Bicycle autobahn Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is the position of the ancient fortification which enclosed the old town of Münster, a city in northern Westphalia. Münster is called the German capital of bikers and its about 275000 inhabitants possess about 400000 bicycles. Münter next to the railway station has the biggest bicycle parking garage of Germany - for 3300 bicycles .

According to this it simply was consequent to establish something like a "bicycle autobahn" around the old town after having pulled down the fortifications. It is 4,5 kilometres long and it is used by up to 1200 cyclists per hour.
After the seven years'war at the end of the 18th century - the city has been seized several times in its course - the deconstruction of the fortifications by and by began, the moat was filled up and an alley with lime trees was created here - called "promenade".

You can see its course very well in the map view right hand.

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leonorkuhn (13513) 2009-11-10 0:46

Hallo Frank,

You are my neighbor today. Amazing scenery, very attractive. Magnificent management of light, stunning colors, great perspective. People riding a bicycle gives more life and a special interest to the scene.

Greetings
Leonor

bema (8575) 2009-11-10 0:46

Guten Morgen Frank,

erinnert mich spontan an ein Lied dass ich diese Woche morgens auf dem Weg....gehört habe
("there are nine millions bycycles in bejing, Katie Melua, glaube ich.. klasse Lied!)

Eine schöne Aufnahme, als das Laub noch an den Bäumen hing, denke mal, das dort heute der Blick durch die Baumkronen ein anderer ist (leer..)
sehr schöne Herbstfarben und eine tolle Lichtstimmung..

schöne Woche, Gruß Bernd (..aus einer abtrocknenden "Pfalz" )

saxo042 (15354) 2009-11-10 0:55

Hi Frank,
This would be a perfect place to go cycling, but I hope the speeds here are not the same as on the "ordinary" German Autobahn... I like this very pleasant scenery and this well balanced composition and, of course, the very fine colours. Interesting to replace the fortification wall with a bicycle road, in Gothenburg those fortifications were also demolished at the beginning of the 19th century and are now replaced by three lane streets in both directions. This looks much better!
Kind regards
Gunnar

papagolf21 (56096) 2009-11-10 1:27

Bonjour, cher ami Frank,
Ah ! quelle joie cela doit être que de pédaler à bicyclette dans cette allée formant une magnifique voûte.
Les couleurs automnales sont superbes. Très belle maîtrise de la lumière latérale.
Très bon cadrage. J'aime !
Amitiés.
Ici, le ciel est gris et l'humidité tombe sur les épaules (la meilleure façon d'attraper la grippe) !
Philippe

snunney (34426) 2009-11-10 2:10

Hello Frank,
A lively composition with beautiful light and colours. If I could ride a bicycle it would be the ideal place to go and spend an afternoon getting some exercise. We seem to be experiencing the same weather as you are at the moment - wet and cold.

besnard (30370) 2009-11-10 2:11

Bonjour Frank
Un joli cliché qui fait plaisir à regarder alors qu'ici c'est pluie et froid. Les couleurs d'automne sont superbes.
Merci pour cette belle image pleine de couleurs et de vie et bonne journée.
Nicole

holmertz (9430) 2009-11-10 2:51

Hello Frank,
An interesting note and a very pleasant photo. Good sharpness and perfect depth. The leaves on the road look really beautiful, but I guess they can be slippery. I like the inclusion of the woman coming towards us at a safe distance from the bicycles.
Greetings from a grey Stockholm,
Gert

jasmis (49922) 2009-11-10 3:04

Golden autumn... I heard something about this... Looking through the window one cannot prove it.
Regards my dear friend.

gilbertom (364) 2009-11-10 3:07

Herr Kaiser:

Eine typische Szene im Herbst!
Viele Farben, und etwas, das wir kaum verwenden hier in Brasilien - Radfahren.
Denn es gibt keine Radwege und Verkehr macht nicht an Radfahrer.

Herzliche Grüssen aus Brasilien.

