San Antonio has been a chance to visit more with Dad and to take a breather for a bit in a new and vibrant city. I've only been off approximatly 12 days, and already quite a few realities have sunk in. I miss being productive, interacting with co-workers, and having an agenda for the day. Yet, I have appreciated having day light back to people watch, explore, and catch the day to day "little things" you tend to miss being a work-a-haulic. Over the past few days I have felt like I was 19 again, walking the streets...thinking of new goals, new career paths, and the idea of "growing up" again. Its been a good feeling and also scary.
It was nice to stop here and grab a bite in the middle of the day. What made it indeed, a good bite, was not having to cruch lunch into forty minutes with twenty minutes drive time back to work.
Noticing a small crack in between the two buildings was the focus of this shot.
To put it very blunt. I was turned on by the retro-ness of this scene. The color scheme and the "old school" feel of the pay phone, yet somewhat modern by the use of metal. Diggin it, I want these colors in my future home one day, somewhere.
This shot was fun to make. I'm standing on the corner, trying to time it just right before the cars cross over. I wanted an open shot of the street to catch all the texture. Its amazing the crazy looks you get from just holding a camera on the street from people in their cars. I'll admit it bothered me a little the first couple of minutes, but when I realized how much the shot was worth it, it was cool. Note to self: Next series should be "Crazy Faces of the Passerbyer"
People read in San Antonio, or they haven't in a really long time. This was my sarcasm to myself as I snapped this foto.
Back to the blah blah of reality checks. Realty check one-I've realized, after just a few hours of snappying shots all day...its addictive to think of not having responsibility and being a free loader of a regular basis. Reality check two...but I'm not 19 anymore. I'm on the time clock, and I have bills. Haha. Reality check three, I realize I can minimize my spending and master the art of beating the bank. More or less, I don't "need" as much as I "want." Reality check four, I can make a career out of doing what I love. Its just mapping out the process of getting there and prioritizing. Its amazing what a few days off can do for your personal morale!
Before I forget, and get carried away with more blah blahs, here are a few more fotos of San Antonio. Like I said before, you might as well imagine your own favorite city...I enjoy taking fotos to capture various forms of light, emotion, and perspective. I'm currently amazed how different angles can completely change the mood of a foto. See what you come up with below:
I enjoy the art of shawdow effects.
More texture and symmetry.
Splash of humor to break the monotony.
Appreciating the effort and design of an unboring park bench.
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