Lens-Artists Challenge #272 Billboards & Signs

John of Journeys with Johnbo gives me a change to show off my many photographs of signs I have captured over the years. I am always on the lookout for signage. Warnings, information, irony, historic signs, hysterical signs and political signs.

Funny Signs

I see the sign, but where is the fire hydrant?

Stopped at a vista point off the freeway, and saw this sign.

Warnings

A caution to all photographers. A very sad story of a local photographer who was killed while photographing trains. I looked up the story, and to my surprise I saw that tragedy has struck numerous times. BE CAREFUL!

Information: You need to know

Hope this information helped her.

Bathroom Instructions

Bumper Stickers & Tee Shirts

Something to think about while you tailgate this auto.

Ending with thoughts of peace

Katz’s Deli -The owners sent food to their sons fighting in WWII

Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
There’s nothin’ you can do that can’t be done… John Lennon / Paul McCartney

Lens-Artists Challenge #260 Overlooked

This week Janet wants me to share with you images that I think many would have overlooked. For me, that is what I often focus on, and now I get to share them with you.

I love to look at puddles and see reflections or things floating by.

These leaves came together in a heart shape

Wilted Flora

Sometimes, I arrive on the scene after the flowers have shown their best side. But I find this side interesting too.

Sunflowers are the stars when they are in bloom. Look and see the seeds.

Lost or abandoned

I currently am knitting a baby blanket for my granddaughter’s baby due in January. This will be my first great-grandchild (a boy).

I wonder who created this blanket? I wonder if it is missed?

Maybe this baseball player will remember
where was the last place this glove was seen.

I liked the splash of color on this lost straw hat.

The newspaper was left there on a bench. Perhaps to share.

You never know when an outhouse can come in handy!

Eye Glasses

In May I had an eye exam and ordered new frames. They arrived, had them adjusted, and still everything looked blurry. I returned the glasses and made an appointment to have my eyes reexamined. I had another eye injection for my AMD (macular degeneration), and on Monday I went for another exam. My vision changed dramatically, for the better. Yay! So I picked out another frame, and glasses have been ordered.

I once lost a pair of glasses. Hope the owner has a spare.

This lost pair provided a reflection of a beach in Maui.

Peeling

I am always looking at peeling paint or bark. Looking for fascinating images.

Buildings in Old Sacramento reveal its history.

It would be easy to overlook this caution sign. But don’t!

Trees tell tales

It took me a moment to remember what I saw in this image. Now I see it.

One of the reasons I love photography is that it gives me time to look at the world instead of rushing about. I hope that you enjoy the slower pace, and can find new things that you may have overlooked.

Lens-Artists Challenge #258 Fences

Post Delayed

The coast has been calling my name, and after some last-minute changes, we headed off to our favorite spot, Pacific Grove, Ca. Carly’s kennel developed Kennel Cough. I needed to make new plans. Moxie’s mom, dad, and 10-month-old brother live across the street. My neighbor was happy to have her visit. I didn’t realize that there were also 9 four week old siblings added to the family. Lots to keep her distracted. Not to mention the two cats who just accepted her as part of the pack. Another new experience. Wonderful videos and photos throughout my vacation made me feel comfortable leaving my girl. Now that I am back I have plans to photograph these pups.

Dawn Miller of “The Day After” leads the challenge and the subject is fences. While I have always been drawn to this subject, this was on my mind this week away.

Historic Fence

The San Andreas Fault defines the North American and Pacific plate movement. In 1906 Point Reyes experienced the most dramatic land shift to date. The original fence was split apart 16 feet. The National Park Service reconstructed this fence to demonstrate this.

Fence demonstrates how much the earth shifted
in 1906 San Francisco earthquake

Decorative Fences

If you need a fence it might as well be interesting!

Animals and Fences

Posted Signs on Fences

Flowers along the fence

Useful Fences

Not worried about anyone escaping here.
Trying to keep people out of Sacramento Historic Cemetery for safety.
There are many downed trees from this winter’s rain.

Rural Fences

All theses fences were taken in Northern California

Coastal Fences

Shadows and Leading Lines

That’s all for today. Fences can define a space, contain things, and be creative backdrops. Any particular fence appeal to you?

Lens-Artists Challenge #249 Public Art

This week’s Journeys by Johnbo challenge features a focus on the arts. Public art in all its forms and locations. Whether in a park or a parking lot, an outdoor theater, or a street corner, art in public places can be found in communities worldwide.