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August 25, 2011 by Kala

This is one of the prettiest bicycles I’ve ever seen.

Posted in Macro Photography | Tagged bicycle | 180 Comments

180 Responses

on August 25, 2011 at 10:47 pm | Reply joey

Great eye, dear Kala … luv it!
- on August 29, 2011 at 12:47 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joey
on August 25, 2011 at 10:59 pm | Reply Z Joya

bokeh- so fine:)
- on August 29, 2011 at 12:47 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Z
on August 25, 2011 at 11:29 pm | Reply kenkiz

j’aime la douceur de ces couleurs !
- on August 29, 2011 at 12:48 am | Reply Kala
  
  merci
on August 25, 2011 at 11:52 pm | Reply Carletta

I LOVE it!
What a great vintage bike – cute seat.
- on August 29, 2011 at 12:49 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Carletta
on August 25, 2011 at 11:58 pm | Reply Pieces of Sunshine

Inviting one to sit and ride….lovely photo.
- on August 29, 2011 at 12:49 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you.
on August 26, 2011 at 12:04 am | Reply DULCIE

Your bicycle shots are very fine…I can never get my shots of bikes to have these soft edges. I love your depth of focus….and, of course, this is a very sweet bike !!
- on August 29, 2011 at 12:50 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks DULCIE
on August 26, 2011 at 12:05 am | Reply Calusarus

And you’re right : this is really a pretty one
- on August 29, 2011 at 12:53 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Calusarus
on August 26, 2011 at 12:08 am | Reply Ginnie

Even prettier by your handiwork, Kala!
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:26 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ginnie
on August 26, 2011 at 12:10 am | Reply Manola

how beautiful this shot! the fine: there are always with you … and you know I love to choose your subjects ….;-)))) .;;-)
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:28 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Manola
on August 26, 2011 at 12:41 am | Reply k@

Agreed and your dof is rich that enhances the pleasure making it double.
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:30 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks k@
on August 26, 2011 at 12:42 am | Reply ladyfi

Wow – what a spectacularly beautiful shot!
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:36 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks ladyfi
on August 26, 2011 at 12:56 am | Reply fabrizio

wonderful tonality and frame, great photo in it’s totality
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:38 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
on August 26, 2011 at 1:09 am | Reply belbe

its’ a real great shot !
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:38 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Bernard
on August 26, 2011 at 1:14 am | Reply LissenTo

Oh so sweet bicycle and I like to take a ride on my own bicycle.
Very, very, nice photo
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:41 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lissen
on August 26, 2011 at 1:31 am | Reply Yvon

hi Kala
they use wood for heating but only one or two hours a day before sleeping because they have not enaugh wood;
to warm tea or eating, they use dry cowpat
have a nice day
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:44 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for the information Yvon.
on August 26, 2011 at 2:17 am | Reply Marcie

Love that seat…what fun!!! Love how you’ve framed and processed this.
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:48 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marcie!
on August 26, 2011 at 2:45 am | Reply Lauri

This is a really lovely composition of a great bike, thanks for sharing your vision.
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:51 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lauri
on August 26, 2011 at 2:45 am | Reply Marie LC

A vintage bike lovely captured
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:52 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marie
on August 26, 2011 at 3:04 am | Reply Leovi

Excellent work, congratulations on this new and beautiful work of art, I love the delicious subtlety of tones.
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:53 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Leovi
on August 26, 2011 at 3:18 am | Reply ormbunke

Absolut både annorlunda och sött. Hade gärna sett hela cykeln. Ha de gott i helgen. Anita
- on August 29, 2011 at 1:59 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Anita
on August 26, 2011 at 3:58 am | Reply Wandering Thought

Whoa, how cool is that? Beautiful photo, Kala!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:00 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!
on August 26, 2011 at 4:28 am | Reply l'Angevine

ça ressemble à un serre-tête mais là je peux dire un serre-fesses!!!lol
passe d’agréables moments et à bientôt
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:11 am | Reply Kala
  
  merci!
on August 26, 2011 at 4:35 am | Reply Raw Thoughts And Feelings

That bike is so special and unique! I love the seat. Have a great weekend, Kala..
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:11 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mumsy
on August 26, 2011 at 5:06 am | Reply Chantal

very vintage, i like it
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:12 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Chantal
on August 26, 2011 at 5:19 am | Reply HansHB

I do agree, – and a very good shot as well..
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:15 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Hans
on August 26, 2011 at 6:11 am | Reply Line

yes so cool great picture!!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:15 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Line
on August 26, 2011 at 6:15 am | Reply Laurette

A wonderful capture of this beautiful bicycle. Lovely soft tones and beautiful bokeh.
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:18 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Laurette
on August 26, 2011 at 6:16 am | Reply keeping up with the times

It is very pretty! that seat is so unique! your DOF is perfection as usual!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:22 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!!
on August 26, 2011 at 6:23 am | Reply Hilda

Beautiful composition. Great work!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:25 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Hilda
on August 26, 2011 at 6:24 am | Reply NR | ExPlanet

clever title, love the photo
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:27 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks
on August 26, 2011 at 6:35 am | Reply Pavan Kaul

