All kinds of everything
As I wandered, I realized I was becoming more interested in the details around me, more so than wider streetscape. It is amazing when you realise just how little attention you can often pay to the small things when out and about. Many of us are too busy rushing about, or with our heads focused on our screens to notice what is around us. It could be an architectural detail, a splash of colour in someone’s clothing or on a wall, or even a sticker on a lamppost.
Embracing the shackles
It has been a little while since I last headed out on a photo walk. This has mainly been down to my ND noggin having a bit of a hissy fit lately. It is hard to motivate yourself to go on a wander when you are struggling to decide what to eat for lunch. However, I finally got into a space where I could plan a walk. I decided to head into South Shields, jump on the ferry across to North Shields, and walk along the quayside into Tynemouth. The ferry has been off for a while after the North Shields landing suffered storm damage in January of this year.
Windy and Grey
Surprisingly, one of the most intriguing things I saw was on my way to the coast was an old domestic-use garage. I was fascinated by it and its well-worn look. It is something I have found out about myself recently – I enjoy the mundane or the ordinary. I get far more excited about photographing an old garage than I do a stunning ‘picture perfect’ landscape.