Concrete

Concrete solidifies and hardens after mixing with water and placement due to a chemical process known as hydration. The water reacts with the cement, which bonds the other components together, eventually creating a stone-like material. Concrete is used to make pavements, pipe, architectural structures, foundations, motorways/roads, bridges/overpasses, parking structures, brick/block walls and footings for gates, fences and poles.

Concrete is used more than any other man-made material in the world. As of 2006, about 7.5 cubic kilometres of concrete are made each year—more than one cubic metre for every person on Earth.

Kids

and there bloody trickery cycles!



Went out on a little mission with Mike Zombie and co a few days ago, more images to come, Mikes shots were on point but ya might have to buy a magazine to see them!

Bashing The Burbs

"Ben hitting the smallest and burlyest of rails on our front stoop"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Fired
Taken on: December 11, 2009 at 8.33pm
Location: The Flat, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand

Muriwai

'went out to Ricks dope little house up on the hill with the most amazing view! thanks for the awesome dinner will be back soon to get out kite boarding!'

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/750)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: December 5, 2009 at 7.52pm
Location: Muriwai, Waitakere, Auckland, New Zealand

The High Life

Sleeper: Sam Dow

"take note of the time taken in details below.... living the dream!"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 10 mm
ISO Speed: 1000
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: SB-600 Fired
Taken on: November 29, 2009 at 2.26pm
Location: The Flat, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand

Bleak 'N' White

Rider: Hale Lawrence

'Taken on a cold winters night in Pt Chev, 1st day of summer a few days ago, and it was crazy hot! now its shitty and cold a bloody pissing down with rain! what the shit! but summers on its way, get on ya bikes!'

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: SB-600 Fired
Taken on: September 7, 2009 at 9.06pm
Location: Pt Chev, Auckland, New Zealand

Rainy Days

"taken on the weekend at the Red Bull Tires of Fire skid comp, it was less than prefect weather!"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: November 15, 2009 at 12.34pm
Location: Tank Farm, Auckland, New Zealand

Titanic

Rider: Sam Montgomery

"bit of a throw back to a year ago but good times non the less"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 1/1000
Aperture: f/4.8
Focal Length: 10.5 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Slave Manual
Taken On: November 11, 2008 at 7.47pm
Location: Old Railway Station, Downtown, Auckland, New Zealand

Rock Fakie

Rider: Meiche Honson

"with the cloud rollin in on an afternoon shred a Turoa i snagged this shot of Meiche getting a little rock fakie stall on one of the many rocks starting to push through as the snow melts away and we move into summer!"

Camera: Sony DSC-T10
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 6.3 mm
ISO Speed: 125
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: N/A
Post Prod: Colour Balance, Brightness/Contrast, Crop
Taken On: October 25, 2009 at 3.02pm
Location: Turoa Ski Area, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

BMXican

Rider: Justin H (SBC)

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: August 29, 2009 at 2.30pm
Location: Nuffield St, New Market, Auckland, New Zealand

Changing The Game

So it was time to start water marking some shots as i started to notice some of my clicks showing up on peoples blogs, now i have no qualms with people using and sharing my shots but i guess i kinda want some cred ya dig!? so had a play with some logo/name type steez, now i bet this will change but its kinda cool for now.
You can see the logo on the left hand side of the new title of the blog, and a new image of old mate Sam Dow smoking Sheesha from Dubai.

Carlton Track

Frame/Fork: Carlton, circa ?
Headset: Old Tange
Stem/Bars: Nitto Technomic 80mm/Nitto B123 400mm
Cranks/Chain Ring: Sugino Super Mighty 165mm/Sugino 46t/17t cog
Wheelset: Gran-Comp Set
Seat: Selle San Marco Rolls

Thanks to Tim and Brian @ T. Whites Bikes

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 24 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Roof Bounce
Taken on: October 22, 2009 at 7.00pm
Location: The Flat, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand

KV Droppin' HV

Rider: Koan Vette

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/5.3
Focal Length: 42 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: October 10, 2009 at 4.54pm
Location: Happy Valley, Whakapapa Ski Area, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Come On Feet

A Lord Quas said, Come On Feet Guy Diamond and his dog Benson and I went for a a wander around the city last night saw some cats had a catch up with Batman and the ilabb homies, gots some eats, got some clicks, yeah what it is!















