Archive for my South – Page 18
A few Fridays ago I took another field trip to the Cotton District in Starkville. There is so much to explore there and I have been interested in finding architectural elements lately. I was also interested in framing some images that were distinctly Southern in flavor. I took my last trip through the new urbanist development in late winter before the lush greenery was really in bloom. This time, you could almost drink the pure growth in some places. [And my apologies to the owner of the properties on which I probably trespassed. Oops.]
Two weeks ago I took my kids to our family farm for Spring Break, and I spent some intentional time away from my project schedule. It’s been a while since I’ve done that, so it felt like a special treat. During the week I was experimenting with the Hipstamatic iPhone app. And I was experimenting with gazing at the skies for no good reason. Put the two together and it makes for these seven skies.
I’ve been trying to incorporate that same sky gazing into my routine back at home and work. Are you taking time to gaze today?
A few weeks ago I took a field trip to the MSU Campus again. I’ve already shared the early blooming magnolia varieties that inspired me, but I also enjoyed a visit to the Chapel of Memories. The building is a campus landmark built from the bricks of the Old Main Dormitory that burned many, many years ago. I’ve always loved the quiet of that place and courtyard adjacent to it. With this trip, what captured me was the light and color displayed in the structure. Enjoy.
I love the multi-colored grayness that stone and concrete adopt as they age. Time seems to soften even the hardest of materials.
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