I went riding on my mountain bike today. I really didn’t know how stiff I was until I tried to get on my Bike, wow, what an eye opener. I got on my bike and what did I do, well I almost fell on my face, lucky I landed on some nice soft grass. I scraped my shin a bit but it will heal. I finally got riding and went for about 20 city blocks. The wind was fairly strong, and I had to adjust my saddle a little to use the bike more efficiently. Well about half way out I thought I better get back before I run out of energy. It got harder to pedal as I was going against the wind, so I shifted down and was able to get back with no problem. Well I wasn’t really gone for long, so when I got back and put the bike away, I went into my garden to relax in the sun a bit. The sun was so nice I sat there for a good 1/2 hour. Then the birds were getting a little angry at me for interfering in getting at their feeders. So I looked around my little garden and saw a few of my plants were blooming. Now my brain starting wiring and clicking, and I thought, yes I should take a few photos of these beautiful blooms, but how do I do this, hmmm. So I went into the house and looked for my skinny vase, and there it was. I hurried into the garden and cut the 3 blooms that were blooming, put them in the vase and hurried back into the house. Then I thought, hmmm, how do I set this up, hmmm. I know I will do a still life. similar to how I took the still life of the Big Camera that I have. Then I took several different angles and came up with the photos I am about to show you. I hope you like them.
I am so thrilled to read you can bike. Not long ago it seems you had a hard time. Take it slow. Walking is the best I found. I love all the photos. The first one is tops for me. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteWell, you certainly had a good day: A bike ride, a rest and great photos.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day Horst, accept for the fall off your bike. Glad to hear you are okay, and hope you feel okay in the morning. I have had my share of falls while riding my bike also. I love riding my bike on the trails but don't ride on the roads anymore than I have to.
ReplyDeleteI love your header by the way, and your fresh cut flowers in the base turned out great. Very nice presentation, and beautiful compositions as well.
Well you take care and have a wonderful week ahead.
Dianne :)
Sorry about your foot, my friend: (
ReplyDeleteThe pictures you are very nice and very artistic!!
Best wishes!
My foot is OK, just a scratch. Thank you for the great comment on my flowers.
DeleteOh yes .. I like them :)
ReplyDeleteYour question about a fox on my blog ... I have named her Vittass because she has a white hind foot :)
Your Vittass is so beautiful.
DeleteHermosas fotografias para hermosas flores. Gracias, que tengas un buen día
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
Congrats on the bike ride, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are gorgeous. Great job!!
Thanks Beth.
DeleteSounds like you had a good ride, if a bit taxing. Beautiful shots Horst, that 3rd one really took my breath away.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the photos, Scott.
DeleteA little added note to Scott, I have had my hip replaced last Aug. 29. So riding my mountain bike was a big thing for me. The end result was that I did it and no bad things happened and I am so happy with myself. My other hip is not so great, but I will not let that stop me from doing things that will keep the rest of me healthy.
ReplyDeleteI don't know! The minute I take my eye of your blog you get yourself into trouble on a bike! Didn't stop you taking great photos though :) I think you did amazingly well to get out on your bike actually after having the hip replacement. My ex-work collegue who also had this op' done certainly wouldn't have been able to achieve that! Hope your shin makes a speedy recovery :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Zia.
DeleteVery beautiful Horst, I love them all... I miss riding my bike. in years past I would ride from 5 to 10 miles every day twice a day... Have a wonderful week my friend... hugs
ReplyDeleteHi Doris, glad you stopped by, and thank you.
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ReplyDeleteThanks John.
Deletebeautiful images!compliments :)
ReplyDeleteI always love any photos you put here. And isn't it grand to go out on your bike like that? Things have changed so much for the better.
ReplyDeleteI love to ride my bike, I sure missed it when my hip started to give me problems.
DeleteWonderful Horst... it's lovely to see something you grew in your own garden.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the bike rides it won't be long before you get fitter... or at least don't fall off.
Take care Drew
Thanks Andrew, I plan to ride my bike as much as I can.
DeleteBeautiful photos of the lovely flowers. I am glad yoou didnt hurt your self to bad when you fall of the bike.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day :)
As soon as it warms up a little I will go riding again. Have a great day Susanne.
DeleteBeautiful Flowers Horst and from your own garden. Well done on your bike glad you didn't hurt yourself though.
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT Day
Sheila
I like the last photo best, Horst, but most of all I am so pleased that you got out and about on your bicycle!
ReplyDeleteHope you have had better weather than we have .. because here it rains all the time now
ReplyDeleteThat Was a drive...
ReplyDeleteISo...the birds were getting angry...you are funny!
But yes...I do like the little flowers! Very good pictures, indeed!
have a nice day...and do not fall of your bike! Okay?
(sorry: my English is not so good...)
Don't worry, I think your English is OK. No problem.
DeleteOh...I forgot: I love your header! A lot!
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Horst, nice images with soft pleasing backgrounds..
ReplyDeleteI sure need to get on my bike hopefully this year!
Take care.
I haven't been able to get on the bike for the second time yet, to busy.
DeleteHorst, these are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of each one.
Thanks Lisa.
DeleteAfter the bike riding you had enough energy to take a beautiful picture of these flowers!
ReplyDeleteNice is the wooden background!!
Thank you Monika.
DeleteYou had an eventful day, Horst!
ReplyDeleteGlad you found a soft landing (bonus)... and flowers from your own garden to photograph (double bonus).
Hope future biking days build stamina, strength and flexibility. Perhaps a stretch before your next outing will help.
Thanks Daniel, will try to remember to stretch.
DeleteThank you Costin.
ReplyDeleteNothing worse than going for a ride and then suddenly it hits you that you have the same distance to ride home again. No problem when you are fit and in training, but starting out as I will have to-do again this year, it means lots of stretching and thinking seriously about distances!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos. Diane
I have to remember that when you go down hill you have to come back up the hill. Have a great day Diane.
DeleteIt was beautiful with the bike riding with picture what is your life are that making your happy.
ReplyDeleteMy friend Caroletn with Katie was told me about yours being photographed it see me all your good to get for your loved photographed.
Michiko
Hi Michiko, thank you for stopping by, and thatks for you wonderful words. I hope you like my blog and my photos.
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