Wonderful image…love the colors and focus Kala!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:36 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Pavan
on August 26, 2011 at 6:50 am | Reply sherri

nice vintage feel
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:36 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sherri
on August 26, 2011 at 8:38 am | Reply Tammy

that seat is just funky…love your perspective an depth!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:36 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Tammy
on August 26, 2011 at 9:06 am | Reply Christopher

Great colors and perspective Kala–very cool shot
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:38 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Christopher
on August 26, 2011 at 9:32 am | Reply One

I have 3 new bicycles at home but I’ve not seen beauty in them. After looking at your photo and Rosie’s at leavesnbloom, I realize that shots of bicycle can be really gorgeous…if I ever know how.
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:39 am | Reply Kala
  
  There’s a bit of beauty in the most mundane things I think.
on August 26, 2011 at 10:01 am | Reply LifeRamblings

what a neat shot. i love the soft focus.
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:41 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much.
on August 26, 2011 at 10:25 am | Reply george

Such a cool shot – and such a cute saddle – what a pity they’re not obligatory in the Tour de France…
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:46 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks George
on August 26, 2011 at 10:48 am | Reply Nancy

Red and turquoise is a perfect combination. Whimsical photo, Kala. I love it!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:47 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Nancy
on August 26, 2011 at 10:58 am | Reply Dimple

I never think of bicycles as pretty, but now you mention it, it does have a certain charm!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:49 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Dimple
on August 26, 2011 at 11:57 am | Reply Richard Geven

hahaha this one realy makes me smile Kala!!! For sure it’s for a pretty girl )
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:49 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Richard
on August 26, 2011 at 11:57 am | Reply lisa

Indeed it is Kala!
I am sooo loving that seat, and what a wonderful photograph this is!
Have a wonderful weekend!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:52 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lisa
on August 26, 2011 at 12:35 pm | Reply Sivinden

A pretty bicycle so well captured!
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:57 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Sivinden
on August 26, 2011 at 12:54 pm | Reply truels

Nice find – and nice shot
- on August 29, 2011 at 2:59 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks truels.
on August 26, 2011 at 1:18 pm | Reply Danelle

I love photographing bikes. This is great!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:02 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Danelle
on August 26, 2011 at 1:21 pm | Reply Ms. Becky

this is so very nice. in many ways. it just feels really good to look at it. happy day to you.
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:05 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ms. Becky
on August 26, 2011 at 1:41 pm | Reply Gina

Absolutely love the composition of this! Lovely!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:07 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Gina
on August 26, 2011 at 3:43 pm | Reply dona

Lovely! Let us see more of it!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:13 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks dona – and I just may!
on August 26, 2011 at 3:49 pm | Reply Otto K.

lovely nostalgic feel to this.
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:14 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Otto
on August 26, 2011 at 4:19 pm | Reply Steve

Fancy! You must live in this perfect world, Kala. There are no ugly bicycles there. In any case, it’s a beautiful photo.
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:15 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Steve
on August 26, 2011 at 5:49 pm | Reply Evelyn

Yes, real pretty. I wonder if that’s comfy.

Great pic as always, Kala. Happy Weekend, Evelyn
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:22 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Evelyn
on August 26, 2011 at 7:18 pm | Reply Ray

Awesome, beautiful shot!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:25 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ray
on August 26, 2011 at 8:08 pm | Reply A.Barlow

Nice capture on this one. Reminds me how much I need to go get a bike!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:27 am | Reply Kala
  
  haha. and thanks.
on August 26, 2011 at 11:14 pm | Reply Michael Rawluk

That is a wonderful shot,especially when viewed in the larger version.
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:29 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michael
on August 26, 2011 at 11:26 pm | Reply Jani

wow, this is a beautiful photo! I love the colors and details and the bokeh is very nice! 5/5!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:30 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Jani
on August 27, 2011 at 1:15 am | Reply Krunal

Excellent shot, beautiful colours and fantastic focus. And the cycle is indeed very pretty
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:31 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Krunal
on August 27, 2011 at 1:41 am | Reply paolo

cute bike, i love the focus on the seat, makes me want to ride that bike and feel the wind on my face. lovely++
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:33 am | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers Paolo and thank you.
on August 27, 2011 at 4:38 am | Reply Aksel

Looks very sweet with beautiful lines and colours
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:35 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Aksel
on August 27, 2011 at 4:55 am | Reply justinegordon

love the angle you have taken it from and the colours on the seat, what a great shot and processing.
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:38 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Justine
on August 27, 2011 at 5:54 am | Reply Trish

oh that is really pretty ~ I like the nice soft colors, great processing
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:39 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Trish
on August 27, 2011 at 7:49 am | Reply Kalyan

simply beautifully captured shot….lovely!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:42 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kalyan
on August 27, 2011 at 8:39 am | Reply Steven

Quite a festive seat you’ve focused on!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:43 am | Reply Kala
  
  That it is!
on August 27, 2011 at 8:43 am | Reply minor

Very lovely and nice blur!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:44 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks minor!
on August 27, 2011 at 10:08 am | Reply Doug Hickok

