Used Windows
Organized
Shapes sublime
Reuse potential
There is a subdued delight in visually organizing random chaos.
“I travel to lose myself in the beauties of the world and to find my lost soul within the chaos of it all.” – Dina Al-Hidiq Zebib
Sharkboy
Randomness
Gradual decline
Into disorder
It is nice to have a convenient handle.
“You’re only given as much as you can handle, before going back for seconds.” – Josh Stern
Black Tiles
Ceramic porcelain
Framing experience
Claude glass function
The facade of an old storefront in a forgotten town reflects the ambient environment.
“Of course, it’s also important to remember that the black mirror is traditionally used for magic, in particular for seeing the future.” – Ellen Harvey
Perceived Value
Loosely describe
Historical significance
Any old object
A wonderful venue for visual exploration.
“Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.” – Oscar Wilde
Cherry Blossom
Full bloom
Early spring
Ornamental
One hard rain and they are gone.
“But then, as she knew too well, the more fondly we imagine something will last forever, the more ephemeral it often proves to be.” – Iain M. Banks
Miniature Shakers
Bullet-shaped screw tops
Perforated dispensing
Nickel plated steel
It is fun to find objects promoted as valuable antiques that are still manufactured and available for purchase new.
“Priceless things matter not for their value, but because they offer us an enduring reminder of stability and permanence.” – Barbara Taylor Bradford
River City
Across the James
Inhabited area
Founded in 1737
The river and the city are intimately intertwined.
“I love Richmond. I think growing up here had a profound influence on my music.” – Jason Becker
Rectangular Portholes
Watertight windows
Hull structure
Interior illumination
Ship shape and rusting.
“You’re a cavity in my oasis, You’re a porthole in my sea, You’re a stretch of the imagination every time you look at me.” – Charlotte M. Liebel
Lakeside Tavern
Hole-in-the-wall
Afternoon barflies
Food an afterthought
After a long morning deeply involved in visual exploration and creative image-making, a beer break is welcome.
“Considering the place. Just go. Kick back and plan on having a pleasant stay in one of the very few real bars in Richmond.” – Syke P
Nandina
Invasive species
Winter berries
Contain cyanide
Some photographic results are surprising concordant given the relatively nondescript location of the venue.
“They’re rhizomatous, meaning they reproduce vegetatively from their roots (as well as by seed). This results in dense thickets of bush that can replace native plant communities in the yard or landscape.” – Sarah Logie