Turn, Turn, Turn
One of the things I love most about bike commuting is how it makes me aware of changes in the slant of light and the color of the sky as the seasons turn. Less than two months ago, at this same location and time of day, the sun was below the horizon and the sky was lit up like a bonfire.
13 Responses to “Turn, Turn, Turn”
your photos are excellent, keep up the interesting posts too..
Lovely bike and a great picture of it.
I’m with you on being more connected to my surroundings on the bike. Nice to be able to pass the time of day with folk you meet too.
I couldn’t agree more. From the crackle of drying leaves under my tires in the fall to the mist of a light rain on my face in the spring, you just can’t beat it. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a perfectly sunny day for commuting either…
Thank you!
Alan
Yes! Instead of every day simply being really freaking cold, I notice the direction of the wind, whether it’s foggy, if there are crows out that day, etc. It really helps get through the winter.
More light = more time to ride. It will be nice to not use lights for my commute, at least until we screw with the clocks in the name of “saving daylight” again in a few months….
At -2 degrs. this a.m. i can only wish for your inspiring thoughts!
I’m a wimp.
I woke up this morning to find ice on the birdbath. In West Palm Beach, Freaking FLORIDA, no less.
http://www.palmbeachbiketours.com/2009/02/05/snow-in-florida-ice-in-the-birdbath/
I decided that it was a good day to catch up on computer work and let my LHT keep sleeping in its warm bed.
BTW, I was showing your site to my kid last night. We’re impressed with the technical quality of your photos. We were curious what kind of equipment you use.
[I ask that question even though it was always one of those things that bugged me when I was a pro. You don't walk up to a concert pianist and say, "That sure was a pretty song. What kind of piano do you play?"]
I’m so enamored with your photography and choice of bicycles. I’m going to change out the seat and handlebars on my Heron touring bicycle similar to your Surly. Upright position, here I come.
(It was 22 degrees in northern Florida this morning. I chose to drive to work–unfortunately.)
@Ken
Ice in Florida!! And we’ve had spring weather here for weeks (FINALLY rain today though).
“[I ask that question even though it was always one of those things that bugged me when I was a pro. You don't walk up to a concert pianist and say, "That sure was a pretty song. What kind of piano do you play?"]“
It’s OK, Ken, I enjoy talking about cameras almost as much as I enjoy talking about bicycles.
I have two cameras, both Canons; an S3IS “super zoom” and an XSi DSLR (just gave my SD400 to my daughter). Many of the shots on the site were taken with the old S3IS, though some of the more recent shots (since December) were taken with the new XSi. I’m enjoying the DSLR and really appreciate its low light capabilities and fast focusing. My primary lens is a Canon EF 28mm f/1.8, and I also have the EF-S 18-55 kit lens. I already have an itch for a wide-angle lens and I’m hoping to purchase a Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 later this year. I frequently take the XSi on the bike, though I still find use for the S3 on some commute days when I have an itch to shoot panda portraits or rolling shots. This particular photo was taken with the S3 and post processed in Photoshop CS3.
Regards,
Alan
@Audeamus
Thanks for the kind words – I’m glad you enjoy the blog.
Send some pics for the Bike Gallery when you finish your “upright” retrofit!
Regards,
Alan
Great shot. Nice light. This picture should be titled “the things you miss in cars”
I went out yesterday morning, and rode into Cardiff Bay (Wales, UK), and then out across the enormous barrage that divides the Bay from the Severn estuary. Got some beautiful photographs too!
Amazing what you can achieve with a 5MP cameraphone (I know, I know… don’t chastise!)!