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Let the games begin!

Learning young and dreaming big, the Dutch way.

Kampen, Netherlands.



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Let the games begin!

Learning young and dreaming big, the Dutch way.

Kampen, Netherlands.



comments (37)

  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 27 Jul 2012, 00:50
Wiggo....Wiggo....!
Ginnie: HA! Another one I had to Google, Ray. Indeed! grin
nice use of selective colouration. perfect title for the opening of the Olympics
Ginnie: Thank you, Ayush. It did seem appropriate for today. smile
  • rian
  • United States
  • 27 Jul 2012, 04:15
that's a fine post to start the games.. smile nice catch!
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 27 Jul 2012, 04:34
I bet this is a champion of the Olympics Games of 2024.
Love the selective colouring.
We will be glued to the tube to see Marianne Vos this Sunday.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Vos Talk about learning early.
Ginnie: Don't you just love when they start young like this! The Dutch are practically born on their bicycles. HA! And yes, we'll be glued to the TV for several days now! Bedankt.
this is such fun Ginnie!!! ... not gas required... just rev-up those red rubber bootsgrin....petersmile
Ginnie: HA! I like that, Peter...rev up those red rubber boots. grin
  • Elaine-
  • Canada
  • 27 Jul 2012, 07:13
awwww so cute lol... i used to freakin' parallel park my tricycle behind my brother's bike.. i couldn't wait for a car i guess smile
Ginnie: HSA! The things we remember, Elaine. grin
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 27 Jul 2012, 07:40
a nice scene - suiting the day - and humorous words! I'll be glued to the TV, too - only the heatwave is a bit stressing, esp. for the athletics - rain could come...
Ginnie: Let's hope everybody stays cool, Philine, in more ways than one! Bedankt.
  • Lisl
  • England
  • 27 Jul 2012, 07:40
I bet you have been saving this up for the great day, Ginnie! Love it, as you would say!
Ginnie: To be honest, Lisl, I had this up for next week until I realized it'd be perfect for today. smile Don't you love how that happens?! Thanks.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 27 Jul 2012, 07:54
That's a standard boy thing Ginnie but not all of them progress to huge powerful bikes in the end
Ginnie: Sad but true, Chris. But the hope endures. smile
il veut faire comme les grands et sans les pédales,c'est trop émouvant de les voir ainsi réussir leur premier pas....
Ginnie: In no time at all he will be a real pro, l'Angevine. smile Merci.
Nice work on the partial desaturation
Ginnie: Thanks, Marie. Merci.
  • Marcie
  • United States
  • 27 Jul 2012, 09:19
What fun!! Love how you do your selective coloring. This one is perfect!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Marcie. I know it's not everyone's cuppa tea but I sure love doing it. smile
Takes me back to the day I insisted on the stabilisers being removed Ginnie, and went on to cycle much of Western Europe and beyond!
Ginnie: A real Olympic champion, then, Fred, in my book! Good for you. smile
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet
  • 27 Jul 2012, 09:50
The spot colour makes these colours stand out even more Ginie.
Ginnie: I thought so, too, Chad. Thanks. He deserves a Gold Medal already. smile
Boy or girl, a flying start smile
Ginnie: Exactly, John. smile Thanks.
I really like the selective colouring in this instance.
Ginnie: Thanks, Mary. I know it's not everyone's cuppa tea but I sure have fun doing it. smile
  • Alan
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 27 Jul 2012, 10:38
Who knows, Ginnie; perhaps one day he will be World Cycling Champion just like our Mark "The Missile" Cavendish! Now the Games have started, even I'm quite excited. I found the Torch Relay for the past 70 days to be around 69 days too long sad
Ginnie: Oh yes, Alan. Your cyclists had quite the Tour de France this year, ending with a Big Bang! And the first game of the Olympics the other day, we saw Team GB beat NZ in women's soccer. So you're off to a great start. The games have already begun! As regards those torch bearers, let them have their day(s) in the sun! smile
