Bruges Cyclist – Kodachrome Street Photography, Limited Edition Fine Art Print

A Moment of Light, Shadow, and Serendipity

This was one of those “wait for it” moments—where the light is right, the scene is set, and all that’s missing is the story.

I was in Bruges, Belgium, during an Abercrombie & Kent barge cruise through Europe. We’d started in Amsterdam, cruising overnight and stopping by day to explore. I already knew Bruges from a previous trip and was thrilled to be back in this charming city of canals, lace shops, chocolatiers, and Flemish masters.

Chasing the Light in the Venice of the North

As we made our way back to the barge that late afternoon, I was thinking about the chef’s next Belgian masterpiece. But of course, I was also watching the light—always the light.

It was golden hour. Shadows stretched long across the cobbled streets, and the façades glowed with reflected sunlight. I spotted a perfect composition: strong shadow lines, historic architecture, and warm textures. All it needed was a figure—a final element to bring the image to life.

The Cyclist Appears

A few pedestrians passed, but nothing quite clicked. And then—she appeared. A cyclist, silhouetted in perfect profile, entered the intersection of light and shadow. I framed and fired. One chance. One exposure.

Shot on Kodachrome. No screen to check. No second try. Just instinct and timing.

That night on the boat, someone laughed: “Oh, Michael’s off chasing the light again…”

They were right.

Available in a Limited Edition of 10, with 2 Artist Proofs.