Summer in Town n.2 by sandra46
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In the city centre one should be safe enough, since it's mostly a 'pedestrians only' area. Things aren't so simple, however! That cyclist didn't pass behind the woman with the dog, but when she started crossing, pedalled faster in order to cut across in front of her. What a gentleman! Moreover, the curious installation made of three poles isn't usually there, and it created a dangerous obstacle. Some genius at the Townhall decided to support multiculturalism by financing and installing that work. It unites a typical group of 'bricole' (Venetian name of the poles used both to signal low floors in the canals and the lagoon,and landing places) painted by some immigrants with 'African' colours. An attached notice explained the idea to the populace. Nothing to say about cultural experiments. I only wonder how much it cost, and whether a location in one of the many small squares and large pavement areas wasn't a better idea. In fact, this downtown street is one of the few with mixed traffic: not only cyclists, but also residents' cars , and suppliers' vans.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (50)
virginiese
very colorful poles, indeed. Thanks for the explanation !
Faemike55
Cool capture and great narrative It's a shame that the bicyclist was so rude to the lady
magnus073
Great capture Sandra, and as always I enjoyed you're thoughts behind it. Isn't it funny how things can often work together to make matters worse when combined with someone who is careless. Often times people on bikes feel like the laws of the road don't apply to them, and actually become more of a mencace than the autos. Back in the good old days this man would have came to a stop for the lady and her dog as a sign of kindness and respect. (also if he hadn't a true Gentleman would have yanked him off that bike and spoke to him about respect)
Leije
Excellent colorful shot and nice text !
Jean_C
Superb street capture, superb colors!
claude19
As an artist, I can not understand the colossal works of artists sculteurs or more generally well regarded in court: it seems to me that in Europe there are circles where some artists are included, and we only speak them! I share your comments relevant to me ... otherwise Nantes, there is the same style ... but street bikes are prohibited on pedestrian zones!
0rest4wicked
Why do people have that, "first come first serve attitude"??????
renecyberdoc
but the good side is it looks way clean or did you cleaned the crap in photoshop??lol.we have dog crap all over.
durleybeachbum
Maybe she should have used the crossing. Fascinating photo in many ways.
Amarillis
Beautiful colors and interesting details all coming together at the same time. Very nice
lyron
Beautiful image. Cool shot!!!
drifterlee
Beautiful city shot!
MagikUnicorn
Wonderful capture
brycek
Great capture and very colorful!!
jayfar
I like your pic Sandra. They do stupid things like that here in the UK too.
Radar_rad-dude
Yoiks! It does seem like stupidity on the part of the genius at Townhall to place this artwork in the worst possible place! Maybe he/she should be hanging from this art(?) as a lesson to other Townhall genius's to show a little more respect for the people that have to live in the city! A fine capture, Sandra! You always find the most interesting scenes and beautiful natural settings in your photos! Much appreciated by me!
jocko500
there is genius in every city and it makes one wonder why the city hires them. cool shot
eekdog
some people just can't hold up a few, well taken my friend.
blondeblurr
If you really want to criticise this 'little incident', then you should also mention, that she is just as much guilty of 'jay-walking' - and there are even more cyclists in the BG, about to follow suit ... personally I think, it should be a little give and take, from both sides with a bit of caution ;) - there is plenty of room for all! Quote by George Carlin: so live & let live, my motto ... BTW those colourful bollards or 'bricole' seem to be out of place I agree, food for thought ... BB
mgtcs
Very beautiful image image Sandra, marvelous colors, loved it a lot!
photosynthesis
A very colorful image with a "moment in time captured" feeling to it. No comment on the political or social implications here, as I don't have enough info to comment intelligently...
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
bazza
Great capture those poles look like giant crayons to me.. And how rude of the cyclist to cut in front of the lady and her dog. Maybe it those "crayons" weren't there he could have been over a lot further and it wouldn't have looked as bad..
flaviok
Uma imagem magnifica minha amiga, assim com info, aplausos (5)
dakotabluemoon
Hustle hustle people rushing around the streets great shot.
jclP
colorful shot
cricke49
excellent capture! sorry some men are just downright rude!!:( great story behind the shot!:)*5
JaneEden
It is a very interesting photo, and I might add a delightful colourful place to live by what I can see here. Some people were born without any good manners I think, but luckily neither dog or lady got hurt. Those strange structures do seem to be a bit hazardous, how silly to put them there. Excellent photography as always, love this. hugs Jane xx
Hendesse
Fantastic capture of the moment. Very beautiful shot.
erlandpil
Great capture Sandra, erland