It started the morning I decided to visit Muddy Waters (Coffee House) in Burlington, Vermont. I was told by the locals that if I was looking for a quiet place to write and enjoy a good cup of java, this was the place. I entered into a few different level rooms containing booths, cozy benches and chairs. After ordering an Iced Machiatto, I settled into a nice corner bench adjacent to a bookshelf. It was quiet, the perfect seat to get some reading done. My reason for spending a quiet morning here was to work through a few more chapters in The Artist's Way. (Julia Cameron's ~ Guide to Inspire Artists). Upon looking around, I noticed that there was a small, rolled up piece of paper tucked away in the brick wall behind me. At first, I was not sure whether to take it out and read it, or not. Perhaps I have seen too many "Candid - Punked" like shows, and someone was watching my every move. Pushing these paranoid thoughts aside, I reached over, read it and I was elated...
If this isn't a professional photograph, I don't know what is! It looks like a photo from a magazine, or some book about photography. I really mean that. It is perfect in black and white. I just LOVE it! I love when I can "see" the story behind the photo, or should I say - when I can make up a story. For me, that's what art is all about - to make me feel good, and to "tell a story".
ReplyDeleteI am not that into crosswords and stuff like that, but I do sometimes like that thing where you search for words in all directions - I don't know how it's called in English :)
I cannot thank you enough, Sonja ~ I feel that we would be the type of friends that could sit at a coffee shop and talk for hours ~ I so wish we lived closer ~ I would love to learn to weave, and I could show you photography ~ I am glad you really enjoyed this one ~ Yes, That is what I like "Circle a Word" ~ I have a few of those books ~ So glad we are friends!
ReplyDeleteI am a total "word nerd" with crosswords being a particular favourite. I find crossword time helps to still my mind, to focus on one thing - it's very relaxing and also gives me a strange sense of achievement once I finish it!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo BTW, lovely depth and balance of light. I love black and white!
Glad I am not alone, Emily ~ I do like "word search", "Find something within a picture" etc ~ Ever since I read that puzzles are good to keep the mind sharp, I try to do them when I can ~ Yes, Focusing on one thing is relaxing ~ Thanks so much for all your nice words ~ B/W is a favorite of mine, but only with certain shots! Safe travels - I would love to hear about your trip if you have a spare moment ...
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