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Vintage Schwinn

June 26, 2011 by Kala

The first bright sunny day we’ve had in almost two weeks. We went bicycling. We went walking. We took photographs.

Posted in Macro Photography | Tagged bicycle | 182 Comments

182 Responses

on June 26, 2011 at 11:44 pm | Reply Belbe

we have a lot of summer days in Toulouse ..
I prefer to be in my swimming pool than cycling …
great shot !
- on June 29, 2011 at 10:53 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bernard.
on June 26, 2011 at 11:54 pm | Reply minor

Is it pleasant to go cycling in a sunnyday? Here in Tokyo, today is around 77°F,but a few days ago, it was 95°Ｆ．　Have a nice Monday!
- on June 29, 2011 at 10:56 pm | Reply Kala
  
  It is, we get shade from the trees.
on June 27, 2011 at 12:02 am | Reply Chantal

great in sepia
- on June 29, 2011 at 10:56 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chantal
on June 27, 2011 at 12:31 am | Reply Luiza Brack

Very good idea! We also have bikes since 3 weeks, but the weather was not very good in the last days. Since today we have over 30°. Celsius, not Fahrenheit:-)
- on June 29, 2011 at 10:57 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I hope you get to do some bicycling soon!
on June 27, 2011 at 12:56 am | Reply frankdejol

Excellent shot !
- on June 29, 2011 at 10:58 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!
on June 27, 2011 at 1:04 am | Reply Gattina

How are your legs feeling today ??
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:00 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Good!
on June 27, 2011 at 1:05 am | Reply nigel

Cool photo, and totally different to your normal style. I need to buy myself a bike!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:01 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nigel – got to change it up sometimes.
on June 27, 2011 at 1:42 am | Reply jpla

Tu n’as pas de coup de soleil au moins ? Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:03 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Merci JP!
on June 27, 2011 at 2:28 am | Reply Fokkio

Those are the days.
A nice shot and beautiful porcessing!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:04 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fokkio!
on June 27, 2011 at 2:30 am | Reply ladyfi

Ah- I love that burst of energy you get when the sun finally shines in its full glory! Lovely pic too.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:06 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks ladyfi
on June 27, 2011 at 2:43 am | Reply LifeRamblings

very cool shot. have fun cycling.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:07 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks.
on June 27, 2011 at 2:47 am | Reply Marie LC

I like your choice of frame. Nice idea and catch.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:08 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marie
on June 27, 2011 at 3:25 am | Reply Sarah

I love it!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sarah.
on June 27, 2011 at 3:41 am | Reply Birgitta

I like the the sepia tone here! Good shot Kala! I like bicycling
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
on June 27, 2011 at 4:12 am | Reply Leckeres für Mensch und Katze

Nice shot! LG Tina
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tina!
on June 27, 2011 at 4:15 am | Reply Laurette

A great shot and lovely processing. Cycling is a great way to spend outdoors in nature.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Laurette
on June 27, 2011 at 4:49 am | Reply Ana Lúcia

I like the lack of colors.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:18 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Ana Lucia
on June 27, 2011 at 5:10 am | Reply Hootin' Anni

This is just way cool!!!

…and a happy Macro Monday to you too!!!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Anni!
on June 27, 2011 at 5:11 am | Reply fabrizio

very cool this shot, enchanting bokeh effect
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
on June 27, 2011 at 5:19 am | Reply CR

Great shot! I love the composition change every now and then! Great detail and colors. Really makes me want to find a long winding trail to ride. Have fun this summer!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks CR!
on June 27, 2011 at 5:26 am | Reply Yvon

wonderful shot, Kala and thank’s for visit
have a nice day
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yvon
on June 27, 2011 at 5:46 am | Reply Raw Thoughts and Feelings

Wow..Kala, this is such a fantastic photo, and I love how just a little color showed up on the bike. I’m so glad you took advantage of beautiful weather.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:24 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
on June 27, 2011 at 6:10 am | Reply Trish

Great job with the color edit ~ looks fabulous
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Trish
on June 27, 2011 at 6:15 am | Reply veronique

changement ! imagine un vieux vélo avec quelques fleurs dessus …
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yes, change!
on June 27, 2011 at 6:55 am | Reply Camelia

