The Adventurous Tricyclist by sandra46
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Description
A shot I took at the public garden near home. The child seemed so concentrated on her fantastic tricycling along the snows of Anctartica, avoiding icebergs as well as hordes of rogue penguins she didn't even see me.
The advent of the bicycle in the 1880's stimulated great controversy about women’s proper role in society. Questions of how they should ride, when they should ride, who they should ride with were considered by commentators. Many critics were certain that bicycle riding threatened women's health, morals, and reputation. Critics argued that women bicyclists favored shorter skirts, thus inviting insults and advances. Moreover, by tilting the bicycle seat, they could beget of foster the habit of masturbation. For advocates like Maria E. Ward, however, the bicycle was an educational factor, creating the desire for progress, broadening the intelligence and intensifying love of home and country.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (56)
magnus073
Sandra, this is such a great pic for sure. Even though the winter is often not my favorite time of year it is fun to see how much the kids love it. This photo is a perfect example of how a child has the ability to transport his or her self to another world in their mind that's full of wonder.
drifterlee
Gorgeous scene, Sandra!!!!!
Vialliy
Lovely shot and interesting history. The late 19th century was the Victorian age and the moral was indeed very strict and ofcourse more strict for women.
MagikUnicorn
COOL SHOT
flaviok
É as vezes inacreditavel que os preconceitos são gerados através da história da humanidade, seremos tão evoluidos assim ???. Magnifica minha amiga, texto e foto, aplausos (5)
lyron
Beautiful image. Great work!!
mariogiannecchini
Molto bella l'immagine ! Interessante quanto dici , non avevo idea di questi problemi legati alla bicicletta !
Minda
Very Beautiful shot and Great history sandra..
GiMi53
a VERY good picture (first I thought it was selective coloring...) Great upload ! :~)
brycek
Beautiful capture and history!!
Rhanagaz
Wonderful scene! And fine little article about women and bicycles! I have never believed in female weaknesses - I grew up with THREE bigger sisters! ;o)
eekdog
cool shot Sandra, like your story about the bikes..
jayfar
A really lovely image Sandra.
bazza
Super image Sandra and interesting info on woman on bicycles..
Faemike55
Fantastic capture, Sandra, and great narratives Snowfall is for children and those who are young at heart
bakapo
a nice image; fun and interesting to look at.
claude19
SPLENDID choice with B abnd W !!!
Umbetro38
a wonderful effect here
durleybeachbum
Fascinating history. My grandma cycled in her teens, she was born 1881. SUPERB pic.
flora-crassella
a very lovely scene! Wonderful picture!!!!!!
carlx
Wonderful image and mood!!!
psyoshida
Great description of the tricyclist and a gorgeous artistic photo. It's superb!
wysiwig
Bicycles and horse riding also encouraged the wearing of pants by women. A wonderful use of selective coloring as if the child really is in her own world. This is a beautiful image.
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
mgtcs
Fantastic capture my friend, lovely and perfect! Well done!
mickeyrony
A child playing with a little something in his heart and dreams. Supperbe still working my Beatiful . Congratulations and many thanks ((5 + +)) Un enfant s'amuse avec un petit rien et a dans son coeur le rêve . Supperbe travail encore ma Belle . Bravo et mille mercis((5++))
MOSKETON
GENIAL.
CoreyBlack
This is beautiful! I love the lighting, the poetry of the bare branches and the way the little girl seems totally absorbed in her young world and thril of adventure. I also love how you evoked the feeling of childhood in your description. It made me remember pretending to be a car when I was a boy and making the appropriate sounds as I'd run about! This is a great moody image!
alessimarco
~A really fabulous and delightful capture!~ :)
danapommet
A cute capture and a beautiful winter scene. Dana