Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Hartford Parks Bike Tour

The annual bicycle tour of the Hartford parks took place last Saturday.  Trails are as short as 11 miles and as long as 45+, to accommodate different skill levels.  Tough decision for me.  Photograph or bike?  Here are my pictures.

 
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  1. LowellOctober 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Getting old, heh? Back when Lois was running, I tried a couple of 5K's. Hah! Now all I do is take pictures!

    The guy all dressed out in the first shot looks very determined. And he's no spring chicken. More power to him!

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  2. Bruce ClarkOctober 26, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Really like the closeup shot of the bike.

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 26, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Excellent pictures Jack, I really take my hat off to the 45 milers, that's a tough gig! I could maybe walk the 11 miles. Lovely Autumn colours along the way in the second shot.

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  4. Luis GomezOctober 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Great shots Jack!

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  5. sheila lynchOctober 26, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love the action shots! I still love to bike, slow short trips:)

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  6. ChoppographyOctober 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Neat crops in the top and bottom photos, Jack. They make for more compelling shots.

    Chip

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  7. SharonOctober 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Now that is great exercise. You have some great shots here.

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  8. MalyssOctober 26, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    "Caisse d'epargne"?was he a french man, the one with french sponsor?!
    Hard choice for you!

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  9. Sylvia KOctober 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Terrific captures as always, Jack! I do admire the older guy, he does look intent! Kudos to all the riders -- and of course, to the photographer as well!! Enjoy your day!

    Sylvia

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  10. HalcyonOctober 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    They look like dedicated riders. I like the red bike!

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  11. SRQOctober 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Of course.....photograph whilst biking! Yes, you can have it all! Nice captures.

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  12. Cezar and LéiaOctober 26, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So nice to see these people engaged in this cause, santé et bien-être!
    Bravo!
    Léia

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  13. EG CameraGirlOctober 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I think you made the wise decision, Jack. I would have chosen to take photos too. :)

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  14. VPOctober 26, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Hey, it feels like here! This is a quite common sight here on Sundays...

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  15. RedPatOctober 26, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I would have been right beside you with my camera.

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  16. cieldequimperOctober 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Looks like a Sunday in France. I'm all for taking photos.

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  17. jennyfrecklesOctober 26, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    No contest! And you got some great shots.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Very nice photographs.

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  19. Regina KOctober 26, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I like all these photos, but the last one appeals to me most. Excellent.

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  20. CildemerOctober 26, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Very nice shots! He he he! I would have made the same choice!

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    BIZZZZ et à bientôt, Jack****

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  21. KathyOctober 26, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    All great pics but the first is superb.

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  22. RandyOctober 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Great shots! Not my kind of outfit though.

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  23. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪October 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    The man in the photograph is commentable. Whatabout you do the race next year, and all the bloggers come to photograph you?

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  24. LynetteOctober 27, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    You made a great decision. Super series, Jack.

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  25. DianneOctober 27, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I think you chose well Jack! photography or bike - I'd take photography any day!

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  26. nathalieOctober 27, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Ditto Dianne!

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  27. KateOctober 27, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    You picked up great facial expression on the guy in the top photo. Like 'em all.

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  28. UnknownOctober 28, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I especially like the bottom shot. Very cool composition.

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