Alberto Contador in the Maglia Rosa during the Plan de Corones Time Trial in the 2008 Giro d'Italia
Cycling Photos from the iPhone
DolomiteSport posts have been thin lately. Ski season is over so my attention has turned from backcountry skiing each day to getting my cycling fitness to where it should be. A sore butt, poor form and rainy weather makes for rather dull stories. So I take time for myself, train, and see if anything comes to mind before the summer crazy season.
Today it did. With the Giro starting this afternoon I was particularly enthusiastic about the bike. During my ride I made an iPhone photo from high above the Val Aurina of the agricultural fields far below – then, as I pedaled uphill I quickly applied an effect to the photo that I thought would add to it. And so it came to me, all these little scenes I run across while on the bike, for 20+ years now, countless beautiful scenes, have always remained in my head, but now with the iPhone and onboard camera I can snap pics and share what I see. Hours each day, sitting there looking around, one is bound to witness some special things. Or, just capture special feelings that perhaps only another cyclist can appreciate. Not everyone gets the whole bike obsession thing so maybe this will help explain what it is we cyclists love; life slowed down to our own speed, the feeling of fitness, power when needed, and the aesthetic movement – all these things, beautiful.
Therefore, I thought to make a post with a collection of favorite photos from life on the bike. For me, this is pure joy, combining what I love. As a professional photographer, using a big, bulky pro camera is my life, (for photos like Contador, right). The iPhone is freedom, always on hand, and in some ways the most creative and challenging with all the many apps for effects.
A Gallery will go up on the DolomiteSport Facebook Page called “Life from the Bike” that I will add photos to while on the go – others can do the same, let’s have a look at some moments as seen from the bike.
And the Giro d’Italia…… Predictions anyone?
1. Cadel Evans | 2. Vino | 3. Sastre
Today's photo that inspired the post. The Val Aurina from Acereto, Italy
Jos Van Aert on the Sella Pass, Italian Dolomites
Spring on the Michaelskreuz, Udliginswil, Switzerland
Dolomites Tour Operator
cool. Looking forward to some of those iPics. I’ll be out in your neighborhood (val gardena) in July with the bike and am fired up to ride some of those roads!
Oh yes, cycling is one of the best sports in the world! The Giro? I don`t know, but i was a Mountainbike Racer for many years, so i hope for Cadel Evans…
Great pictures! Hope to see more Mounty-pics!
Thanks Ben, and agreed – Cadel’s time has come. He deserves it.