Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 200 mm — ¹/640 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Proud Bike-Rider

It's been almost two years since Anthony got a bicycle, but although he enjoyed it a few times at first, he didn't have all that much interest again until lately, so when we went out for a ride today, it was perhaps the half-dozenth time we'd been out. However, I have a feeling he'll really be wanting to do it more, because today – for the first time – he was able to ride unassisted for fairly long stretches.

I'd used Carlos' great advice on teaching a kid to ride a bike a month or so ago, which perhaps sparked Anthony's renewed interest.

Kids often learn to ride bikes very early in Japan (three years old is not uncommon), so at five years old, Anthony is pretty late in the game, but he doesn't feel that — he's just proud, as are Fumie and I.

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 86 mm — ¹/500 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400 — map & image data — nearby photos
Man and his Steed
(waiting for the cameraman to finish so that he can ride)

Of course, when riding near the playground, we must stop for some of that...

Nikon D200 + Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 @ 105 mm — ¹/1500 sec, f/3.5, ISO 500 — map & image data — nearby photos