Jul 15 2011
Hot enough for you? Then it’s time to head south. No, I’m not joking—and Southern Hemisphere Correspondent Marcos Netto has the proof. We may be sweltering in the Not-So-Far North, but there’s frost on the windshields in southern Brazil:
Right-click on the photo to embiggen.
Jul 04 2011
Riding a bike on a hot day is thirsty work. Contributing Photographer Pat McKay was reminded of that recently when he set off on his recumbent for what turned out to be a longer day than planned. Here’s what he has to say:
The sign did say “Welcome Bikers.” At mile 50 of what turned out to be a 70-mile bicycle ride on a 90-degree day, I didn’t care what kind of biker bar the place was. And apparently the owner wasn’t real particular either. I wanted something cold to drink and my money was the right color of green, so everybody turned out to be happy in the end.
We love our bikes, right? And we never tire of looking at them. At least I don’t, and if I’m to judge from what others tell me, I’m not alone. So each Monday I’ll publish a bike-related picture. Most of the time it will be a photo, but don’t be surprised if a few drawings and paintings get added to the mix from time to time. I might even include a sculpture or two. (OK. A photo of a sculpture.) Anything, in short, that evokes the world on two wheels. And don’t be shy. If you have a picture you’d like to share, just email it to me. I’ll do the rest.
Jun 24 2011
It’s hard to roll out of bed before the break of day, but one of the rewards of an early start is watching the sun come up. And it’s even better if your vantage point is the seat on your bike. Marcos Netto, Southern Hemisphere Correspondent and Contributing Photographer, shares this photo with us:
It was shot after the 4:00 a.m. start to a six-hour ride from Canoas to Tramandaí Beach, a distance of some 80 miles. You’ll find the whole story of this 2009 trip at Marcos’ website. And don’t let the fact that you can’t read Portuguese deter you from stopping by. Marcos’ photos of his beautiful land speak a universal language.
Now here’s a short video clip by way of an appetizer:
Thanks, Marcos! This trip really was worth getting up early for.
