Cycling in paradise

Cycling in paradise by jchanders

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

Cycling in paradise belongs to the following groups:

Dutch Touch, European Everyday Life, Landscape Photography, Nikon D80 Users and Shots in the Fog
  • RichardV

    RichardV, 8 months ago

    Another beautiful capture.

  • Colin Hollywood

    Colin Hollywood, 8 months ago

    A wonderful image, with a good sense of depth and the autumn leaves adding interest to the foreground. Well done!

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms, 8 months ago

    Beautifuly done.

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E..., 8 months ago

    you couldnt have lined this up any better, awesome lighting, composition!! wonderful shot

  • Grahame Clark

    Grahame Clark, 8 months ago

    I love the perspective – very interesting shot!

  • Steven Pike

    Steven Pike, 8 months ago

    Great shot again.

  • silveraya

    silveraya, 8 months ago

    lovely image, the lighting is beautiful

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 8 months ago

    great composition

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller, 8 months ago

    What a mood – fantastic!

  • Huy Le

    Huy Le, 8 months ago

    great composition, the mist/fog adds to the atmosphere :)

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 8 months ago

    Just a beautiful image – love the endless shaft of light…

  • Ozcloggie

    Ozcloggie, 8 months ago

    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).

  • Kate Towers IPA

    Kate Towers IPA, 8 months ago

    wow would love to cycle there.. again great work

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA, 8 months ago

    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

    velveteagle, 8 months ago

    This will appeal to many people.. Very good work …

  • Camerashy

    Camerashy, 8 months ago

    No heitation in adding this to my favourites….........magic photo

  • Gene Praag

    Gene Praag, 8 months ago

    The composition is amazing! Simply stunning!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1, 8 months ago

    brilliant work!

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush, 8 months ago

    Beautiful…look like a painting…
    Marvelous path to follow, by riding .

  • AllyL

    AllyL, about 1 month ago

    This is just beautiful – from the light to the compisition to the hues and tones.

  • ericseyes

    ericseyes, 2 days ago

    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

    Anthony Vella, 1 day ago

    Beautiful composition….excellent perspective….good HDR work.

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