My online journal where I share my interests in photography, nature, coffee life, journaling, fountain pens, bicycling, spirituality and asking deep questions.
I miss some of the overnights we had on our east coast flying. Having an overnight in Portland, Maine with enough time to head down to the harbor and enjoy a bowl of fresh chowder or fresh lobster. Won’t find this in Wichita or Des Moines or Omaha.
David duChemin mentions one of his common themes in his images is “bright, luminous colors.” Same here!
Hobbs or Foster would probably sniff this fire hydrant, maybe leave their mark. I do not sniff it, or leave my mark but I do get down on one knee (the dogs view) and aim my lens at it. It also gets me wonder how many people walk by this hydrant and never notice it. I mean it’s on the sidewalk where someone texting on their phone would trip over it. And, it’s red. So often it’s the simple things we miss in life.
Ever notice when fall arrives, our woods take on a new palette of colors? On a walk in Blendon Woods I remembered a story about a young girl, who when asked what her favorite flavor was, answered, “red.” As a grade schooler I think blue would have been my answer.
The fall colors of the hardwood forests are still new to me. I’m accustomed to the golds and yellows of my native Colorado aspens. These fall colors of the Ohio Valley almost overwhelm me. I”m not sure I could select a favorite color. The reds pop out at me but only because of the green and yellow and brown and orange colors. So, I ask this simple question, “Do we even need to have a favorite color?” Can’t I just claim them all as my favorite flavor?
My work has shifted my photography. I now find myself wandering the streets for images more than wandering country/mountain roads in search of open scenics. I drove to a small town north of here called Delaware, Ohio. Small little college town with a coffee shop called The Mean Bean. The mocha was okay and I enjoyed the ambiance. I found these mail boxes just down the street and was called by the patterns and colors. I’m curious what the differences are between the two suites and the rear unit. 🙂
I think a photography class should be a requirement in all educational programs because it makes you see the world rather than just look at it. ~Author Unknown
