Monday, May 16, 2022

Cycling and nature

A smooth and picturesque path is a welcome sight and all the more so if you are on a bicycle.
If you pedal at a leisurely pace you get to see different activities like children participating in games
While passing a tennis court, I saw these balls strewn on the court and thought the second picture would be a good one as an advertisement shot for the ball manufacturer. (I did not put it there)
The changing colours of the trees is another sight especially if you are around at the right time of the spring season.
After crossing this narrow bridge I noticed many red winged black bird in the bulrushes.
If you are lucky (and have some patience) you can capture them having a quick bath in a rivulet, as can be seen in the video.
Saw this Grackle on a tree. The common Grackle has a iridescent appearance on their head, especially males. They spread their fantail when making their bird call.
While observing the aves on the tree top, don't miss to appreciate the yellow carpet along the sidewalk.
Obeying the traffic rules applies to cyclists too.
One last shot of nature...... the green against the blue sky
Recorded my 11 km ride on Strava. To my surprise I found that Strava works even without a net connection. Great.

27 comments:

  1. Looks like a nice day out and about.

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  2. The place looks so serene and green. Enjoy your holiday. - Dr Nandini

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  3. Beautiful vistas and views . Well edited
    Thanks for sharing

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  4. Dear Joe,
    Writing to you after a long time.
    Hope you and your family are in good health.

    Nice photographs of nature and bird.

    With Best Regards

    R. P. Madiwale

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  5. While riding a bicycle, you've got to see and shoot beautiful scenes of nature and sports activities. And that video is fun to watch, and there is wonderful sunlight in the first picture. Have a nice day

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  6. Dearest Joe,
    What a lovely bike lane and surroundings!
    Spring in Illinois is at its peak.
    Lovely photos and video.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  7. Lovely images.
    Cycling is wonderful when we have such natural beauty and greenery.
    Interesting sights. The bird is so beautiful Had never seen such before.

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  8. LOVE THE PHOTOS. Thanks for dropping by the Shipslog. Hope all is well there and 'be safe'. I have never visited your country, but my Dr. is a great guy and from there. Sending the best your way! Jack the old guy!

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  9. Fun times outside and great photos of nature too ~ Xo


    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  10. I have driven by Schaumburg many times and never knew such a place existed. Good for them to preserve some nature over more housing.

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  11. Looks like a lovely place and nice photos of the birds.

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  12. Hi Joe, love reading your blogs and watching the world through your camera lens !!
    Looks like you are in our neck of the woods...... well at least close by. - Buvana

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  13. Place is great for photography, very well captured, and writing .... no comment, you are fantastic as usual. - Addal

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  14. Oh, you do make it look so easy! Thanks for making me laugh when I read your comment too.

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  15. Looks like a beautiful day for a bike ride. Wonderful photos!

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  16. Joe, wonderful video that reflects your soul’s view. I haven’t enjoyed and learnt about birds from anyone other than you. Your observations about perceived values in the US are eye openers. Thank you for sharing the ride. Sorry for my late response. Were it not for Buvana, I may have missed this posting.

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  17. Fantastic. Nature at various places pregnant with beauty. Moreover our handy camera is a boon not only for you but for we people from different continents too. Really enjoyed each and every scenery and the video too. Thanks for sharing. - Gayatri Gore

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  18. आयुष्याच्या छान टप्टप्प्याआहात आणि त्याचा भरपूर आनंद घेत आहाआ.. असेच रहा..

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  19. Excellent pictures. Thank you.
    Which place is this?
    KP

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  20. Great! You have almost taken us there! :)

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  21. @KP, this is in Schaumburg (in the suburbs of Chicago)

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  22. What beautiful photos! I really like the bird ones too!
    Greetings from Spain and have a wonderful weekend :)

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  23. I miss cycling so much! Mumbai just needs more cycle friendly roads

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  24. Natura e sport, fonte di energia e felicità...Grazie per il commento sul mio blog sarà un piacere per me poterti seguire, saluti dall'Italia.

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  25. Just awesome! Wonderful afternoon in lovely Schaumburg.... Great capture of the Grackle.. it looks fierce :)

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  26. Enjoyed seeing your route on the bike.

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