Commute
I've been glued to the news for the past few days watching my former stomping grounds (Southern Louisiana) be torn to pieces. I wonder how that place will ever recover, it probably won't totally. I spoke with my friend James, who works for the LSU special collections library in Baton Rouge. He was telling me about the museums and libraries in New Orleans, and how they have lost hundreds of years of important documents and artifacts. It's all pretty mind-boggling. I sort of wish I was nearby to help out and photograph, but sort of glad I'm far away.
I guess that's an introduction to today's entry and image. Increased gas prices, as everybody knows are one of the by-products of the disaster. I'm much less inclined these days to drive around looking for photographs. I'm also less inclined to drive to work (the construction and lack of parking, and my need for some sort of exercise are also contributing factors). So, I'm restarting an old project (commute). I've been carrying a camea with me on my commute (10 minute walk) to and from work everyday. It's a fun way to photograph. The challenge is to find little things that are interesting, even though I usually take the same route. Anyway, here's some photographs from this morning.
Broken Fence
Cable Wires
Flamingos - the ultimate suburban cliche
I guess that's an introduction to today's entry and image. Increased gas prices, as everybody knows are one of the by-products of the disaster. I'm much less inclined these days to drive around looking for photographs. I'm also less inclined to drive to work (the construction and lack of parking, and my need for some sort of exercise are also contributing factors). So, I'm restarting an old project (commute). I've been carrying a camea with me on my commute (10 minute walk) to and from work everyday. It's a fun way to photograph. The challenge is to find little things that are interesting, even though I usually take the same route. Anyway, here's some photographs from this morning.
Broken Fence
Cable Wires
Flamingos - the ultimate suburban cliche
6 Comments:
I like the fence and flamingos. The cable tangle isn't really jumping out at me.
i think that is a very good exercise...physically AND visually. when i worked at city light i carried a camera around with me. i would challenge myself to make three images a week. they weren't always 'good' images but it helped me to be more active in me seeing. so, enjoy your walk.
Oddly enough, I had the thought today to start breaking the camera out at work and making some photographs just to keep me "thinking" and seeing photographically.
I don't like to think when I photograph. Come to think about it, I don't like to see either.
I just close my eyes, shut off my brain and wander around bumping into things clicking the shutter once in a while.
Of course that is just how I choose to work. You mean you guys photograph with your eyes open? I thought photography was about 'being in the dark.' ???
Mom C. wrote:
Ah yes, flamingos...my personal favorite just because of conjures up a favorite Peck story. Keep up the good work!!!
You inspire me with the talk of exercise. My problem is the 24 mile commute to Gresham (eastern part of Portland, Or). That's one LONG walk!
As far as the pink flamingos I think they would be excellent for target practice!
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