Wonderful tones , greats photos always !
Thank you for visiting my blog , and thank you for the beautiful words
Wish you a summer full of sunshine !
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  You’re welcome and thank you for stopping by!
on June 27, 2011 at 7:09 am | Reply Evelyn

That’s a surprise. A different subject but such a nice photo. You are very skilful. Enjoy!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Evelyn!
on June 27, 2011 at 7:48 am | Reply Ginnie

You would fit right in over here, Kala! I love it.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ginnie
on June 27, 2011 at 7:59 am | Reply Al

Nice vintage look on this composition. I used to have one of these back in the 70′s. Glad to hear you had a great time outside in the sunshine. It’d be too hot to any of that here today. We’re getting up to 100F, and Tucson will be 111F!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Your weather has been pretty much the opposite of ours which has been cool and wet.
on June 27, 2011 at 8:23 am | Reply Janis

Love the look.. nice blast from the past. You just can’t beat bike riding for a great time!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Janis.
on June 27, 2011 at 8:27 am | Reply Jane @ One Photo

Nice soft focus, what a lovely vintage looking bike too.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:41 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jane
on June 27, 2011 at 8:32 am | Reply Karen

How nice to be able to get out and about. Love your photo!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:42 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Karen!
on June 27, 2011 at 8:36 am | Reply Dimple

Wow, this is a different subject! Nice shot, it shows the essence of bicycling.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Dimple!
on June 27, 2011 at 9:02 am | Reply Maximillian R.

Well, look at that – it’s not a nature photo! But although this is different than your usual work, it’s great in a different way; I like the light, sepia-ish tones and the bokeh. It’s good you’ve had good weather for being outdoors – it’s been much to warm for me to go outside recently.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:46 pm | Reply Kala
  
  I love nature shots, but am interesting in doing other stuff too!
on June 27, 2011 at 9:13 am | Reply Anna VanDemark

Like the way you have framed and processed this shot! My husband and I have been walking and kayaking a lot, but need to get on our bikes too:)
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:47 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for stopping by Anna.
on June 27, 2011 at 9:25 am | Reply Sunshine

It truly sounds wonderful & lovely Kala!
Happy summer to you.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:48 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sunshine!
on June 27, 2011 at 9:25 am | Reply Nik

lovely bokeh! definitely a different subject than we normally see, but you’ve put a nice Kala feel to this image..
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:50 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nik
on June 27, 2011 at 9:36 am | Reply Nancy

What a fun-looking bike. And I bet you look sweet on it! Very nostalgic, vintage-y (is that a word?) photo, Kala.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:52 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nancy.
on June 27, 2011 at 9:37 am | Reply Mickie Brown

Glad you had a sunny day to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. I have an old bike, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Of course, I’m more the “leisurely peddler” so it doesn’t take a super duper, deluxe model to get me where I’m going! Hope you have more “sun” in your future. Mickie
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:53 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mickie
on June 27, 2011 at 10:15 am | Reply Richard Geven

So you were very active Kala??

A great shot of this wonderful bike!!!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Richard!
on June 27, 2011 at 10:54 am | Reply Steve

A neat shot of the bike. I love that processing!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steve!
on June 27, 2011 at 10:55 am | Reply Chris Chisu

Schwinn is cool. I bought two old Peugeots and i turned them into a single one…but gorgeous. Love your flower pics.
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:56 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chris
on June 27, 2011 at 11:37 am | Reply lisa

Here in NY, we are also suffering from a definite lack of sunshine Kala. I am wondering if summer will ever get here this year. Bicycling and photographs sound like a wonderful way to spend a weekend! Love this photograph, and love vintage Schwinn bicycles!!
- on June 29, 2011 at 11:57 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lisa – hope your weather improves!
on June 27, 2011 at 12:17 pm | Reply Francisca

I’ve been thinking about getting back into bicycling. And yeah, it rather needs good weather.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:00 am | Reply Kala
  
  Get out your bicycle Francisca!
on June 27, 2011 at 12:26 pm | Reply Kim, USA

It’s beautiful Kala! I found out that the natural light is the best. Happy week days ahead and thanks for the visit!

