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Mount Hamilton Big Loop North CW, April 23, 2023
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Overcast skies on Evelyn Avenue heading out of Sunnyvale.
Overcast skies on Evelyn Avenue heading out of Sunnyvale.
Title
Overcast skies on Evelyn Avenue heading out of Sunnyvale.
Exposure
160, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 07:07:38.
Marshlands Road is full of potholes and patchwork.
Marshlands Road is full of potholes and patchwork.
Title
Marshlands Road is full of potholes and patchwork.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 08:15:54.
Zach rides one block ahead of me on B Street in Hayward.
Zach rides one block ahead of me on B Street in Hayward.
Title
Zach rides one block ahead of me on B Street in Hayward.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 09:06:53.
Zach rides up Dublin Canyon Road in a steady drizzle.
Zach rides up Dublin Canyon Road in a steady drizzle.
Title
Zach rides up Dublin Canyon Road in a steady drizzle.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 09:28:58.
Zach descends Dublin Canyon Road into Pleasanton.
Zach descends Dublin Canyon Road into Pleasanton.
Title
Zach descends Dublin Canyon Road into Pleasanton.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
96 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 09:32:45.
Zach on the narrow part of Jack London Boulevard between Pleasanton and Livermore.
Zach on the narrow part of Jack London Boulevard between Pleasanton and Livermore.
Title
Zach on the narrow part of Jack London Boulevard between Pleasanton and Livermore.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 10:06:14.
We climb Patterson Pass Road amidst riders on the Primavera Century.
We climb Patterson Pass Road amidst riders on the Primavera Century.
Title
We climb Patterson Pass Road amidst riders on the Primavera Century.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 10:48:46.
Zach and Bill at Patterson Pass Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Zach and Bill at Patterson Pass
Title
Zach and Bill at Patterson Pass
Exposure
25, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/1.9
Focal Length
23 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro front camera 2.69mm f/1.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 11:02:58.
Zach admires the view east from Patterson Pass.
Zach admires the view east from Patterson Pass.
Title
Zach admires the view east from Patterson Pass.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
56 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 11:03:07.
Zach descends Patterson Pass east.
Zach descends Patterson Pass east.
Title
Zach descends Patterson Pass east.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 11:14:41.
Bill fusses with his phone. I was trying to get a working 4G connection to no avail. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill fusses with his phone.
Title
Bill fusses with his phone.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₁₂₀₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 11:32:27.
Zach cruises south on CA33 near Vernalis.
Zach cruises south on CA33 near Vernalis.
Title
Zach cruises south on CA33 near Vernalis.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 12:37:00.
Zach prepares to resume riding after his first battery swap.
Zach prepares to resume riding after his first battery swap.
Title
Zach prepares to resume riding after his first battery swap.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 12:51:12.
BIll and bike at Blue's Cafe, Patterson Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
BIll and bike at Blue's Cafe, Patterson
Title
BIll and bike at Blue's Cafe, Patterson
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₆₈₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 13:20:33.
Lunchtime at Blue's Cafe Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Lunchtime at Blue's Cafe
Title
Lunchtime at Blue's Cafe
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₆₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 13:37:18.
Zach detours up Diablo Grande Road while I wait for him to discover his routing error.
Zach detours up Diablo Grande Road while I wait for him to discover his routing error.
Title
Zach detours up Diablo Grande Road while I wait for him to discover his routing error.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
72 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 14:29:40.
Green hills west of Patterson. These hills usually dry out quickly once the warm weather starts.
Green hills west of Patterson.
Title
Green hills west of Patterson.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length
95 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 14:37:30.
Zach and I pass the abandoned cherry orchard.
Zach and I pass the abandoned cherry orchard.
Title
Zach and I pass the abandoned cherry orchard.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₀₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 14:38:13.
Del Puerto Canyon Road at the bottom of its lower canyon.
Del Puerto Canyon Road at the bottom of its lower canyon.
Title
Del Puerto Canyon Road at the bottom of its lower canyon.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 14:40:25.
Zach on Del Puerto Canyon Road, lower canyon.
