Surprise!

The A2O (bike trail) runs through the Public Gardens and I was riding home on Ruby when I saw this figure coming towards me! I think he's a bit stroppy making all this noise amongst the peace and quiet!

Three good things;
1. I've put upside down bottles filled with water in my outside tub plants ready for our little go-away.
3. The ones in the greenhouse are getting flooded - our water dripping system is too enthusiastic!
4. The temps where we are going (Central Otago) are twice what ours are on the coast! Sunhats and sunglasses.

[Simply Amanda]

What a dreamy looking scene with the processing. I spy St Nick!! And he rides a bike. Knew it!

[Phillip Chilton]

Love your processing in this

[Judith Greenwood]

Haha - well he's got some last minute shopping to do.

[Maggie]

Santa, the bikie. Wonderful fun shot. Love it.

[julia]

I hope he was riding an Indian....

[Jen Hudson]

How come he is on the byway and not the skyway? The gardens look so lush.

[8yearson]

Haha,, love it Maggie!

[Irene]

He looks totally out of place in a lovely green space

[katy]

Have a wonderful getaway!

Santa had to resort to a motorized vehicle since I did away with Rudolph?! Clever shot!

[Steve Angell]

Great shot!

[Maggiemae]

@julzmaioro I think it was the new Indian Scout, Julia!

[Linda H.Y. Hegland]

Love the little fire streams out of the back of Santa's bike. You name your bike Ruby ?!? Mine is named Flavia. I thought I was the only nut ;-)

[Pat Knowles]

Fancy meeting you here........I was hoping this was you on Ruby at first glance then realised the beard wasn't the rught colour!
I hope he didn't cast his eye on your motorised version & covert it ......he might nick it during his Christmas visit!
Beautiful gardens & you are off again........enjoy!

[tony gig]

Wonderful processing...Fav

[Margo]

That sure looks like Santa. He really gets around fast these days!!

[Mary Downing Hahn]

Santa on a bike -- hope he has a magic gas tank to get to everyone on his list.

[Claire]

Too funny

[David Lee]

he's on his way

[Yao RL]

Another shot makes me laugh loud. This guy is working too hard in gift givings. Why people just relax and forget about gifting?

[Daisy Miller]

Great capture and processing. Now, I know that Santa rides a bike too.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Ho ho ho !! great fun shot Maggiemae and at first glance I thought it was you, dressed up and on Ruby !!!

[richard saffold]

he is a busy man this time of year.

[Tony]

Fantastic creation !! Must be a Kiwi talent to create special effects. Brilliant & Fav

[Taffy]

I actually thought someone in a Santa costume was on a bike! So well processed and a very fun image in a lovely setting. Big smile. Have a wonderful trip!

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Terry]

Great place to go for a walk

[Mickey Anderson]

He is looking pretty sporty there!!

[Bev]

Nice shot, Maggie. Lovely scenery. Love Santa coming down the road. He must be having a quick break before his busiest night of the year!

[Maggiemae]

@happypat Yes I really must do something about my beard, Pat - its going very grey! lol

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[Dione Giorgio]

I guess the guy is dressed by Santa and that's the reason for all the noise. Beautiful view and shot. Enjoy your holiday.

[Maggiemae]

@sangwann thanks Dione - as I've found whenever you go away from home, the internet access is much reduced but will still try to connect!

[Joyce]

Great fun shot and processing Maggiemae have a wonderful holiday

[Gillian]

Haha! How dare he disrupt that wonderful peaceful scene. Have a great holiday, Maggie and all best over the festive season.

[Rick Schies]

Well look who's coming

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Fun processing! Looks like you caught him making some early deliveries. Have a wonderful trip!

[Stephanie Swift]

What happened to the sleigh and reindeer? Great processing, and I love that bit of red amid all the green.

[Darlene]

This is such a fun shot, Maggiemae. Love your processing.