11 November 2007

Ready Steady Go


Ready Steady Go, originally uploaded by [Zakkaliciousness].

I love this moment. The light changes - or the cyclist merely senses from experience that the light is about to change - and the body tenses, preparing to launch the bike forward.

Leaning forward, ready to push the bike a bit with the foot before sliding up onto the saddle and pedalling.

Check the traffic light... it's red but the yellow is lit, too... green follows shortly. And the cyclist is prepared to ride.

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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 November 2007 at 13:37

    I love this moment, too. It can feel sometimes as if one is about to be premature (moving before the light changes)...yet seldom is... :)

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  2. gwadzilla14 November 2007 at 21:16

    nice words for a fantastic photo

    yes
    it is like a racer at the line
    waiting for the gun

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  3. Colville-Andersen15 November 2007 at 09:40

    I agree... it's an exciting moment. A moment of expectation where instinct plays an enormous role.

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  4. Anonymous17 November 2007 at 01:18

    ...i agree & know the sentiments but unfortunately, half the time in this country, you're safer to hold up a heartbeat so that last idiot running the red in his car, gets out of your way...

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  5. Anonymous18 November 2007 at 03:55

    i love this pic, nice city, nice bike and nice girl everything is perfect!!!

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