Gilberto Müller

John_F_Kennedy (30969) 2009-11-10 3:42

Hallo Frank,
der Herbst hat auch bei uns mächtig Einzug gehalten. Wunderbar diese Farben der Blätter, hier wudnerschön in der Allee der Bäume eingefangen.
Viele Grüße,
Achim

mesutilgim (36471) 2009-11-10 3:46

Hallo Frank,
Einfach "Klasse" ! Mit dem guten Standpunkt dem warmen Farben und bildliche Geometrie bestens gelungen.
Wieder etwas dazugelernt : bicycle parking garage !
Ganz neu fuer mich.
Danke schoen und
mfg
aus dem (noch immer .......... ) İstanbul
MESUT ILGIM

yquem46 (7802) 2009-11-10 3:51

hello Frank
what a colorful and luminous fall perspective !
very well done
best regards
patrick

wolf38 (12565) 2009-11-10 3:54

Hallo Frank. Alleen dieser Art kommen einem immer irgendwie bekannt vor. Aber natürlich gibt es überall ähnliche Alleen. Das Photo ist stimmungsvoll und schön. Die Menschen - zu Fuß oder per Rad - genießen die Sonne und den bunten Herbst. Gut gesehen, hervorragensd realisiert. Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

maria-v1981 (18) 2009-11-10 4:15

HI FRANK!!
YOU SUCCEED TO CAPRURE THE AUTUMN WITH ALL THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WORD. CONTINUED THE GOOD WORK.
MARIA

carper (64414) 2009-11-10 4:18

very nice one Frank,
a fine atmosphere here, well taken shot, the bikers are a fine detail ion the shot, good photo job my friend. have a nice day.
regard jaap

jlbrthnn (37340) 2009-11-10 5:09

Hello Frank,
The Germans of Munster are intelligent, courageous and sporting. It is a model to be followed. Your photograph is very dynamic, alive and luminous. Framing goes towards the depth. the ceiling of greenery is superb. A very beautiful image. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

ellelloo (4719) 2009-11-10 5:27

Hallo Frank,
A wonderful autumn photo! Really lovely fall colours. I also like the composition and the fine perspective effect. An inviting view! Thanks for the interesting note as well.
Greetings from wet Espoo,
Lasse

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Jeppo (11722) 2009-11-10 7:25

hallo Frank,

Fahrrad Autobahn....und die Maenner von Cobra 11 fahren auch Rad mit????

tolle Perspektive und angenehmen warmen Farben....gut gemacht

mfg
Silvio

Guenther (6779) 2009-11-10 7:33

Hallo Frank,

ein wunderschönes Herbstbild!! Das Licht, die Farben, die Radfahrer und die großartige Tiefe... alles sehr anziehend, eine Augenweide!
Auch hier ist inzwischen die Sonne zurückgekehrt...

Schönen Abend
Günther

xuaxo (5671) 2009-11-10 9:41

Hallo Frank,
That's a wonderful picture!
I've been to Münster,... by car.
I see that this could be in Holland. That's very nice to see a Fahrradautobahn also here.
Greetings from cloudy/sunny Portugal (+20ºC).
Francisco

subhendu_bagchi (2732) 2009-11-10 9:47

Namaste Frank,
really great presentation of autumn colours. Nice road. Great composition by breaking symmetry. Your inclusion of left side trees and free space is beautiful. Nice to see those cyclist and the bunch of cycles. It is so much lively. Very good in photographic quality. Tfs.
Have a nice evening.
Subhendu

Didi (35862) 2009-11-10 11:26

Hallo Frank
Intéressante image aux feuillages translucides.
Magnifique couleurs d'automne et jolie perspective orangée.
Bonne soirée depuis Orléans sous les nuages.

vasilpro (8272) 2009-11-10 11:57

Hello Frank,
Excellent autumn composition, lovely and peaceful place for walking or cycling, very good lighting and nature colors.
Greetings, Vasilis.

lpi (251) 2009-11-10 12:56

Salut Frank,
Trés belle photo de saison, les couleurs sont superbes.
Joli regard
Amicalement,
lpi

ls7902 (6086) 2009-11-10 21:19

Hello Frank,
Very nice park & cycling path. Germany is a very bicycle and pedestrian friendly country. I enjoyed cycling in Germany whenever I had the chance ... a good way to see the town & countryside. Lovely contrast & colors. Regards. Latiff.

mortijo (12048) 2009-11-11 2:37

Hallo FRank,
Ein wunderschönes Foto. Die Herbstfarben sind herrlicht und das Licht is seht gut eingefangen.
Herzliche Grüsse aus Luxemburg
John

hardyuno (1942) 2009-11-11 3:38

Hallo Frank,
boh, soviele Radfahrer. Kommts da auch mal zum Stau? Aber ein klasse Bild mit gekonnter Belichtung und Perspektive. Danke fürs Zeigen
Viele Grüße
Hartmut

Cretense (55340) 2009-11-11 4:10

Hallo Frank!

