My husband pointed me to a site on vintage racing bikes, maintained by Ray Dobbins, avid collector and seller. It’s a wonderful glimpse of someone who loves what he does.

From the detailed description of the equipment used to photograph bikes in Dobbins’ garage (e.g., 1,000 watt Sears work lights and a backdrop of two king-sized white sheets, professionally sewn together) to the photo gallery of bikes for sale, sold, and not for sale, it’s clear only passion could have produced this site. Take a look for yourself.

Besides the joy of doing something he loves, I can see from Dobbins’ site that he’s developed a community of bike afficionados, who help him find rare parts, become his  customers, and publish his pictures in trade magazines (with his permission.)

If you are waiting to find the time, money, energy, or space to pursue your passion, wait no more. Dive in to be the Ray Dobbins of what you love.