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02 Jul 2008 • 276 views

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.....cateye.....

.....I see cateyes everywhere.....

.....even when CHAD is not around.....

.....HELP.....

added 2nd of Juli

Ray saw this good, this is the handle bar of my bike,

it has a triathlon handle bar on it

the cat eye is the bike computer to read: time/speed/distance/average speed

.....cateye.....

.....I see cateyes everywhere.....

.....even when CHAD is not around.....

.....HELP.....

added 2nd of Juli

Ray saw this good, this is the handle bar of my bike,

it has a triathlon handle bar on it

the cat eye is the bike computer to read: time/speed/distance/average speed

comments (44)

Chris Phillips

United Kingdom

2 Jul 2008, 00:15

Astrid...I want to be nice to you and say positive things about this picture - BUT I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS!

Picturit: It took 6 comments to wait for the right answer, it is part of my bike, the handle bars with a cat eye bike computer.....
I was taken a bike ride yesterday and looked for the average speed...looked at my cat eye...the rest is history...

....and Chris thanks for wanting to be nice to me, I apprecitate that very much

Astrid.

Mroy by the Bay

2 Jul 2008, 00:43

LOL on Chris. Go Astrid, tell us what this is

Picturit: Handle bars of my bike with the cat eye bike computer...LOL...
Thanks Maria.
Astrid.

Martin

United States

2 Jul 2008, 01:12

How do you know Chad isn't around. He is very sneaky. Most likely he is hiding in plain sight where you aren't looking!

Picturit: You are so right here, he might be laying on the road somewere, I might be long passed him and will think.....was that Chad??......NAH!!...not possible...but than....it might have been him all the way...
Astrid

Ginnie

at a WiFi hotspot in Atl without dial tone at home

2 Jul 2008, 01:17

I don't know what this is either, Astrid, and what's funny about that is I was probably standing right next to you when you took it. HA! BUT you thought of Chad, and that will certainly make him feel chipper today...and probably never want to leave that blankity-blank road!

I love how shiny the shiny parts are.

Picturit: LOL...I know what you mean..no I took this one yesterday when you were sleeping

...these are my handle bars of my bike with the bike computer with the brand name 'cat eye'.....I just noticed it when I looked for the average speed.
I hope I can speed up Chad.....but than...I think he does it his own SLOW way....

Astrid

Alexandra

Canada

2 Jul 2008, 01:25

I'm sure my cat is happy she doesn't have "eyes" like this!

Picturit: I think the must be some happy cat than...I don't think likes the speed as well

Astrid.

vintage

Australia

2 Jul 2008, 02:32

Great please tell what it is.there no white line.lol

Picturit: No white line....there are even two white lines.....LOL..it are the handle bars on my bike with the bike computer.
Astrid.

ray

Thailand

2 Jul 2008, 04:04

Looks like you or a friend is seriously into cycling, Astrid.

I took up the sport of professional Road Racing at the age of about 48 (after getting bored standing beside the road watching my Son whooosh past every 30 minutes or so) ...timetrial extension bars, and Cateye cycle computers...strange technology of an exhilarating sport!

Great picture, too!

Picturit: Very BIG smile here, I almost said...Ray I can kiss you...(you never saw this), you are the first to see what this is, yes this is my bike, I used to do triathlons when I was 20 years younger, I keep this bike and myself into good shape, I am happy to know that your son is as sportive as his dad

.
Yesterday it was very hot in Holland so I took a bike ride iso a run, when I was looking the average speed, my eye saw the cateye-computer....the rest is history.
Have a great day
Astrid.

Richard Standley

France

2 Jul 2008, 07:24

Nice and original shot Astrid. Ray has a great cat eye!

Picturit: You can say that again, he sees it all...

Astrid.

Bill Phillips

Droitwich..warm and a bit muggy!

2 Jul 2008, 07:44

I have just rushed over from Chad's site to see what all the excitement is.

I'd like to claim I would have known what this is, but I would be lying!

