Yesterday, I went on a bike ride through the countryside of Germany and took my vintage digital camera with me for some photography sessions. But one thought struck me: Where is everyone? Sure, it wasn’t the best weather for a ride—cold, gloomy, and windy—but still, I hardly see anyone outside these days. Fewer and fewer people seem to go for a simple walk or ride their bike in the countryside. It’s rare to even see someone exercising there. Maybe it’s just my perception playing tricks on me, because in town, the streets are always full of people.
With no one around, at least I spotted some crows searching for food in a crop field. There were three of them just picking something from the ground. One of them noticed me, flew onto a street sign, and just stood there. I took the chance to capture this majestic moment, and above you can see the result. I’m really happy with how it turned out.
As I rode along, I even saw the making of tea bags—isn’t nature just beautiful?
Anyway, I kept riding—but not too far, since I had something to take care of. I even saw an old tower on my way. You can see this photo on my portfolio. Then, on my left, I noticed a small clearing by the side path. Curiosity got the better of me, so I pushed my bike through the uneven ground and past a few obstacles. What greeted me was a glimpse of early spring and a nice view of the countryside.
Would you look at that! I think I’ll head into the woods today to do more countryside or general photography sessions and use the opportunity for some training. Road bikes are awesome for this—though, to be fair, I don’t really use mine for smooth roads… or roads in general. (￣ω￣)