Simple Sunday in the Park
What struck me about this image is the contrast of past and present. Many would consider the “past” blooms as ugly and unnecessary, as a distraction to the beauty of the flower in its prime. Yet, to me, somehow those past blooms put the present in perspective, just as what is past in our own lives informs our present.
Simple water fountains. Three of them. All different heights. Lined up. Their shape and relationship to one another caught my attention. I can’t tell you why.
More things in a line. Just trees.
Train tracks are so much fun to photograph. The lines are so strong and they just scream “journey.”
Perhaps at the end of that journey is a place that feels as cheerful and inviting as this.
This structure arches across one of the paths leading to the bus stop. Their only function is aesthetic, best I can tell. I was fascinated by the shapes and patterns. It was also casting so rather cool shadows.
Several of the above shot were taken with my Lensbaby. I decided I would see what kind of results I could get photographing moving water. There are several small decorative waterfalls along the park’s path. I sat down on a step to see what I could do.
At one point I looked up and caught this.
It was ninety degrees and there were lots of children running and playing in the fountains and reflection pools. To me, these two little girls (I have no idea who they are) represent the epitome of the joy of childhood.
As you go through your day and your week, stop to look at the simple things. Do you notice something new and beautiful? So much beauty resides in the simplicity of everyday if we take time to acknowledge it.
