Going for a bike ride and need tips

[Sublime1304]

I always have my camera when im going on a bike ride so when I find an photo opportunity I stop and take it. But I was curious as to what other people take pictures of where you like to go. Im going to a big park later and plan to take pictures but wondering what are good things to take pictures of. Thanks for the helpful tips

 

[2WheelPhoto]

What type bike? Here's how i packed mine to go cross country, I use the same backpack for my bicycle rides: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...malist-packing-motorcycle-x-country-trip.html

 

[Sublime1304]

I have a trek bike, like a hybrid type bike. My bag is just like that but I have a D3100 with an 18-55mm and 55-200mm lens. Its kind of a hassle to switch up all the time lol. One question though, when the lens im not using is in my bag, do I need to put the rear cap back on or do I not have to. It would be much easier to be able to pop one on really quick without dealing with caps

 

[2WheelPhoto]

mine is a trek too!

 

[RebeccaAPhotography]

I'm a noobie but I would think to keep the cap on just in case. Don't want anything to scratch it or get dirt in it.

 

[WesternGuy]

I would definitely keep the rear lens cap on, otherwise you run the risk of scratching the exposed glass.

As far as what to take pictures of in your park - depends a lot on what is in the park to photograph and what type of photography you like to do. If this is a city park, then maybe there are shots fo buildings from the park area that you could look for, if it is a country park, then landscapes maybe...when I go to parks in my city, I like to shoot birds and insects, flowers, scenery with clouds, dead trees - I like dead trees because they have lots of character, but then that is just me. A lot of our city's parks are along one of two rivers and so shots of the rivers may be part of what I look for. If I go to our parks in the mountains, well just let your imagination run wild - scenery, birds, animals, mountains, landscapes, waterfalls...the list goes on and on...:thumbup:

Cheers,

WesternGuy