Destination Unknown

20 years ago, I started a second career as a motorcycle journalist, and I’ve been lucky enough to see many of the beautiful places in the world and publishing stories and photos of my adventures. I’ve started documenting my bicycle adventures in a similar fashion, and will be sharing those stories here. Please join me.

“The idea is to die young as late as possible

Ashley Montagu

The Latest Stuff…


  • Les Baird, Mentalist, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:www.lesthementalist.com/Taken at Coney Island’s Famous Nathan’s hot dog stand with the Pentax K-01 and the DA21mm F3.2 (1/30s, F8.0, ISO400)


  • Beer Freak Bar, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Coney Island, NY with the Pentax K-01 and DA21mm F3.2 Limited


  • Contour Roam and Drift HD POV cameras, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Currently being put through their paces for an upcoming RoadRUNNER Magazine piece. Shot with the Pentax K-01 with the DA40mm F2.8 Limited. In a lightbox with two 85 watt CFLs. But shot handheld at F10 for decent DOF. That explains the…


  • .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Contour Roam and Drift HD POV cameras, originally uploaded by john m flores. Via Flickr:Currently being put through their paces for an upcoming RoadRUNNER Magazine piece.Shot with the Pentax K-01 with the DA40mm F2.8


  • The Secret Life of Trees from john flores on Vimeo. Played with the Pentax K-01 in the backyard the other day to do some initial video tests. Taken with the DA35mm F2.8 Macro Limited. Shot wide open (F2.8) or close to it. Manual settings. Available light.


  • The Secret Life of Trees from john flores on Vimeo. Played with the Pentax K-01 in the backyard the other day to do some initial video tests. Taken with the DA35mm F2.8 Macro Limited. Shot wide open (F2.8) or close to it. Manual settings. Available light.


  • The Secret Life of Trees, IV, originally uploaded by john m flores. Now we are getting somewhere! The Pentax K-01 paired with the dreamy DA35mm F2.8 Macro Limited. ISO400, F2.8, 1/640. This next one may be my favorite of the set, the beautifully abstract out of focus rendering adding drama and suspense to this flower…


  • .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The Secret Life of Trees, IV, originally uploaded by john m flores. Now we are getting somewhere! The Pentax K-01 paired with the dreamy DA35mm F2.8 Macro Limited. ISO400, F2.8, 1/640. This next one…


  • The Secret Life of Trees, originally uploaded by john m flores. The red Japanes Maple is blooming in the backyard. Taken with the Panasonic GH2 with the 100-300mm zoom. I’ve found this an odd but potent combination for shots like this as the long focal lengths help create depth of field, even with this DOF-challenged…


  • .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The Secret Life of Trees, originally uploaded by john m flores. The red Japanes Maple is blooming in the backyard. Taken with the Panasonic GH2 with the 100-300mm zoom. I’ve found this an odd…