000 took a bit of abuse on the Yunnan ride. The automatic lens cover stopped closing when powering off (probably from the dust), so had to use my muddy gloves to finger it closed. This probably did even more damage to the little motor. I using some basic MS Photo Gallery app when editing.

I am looking for a decent "Movie Maker" app, so if anyone has suggestions please let me know (using Windows, not mac).

flickr link = http://www.flickr.com/photos/55087488@N07/

[euphonius]

Next question: Did you shoot in RAW format? If these images are locked in a non-editable format, your P6000 and your own skills commend themselves even more highly.

A very nice collection of images, for which thanks!

...if anyone has suggestions please let me know (using Windows, not mac).

Um, get a Mac?

cheers!

[MotoKai]

Shooting in RAW sounds fun, but not while riding solo thru the China countryside.
And also I think there must be laws that prohibit this.

(Seems you can take the guy out of California, but you can't take California out of the guy!)

[nostalgie]

Wonderful journey Kai!
do you like the spicy food in YunNan?
in 2011, we'd transport our JH600B also by train upto Sichuan, and then travel around Yunnan and Tibet.
what has shocked me is how can you recognize the road without the help of a GPS? u r so magic!

[MotoKai]

Thanks for the comments Daniel.
Regarding GPS, it is magic - Google!

"Have GPS — Will Travel". I have a HTC operating android in my pocket with Google Maps.
Before leaving I create an initial route using the "My Maps" feature then open as a layer on my mobile device while I'm riding.

After returning home I revise the final route I took using Google Maps:

[GRF_Pete]

Killer pics and video. Just completed the trip from Kunming to Jinghong, cutting through Tonghai and then back east to Yuanjiang. Fantastic photos as well, big fan of HDR. A few on our site as well www.greatrideforward.com

[GRF_Hans]

Great stuff. Much appreciated! We are going through pretty much the first quarter or your ride as I write this.

[MotoKai]

Pete/Hans,

Your ride looks awesome - Love the site, photos and video.
Keep the the uploads coming, and let's hook up for a beer in SH when you guys are back in town!

* Give a shout if you have any questions (your MCM Support Team is always here).

[ryanjpyle]

Hi,

Those are some sweet sweet images. Excellent riding.

Ryan Pyle
www.mkride.com