Here we find a bench and trash receptacle at Tommy's Park. They say life is where you find it, and I'd have to say the same for images in the camera. Go seeking the BIG picture and you're more than likely to come back empty-handed. Head out to take a morning, sunny stroll, and images most likely will find you. Not earth-stopping ones, but one or two that'll make you take a step back and admire. I've said it before; life's a funny concept. Just when you think you've had enough and are at your wits end, you find something; you meet someone; you make something and it all changes. Not a lot... but just enough. Call me corny but I've always been a 'glass half full' guy. Mom always told me find the sunny side of the street and just walk. I just have to remind myself, sometimes, not to waste too much time walkin'. That side of the street is often so, so enticing!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Park Bench
Here we find a bench and trash receptacle at Tommy's Park. They say life is where you find it, and I'd have to say the same for images in the camera. Go seeking the BIG picture and you're more than likely to come back empty-handed. Head out to take a morning, sunny stroll, and images most likely will find you. Not earth-stopping ones, but one or two that'll make you take a step back and admire. I've said it before; life's a funny concept. Just when you think you've had enough and are at your wits end, you find something; you meet someone; you make something and it all changes. Not a lot... but just enough. Call me corny but I've always been a 'glass half full' guy. Mom always told me find the sunny side of the street and just walk. I just have to remind myself, sometimes, not to waste too much time walkin'. That side of the street is often so, so enticing!
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Birdman, I needed your post, I have had a bit doldrums lately and find it surprising since I have always been an upbeat and glass half full type of person. Your words are correct and I will wait to see what changes : )
ReplyDeleteThe "sunny side" of the street is the way to go! Even on snow days :^)
ReplyDeleteso true.
ReplyDeleteThat is a neat "litter bin" as we call your trash container - I'm sure the bench is nice in summer.
ReplyDeletei agree 100% and i love your mom's saying...i need to remember that!
ReplyDeleteThank you what a great post! It is one of those days over here. So I know it will be good to cross over the sunny side. BTW It is General Logan.
ReplyDeletelove those thoughts!!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice when the bench matches the bin!
ReplyDeleteThe streets around Perth have been WAY too sunny the last week Birdman..but I get your point haha!
ReplyDeleteI did just that yesterday. Seeking the big shot and came back with nothing. Sometimes we just have to look for it in ordinary objects. I am not good at that though so it's tough sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI've learned to just take my camera with me wherever I go and whatever I'm doing and the photos will find me.
ReplyDeleteYep, I like what you say, yep.
ReplyDeletenice composition but so cold. we are at 70 degrees and sunny here. i don't know if I could live with the snow full time
ReplyDeleteYou are a wise one Mr. Birdman!
ReplyDeletewise words
ReplyDeleteI think I lost my comment...but I said that sometimes I can't find the sunny side of the street, nor can I walk and I end up crawling in the dark.
ReplyDeleteRe your comment about rugs: I think they should be carpet stores or galleries. Rugs go on your head!
Wonderful post! And I love the cropping on this shot.
ReplyDeleteJust a tad chilly... rooting for the Pats today (just for you!).
ReplyDeleteYou have really nice public trash cans up there, Birdman. Yup, being positive is a matter of will. "Choose your attitude."
ReplyDeleteRavens just went up 17-16 late in the third quarter. But, I am thinking positive. Patriot will come back. Yup. Positive.
Why be hateful when you can be happy? I heard that from someone I work with just the other day. We just have to make that sunny side of the street choice.
ReplyDeleteYou are quite right, over expectations seems always larger dissappointments !
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