“People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re happy.” ~~ Anton Chekhov
During one of my recent visits to a local park, a warm day, this young lad was burning up the walking/riding path on his two-wheeler. I doubt he was aware of much outside his own imagination.
I can remember spending hours on my bicycle lost in my own world as a child. Now I’m happy if I can lose myself for a few moments in the viewfinder of my camera.
Boy, those care free days of our youth sure were fun or at least that’s how I remember them.
Steve, that’s how I remember them as well. :-)
This is one of the most evocative photos I’ve seen in a long time. Excellent.
Thanks, Ken.
After moving back into my condo I pulled the bike out of storage, tuned it up and have done some riding. Aside from a sore tush the first couple of times it is refreshing and darn healthy. Even in the colder weather out here people ride a lot. We just bundle up and get the heart pumping.
Monte, I always loved riding a bike but don’t even own one now. Bonnie and I have talked about getting bikes for enjoyment and the benefits of the exercise but have yet to act on it. I certainly don’t want one with 15 speeds where you have to ride in a crouch…maybe a 3 speed cruiser with a coaster brake would be more my speed these days. :-)
The past Sunday we had 60 degrees out. I would have much rather been riding my bike than raking leaves and putting yard items away for the winter. I remember walking my dog that night in a t-shirt…. Mid-November at night in Michigan in a t-shirt – go figure. However, back to normal now and near freezing at night.
Mark, weather is a seasonal thing anymore, it’s day-to-day. It’s been in the mid-70’s here for a few days but by tomorrow the highs will be in the 40’s. Heck, you can’t even switch out summer clothes because you might need them. :-)