Zach on Del Puerto Canyon Road, lower canyon.
Title
Zach on Del Puerto Canyon Road, lower canyon.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 14:55:39.
Mount Oso Road and Del Puerto Canyon Road.
Mount Oso Road and Del Puerto Canyon Road.
Title
Mount Oso Road and Del Puerto Canyon Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 14:59:43.
Del Puerto Creek has significant flow.
Del Puerto Creek has significant flow.
Title
Del Puerto Creek has significant flow.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 15:02:20.
A rattler crosses the road.
A rattler crosses the road.
Title
A rattler crosses the road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₀₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 15:09:58.
Perhaps this stick will help me get him off the road.
Perhaps this stick will help me get him off the road.
Title
Perhaps this stick will help me get him off the road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₂₀₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 15:12:07.
Angry rattler on a stick.
Angry rattler on a stick.
Title
Angry rattler on a stick.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 15:12:17.
We ride past Frank Raines Regional Park.
We ride past Frank Raines Regional Park.
Title
We ride past Frank Raines Regional Park.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 15:28:41.
Topping off water at Adobe Springs.
Topping off water at Adobe Springs.
Title
Topping off water at Adobe Springs.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 15:43:13.
Zach walks through the ford.
Zach walks through the ford.
Title
Zach walks through the ford.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
68 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 15:45:59.
We're back in Santa Clara County at the top of Del Puerto Canyon Road.
We're back in Santa Clara County at the top of Del Puerto Canyon Road.
Title
We're back in Santa Clara County at the top of Del Puerto Canyon Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:11:24.
The Junction Cafe is closed.
The Junction Cafe is closed.
Title
The Junction Cafe is closed.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:22:25.
A motorcyclist examines Zach on his HPVelotechnik SpeedMachine.
A motorcyclist examines Zach on his HPVelotechnik SpeedMachine.
Title
A motorcyclist examines Zach on his HPVelotechnik SpeedMachine.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
63 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:27:49.
We descend into San Antonio Valley.
We descend into San Antonio Valley.
Title
We descend into San Antonio Valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:28:46.
Splashes of yellow wildflowers in San Antonio Valley.
Splashes of yellow wildflowers in San Antonio Valley.
Title
Splashes of yellow wildflowers in San Antonio Valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:30:49.
Zach works on his second battery swap while we're scolded by an angry man in the distance (out of view).
Zach works on his second battery swap while we're scolded by an angry man in the distance (out of view).
Title
Zach works on his second battery swap while we're scolded by an angry man in the distance (out of view).
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/2.8
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:34:07.
More color in San Antonio Valley
More color in San Antonio Valley
Title
More color in San Antonio Valley
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:41:10.
Zach stops to photograph the wildflowers of Upper San Antonio Valley.
Zach stops to photograph the wildflowers of Upper San Antonio Valley.
Title
Zach stops to photograph the wildflowers of Upper San Antonio Valley.
Exposure
160, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:45:36.
Bill at Upper San Antonio Valley. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill at Upper San Antonio Valley.
Title
Bill at Upper San Antonio Valley.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₄₅₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:47:37.
Upper San Antonio Valley wildflowers
Upper San Antonio Valley wildflowers
Title
Upper San Antonio Valley wildflowers
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 16:48:16.
Zach climbs San Antonio Valley Road up the backside of Mount Hamilton.
Zach climbs San Antonio Valley Road up the backside of Mount Hamilton.
Title
Zach climbs San Antonio Valley Road up the backside of Mount Hamilton.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/2.2
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 17:44:36.
Bill at Mount Hamilton. He shows the "better" side of his bike. Photo courtesy of Zach Kaplan.
Bill at Mount Hamilton.
Title
Bill at Mount Hamilton.
Exposure
80, ¹⁄₂₇₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length
24 mm
Camera and Lens
Apple iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 18:09:23.
Zach at the end of San Antonio Valley Road.
Zach at the end of San Antonio Valley Road.
Title
Zach at the end of San Antonio Valley Road.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
65 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on April 23, 2023 at 18:09:48.
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