Thursday, June 29, 2023

I spin for you

 
Roundup carnival ride
Curbside at the carnival
 
Seated in the shade, these carnivaleers do not seem to notice the behemoth Round Up ride performing in front of them.
 
 
 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

White on beige

 
Rothko support

 
 
The afternoon sun illuminates a wall painting "in the style of" Mark Rothko.  Located on the back side of a bridge pier, it is well hidden from the public view. 



Wednesday, June 14, 2023

South End Office

 
South End Branch stereograph
Empty, for now


The South End Office has been closed for over a year.  Its 'mid-century modern' architectural style invites the passing-by camera to click off a few. This portion of the front facade is presented as a relaxed view 3d stereograph.

 

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Witer water cover

 
Really WATER
Just WATER
 
At first glance, this WATER utility cover was read as WITER.  Closer examination of this scene beneath the feet on the street shows that the I is really a worn and one-legged A.  
 
The typography holds interest.  The counters in the letters A and R are filled in, and, the kerning seems to be "off" just slightly?