The Buds
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:01 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kim.
on June 27, 2011 at 12:35 pm | Reply justine

wonderful! so much nicer than sitting in the gym on one!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:01 am | Reply Kala
  
  You are so right!
on June 27, 2011 at 12:39 pm | Reply noel

Great colors on this picture for this bicyle
I like your tones
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:03 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Noel.
on June 27, 2011 at 1:47 pm | Reply dona

It seems you enjoyed your day! Very nice photo!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:08 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks dona.
on June 27, 2011 at 3:58 pm | Reply Otto K.

I like the pop of colors on the bike in a sepia setting.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:08 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Otto
on June 27, 2011 at 5:11 pm | Reply Riah

Thanks for commenting on our blog!
I love that picture by the way!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:09 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for stopping by Riah
on June 27, 2011 at 5:47 pm | Reply EG Wow, Canada

It’s great when the sun shines, isn’t it? Love the photo of your bike.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:10 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks EG
on June 27, 2011 at 6:08 pm | Reply Angela

Great shot, I love the tones!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:11 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Angela
on June 27, 2011 at 6:23 pm | Reply Corrie

I like this. It reminds me of when you used to take all those pictures of household objects…vintage in more ways than one.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:12 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Corrie
on June 27, 2011 at 7:33 pm | Reply MarieElizabeth

Good for you, way to enjoy the day!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:13 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you !
on June 27, 2011 at 8:24 pm | Reply rian

great weather’s always a great time to go biking.. nice capture..
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:14 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rian
on June 27, 2011 at 9:15 pm | Reply Garden Walk Garden Talk

Pretty cool bike photo Kala.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:18 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much
on June 27, 2011 at 11:19 pm | Reply Jama

Here it’s almost like summer all year long, I rather be indoor that out, cos it’s soooo hot!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:22 am | Reply Kala
  
  ahh Jama!
on June 28, 2011 at 1:10 am | Reply Tammie

your time out and about sounds wonderful!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:22 am | Reply Kala
  
  It was Tammie!
on June 28, 2011 at 1:36 am | Reply Mark

what a nice day then
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:22 am | Reply Kala
  
  It was!
on June 28, 2011 at 2:25 am | Reply Hilda

The nature looks different when you ride on the bike. Have a nice trip. And take lots of images!
From Hilda
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:28 am | Reply Kala
  
  I did – over 400!
on June 28, 2011 at 2:49 am | Reply Leovi

Wonderful photo. I like those soft and bright tones.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:28 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Leovi
on June 28, 2011 at 3:29 am | Reply Sarito

Fantastic shot.. like the closeup and the processing.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:33 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sarito
on June 28, 2011 at 7:06 am | Reply TGV

like the soft tone and bokehs
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:34 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks TGV
on June 28, 2011 at 7:20 am | Reply Roland Theys

Cool photo,Kala!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:34 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Roland!
on June 28, 2011 at 9:45 am | Reply Blessing Reflections

Gorgeous photo! I want to try my hand at this subject..
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:35 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks and you should – it’s fun to try new stuff.
on June 28, 2011 at 10:08 am | Reply mariana

beautiful frame and tones
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:39 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mariana
on June 28, 2011 at 11:03 am | Reply Sivinden

I like bicycling too, it’s easy to make a stop if you find something interesting to capture – such as your bicycle;)
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:40 am | Reply Kala
  
  haha, you’re right!
on June 28, 2011 at 11:40 am | Reply Conny

Great cut and colors!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:41 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Conny
on June 28, 2011 at 1:27 pm | Reply paolo

bike means freedom to me, and after some bad weather it’s really like a “release”
very nice !
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:41 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Paolo
on June 28, 2011 at 1:46 pm | Reply Dances Of Dreams

What a beautiful vintage bike! It looks wonderful..
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:43 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you..
on June 28, 2011 at 2:24 pm | Reply Carlos Daniel

As always, a wonderful shot, with a vintage touch
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:45 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Carlos
on June 28, 2011 at 4:40 pm | Reply Mark Johnson