My wife rides a bike, has done for years. Used to have a child seat on the back when the kids were little. I have an exercise bike....might get round to using it one day

Picturit: I know the bike will love it that you take it for a ride...it needs fresh air every once in a while...I had Jeroen, see monday, in the child seat at the back of my 'city-bike' we have seen a lot of the neighbourhood when he was small, now he goes by car and I by bike...

Astrid

Nigel Clack

The gym

2 Jul 2008, 07:52

Fancy having a Chad on your handle bars

Picturit: When I am riding and Chad will be on my handle bars, it would scare the sh...out of him, have you ever seen what kind of slowpoke he is, it took him 2 MONTHS to cover ONE mile of road.......I might be able to have rounded the globe at least ONCE.....oh and Nigel, I am modest by heart...

Astrid.

blackdog

United Kingdom

2 Jul 2008, 08:28

Good Morning Astrid. Nice range of tones in the photograph and a nice detail of your bike. Mine is standing in the garage feeling a little dejected - probably needs its tyres pumping up ;o)

I see Astrid Enterprises has branched out into manufacturing brake cables - excellent strategy ;o)

Picturit: Good Morning Mike, thank you so much for your kind words, I know for sure that your bike loves it when you take it into the fresh air again.....and Mike, take your camera with you, you never know what you might 'run into' I saw a strange man, flat belly on the road, taking pictures of cat-eyes that were put in the middle of the road, lucky he had that helmet with the blinking light on his head.....
I am expending business....I might even go into street signs one day

Astrid

Tracy

Stoke

2 Jul 2008, 08:33

Awesome shot Astrid you do these well.

Yes I knew what it was but was out to early to comment. Just returned from work!!!!

Great idea mijn vriend. Speak/see very soon

Picturit:

Thanks Tracy.....hope your not too tired of the working these hours, yes we will see/speak within a few hours....
See you soon my friend.
Astrid.

awanderer

France

2 Jul 2008, 09:10

Bike of competition, WHAOUUUU I hope to see you in Olympic Games.Nice shot.

Picturit: Thanks, the Olympics I will watch from my chair and let them do the competition, I am way to old

I love to ride the surroundings though and see all the beautiful things that grow next to roads.
Thank you for visiting and you kind words as always.
Astrid

anniedog

Great Britain (UK)

2 Jul 2008, 09:23

Well, I knew what it was straight away, even though my derriere hasn't been near a saddle in years! I didn't know you could get computers now - that sounds like a really useful bit of kit. It must be nice cycling round in Holland as it's so flat - it's a bit hilly where I live.
Ingrid

Picturit:

Can I let you into a secret, I have that computer already for 15 years....it still works....and you have hills, we have ALWAYS wind against....ALWAYS....
Have a great day and thanks Ingrid as always.
Astrid.

bram antareja

Yogyakarta Indonesia

2 Jul 2008, 10:04

woow...good focusing and good idea.
Regards from Yogyakarta Indonesia.

Picturit: Bram, thank you so much for visiting my blog, I am impressed by the quality of your blog, you have beautiful B&W, it is a joy for the eye.
have a nice evening.
Astrid.

chad

In front of a computer

2 Jul 2008, 10:07

Cat eye! cat eye! Is that half a cats eyes. I am confused baffled and bewildered. Your signature (Astrid 2009) looks a little shaky today. Is this due to a hectic schedule of ship building. Are you part of a secret Hollandaise plot to build an armada and attack our great nation and overthrow our royal family and put a sheep on the throne of England>

Can I join you?

ps does your cat eye give you internet access?

More coughie kupjes?

Picturit: #1 yes I am making an armada
#2 yes you can join in, I'll take care of the coughie
#3 no it does NOT have the Internet access, my GPS has, the one I use for running, so if I get lost they just can take me home.
#4 always in for coughie.
Astrid.

chad

In front of a computer

2 Jul 2008, 10:10

Is this your bike?

An emoticon with a cheeky grin.

Picturit: Yes it is MY BIKE, I used to do triatlons, 20 some years ago
you mean this...

.....emoticon.
Astrid

chad

In front of a computer

2 Jul 2008, 10:10

Do I get a kiss too?

Picturit: Sure why not...but don't tell anybody..

