A lot of bikes get stolen in Amsterdam. Usually early in the morning. Then, you can go to the market at Waterlooplein in the afternoon, and buy it back.
A great set of images, but the first is both remarkable and puzzling. The vehicle parked at the side of the road seems surprised by the cyclist. So much so, it is levitating. I'd love to know more about this photo and why the truck is floating with no visible means of support.
Thank you! When I looked back at this image I thought exactly the same - 'floating van' - it's a werid trick of perspective I think - if you look into the bush you will see the arm/jack with the stripes which, I think, comes out at the back of the cab and also under the front left wheel there seems to be something, with the back right wheel on the ground. A final thought is that this is shot at 85mm and quite heavily cropped - again messing with perspective!
Well, I see all that and that someone has folded the right mirror in, possibly to step past it. Although I think the dark things near the front wheels are just tie rods as all vehicles have. But what I can't figure out is why the need to lift the truck up in the first place. What utility is being served? I wonder what the crew are doing and what role the vertical apparatus at the centre back of the truck plays. Although it looks like the left rear wheel is almost touching the ground, the vehicle does not appear to be tilted upwards. Can you tell what the words are beneath Lutter B.V. says? So many questions.
A lot of bikes get stolen in Amsterdam. Usually early in the morning. Then, you can go to the market at Waterlooplein in the afternoon, and buy it back.
A lot of bikes get stolen in Amsterdam. Usually early in the morning. Then, you can go to the market at Waterlooplein in the afternoon, and buy it back.
Just beautiful! I love this.
Thank you, Juliette
Love that so many of them are “multitasking”. Nice collection!
When I ride a bike I need to stay focused - these guys ... wow!
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A great set of images, but the first is both remarkable and puzzling. The vehicle parked at the side of the road seems surprised by the cyclist. So much so, it is levitating. I'd love to know more about this photo and why the truck is floating with no visible means of support.
Thank you! When I looked back at this image I thought exactly the same - 'floating van' - it's a werid trick of perspective I think - if you look into the bush you will see the arm/jack with the stripes which, I think, comes out at the back of the cab and also under the front left wheel there seems to be something, with the back right wheel on the ground. A final thought is that this is shot at 85mm and quite heavily cropped - again messing with perspective!
Well, I see all that and that someone has folded the right mirror in, possibly to step past it. Although I think the dark things near the front wheels are just tie rods as all vehicles have. But what I can't figure out is why the need to lift the truck up in the first place. What utility is being served? I wonder what the crew are doing and what role the vertical apparatus at the centre back of the truck plays. Although it looks like the left rear wheel is almost touching the ground, the vehicle does not appear to be tilted upwards. Can you tell what the words are beneath Lutter B.V. says? So many questions.
Rain or shine!
I wasn't sure which I preferred!
Oh no, I meant the bikers are out in any weather, rain or shine. :) sorry, I should have been more clear. It was just a remark.
Lovely!
Thank you!
Nice ride. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed!
Lovely images!
Thank you Eric
Fabulous
Appreciated Nicola.
Nice set! Reminds me of our visit there a few years back ... Bikes everywhere! Thanks for posting!
Thank you - it took me a while to get over the fear of being mowed down every ten seconds - but I got there eventually!
Gorgeous photos! What they don't tell you is the 'take no prisoners' attitude of the riders to the poor second class citizen pedestrian!
A lot of bikes get stolen in Amsterdam. Usually early in the morning. Then, you can go to the market at Waterlooplein in the afternoon, and buy it back.
This is a wonderful lot of images here, Richard. I am smiling so much for so many reasons looking at these.
Gracias, aunque creo que me daría un poco de miedo ir en bicicleta por Ámsterdam. ¡Me daba miedo ser peatón!