Giving it a shot...: April 14, 2010

April 14, 2010

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Vibrant Hydrant

One of the many painted fire hydrants found in downtown Ann Arbor, MI painted by students - one of 39 I believe. Another beautiful day to walk around the streets of Ann Arbor, and lunch al fresco!

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AndrewApril 14, 2010 at 4:59 PM
That's cool! I like urban art like that when it's truly creative instead of destructive, like gang tagging and stupid crap like that.
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BreannaApril 14, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Awesome! I wish Redding would do something like that! Instead they arrested a guy for cleaning them! LOL
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Mike SimmonsApril 14, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Very nice, Yolanda. I like the lighting but I really like the guy in the background walking away and the short dof. The fact that you caught him really adds to the shot IMHO.
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toledonativeApril 14, 2010 at 6:30 PM
I can't believe we both shot in A2 today!! I actually DID find a couple of fairy doors - but I do want to go back sometime and find more of them! Apparently we missed the official fairy door walk on Easter morning. I ALMOST shot that very same fire hydrant! Too funny. Great shot and I agree with Mike Simmons - the guy walking away really makes it an interesting shot!
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JamesApril 14, 2010 at 9:31 PM
I like the photo more than the fire hydrant.
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Don and KriseApril 14, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Another form of street art, which I happen to love.
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Andrey DorokhovApril 15, 2010 at 2:56 AM
Nice idea, to paint that thing!
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DijeaApril 15, 2010 at 3:45 PM
I am in love with this hydrant. LOVE.
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A New Year

Back in November, 2009, I promised myself that I would give this a shot until the first of the new year. Here it is a new decade. I was hoping to improve my skills by having a photo daily. Looking back over the past few months, I believe that this journal has helped me in more ways than I can describe.

One of the days missing - December 4th - was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. If you've been reading, you may have read a few references to my illness in some posts. I plan to continue my project, cancer or not. I may even talk about it a bit more here. I don't want to change the "tone" in my photography (or this blog), but I am here to tell a story through my eyes, my feelings, my emotions. I will be running the gamut of them.... some days fear, sadness, anger, indifference, gratitude and love. I'm hoping it has some impact.

My journey to recovery has begun - I am in the midst of a rigorous treatment plan consisting of radiation and chemo therapies. I still have several weeks to go, and have my good days and bad. There may be some days I may not feel up to taking photos or writing, but I'm working on finding my balance. I can tell you that I still find peace and therapy in what I'm doing with my camera and this journal. In some regards this may be one of the things to help me through. I don't want to be defined by this illness, or my journey to overcome this illness.

Even more than my contribution to this space, I take pleasure and inspiration by viewing and supporting fellow bloggers with passion for photography. Please have a look at these sites and spaces and see the talent that has sparked my interest in sharing my work and thoughts.

So whatever comes of this page, or me... I am giving it a shot as best as I can. It's a journey, and I am pretty tough. So come on the journey with me, and hang out with me while I take my shots :)

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April 14, 2010

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