Astrid.

Ruth

Michigan - United States

2 Jul 2008, 10:11

Of course you would have a bike like that, Astrid. Nice sharp photo, good choice in B&W.

Looks like the St. Louis Arch.

Picturit:

Thanks Ruth, I googled St.Louis Arch..it does look like that,
have a great weekend!!!
Astrid.

Marcie

United States

2 Jul 2008, 12:20

Nice detail. Great cat eyes!!!

Picturit: Thanks

love the cat eyes very much
Astrid.

Aussie

Brisbane

2 Jul 2008, 12:23

Glad to see yours is very much alive, Chad just presented me with a wrecked one, much to my distress.

Picturit: That had moss alover, I pity his cat eyes very much...
Thanks as always.
Astrid.

clarence

Irving, TX, USA

2 Jul 2008, 13:48

Ha Ha, nice closeup of your trip computer.

Picturit: Thanks, it has a story with it, but you only understand if you visit Chad's blog too.
Thank you for visiting.
Astrid

Brian Walbey

United Kingdom

2 Jul 2008, 15:18

I like this Astrid, great range of tones and once again you find a very amusing place to put your name. Lol!

Picturit: Thanks Brian, it is always fun to joke around a little...

Astrid.

Padraig

United Kingdom

2 Jul 2008, 15:53

I'm amazed that so many couldn't recognise this, lots of nice curves.

Picturit: I was too, but than a lot of people don't ride bikes I think...
Thank you for your kind words, BTW I send Ginnie the e-mail,

Astrid.

Scotia

Fife Scotland

2 Jul 2008, 17:29

B/w is spot on here Astrid. No place for a tripod

Picturit: No, I do carry a backpack though

, thank you Scotia,
Astrid.

Philine

Germany

2 Jul 2008, 21:08

Uff, wat voor een machine! Jij bent een echt powervrouw, niet alleen als je op deze bike troont, altijd leer ik nieuwe zijden van jouw persoonlijkheid kennen! Grappig ook je dialoog met chad, na,na!

Picturit: Philine, dank je wel voor dit mooie compliment, ik hoop dat je een mooie dag in Hamburg hebt gehad, ik zal morgen Mark Rothko eens opzoeken op google.
Fietsen doe ik al heel erg lang en heel erg graag, dit was natuurlijk puur toeval dat mijn fietscomputer een 'cat eye' is, ik heb deze foto genomen naast de spoorbaan, ik vertelde Ginnie dat ik 30 minuten had m er mee te spelen, de trein was net weg.
Chad en ik hebben altijd leuke dialogen, gewoon gezellig zonder bij-bedoelingen
Philine, een prettige avond, welterusten en tot maandag.
Astrid.

Louis

South Africa

2 Jul 2008, 22:07

Maybe you can take the bike to the UK and quickly count cat eyes for chad. It may solve chad's riddle sooner. You see, I expect to run out of 'Long road' songs to use as comments for his pictures.

I can't understand why people can't see that it is your bike - you have your name very clearly on it. een nederlander op een fiets is ook maar erg gewoon

Ik dacht nu net aan je liefde voor de bouwvakkers. Waarschijnlik ook de rede voor racefietsen - als die mannen voor je jagen met de strakke broeken. Een smakelijk gezicht dacht mijn wederhelft ten minste.

Picturit: Louis, jij hebt het helemaal door, laatst fietste ik nog achter zo'n 'strakke' man aan, het ging met een gangetje van 38 km per uur, dan let ik alleen maar op mijn stuur en het achterwiel van mijn voorganger

...I just asked Chad to come to his place and speed up things...
I will let you know.
Some people don't have a clue and for us a bike is so normal...
Have a great day Louis and thank you as always, please say hello to your wederhelft.
Astrid.

Jessie

New Zealand

2 Jul 2008, 22:18

Great picture. I never would have figured out what it was

Picturit:

I never knew it would give problems to figure out.
Thanks for visiting
Astrid.

Michael Rawluk

Canada

3 Jul 2008, 03:21

A wonderful composition.

