I did my first Freedom Ride in
2010, peddling close to home, taking photos appropriate for the Fourth of July. The rides have expanded over the years going down into Pinecastle and up into College Park. Last year my wife and I spent a memorable Independence Day in Portsmouth, New Hampshire at
Strawberry Banke, an incredible collection of historic buildings. We saw a group of immigrants become U.S. citizens, heard Governor
Maggie Hassan read the Declaration of Independence, and interacted with re-enactors depicting different eras in American history.
This year we are home for the Fourth, so I once again resumed my personal tradition of exploring my freedom with a bicycle-powered photo safari. I look forward to this ride every year.
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| Constitutional Reflections |
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| Freedom to grow |
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| Manhole Monolith |
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| Cherokee Dreamcatcher |
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| Up and down back and forth |
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| County Colors |
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| Leaper's Light |
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| Concrete Majestic |
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| Cool Gray |
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| Shadow selfie |
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| Pulse |
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| Pulse 2 |
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| Bars and scars |
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| Primaries |
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| A bit faded |
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| Natural patterns |
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| Detention Retention |
I seemed to focus on color and pattern this year. I try to let the pictures come to me now, if I had a deliberate intention it seems contrary to the concept of freedom. My favorite images tend to be simple and graphic, as a graphic designer, I think that's how I'm wired.
The weather was fairly comfortable for this time of year and the sky was a brilliant blue. The recent rains left many opportunities for reflections.
Until next year, enjoy your freedom and take time to notice your world, every day.
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