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Looks like a folding bike to me. The small wheel size tends to exaggerate the distance between the wheels.

It almost seems as if the chain is reaching out to the bike, like a creeping vine looking for prey, or perhaps more like a searching lover.

I love that the bit of flier is obscured by the curve of the post. Adds to the mystery.
 

There is something primeval about the chain, don't let it loose!

The control of focus produces the planes that Colin mentions and the lock is at the limit, will it print?

The bike has its own mysteries, small, plastic bag on saddle, front bush in place of wheel.....................
 

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There is a bit of front mudguard visible behind the shrub so, unless the wheel has been stolen, the bike is whole; but the way it is standing would indicate that the wheel is still there. But then this bicycle might have nothing to do with the chain and lock: one would have to sit and wait to find out. The lock looks a bit the worse for wear and someone may have tried (and may have succeeded) to force it in the past. The plastic on the saddle could indicate that the owner keeps the bike there all the time and wishes to keep the saddle dry if it rains.

Are these thought processes important? Given that the composition is obviously intended to focus attention on all of the above, the answer is probably yes! The step down the left-hand trunk across the bike and down the post is one of the attractions of the composition as is the good look that we are given of the wrapped chain. But unless we are given a sequel we shall never know what belongs where or to whom.
 

the chain seems overkill in size for such a miniture bike, which is unlocked and almost looks discarded.
The post and bush behind the bike create a concentrated frame for the picture to live in, everything occurs between those 2. While the post is in focus the textures are quite subdued on it which allows me to stay with the OOF bike bushes.
 

The bike was complete and unlocked. The lock around the lamp post has melted in to the pavement and given its size it would have been used to chain a motor cycle. Not sure what the poster was advertising though. Will it print...not sure but will eventually get round to giving it a try and letting you know! Thanks for the comments.
 

Sorry I somehow ended up so late to comment here -- I find the image quite intriguing for reasons that others have already mentioned. The wrapped part of the large chain does seem like something that could be breathing in and out there on the ground.

What I "like" the most is the post with its artistic textures. The flyer not only adds interest, but helps give the post dimension.
 

I find myself enjoying many aspects of this photograph. The hide and seek bike, the repeated pattern of the left tree and the subject post, the textures and how the chain is positioned to be almost pointing at the bike, such to be drawn to it as to want to bring it within its grasp.

And then to read that the bike does not have a chain, perhaps this chain senses the danger and is reaching out to protect it...