Picturit: Thank Michael, thanks for visiting again, hope you will enjoy your new place to live.
Astrid.

E Etomi

Romania

3 Jul 2008, 08:10

Its a bike right? I like how you always incorporate your watermark somehow

Picturit: Yes it's my bike,

Thanks for the compliment about my signature.
Astrid

FLOOG

Bathing in tranquility

3 Jul 2008, 08:25

Super shot, Astrid. The perspective and tone works so well

Picturit: Thank you Paul, it was fun to do.
Astrid

chad

In front of a computer

3 Jul 2008, 09:53

Oh I have just seen it thinking it was a new image, Astrid. Cat eye, that is very funny but what could this object be?

Picturit: Chad I have not the faintest idea what this is....but there is some one on Shutterchance and he is posting pictures of cat eyes in the road, a looooooooooong road, he is doing that already for 2 months, and it is getting in my system, can you imagine??......
No this image is much more different than yesterday....keep looking and you find the 5 differences.
Een geweldige dag verder en bedankt voor de lieve reactie.
Astrid.
There is no prize to win as you find them though

Robbie Veldwijk

Netherlands

3 Jul 2008, 10:56

Nice shot with cool DoF in it! So simple can photography be!

Picturit:

yes it sometimes is so simple, if we only can see it.
Astrid.

Wim van der Meij

Netherlands

3 Jul 2008, 14:57

An interesting shot! I like the curves of the cables.

Picturit: Thanks Wim, it was fun to do, I just noticed that the bike computer is a 'cat eye' I coould not resisit.
Astrid.

Tom Sheehan

United States

3 Jul 2008, 22:24

Very creative shot. Well composed and nice DOF.

Picturit: Tom, thank you so much for your kind words and for visiting.
Have a great weekend.
Astrid.

Kay

United States

4 Jul 2008, 02:09

I love your bike, Astrid. I'd like to get a cat eye for mine as well.

And of course I like the dof in your picture, the attention to detail, and the B&W. very fitting.

Picturit: Kay, a cat eye is such fun, it tells the time, speed, distance, everage speed, in miles and kilometers.
I have it already for years.
Thank you for your kind words, as always.
Astrid.

guruh

Indonesia

4 Jul 2008, 04:16

unusual composition

Picturit: I know Guruh, but the subject was about the name cat eye and the SC blog of Chad....you have to be on the joke to know why I took this shot.
Thanks for visiting though.
Have a great weekend.
Astrid.

Suby & Sinem

Milton Keynes, UK

4 Jul 2008, 14:48

Cateseyes coming to get you tonight

Picturit:

I know I will keep my eye on them..

Have a great weekend and thanks.
Astrid

Rian

Brooklyn

5 Jul 2008, 06:56

woah, pretty serious equipment you got there..

Picturit:

Thanks Rian, I love to ride my bike through the polder...
Astrid.

Helen

United States

5 Jul 2008, 09:40

I like it because it is not clear at first look what it is! Very nice.

Picturit:

...I think now you know what it is, it is my speed bike with the bike computer.
Astrid.

Ade of AdaeCreative

United States

5 Jul 2008, 12:18

Cateye or is it a diversion from your name Astrid. I think you were leading us there starting with cateye then the white "thingy" which leads us to your name

nice one

Picturit: Thanks....I might have a hawk-eye...

, I always like to play around with my name in pictures.
Astrid.

cako

Germany

5 Jul 2008, 17:39

Interesting b/w detail shot. Nice !

Picturit: Thanks Carsten, it started as a joke, but it turned out well.
Astrid.

John Maslowski

United States

6 Jul 2008, 04:56

Creative framing and like the b/w processing for this bike. Great clarity and details too.

Picturit: Thanks John, I intended to make the crop not as big as this one, but I focused on the cat eye, I might post the larger picture one time
Astrid

Alan

United Kingdom

6 Jul 2008, 09:52

Oooer..you're bit of a whizz on the bike then, Astrid? Lovely detail to this. I did a similar shot, people would think that my name is "Shimano"!

Picturit: Yes I am

I love you bike shots and Shimano is a real nice middle name....

Astrid.

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