May 17, 2014

Flamingo Bike

SDP 5-17-14
When I posted this portrait recently, I mentioned that I was photographing a flamingo bicycle and promised to share it.  Tah dah!  It's difficult not to notice something this bright, creative and unusual.  (Although, from a photography standpoint it was a challenge to capture.)  A local artist, who goes by the name Dr. Nik Gapeto and works at the Florida Studio Theatre in downtown, is the man behind it.  (Oh, how I would love a photo of him riding this bicycle!  Perhaps a directive needs to go out to the entire SDP staff to keep their eyes peeled and cameras ready.)  I've heard Dr. Nik likes the idea of the Flamingo Bicycle getting people's creative juices flowing.  It certainly is an unexpected sight. You never know where it will pop up in downtown.  The first time I spotted it, it was chained outside Whole Foods.  This time, it was two blocks away at Five Points.  And, this isn't Dr. Nik's only art bike.  We have another one on tap for tomorrow.  Hope you have a terrific Saturday!

10 comments:

Kate said...

What a treat to see! I wonder if he would let you ride it? I'd love to see you on that bike. Get to know that man; he's probably a hoot!

Andy said...

Exotic colour!

Birdman said...

I'd chain it, but would kinda nervous to ride. Would it fall apart mid-trip?

Lowell said...

Dr. Nik certainly has a sense of humor along with his creativity. This thing gives new meaning to the phrase, "Florida kitsch"! :)

Mersad said...

This is, without a doubt, the most unusual bike I have every seen! So thanks for that! :D

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Brian King said...

You would need to be very secure in yourself to ride such an extravagant bike! :-)

Nancy J said...

" Flying Flamingos" would be true as he pedals furiously down the street. What a backdrop, that huge planter, and lovely building. I'm waiting to see tomorrow's surprise, Cheers, Jean.

Kay said...

I bet Dr. Nik wouldn't be hard to find in a crowd if he rides something like this...and he probably wouldn't be reluctant to pose for a portrait.
This bike is pretty amazing. I'm still assessing whether it's getting my creative juices flowing.

Kathy said...

This is a hoot. But I'd be afraid of getting snagged by .... well, almost anything!

Jack said...

Don't you love it when you come across something like this? Especially when your camera is near at hand? Oh, wait. Your camera is always near at hand.