Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Photo Gallery: Bicycles

I did a photo gallery post a while back about my obsession with old doorways and I feel somewhat the same about photographs of bicycles...I found all of these great images and realized that there's something very special about a bicycle photographed as art. I can't help but wonder who's been riding around on the bike, where they came from, where they're going and why they've stopped riding for the moment. To me, bicycles represent a sense of freedom - getting fresh air out in the open on a beautiful day, reminiscent of riding around until dusk as a child all summer. I don't ride bikes nearly enough as an adult! I think it's time to dust off my pink beach cruiser and take her for a spin :) Enjoy the photos; all have been taken from around the world!





Photo credits: Art.com & Allposters.com

9 comments:

  1. i got curious about your blog seeing your picture on one of cottage industries post. my friends daughters name is jools (almost simular) and i got inspired by the print you've used, than when i came to your blog it started with someting about french, where i'll be going this saturday and i saw a lot of bikes, kind of like a dutch thing, so i just wanted to let you know i really like the picturs of your blog. Well, take care and i will sure stop by more often.

    yvonne

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  2. What a great post! I do love these photos. Can't even pick a favorite....

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  3. these are fantastic photos! go on and dust her off & ride on over!

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  4. love these photos--especially the top one.
    you have such a wonderful blog--will stop back again for sure!

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  5. When I say, "Beka," you say, "Bicycle!" I have a bicycle post in my drafts waiting to be posted as we speak.

    Thank you for posting this, because now I can link back to you! ;)

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  6. Bicycles are so creative and fun! I love the bicycle against the bright blue wall.

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  7. I love bikes... I have painted quite a few of these style bikes with baskets... I was going to put together a bike collection post for next week... might have to take one of these to add to my collection!
    FUN!

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  8. a timely post for me, as i just got back on the bike after years of being away. i love all of these photos. my hubby and i just talked about me trading in the mountain bike (i don't really use on trails) and getting me a regular old bike with a basket and all - how fun!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 11, 2008

    The boyfriend and I agreed that our favorite photos from Belize were of the bikes (brightly colored against brightly colored walls.) These are just great.

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