Boris beauty

London’s bicycle hire system has become a distinctive feature of the city with its rows of little blue two wheelers at numerous docking stations.

A full, perfect line of “Boris bikes” is a sight to behold, especially when you have your camera to hand. There are many lines and shapes to capture – throw in some good light and it’s possible to turn functional machines into frames of loveliness. And no need to pedal…

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10 thoughts on “Boris beauty”

lena de almeida on March 9, 2013 at 10:02 said:

I love them too. Great detail shots.

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 9, 2013 at 10:04 said:
  
  Thank you Lena. It’s lovely to find that perfect row – although the saddles were all different heights!
  
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ckponderings on March 9, 2013 at 11:47 said:

Great images! There’s something about the bikes – I don’t know whether it’s the symmetry or the repetition – that makes them utterly photographable! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 9, 2013 at 14:20 said:
  
  Thanks Richard, so good I’ve done it twice. The colour, the symmetry, the repetition, the repetition…!
  
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  - ckponderings on March 9, 2013 at 15:31 said:
    
    Haha! :)
    
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Noeline Smith on March 9, 2013 at 19:07 said:

Great shots! I never thought I’d hear the words ‘Boris’ and ‘beauty’ in the same sentence :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 9, 2013 at 19:50 said:
  
  Thanks Noeline. Hahaha! Something of a first, I’d say!
  
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jdtphotography.co.uk on March 12, 2013 at 15:54 said:

Wonderful perspective, loving the title and laughing out loud. Many thanks Mike!

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- mikeosbornphoto on March 12, 2013 at 18:13 said:
  
  Thank you James. It’s true, the two words aren’t often seen together!
  
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  - jdtphotography.co.uk on March 13, 2013 at 09:21 said:
    
    You are very welcome Mike and I am still smiling
    
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