  • Laurette
  • South Africa
  • 27 Jul 2012, 10:42
A wonderful and very cute capture for the opening of the Olympic Games Ginnie. Love your selective colouring in this shot and a great title !
Ginnie: Thank you, Laurette. This is an exciting time for those of us who really get into the Olympics! smile
Life is in there Ginnie! You start with a bike to finish in a Vespa...
Ginnie: Exactly my line of thinking, Juan Carlos. smile Gracias.
Very well done Ginnie, isn't it funny how once one has learnt to ride a bike it becomes second nature, but getting there in the first place is really difficult isn't it. Anyway may G.B's. best win their Olympic events, Netherlands best win theirs, oh and perhaps the USA might win a couple of medals as well smile
Ginnie: Yes, indeed, Brian. Team GB already won their women's first soccer game, as did also the USA. So we're off to a good start, even before the Opening Ceremony! smile
  • Elsabe
  • South Africa
  • 27 Jul 2012, 12:14
What a great capture with great selective colors and excellent title.
We can't wait for the opening ceremony tonight.
Enjoy the Olympics !!!
Ginnie: Thank you, Elsabe. I have a feeling a lot of eyes will be on TV tonight! smile
Tomorrow the Tour de France!
Ginnie: Exactly, Tom. smile
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 27 Jul 2012, 17:06
And isn't it brilliant when you first manage to balance it upright. Like your conversion.
Ginnie: I remember that day, Louis, on a gravel road in front of our house. smile Thanks.
Opening ceremony tonight...rumour is that Sir Roger Bannister might be the one to light the flame
Ginnie: Our eyes will be pealed on the TV, Bill, even though it will be late for us (10-1:30)!!!
  • Syam
  • India
  • 27 Jul 2012, 17:20
Lovely catch!
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Syam.
  • Antoine
  • France
  • 27 Jul 2012, 20:15
Superb photo. Colors bike are very nice. Excellent work Ginnie. Have a lovely evening Ginnie. Amicably Antoine.
Ginnie: Thank you, Antoine. I love colors like this on kids' bikes. smile Merci.
Let's go orange!
Ginnie: HA! I agree. Yesterday (Sunday) the Dutch lady won the Gold for the women's road cycling. YAY. smile
Gorgeous. What a wonderful use of colour.
Ginnie: Thank you, Michael. I love these colorful bikes here! smile
Wonderful shot!! I love your selective coloring - and it is so perfect for the Olympics!
Ginnie: Thank you, Elizabeth. I know selective coloring isn't everyone's cuppa tea but I love doing it, especially here. smile
  • Pedroeric
  • United Kingdom
  • 28 Jul 2012, 13:56
How long to she up grades to the other one Ginnie.
Ginnie: For how quickly these kids grow up, Peter, it'll be in the wink of an eye! smile
A real kid! Great use of the selective colouring Ginnie!
Ginnie: Thank you, Richard. I love seeing kids riding their bikes here. Merci.
  • Sue
  • United States
  • 28 Jul 2012, 19:05
Vroom vroom...and off he goes! This reminds me of my middle grandchild; blond hair and all! You seem to be the 'master of selective color!' (a technique I haven't mastered yet! LOL)
Ginnie: Selective coloring isn't everyone's cuppa tea, Sue, but I love doing it. Once you know how to do it, it's very easy! It would be a quick Skype. smile Thanks.
I like the coloration of his bike and boots. Great touch Ginnie. Ha, you could compete in the photography Olympics with your imagination!
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Doug. Thank you. This was fun. I LOVE the Olympics. smile
  • Geoff
  • Australia
  • 29 Jul 2012, 05:34
I bet it goes EXTRA fast!
Ginnie: HA! I'm sure you're right, Geoff. smile
  • Paule
  • Germany
  • 29 Jul 2012, 18:51
Cool bicycle.

Paule
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Ginnie: I thought so, too, Paule. smile Thanks.
Adorable! Love how you popped the little one with color!
Ginnie: Thanks, Robin. I love seeing the kids here with their bikes. They really learn young. smile
Great picture and colouring, Ginnie.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Graeme.

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