I have marvelled at Chasing Mailboxes‘ photographs, and wondered how she supported her bikes in her photographs. Yesterday she shared how. She uses her helmet.
Brilliant.
I have been carefully resting Chas and Lou against something – a table, tree, chair, fence – anything that could support them while I took their picture. The support, no matter what it may have been, became an integral part of the composition. Sometimes this worked. Other times, I have been disappointed. Now, I have an alternative.
This is such a simple idea. No wonder I didn’t think of it 🙂
Chas and I went for a training ride this afternoon. 45 km. 2 laps around the park. A long climb. A fast decent. A lot of rollers. And, several stops for pictures. Different pictures. Pictures I didn’t think I could take.
Now all I have to do it figure out how to use the self timer on my iPhone. It can’t be difficult. Right? Then I can put myself in these shots like Chasing Mailboxes does so well using her helmet to hold her camera.
Another clever idea 🙂
Chas: “Why don’t you think of these things?”
PedalWORKS 
It does look good having the bike standing up like that. Great idea! My bike has a kick stand so I don’t need a helmet 🙂
Your bike has everything. Quit bragging 🙂
Ha ha, well this is a brilliant idea! Though I’ll have to join Rachel on this one – I have a kick stand too. *evil snigger*
I don’t think I have ever had a bike with a kick stand. You keep speaking of this bike of yours. When are you going to get it out 🙂