All Shot:

Camera: Nikon D70s
Lens: 50mm 1.8 Prime

Blue Days

"we have had some mad rainny shitty ass weather its pretty much winter again suddenly!"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.011 sec (1/90)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 640
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Post: N/A
Taken On: October 04, 2008 at 6.14pm
The Flat, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand

Mikey Ceee!

" Mikey C's down south in Wanaka aint seen him for a good few months, had a chat to him yesterday which inspired me to throw this pic on the blog, this is a shot from the end of last winter season when he was up in AK having a sheesha with us up on K rd"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/6.7
Focal Length: 10.5 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Slave, Fired
Post: Crop, Monochrome
Taken On: November 11, 2008 at 8.30pm
Location K Rd, Auckland, New Zealand

Cats And Guitars

This is a shot of Sam Dows from his blog Cats And Guitars, its awesome i love this shot one of his best to date! check out more from the wacky world of Sam Dow on Cats And Guitars

Light Bike

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 10.5 mm
Focal Length: 10.6 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: November 11, 2008 at 9.39pm

Slipery

" Bit of a throw back, this shot was used in a series for a uni assignment last year"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 30
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 28 mm
Taken on: August 3, 2008 at 8.13pm
Location: Hopetown Bridge, Auckland, New Zealand

Rain City

"The rain is starting to get to me a bit, but Kens scooter loves it"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/180)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: September 12, 2009 at 4.27pm

Winter Was A Bust

"God i miss being at uni, this shot was taken early season last year, when i manged to ride more days than your average local yet still attend 'full time' at uni, this season on the other hand so far has been shit! done about 6 days so far. As its raining out side lets all hope it starts to clear for the rest of spring! bring on the slush shukkas!"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: (1/2000)
Aperture: f/4.8
Focal Length: 38 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: June 29, 2008 at 2.04pm
Location: Tonagriro National Park, New Zealand

Tooo Tarck

"Come on Jeff X its a sign, hook it up son!"
Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: August 29, 2009 at 3.57pm
Location: New Market, Auckland, New Zealand

Sneaky Sun Rays

"Hale getting sun bleached at a little trick session at unitec one sunny sunday"

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/350)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: July 5, 2009 at 4.30pm
Location: Unitec, Auckland, New Zealand

Destroy To Create

"Secret, Rowan said that no blogging about this place is allowed so cant say jack all! peace"

Camera: Nikon D2X
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: August 9, 2009 at 12.15am
Location: ?, Auckland, New Zealand

Makin' Bank

" I really like the symmetry that came out in this shot, you cant really see the trick being performed or how hard it really is, but the shot has some amazing balance and flows nicely in my opinion, and ya gotta love that Lakers cap! more clicks from the bank session on The CGK Blog"

Rider: Rene O'Donnell-Gibson

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 10 mm
Exposure: -0.05
ISO Speed: 500
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Slave
Taken on: August 26, 2009 at 7.43pm
Location: New North Rd, Auckland, New Zealand

D Track Stacks

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/350)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 18 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: January 27, 2009 at 8.03pm
Location: Vector Arena Car Park, Auckland, New Zealand

Haunted Fluroscents

Camera: Nikon D70s
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: March 14, 2009 at 9.20pm
Location: Unitec, Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

Rene Back On A Gutterball

" Rene gave up on the track stezz of drops and aero jazz, hes now back on a Gutterball so back on the trick track band wagon!"

Camera: Nikon D2X
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 12 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -2 EV
Flash: Fired
Taken on: August 19, 2009 at 8.08pm
Location: Out Side T. Whites Bikes, Auckland, New Zealand

Oh The Grom

"Its a hard life"

Camera: Nikon D2X
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 640
Exposure Bias: +1 EV
Flash: Roof Bounce
Taken on: July 25, 2009 at 9.21pm
Location: "Pams House" National Park, New Zealand

Flicks 'N' Chips

My buddy kennys photography blog, hes running a Cannon but dont hold it against him!
Flicks 'N' Chips

A Method To The Madness

Rider: Morgan Schofield

Camera: Nikon D2X
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -1 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: July 26, 2009 at 3.09pm
Location: Whakapapa Ski Area, New Zealand

Going Going Back Back

Rider: Koan Vette

Camera: Nikon D2X
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/9.0
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: -5 EV
Flash: No Flash
Taken on: July 26, 2009 at 2.09pm
Location: Whakapapa Ski Area, New Zealand