I've never really done an intentional photo blog entry and there's always a first for everything so here it goes...
Since I started going to school at Oregon State, I rely mainly on the free public transportation to get to campus and run errands (did I mention that I don't have to pay for a buss pass unlike most California public transportation services?). And when you need to know when and where to be, I've learned to note the different bus stops around town (with the help of their app, of course).
As I was waiting for the bus today, I took refuge from the heat by standing in the shade of this bus stop which also had a speed limit sign. I had quite a bit of shade and I looked up to be reminded how remarkable it is to see street signs up close, overshadowed by their presence even though they are no larger than several inches when you pass them by in a vehicle.
What I particularly love about this photo is the sun creating a bright halo around the speed limit sign, almost symbolizing that the little things in life (figuratively at least, street signs are ginormous) are important to pay attention to while noting the importance of not dwelling on them too much. For a sign as crucial as speed limits, they often blend into the roadside scenery which can show how many things get overlooked even when they're in plain sight. It also reminds me to look up literally and mentally- to see the environment you're in and to be optimistic, respectively.
As for composition, I enjoy how the telephone post and wires border the bottom and right side of the image. It's also interesting to note that the street signs and telephone wire are both forms of communication and represent the act of sending a message from one link to another...
Since I started going to school at Oregon State, I rely mainly on the free public transportation to get to campus and run errands (did I mention that I don't have to pay for a buss pass unlike most California public transportation services?). And when you need to know when and where to be, I've learned to note the different bus stops around town (with the help of their app, of course).
As I was waiting for the bus today, I took refuge from the heat by standing in the shade of this bus stop which also had a speed limit sign. I had quite a bit of shade and I looked up to be reminded how remarkable it is to see street signs up close, overshadowed by their presence even though they are no larger than several inches when you pass them by in a vehicle.
What I particularly love about this photo is the sun creating a bright halo around the speed limit sign, almost symbolizing that the little things in life (figuratively at least, street signs are ginormous) are important to pay attention to while noting the importance of not dwelling on them too much. For a sign as crucial as speed limits, they often blend into the roadside scenery which can show how many things get overlooked even when they're in plain sight. It also reminds me to look up literally and mentally- to see the environment you're in and to be optimistic, respectively.
As for composition, I enjoy how the telephone post and wires border the bottom and right side of the image. It's also interesting to note that the street signs and telephone wire are both forms of communication and represent the act of sending a message from one link to another...
A random side note about chia seeds
I love how they form a shield of goo when they've been submersed in a liquid for a long period of time. It's adorable. They make great snacktivties but they are the worst when it comes to keeping your mouth clean because there's nothing like chia seeds stuck in between your teeth and not noticing until after your meetings with important people. They are also really deceiving when they come in protein mixes because I can't help but think of those little bugs that get into bags of flour that sit in the pantry.
"Is that a bug in my-oh wait it's just a chia seed. Though even if it was a bug, I guess some extra protein wouldn't hurt."
"Is that a bug in my-oh wait it's just a chia seed. Though even if it was a bug, I guess some extra protein wouldn't hurt."