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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Wonderful perspective, loving the title and laughing out loud. Many thanks Mike!
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Thank you James. It’s true, the two words aren’t often seen together!
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You are very welcome Mike and I am still smiling
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Great shots! I never thought I’d hear the words ‘Boris’ and ‘beauty’ in the same sentence :)
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Thanks Noeline. Hahaha! Something of a first, I’d say!
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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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Thanks Richard, so good I’ve done it twice. The colour, the symmetry, the repetition, the repetition…!
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Haha! :)
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I love them too. Great detail shots.
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Thank you Lena. It’s lovely to find that perfect row – although the saddles were all different heights!
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