Morning on my Mukluk

Lately, I have not really been in the mood for taking pictures or for riding by bicycle. Life. Life happens. To say things are busy is an understatement. To say I'm pulled in many directions is a reality. But these are my choices and I put myself where I am at. I'm thankful. Thankful for a great family. Thankful for good friends. Thankful for a great job. Yet, despite recognizing all these things and having peace & comfort in my life & choices, sometimes I need a good ride to feel like I am fully living life.  

On Friday I got that ride.  I went out in complete darkness. I came back after sunrise. I was inspired to take pictures again. I felt alive.  I'd love to have the ability to write down and share all the things that went through my head on Friday AM but I just can't.

So, instead here are some images from the ride. I've been enjoying shooting at ISO 1600 with a grainy black & white texture. A few of the shots here today are shot this way while the others were shot in a high contrast B & W at a much lower ISO. I love the feel of these images. Hope you do too. 

Dark to light. Cold to warm. Tired but energized. Bikes are powerful.

Comments

[Wally]

To me, the pics seem to have that post apocalyptic feel to them. I'm also reminded of the days when I pushed Tri-X to 1600 and beyond. I look at them and can almost "smell" the darkroom chemicals. Thanks.

[Guitar Ted]

Those are awesome shots. Phyllis really liked your teaser shot, by the way. Nicely done!

Must be something in the air this past weekend, as my Friday commute and Saturday ride were some of the best rides I've had in a long, long time.

[cornfed]

I just spent Sunday in single layers with arm warmers riding pristine singletrack after weeks of rain and snow. It was a spring like day and a very much needed ride for me and the pup. However, your images have me wishing the snow had stuck around for the weekend due to your images and their mythical feel.

[S.Fuller]

Great great shots Gnat. The second, and second to last shots of just the bike and the snow really speak to me for some reason. Those should be in the catalog somewhere.

[Gnat]

Thanks folks. Later this week I'll post at least 1 color shot from this ride because the sky was incredible. I'd be bummed if I didn't share a color image with you all.

S.Fuller - You and I have similar taste. Those are my two favorites too.