Bike Cafe

Bike Cafe

Berlin, Germany

Not 100% of our trip involved "heavy" sights. We found this very cool restaurant/bike shop one morning and indulged in a great breakfast.  I also feasted on some eye candy of beautiful & colorful bikes and gear.

A personal bonus was shooting these with a film camera and home developing/scanning the film.



Nikon 35Ti | 35mm | Kodak Ultramax 400 | ISO 400

Photographed 9/17/25

 

Rent Me

Spokes & Wheels

Mystic Muffin

52 Frames - Week 28 - In The Style Of...

I had a different photo in the style of a different photographer all picked out. However, while traveling on a photography trip with a couple of friends, we visited The Image Center at Toronto Metropolitan University where I was introduced to the work of Clara Gutsche. (https://theimagecentre.ca/exhibition/scotiabank-photography-award-clara-gutsche/)

I love her photography and was determined to create an image while in Toronto that pays homage to her style of photographing the urban fabric. I photographed this scene within a few hours of leaving the gallery.

Sony A7Cii @ f5.6 | 1/125 | 35mm | ISO 250

Samyang AF 35mm F1.8

Photographed 7/12/25

Cruising

52 Assignments Exposure 27 - Panning For Gold

State & Washington

Chicago, IL

Sony A7Cii @ f20 | 1/15 | 35mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Photographed 6/7/25

Intersection Observations

A few shots from a photowalk on a beautiful day in Chicago.

Collision Course

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/800 | 60mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

In The Middle Of The Street

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/160 | 51mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Outside Inside

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/125 | 51mm | ISO 500

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

All Photographed 4/27/25

No Kleenex

52Frames - Week 39 - Mode of Transportation

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Libertyville, IL

Rarely do I have Kleenex when using this mode of transportation.  The glove works.

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/400 | 232mm | ISO 250

Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 9/23/24

Activities

A few of the various activities observed during a photo walk at Montrose Harbor in Chicago, IL on May 25th. 

Coming Up Empty

Sony A7IV @ f8 | 1/1000 | 166mm | ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Nap Time

Sony A7IV @ f11 | 1/1000 | 94mm | ISO 320

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Practice Makes Perfect

Sony A7IV @ f11 | 1/1000 | 93mm | ISO 640

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

2023_CLondon52_May: Abstract

From the C.London website: "As a photographer, I often find myself drawn to images that leave interpretation open, and this prompt encourages just that. Whether it's using color, texture, or form, abstract photography challenges you to experiment with different elements and create images that are open to interpretation. It's an opportunity to let your creativity run wild and see where it takes you. I can't wait to see what kind of abstract images we can come up with!"

With this month's theme being "Abstract", I attempted abstraction through either composition or processing for this series of images.

1.  Movement

I have never seen so many bicycles as in Amsterdam.  Pedestrians be damned...bicycles rule.

Bicycles Rule

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f16 1/30  71mm equiv ISO 5000

Photographed 5/7/23

2.  Light & Shadow

River cruising through Belgium & Netherlands provided interesting bridge photo opportunities for light & shadow...during the few times the sun was out.

Span

Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/1250  145mm  ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 5/13/23

3.  Human Emotion

Middelburg, NL

Amidst the rain and haze, love was in the air.

Beginnings

Apple iPhone 12 Pro @ f2.0 1/100  6mm (135mm equiv) ISO 64

Photographed 5/12/23

4.  Patterns & Texture

Glass vault over the main concourse of the Amsterdam Centraal train station.

Iconic

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f7.1 1/60  71mm equiv ISO 6400

Photographed 5/7/23

Happy Face

Chicago, IL

Ricoh GRIIIx @ f3.5 1/2500 40mm equiv ISO 8000

Photographed 4/27/23

Bike Friendly

52Frames - Week 2 - Hello From...Lincolnshire, IL

In keeping with the "hobby" theme from my Chelsea London 52 week challenge posting, this photo depicts a bike repair station installed along one of the popular bike trails in our village, with Village Hall in the background.

Sony A7C @ f2.8 1/1000 28mm ISO 100

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 1/13/22

The Observer

Lake Forest, IL

Sony A7C @ f8 1/250 58mm ISO 320

Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8

Photographed 7/12/21

Three Modes

Venice Beach, CA

As much as I'd like to, I cannot use this photo for 52Frames-Week 28-Transportation because it was shot 2 weeks too early.

Sony A7C @ f4 1/350 26mm ISO 100

Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS

Photographed 6/22/21

Bianchi or Schwinn?

I saw the bright colors coming down the path and moved quickly to the side to capture a photo.  The bicycle color ("Celeste") is my all time favorite and is the trademark of Bianchi.  This color must be slightly different because upon closer examination, it's a Schwinn.

Sony A7C @ f6.7 1/350 30mm ISO 100

Sony FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS 

Photographed 6/22/21

Pace Line

52Frames - Week 14 - Fast Shutter

I've wanted to try photo stacking so this week's challenge was a perfect opportunity to do so.  Climbing this road is reminiscent of the pace line cycling I used to do with my buddy Irwin, so his agreeing to lead the line is appreciated.

Sony A6600 @ f8 1/4000 55mm (82.5mm equiv) ISO 3200

Sony E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

Photographed 4/3/21

Grind

52Frames - Week 9 - Details [Alternate]

Another alternate shot for 52Frames_Detail.

Sony A6600 @ f8 1/60 50mm (75mm equiv) ISO 6400

Sony FE 50mm f2.8 Macro

Photographed 2/26/21

Still Some Tread

52Frames - Week 9 - Details [Alternate]

My alternate shot for 52Frames this week.  Readying my bike for the upcoming riding season.

Sony A6600 @ f8 1/60 50mm (75mm equiv) ISO 500

Sony FE 50mm f2.8 Macro

Photographed 2/26/21

8,786 Miles

52Frames - Week 9 - Details

In looking ahead to spring and another bike riding season, it's clear a good cleaning is needed before winter ends. I'm hoping to flip the odometer past 10,000 miles this year. We shall see...

Sony A6600 @ f8 1/60 50mm (75mm equiv) ISO 640

Sony FE 50mm f2.8 Macro

Photographed 2/26/21

Today's Color Is Multi-

San Francisco, CA

Her hair caught my attention first but then I locked onto her bicycle.  She designed the paint scheme and had it professionally done with 9 layers of powdercoat.

Taken 4/6/16

Appendage

The proverbial head up one's ass?  Talking out of one's ass?  Get your head out of your ass?  The list can go on...

Market & Powell Streets
San Francisco, CA

Weapons & Puppies

Tzfat, Israel

Today's Color is Green

San Francisco, CA