Randall Washington, Proprietor - aka "Randakk"
Chapel Hill, NC USA
Randakk Gallery DetailsLike to see your bike immortalized in Randakk's Gallery?I'm fairly picky about the bikes I include. It's hard to verify, but I'm told that bikes that appear in my Gallery command a significant premium when they hit the market.
David Mitchell's '76 GL 1000 - Peachtree City, GA a Randakk restoration...my former show bike - "Elsie" I get lots of gratifying emails (with pictures attached) from justifiably proud customers who've completed their restorations. A small fraction of these photos end up in the Gallery. I'm often asked how I make my selections. Here's the method I use to make selections for the Gallery: 1. You must be a customer of Randakk's Cycle Shakk to get your bike's picture published. I keep meticulous records dating back to the inception of my business. 2. The bike must be roadworthy and compelling to me in some way. Bike's with obvious flaws and deficiencies don't make the cut. 3. I seek great examples of each model year (in every available factory color) to represent the full range of production. 4. Sometimes I make exceptions, but bikes are most photogenic in full profile view and on the centerstand shot with a non-distracting outdoor background. 5. I have a bias toward originality, but interesting "creations" have a place in the Gallery (like Dave Ayesthorpe's GL1000 with Difazio Hub Steering!). 6. I also have a slight bias against bikes with fairings, windshields, bags, etc. but nice examples in this idiom manage to slip in. 7. No pets, lawnmowers, trash cans, children or other humans in the photo! Honestly, I've seen many of my customers in person...most of you aren't as good looking as your bike! 8. JPEG format is best. 100K file size is sufficient (I only need your best shot..not 100 pictures!). 9. Turn the date "stamp" off on your camera. |