Excellent daily life scene and beautiful nature photography! Excellent composition and framing, amazing perspective! Flawless light management, beautiful colours and atmosphere! Congratulations!

Hercules

Budapestman (41374) 2009-11-11 5:20

Hi Frank,
a beautiful autumnal photo with picturesque colours and mood, the composition is very nice, the depth of the photo is superb. Great harmony, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

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bracasha75 (21874) 2009-11-11 11:11

Hallo Frank
Wie schon das "fahrrad autobahn" in herbst kleidung ausieht!!!!Munster ist eine schone stadt in nahe Holand???(glaube ich).
Auch interesante argumente sind da was Munster und fahrrader anghet
Schonen abend Frank
Bratislav

pablominto (40250) 2009-11-11 23:11

Hello Frank,

What an amazing and romantic place to take the daily bicycle ride!
In particular in the fine autumn light that makes the multicolour foliage glow and shine...
A balanced composition with a great sense of depth, wonderful colour palette!

Greetings,
Pablo -

herowono (448) 2009-11-11 23:14

Hey Frank,
Wonderful autumn picture. Good composition, light, color and sharpness. Well done!
TFS and best regards from Stockholm,
Ismojo

Cricri (43030) 2009-11-12 4:22

Bonjour Frank
Très belles perspectives des alignements des arbres et profonde de l'allée qui est un vrai plaisir de ce balader a vélo, jolies teintes des couleurs automnale, très jolie
Belle journée
cricri

mikolaj_kawa (29636) 2009-11-12 10:33

Hello Frank! Nice park, very nice autumn, wonderful bikes, good scene, very good POV and capture. Original picture. Well done!

s_lush (1982) 2009-11-12 23:14

Hello Frank,
Many thanks for so interesting and well illustrated information about the German capital of bikers. Here in Ukraine we can only dream about such a good bike-transportation infrastructure. Very good picture, full of useful visual information, autumn colors and light!
Best regards,
Sergiy

amaryllis (17255) 2009-11-13 2:31

Bonjour Frank
un bel endroit pour se ressourcer et faire du vélo sur un tapis de feuilles mortes, une allée superbe et une perspective avec tous ces troncs d'arbre
de belles couleurs automnales
belle composition
juliette

Bandit (2064) 2009-11-15 7:45

Hi Frank,
very nice picture !! I like the presence of the bicycle and the color of the tree are splendid !! Well done !!
Fabien

jafadabret (39183) 2009-11-15 8:08

Bonjour Frank.
Quelle lumière !
J'aime beaucoup cette composition qui semble un vitrail avec de très belles couleurs et traversé par la lumière. Les branches et les troncs noirs sont comme les plombs entre les dalles de verre.
Du très beau travail !
Amicalement
Jacques

Hansaphotos (503) 2009-11-16 7:53

Hello Frank

Very interesting note and a beautiful autumnal image from this wonderful place. I like your perspective slightly towards the left side of the alley with all the tree trunks and the "autobahn" leading the eyes into the image. The light and colours are great and well managed. Well done! Thanks for sharing. Have a nice evening.

Best regards, Erling

baba_flies (7949) 2009-11-18 11:08

Hallo Frank! Meistens fahre ich Velo bei mir zuhause auf dem Hometrainer (es muss alles immer schnell gehen ... ups), doch draussen in der Natur, da ist es viel viel schoener. Dein Bild laedt geradezu dazu ein, man riecht die Blaetter am Boden, man spuehrt die frische Luft, man moechte einfach nur fahren, diese Allee runter. Ein HERRLICHES Herbstbild, in den allerbesten Farben. Tolle Fotoarbeit, gefaellt mir sehr gut. Happy Evening, Barbara.