Friday, February 26, 2010

Crisp Shadows, Blue Sky, Green Hills

Shadow Shot Sunday
We had some sunny days this week. Sunshine means shadows and a chance to get back on the bikes.
We managed to get in three rides last week. Nice conditioning rides of about 12 miles. We didn't want to over do it as the two months of cold and fog had gotten us out of biking condition.
Our rides took us beyond the trails in Sun City to a trail past emerald hills where the still naked oaks cast their long winter shadows.

You can see more shadows at Hey Harriet, hosted for us each week by Tracy.

23 comments:

Carolyn Ford said...

So perfect! Right place, Right time! Great capture!

Maia T said...

Beautiful shadow shots both. That landscape looks like paradise after the long winter.
How I envy you for that bike tour in beautiful sunshine, we have rain for days.

Cassie said...

Very nice Shadow Shots. I'm still trying to get over a 12 mile "fun" ride. Yikes!!

Barb said...

Oh, Martha! I'm jealous - of your bike rides and your mild weather. i haven't been on the bike for months. We are busy planning the CA trip - hope I'm cleared to ride by then.

Sylvia K said...

Absolutely perfect! What a gorgeous place and incredible shadows for the perfect shadow shot! Love those bare trees against the green! And such sharp clear shadows in the first shot! Looks like such a perfect day! Hope your weekend is going the same -- perfect!

Sylvia

Gaelyn said...

So glad you've gotten the nice weather and time to get back on the bikes. Nice shadows, especially the first. Looks like a pretty place for a ride.

1.5 days left.

Unknown said...

I love the sharp bike shadows. What a great day for a ride.

Jen said...

Sun City-sounds good to me!
Great shadows.

robin. said...

awesome!! great to get out i bet!!

Sam said...

Fabulous shot! So crisp as you say - really clear Wintery light - I love it!

Ralph said...

I like the spokes, as they leave such a delicate webbed shadow. Your destination is absolutely beautiful, the hills, trees and shadows leave a view to savor!

Anonymous said...

What a joy to see two wheels and the ability to make them used. Even though many children do learn how to ride a bike, rarely one sees them over here.
The air in the second picture must have been amazing to breath...
A wonderful Sunday for you all.

happily retired gal said...

Your bicycle shadows are wonderful!!! Glad you've been able to get out and ride. It rained all day here in Southern California today.
Hugs and blessings,
Small Reflections

Hey Harriet said...

What fun! I need to get back into the swing of bike riding. 12 miles is quite an impressive distance in my books! Those bike shadows are very cool!

Ebie said...

12 miles, this is incredible. I learned how to bike when I was younger. Maybe I should re train myself (hehehehe, and start with training wheels).

We have heavy rains today.

Dianne said...

the bike shadows are so perfect :)

fredamans said...

Very nice biking shadows! I had close to the same idea this week....

http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2010/02/shadow-shot_27.html

Serendipity said...

Great shadows :)

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

What a great day Martha! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Another few weeks and it will be warm enough for my wife and I to start riding again.

ninja said...

Oh I'm jealous. The weather over here is no where near good biking conditions.

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

12 miles at your elevation is impressive! So are the shadow shots. Sounds like you had a great weekend.

Lindy said...

Great shadows! Looks like it was the perfect day for a ride.