It looks like a great bike to have a blast on. I like the color processing; really gives the image a dated look.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:45 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mark
on June 28, 2011 at 5:46 pm | Reply Cildemer

Very nice sepia shot! Love walking and cycling when the weather is fine too;o)

***
Happy day****
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:45 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Cildemer
on June 28, 2011 at 6:04 pm | Reply ....peter:)

I am glad that you had a sunny day to go out and about with is fine bicycle complete with shock absorbers…..nice picture Kala and i like your bike….sorry that i have missed a few visits lately!!…..
i will comment twice on your next photo lol….peter:)
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:48 am | Reply Kala
  
  LOL!!
on June 29, 2011 at 12:00 am | Reply Bernardo

Me gusta como has encuadrado la bicicleta y el revelado que le has dado como es habitual es genial.

Saludos
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:49 am | Reply Kala
  
  Gracias Bernardo
on June 29, 2011 at 2:23 am | Reply Pavan Kaul

Beautiful composition and tones..a lovely picture Kala:)
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:50 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Pavan
on June 29, 2011 at 4:07 am | Reply Bom

Good to hear that you enjoyed the sunshine after enjoying(?) the rain. Biking is always a great way to get out and enjoy one’s surroundings.
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:53 am | Reply Kala
  
  I agree!
on June 29, 2011 at 4:41 am | Reply Doug Hickok

Biking and walking, the best way to travel and see the world up close. Plus its good exercise :^)
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:54 am | Reply Kala
  
  Yes, yes!
on June 29, 2011 at 6:45 am | Reply Journey Photographic

Sounds like a wonderful day
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:54 am | Reply Kala
  
  Yes
on June 29, 2011 at 8:11 am | Reply Wandering Thought

I love the artistic view of this photo!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:55 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!!
on June 29, 2011 at 11:12 am | Reply Nicole

Cool! Glad you had a great day out!
We finally had a few good days too, but since today we are back to windy and lightly dusty :/
Hope your enjoyable weather lasts longer!
- on June 30, 2011 at 12:58 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nicole!
on June 29, 2011 at 12:05 pm | Reply Joyti

What a great summer activity.
The bicycle is gorgeous…stunning shot.
- on June 30, 2011 at 1:00 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joyti
on June 29, 2011 at 2:31 pm | Reply Fotokarusellen

This is the most beautiful bicycle I have ever seen. Wonderful work.
- on June 30, 2011 at 1:02 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you very much!
on June 30, 2011 at 2:01 pm | Reply sherri

this is gorgeous, kala.
- on June 30, 2011 at 6:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  thanks Sherri
on June 30, 2011 at 7:48 pm | Reply Kathleen

Yay! Glad the weather has turned for you Kala. Hope it stays. Perfect photo for the day. I want a rusty bike with a basket for my garden.
- on June 30, 2011 at 10:02 pm | Reply Kala
  
  thanks and that would be SO cool Kathleen!
on July 1, 2011 at 7:50 pm | Reply Ferd

I love everything about bikes! Glad you had a nice day and that you enjoy riding, too!
- on July 3, 2011 at 7:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ferd!
on July 2, 2011 at 8:27 pm | Reply PC PHOTO

great processing and composition
- on July 3, 2011 at 7:14 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you !!
on July 3, 2011 at 5:08 am | Reply joshi daniel

nice!
- on July 3, 2011 at 7:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joshi!
on July 3, 2011 at 6:52 pm | Reply Mona Sweden

Bicykling, walking and taking photographs. Sounds like a very pleasant way to spend your time. Beautiful image!
- on July 3, 2011 at 7:15 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mona!
on July 5, 2011 at 11:10 am | Reply Michelle

The perfect way to spend a day. Glad you are finally getting some nice weather. Love the processing on this one.
- on July 5, 2011 at 11:15 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michelle
on July 6, 2011 at 3:18 pm | Reply Manola

I love the bike .. here: nod for this one very vintage .;;-)) cute!
- on July 6, 2011 at 3:54 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!
on July 7, 2011 at 3:47 am | Reply syamktr

Nice vintage effect Kala…well framed!!
- on July 7, 2011 at 9:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  thanks !!

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