I like how more and more bikes have a retro look to them, like bicycles from the 50′s and 60′s when I was a kid. Your image captures that wonderful retro feel.
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:46 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Doug
on August 27, 2011 at 10:20 am | Reply Conny

Great composition and tones, Kala! And I love the DoF!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:48 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Conny!
on August 27, 2011 at 10:23 am | Reply Conny

Oh, my blog and it’s adress has changed . Before it was c-oho.de…
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:50 am | Reply Kala
  
  I see – love the new design!
on August 27, 2011 at 11:09 am | Reply Fokkio

Excellent work, as always
Greetings, Fokk(i)o
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:50 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Fokkio
on August 27, 2011 at 11:12 am | Reply Fokkio

Are you on Google+ by the way?
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:51 am | Reply Kala
  
  No, but I am going to start!
on August 27, 2011 at 2:43 pm | Reply Victoria

Oh… I LOVE the DOF here… what a great image!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:51 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Victoria
on August 27, 2011 at 6:52 pm | Reply PC PHOTO

Yet another thought provoking photo, took me back to the day when there were no multiple speed bikes and I could ride uphill!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:52 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks PC PHOTO
on August 27, 2011 at 7:57 pm | Reply rian

that’s a cute bike seat.. nice shot!
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:54 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rian
on August 28, 2011 at 12:42 am | Reply Bernardo

Una bonita perspectiva con un conjuntos de colores especaculares.

Saludos
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:56 am | Reply Kala
  
  Gracias Bernardo
on August 28, 2011 at 2:15 am | Reply Luiza

Very nice! I think, it belongs to a very friendly person:-)
- on August 29, 2011 at 3:57 am | Reply Kala
  
  I think so too!
on August 28, 2011 at 7:08 am | Reply Journey Photographic

Love this, especially the way the structure of the bike makes such a graphic backdrop.
- on August 29, 2011 at 4:00 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you
on August 28, 2011 at 12:22 pm | Reply joshi daniel

simply awesome and the composition is outstanding!
- on August 29, 2011 at 4:01 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joshi!
on August 28, 2011 at 12:38 pm | Reply Robert

Wonderful details and superb postprocessing, very like! Congratulations
- on August 29, 2011 at 4:03 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Robert
on August 28, 2011 at 1:52 pm | Reply kyungmee

Wonderful treatment & mood! Love the composition!
- on August 29, 2011 at 4:05 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks dear!
on August 28, 2011 at 2:28 pm | Reply veredit

your works are a real treat!

cordially – isabella
- on August 29, 2011 at 4:05 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Isabella
on August 28, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply yz

great play with focus and colors
- on August 29, 2011 at 4:06 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks yz
on August 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm | Reply Mona Sweden

The seat is so cute and the color of the bike is unique. Love it!
- on August 29, 2011 at 4:08 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mona
on August 29, 2011 at 9:02 am | Reply DomLOrtha

Successful capture again. Really nice.
Have a nice day.
- on September 1, 2011 at 1:37 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much!!
on August 29, 2011 at 1:21 pm | Reply Robin

I have to agree! It’s very pretty. And you’ve made it even more so with the way you captured it.
- on September 1, 2011 at 1:37 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Robin.
on August 29, 2011 at 4:31 pm | Reply Kiki

How gorgeous…and that color is dazzling me..what a sweet ride! Beautiful!
- on September 1, 2011 at 1:39 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kiki
on August 30, 2011 at 12:54 pm | Reply Fotokarusellen

Wonderful composition and color. A very beautiful picture, Kala
- on September 1, 2011 at 1:39 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you !
on August 30, 2011 at 2:20 pm | Reply dutchbaby

Aah, reminds me of my childhood in Amsterdam!
- on September 1, 2011 at 1:39 am | Reply Kala
  
  Interesting!
on August 31, 2011 at 8:09 am | Reply Martina Egli

… and this is the prettiest photo of a bicycle I’ve ever seen!
- on September 1, 2011 at 1:40 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Martina
on August 31, 2011 at 3:58 pm | Reply Kathleen

Hi Kala. It’s taking me a while to get back in the swing of things. This bike is seriously awesome. You captured it perfectly. You have many beautiful images that I’ve missed but hopefully I’ll catch the new ones as you post! Also hope you’ve had a good summer.
- on September 1, 2011 at 1:41 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for stopping by Kathleen.
on September 4, 2011 at 7:35 pm | Reply ....peter:)

The seat is very pretty Kala… the rest of its beauty was completed with your soft lens…. i like it….peter:)
- on September 5, 2011 at 5:36 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Peter
on September 5, 2011 at 3:12 am | Reply Rue Du Lavoir

A very nice composition…
Really beautiful shades…
A very successful framing…
A perfect shot!
Good week to you, Kala.
- on September 5, 2011 at 5:36 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you !!
on September 13, 2011 at 6:16 am | Reply Di

Love this bike. the color is delicious!
- on September 16, 2011 at 5:48 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Di
on September 21, 2011 at 9:59 am | Reply Niels

Beautiful shot. Nice details and composition.
on September 21, 2011 at 1:17 pm | Reply michelle

Love the colours and DOF, makes me think I need a more stylin’ seat for my bike.

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