Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Split second timing!


I pulled up behind this cyclist on Summit Avenue, both of us waiting for the light to change.  My camera was on the floor behind me.  I put the car in park, opened both car doors, grabbed the camera, hopped back into the front (hoping my timing was right), and got a snapshot through the windshield.  One of the best scenes of this summer!!

21 comments:

  1. Oh this is amazing!
    Good work! It does scream SUMMER!
    I can just imagine you scrambling out to get your camera!
    ...and good for her...running errands on her bike...

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  2. Glad the light was red, this is a great capture, Kate!

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  3. Click! ;-) Wonderful capture.

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  4. Makes me wonder who the flowers were for. Maybe for a loved one, an art project, just to beautify her home? Nice capture.

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  5. What a fun shot, it made me smile to think of all the possible stories which could go along with this cyclist and her lovely flowers.

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  6. Total serendipity, Kate. I love it! Not only is it a great summertime photo, it shows creative problem solving to a T--look how she's carrying her flowers so that her hands are free for the bicycle!

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  7. On her way to brighten some ones (maybe her own) day! She has brightened yours already! Neat capture.

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  8. Love shots that capture life as it goes along!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  9. Great shot Kate. Sometimes you have to seize the moment.

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  10. you're too cute! :)

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  11. I love this shot Kate! Great catch!

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  12. Nice and clear. I'm impressed that you actually hopped out and back to get your camera.

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  13. Oh my gosh.. we're going to call you 'quick draw Kate' :) this fab shot and all before the lights changed, that's pretty cool Kate!

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  14. Sportif, sexy, flowers, nice posture... What more do you want?

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  15. Phew! You got it! That "gotta get it" pressure can be a bit much, can't it? Well done!

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  16. This is cute, Kate. I like the idea that she has a purpose and we can jump momentarily into her life and observe her and guess about it, but the purpose remains hers alone.

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  17. This is lovely, Kate! The mix of colors and the story behind the shot make it one of my favorites, too.

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  18. Good job Kate!!! Just in the nick of time!!!

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  19. Wild woman! Very nice shot indeed.

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  20. This is a good reason to keep a nice clean windshield. You must be quick.

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