Comments: bike and shadows

Interesting. The shadows look massive!

Posted by Nicola Hutchison at September 5, 2009 05:29 AM

paint on the road.. clever..

Posted by emre at September 5, 2009 10:13 AM

That makes for a great pattern. I find the developing bike lanes in Toronto that you've been finding are a good indication if a long way from enough for bikes as yet. Good shot the city should have a use for somewhere in their self promotion.

Posted by Hugh Petrie at September 5, 2009 10:21 AM

A stunning photograph enhanced by the tone, the composition and the perspective!

Posted by retoque fotografico at September 5, 2009 11:34 AM

Great perspective. The rider leads you into the shot. The shadow play is interesting also.

Posted by Jeff Davidson at September 5, 2009 11:39 AM

Wow, I like this photo. The view, the colors, the shadows, the different kind of squares and surfaces... fantastic.

Posted by olli at September 5, 2009 02:24 PM

Today's image of a painted, white bike-outline; suggests that white "ghost bikes" be painted (by the City or an activist / community group) at ALL locations where cyclists are killed on Toronto's
streets by motorists.

"Ghost bike" markers would serve as a notice reminding motorists that they share the road with cyclists and pedestrians.

Such a "Ghost bike" marker would also serve as a "momento mori" for cyclists--and pedestrians--of the willful, negligent or truly accidental erratic driving by motorists. Particularly, where motorists, while driving their vehicles are also talking on cellphones; drinking coffee; applying make-up; or, believe it or not, filling-out newspaper crossword puzzles (remember the scene of Paul Giammatti in "Sideways"?)....

The location for a "Ghost bike" memorial for the man Michael J. Bryant killed is problematic. Problematic, because it is unclear which lane of traffic; the sidewalk; the street-tree(s); or the mailbox would be the best location to indicate where the former Provincial AG's poor judgement and rage took-over....Leading to the most regrettable consequences. Was there a point where testosterone-fuelled, 'pre-meditatiton took-over?

Having resigned from his job with Invest Toronto; perhaps, Michael J. Bryant can seek-out alternative employment with the Bloor-Yorkville BIA which is busily revamping the portion of Bloor where the "accident" took place. Michael J. Bryant can consult on road safety issues--in particular how to accommodate the transportation requirements of: cyclists, pedestrians and ... oh yeah, motorists.

The from 'Saab to sob' incident....Will this FINALLY be a clarion call to look at cyclist and pedestrian road safety seriously? Perhaps the fact that a minor political 'celebrity' has to deal with probably not insignificant bills for autobody repair work in addition to having killed someone....Might galvanize the political and various "special interest groups" (ie: cyclists who don't wish to end up DEAD due to car / bicycle clashes) to work TOGETHER for a workable, long-term solution to the 'car-nage' that takes place, multiple times, every year on Toronto's roadways?

Posted by Michel J. Bryant's big "Whoopsee" at September 5, 2009 08:32 PM

Sam,
Where'd you take this shot from?

Posted by Zac at September 6, 2009 10:03 AM
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