Photo info: motorola moto g(6), 3.95mm, f/1.8, 1/620 sec, ISO100 “Wilco Annex” Cedar Park, 2021
Today I had to pay the registration fee for my motorcycle and decided to ride my bicycle to the county tax office to take care of it. It was a nice feeling to use the bicycle instead of the car to get things done. Soon, though, the Texas heat will be upon us and any bicycling will involve lots of sweat, so trips like this will be less pleasant than it was today, but for now, I will enjoy the comfortable weather.
In related news, my motorcycle is now registered again. Yay!
Photo info: GoPro HERO9 Black, 3mm, f/2.5, 1/240 sec, ISO262 “Sunset over Suburbia” Cedar Park, 2021
I glanced out the window and noticed the sun was making a late appearance after hiding behind an overcast sky all day. I started taking photos from my backyard, but thought I might get a better image from a wide-open area that’s not far from the house, so I hopped on my bike and headed over. I was not disappointed!
It seems like a long time since I’ve seen a nice sunset…
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/15 sec, ISO6400 “Night Ride” Cedar Park, 2021
I’ve been enjoying evening rides lately, just cruising around in the cool night air, but my front light have a very weak beam, rated at something like 150 lumens. So I bought a new, more powerful light: the IPSXP 1000 Lumens Bike Light. I’m not sure it really puts out 1000 lumens, but it is a heck of a lot brighter than my old light (which I will keep as a backup). The extra power on the new light is great when traveling in places that don’t have street lamps, such as the bike path I went on tonight. Safer bike-riding is more fun!
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2, 1/10 sec, ISO6400 “Night Ride” Cedar Park, 2021
On tonight’s ride, I explored some shopping areas that I haven’t looked at very closely just to see what kind of shops are there. Nothing really seemed to interesting, but it was fun to pass by the wine bar and burger bar and smell the delicious food. I also rode past a small pond and the frogs were out croaking away. It was really cool! I really like night riding and I am looking forward to the summer when it stays light later into the evening.
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/3.2, 1/1600 sec, ISO200 “Gotcha Bird with Fish” Cedar Park, 2021
Today I woke up early and went for a 7:30 a.m. bicycle ride to check out the Sculpture Garden at the Cedar Park Recreation Center. They say it’s not about the destination, but the journey… but sometimes it’s really both! The sculptures on display at this time are really cool, and I especially liked the piece in the photo above entitled “Gotcha Bird with Fish” by Siri Dehipitiya. Isn’t it awesome?!
Speaking of birds, the “journey” over to the sculpture garden took me past the small ponds adjacent to the park, and I spotted a beautiful Great Egret just chilin’ in the morning sun. Super cool.
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/6.4, 1/1800 sec, ISO200 “Great Egret” Cedar Park, 2021
Although it was only about 41°F / 5°C, the ride was super fun and relaxing because of the light traffic (being an early Sunday morning). I don’t usually ride this early but I think I should make it a habit. It’s a special way to start the weekend day.
Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/4.5, 1/600 sec, ISO200 “Morning Mango” Cedar Park, 2021
Please take a look at this morning’s ride if you have some free time:
Bicycles are kind of magical. They can be fun, push you to your limits, scary, and relaxing. People use them to commute, for exercise, to travel, for competition, and to simply go for joyrides. Sounds like a dream, right? I wish we lived in a world without cars… just bicycles, trains, and ships. And motorbikes. 😄
Anyways, here’s a video of a ride I took after work. A nice way to unwind and get some fresh air:
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