30 Jun

There is beauty all around us…

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…if we will just open our eyes and see.

How many times have you looked at something and not really seen it? I know I have, far too many times.

Dynamic angles, pattern, and stonework. The Freemason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk.

Across the street, MacArthur Center Mall:

…with the deco elevators….

…angled ceilings…

(and another view of them), along with…

…some awesome light fixtures. All things you’d never notice unless you took the time to stop and “look up.” Too often, we forget to do this, because we’re in such a rush to get everything done.

Finally, an external parking garage lends more angles to be enjoyed:

So…slow down, you move too fast…you’ve got to make the morning last…*

Silver Blue, who is trying to be more observant of the world in which he lives.

*59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy) – Simon and Garfunkel (and covered by Harper’s Bizarre)

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  • 01 Marching to the beat of my own drum. « The Eyes of Silver Blue 01/13 19:03

    […] As I’d mentioned prior, however, good photographs require you to learn you to “see” your environs, not just look at them. The next time you’re out shopping — be it in a supermarket, department store, or shopping centre/mall, do yourself a favour. Look UP. I’d mentioned this back when the blog was relatively new with the post: There Is Beauty All Around Us. […]


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