Thursday 16 October 2008

Kids with bikes in front of the old Post building...


In a Sunday without cars you can get really unexpected images... thousands of cars pass right through here every day!!!...

27 comments:

Victor said...

No cars allowed on Sunday? What a great idea! Loved the image. Cheers!

EG CameraGirl said...

It's great to see people out on bikes or on foot. Most of us are in way too much of a hurry... and for what?

I like this photo. ;-) It's very friendly.

Saretta said...

That is such a beautiful building...incredible! Pedal, kids, pedal!

nituscorner said...

Thanks for visiting my blog...... this is a great picture because i exactly understand how it feels to be on the road when vehicles are off road..... its like heaven on earth.....you can check one of my picture too which i had taken when local taxis went on strike here....i loved the carefree look of the kids....

Maria Verivaki said...

amazing none are there now - in athens, the cars dont seem to stop at any time of day, even on a weekend

Diederick Wijmans said...

Also in Arona: on sundays no cars along the Lake and buildings look much better when you can then see them in all their glory, without any cars parked in front of them!! Ciao!

Anonymous said...

We have a car-free sunday too, indeed it gives such unusual scenes. I like this one with the magnificent building. Cities can be so different without cars.

Copenhagen said...

I love Madrid! Everything is so beautiful in your city. I'm so amazed.

Rakesh Vanamali said...

I'm sure the place looks a lot better without the cars!

Good picture!

Anonymous said...

I have not cycled for years...=D

escape said...

wow! double subject. i simply love the backdrop! angle is really good from there.

Louis la Vache said...

Very good composition. "Louis" is really enjoying the images of the buildings of Madrid. What a beautiful city!

Greyhound Girl said...

I love the beautiful buildings in the back ground and I think no cars on Sunday is such a glorious idea... what a way to be able to enjoy such a gorgeous area, like your young bikers!

And than you for visiting my blog!

Unknown said...

I just love no cars days! I remember the 1st one in Lisbon, as I was working at the time at the most polluted street, Avenida da Liberdade. What a difference!!!
Great background for the cycling boys!

Mariposa said...

The building looks gorgeous. Btw, do you have a pic of cibeles? I only got to see her and this wonderful building when I was on the bus and took hurried shots of them! lol

Unknown said...

Tr3nta, I was awarded the BFF (blogging friends forever) Golden Card by Marie from Malta Daily Photo (click the banner on my blog). Now it's my turn to pass this award to other bloggers and I have chosen you.
Abraço!

Stevenson Q said...

No cars??? Really! These kids really look happy and Handsome! I hope the other one sees what he seems to be looking for! This shot is simply stunning! Muy bien!

God Bless and Mabuhay From the Philippines!

Steven^^

Virginia said...

Love the contrast of the young men on their flashy bikes and the the regal building in the background. Good one today as always!

Uma por Dia said...

I love the days without cars :)

marie6 said...

It's great when no cars are allowed, you get to see the city in a different way. That building has beautiful architecture!

HZDP said...

hmmm, this is a cute image, but how did you make it, squading on the ground?

stromsjo said...

There's a lot to be proud of in Stockholm but not this. Unfortunately our city never takes part in no cars days.

Jane Hards Photography said...

No cars good. Lovely image and idea.

dianasfaria.com said...

The kids are so modern compared to the backdrop.
What a great relief not having any cars on Sundays. It's great that people take advantage, especially the boys!

Kitty said...

love the detail on the buliding, and the cyclists' expressions. You captured a great moment!

Rob said...

An excelelnt idea to close traffic on Sundays. A grand portriat you have captured!

J.C. said...

What a beautiful building! How did you make those cyclists stop for a photograph? I am amazed coz most people would shy away when they see my camera.