Cycling in paradise
The area here around Hilversum really is a cyclist´s paradise. So I do 98 per cent of my trips by bike. in the course of time you will see quite a number of paths. This one actually is not an official cycling path, but rather a small road, but its special atmosphere tempted me to share it with you today already, knowing that quite a few of you like my misty shots.
For those who might think we have mist here in the Netherlands all the time, let me tell you that we only have it on a few days, as there is far too much wind for mist on most days. But I have made mist photography my special hobby in the past years and must say that I enjoy it tremendously. So I try to go out whenever there is such a day. To be able to share some of this joy with you is a great boost for my photographic work!
Actually this is again a typical Sunday morning shot. While fewer and fewer people go to Church here at that time, more and more go out into nature, walking, cycling, horse-riding, boating … So if you want a really quiet nature world in this over-crowded country on a Sunday, be home on Sunday morning at 9 am at the latest. When these guys chased along me, it was already two hours beyond that safety date!
Near Maartensdijk, 23rd December 2007, 11.03 am
Nikon D80, Nikkor 18 – 200 mm at 200 mm
F 8, 1/250, ISO 200
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RichardV
Another beautiful capture.
Colin Hollywood
A wonderful image, with a good sense of depth and the autumn leaves adding interest to the foreground. Well done!
Linda Syms
Beautifuly done.
Christopher E...
you couldnt have lined this up any better, awesome lighting, composition!! wonderful shot
Grahame Clark
I love the perspective – very interesting shot!
SAlost
Great shot again.
silveraya
lovely image, the lighting is beautiful
Antanas
great composition
Jan Piller
What a mood – fantastic!
Huy Le
great composition, the mist/fog adds to the atmosphere :)
Paul Vanzella
Just a beautiful image – love the endless shaft of light…
Ozcloggie
I’ve been back to the Netherlands four times now, since we migrated in 1956. Every time the plane starts it’s descent, near Amsterdam, it strikes me how typical the cloud formation (weather) is, above those straight, neat paddocks (weilanden).
Having real seasons, in the Netherlands does add interest to the years. Here (in Sydney) there’s really not much difference. Your pictures certainly highlight the Dutch sfeer (=atmosphere+ coziness).
ktowers
wow would love to cycle there.. again great work
Rosalie Dale IPA
You will end up with a mass migration to the Netherlands at this rate – what stunning picture you are painting (photographically!) of the place.
velveteagle
This will appeal to many people.. Very good work …
Greg Hale
No heitation in adding this to my favourites….........magic photo
Gene Praag
The composition is amazing! Simply stunning!
dinghysailor1
brilliant work!
Nira Dabush
Beautiful…look like a painting…
Marvelous path to follow, by riding .
~ Selle
This is just beautiful – from the light to the compisition to the hues and tones.
ericseyes
Very nice shot, I love riding bikes, but we don’t have any nice trails like this around me, so you have to risk getting run over by fearsome drivers.
Anthony Vella
Beautiful composition….excellent perspective….good HDR work.
kevin smith sk...
Wonderful !
Buckwhite
This photo defies words. Excellent shot.
Kelly Robinson
Greta capture
Kelly Robinson
Great capture that is
Ghelly
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jchanders replied
Hi Ghelly,
Ever so many thanks. I am highly delighted about this wonderful sign of support.
Juergen
Ghelly
You are very welcome. It’s an outstanding piece, straight to my fav file *-))
Cheers
majo
zelf groot liefhebber van de mountainbike
kon niet anders dan deze in “the dutch connection”
in de kijker te plaatsen.
jchanders
Hi,
Geweldig! Super! Heel hartelijk dank!
Juergen
Iris Greenwell
Wonderful image!
sundawg7
Love the mystical appearance of this image. Congrats on having this superb capture featured. Regards, Ron.
Nedim Bosnic
wonderful image
Kelvin Hughes
Great composition