Giant Escape  by soboy5

Giant Escape

No, today's title is not my plan for getting out of this humdrum, suburban, monotonous existence (although I have certainly considered doing just that on more than one occasion). Instead, it is the name of my new bicycle, my first new bike in 25 years. My trusty old mountain bike finally broke down and the bike shop said it is on its last legs. Veronica offered to buy me a new bike for my birthday and I am the proud new owner of this shiny, red 2013 Giant Escape road hybrid. Very nice piece of kit, lightweight aluminum frame, flat bar, 24 speed bike that flies. I am a happy camper. I also convinced the bike shop to do a "down and dirty" repair to the old steed so it is running again, just not on all 8 cylinders anymore. I shall keep my old friend and use it for short trips only.

I must give credit to my fellow 365er and friend, Rob, for the idea for today's image as he posted a beautiful b&w earlier this month that was my inspiration for this image.

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Great Pov - sounds like an amazing bike - Happy Birthday!!
October 29th, 2012  
Good to capture it while it is nice and shiny! It might not be that way for long:-)
October 29th, 2012  
I LOVE this POV and you may see it in an upcoming shot of mine soon!
October 29th, 2012  
What a great birthday present you've been given! Cool shot! 8)
October 29th, 2012  
Jim
Great POV and like the bright red and silver. Nice capture and congrats on the new ride!
October 29th, 2012  
I thought that chain looked very clean. Enjoy!
October 29th, 2012  
Outstanding POV and what a fabulous beauty of a bike!!
October 29th, 2012  
Great pov, vibrant red too, looks great. I hope you enjoy it :-)
October 29th, 2012  
Neat POV!!! so clean and shiny!
October 29th, 2012  
Great pov Danny, enjoy your new bike. : )
October 29th, 2012  
Wonderful pov and focus Danny, such a gleaming and polished piece of machinery... fav!
October 29th, 2012  
Lyn
Happiness is a new Giant Escape - lucky you and Veronica is a VERY special lady!
October 29th, 2012  
Brilliant focus! Great shot! Enjoy your new bike!!!! :-)
October 29th, 2012  
Awesome perspective & hope you have loads of fun with your new bike :)
October 29th, 2012  
wonderfully shiny new bike :-) ~ love the POV
October 29th, 2012  
Happy cycling - may it take you to more wonderful sites so you can regale us with more super captures.
October 29th, 2012  
Nice bike, Danny, super capture!
October 29th, 2012  
Oooh, so shiny and nice. Awesome birthday, present, Danny. Hope that you had a great day!
October 30th, 2012  
a different view of a bike! nice eye!
October 30th, 2012  
Nice gift, you will grow to love this new bike, just like your old one.
October 30th, 2012  
Great macro of your new bike. Enjoy it. it's so nice to have a new bike.
October 30th, 2012  
so many gears and chains!
October 30th, 2012  
Great POV.
October 30th, 2012  
Rob
You have captured the bike beautifully Danny!
October 30th, 2012  
Great looking machine, nice photo. Bet you don't use all 24 gears when you get used to it!
October 30th, 2012  
Great POV of the world's shiniest bike
October 30th, 2012  
@jackie8 Thanks so much for the fav, Jackie - I only had my LX-3 with me when I got the bike and getting shallow dof is tricky with that small sensor. Glad you like the result!
October 31st, 2012  
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