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!
