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| Me on the banks of the Thu Bon River, Hoi An, Vietnam. Motorbikes are EVERYWHERE. |
While my trip to Asia was fantastic, I have to admit, I much prefer photographing the cyclists of Chicago. One if my favorite things about posting local images, is learning tidbits about each person, and seeing how they bring their individual style to their bike. The language barrier really prevented that in Vietnam and Cambodia. That said, I'm really glad to have seen how seamlessly the Vietnamese and Cambodians incorporate their bicycles into daily life, not for any political or environmental reasons, but for sheer economic reason. Cycling is the most efficient and cost effective form of transportation around. They don't think they are "exercising," it is just the best way to get from point A to point B. No one rides anywhere fast (except the occasional teen boy), they take their time. One day back in Chicago, and I am being cut off, from the inside, by some dick on a mountain bike that couldn't possibly be shown up by a girl in heels. I propose mandatory etiquette classes to some of the new cyclists of Chicago.
schmucks passing on the right really bug me. one of these days somebody's teeth are going to meet my elbow.
ReplyDeleteWell if they are close enough to meet your elbow, its their fault ;)
ReplyDeleteI too almost wrecked because someone (also on a mountain bike) passing on the right. I was millimeters away from making contact. WTF?
ReplyDeleteWait, maybe its the same guy! The Mountain bike Milwaukee Ave near-mangler. How's that for some alliteration.
ReplyDeleteDo you really ride carrying your tripod?
ReplyDeleteOh yes. I travel around a lot for photo shoots, specifically photographing food, and a tripod is essential. Its fairly light-weight and gets bungeed to my rack. I'll have to get a better photo of my set up and post it. I've carried some crazy props for photos shoots on my bike: empty barrels, bundles of hay, bags of sand. People on the street usually laugh at me.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures from Vietnam. My parents met and married there before the war so I have always held a fascination for this country due to their numerous stories about their life their and the wonderful photos and art they brought back. You look beautiful in this last shot, by the way.
ReplyDeleteAww shucks, thanks SRAB. Its fascinating that your parents MET in Vietnam. What brought them both there?
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