whenjennannesnaps

The Thing from the Alley

The Thing from the Alley

For lately I'd been sinking into a mire of pointless and exhausting despair. I had no good explanation for my plummet other than some hormonal shifts - I t...
Read more

For lately I'd been sinking into a mire of pointless and exhausting despair. I had no good explanation for my plummet other than some hormonal shifts - I think, anyway - and the boredom of having been ‘me’ for decades.
But now, with a camera in my hand, I’m forced to seek out the beautiful stuff in front of me - even when it tries to convince me of its hideousness.
Like this thing I found in the alley.
Read less

camera

XT1254

settings

Aperture 2/1 ISO 80 Shutter 1/120 Focal Length 480/100

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2016

Views

82

Likes

Awards

Peer Award

Categories

See all

Same photographer See all

It's all about perspective...

Finally took the new tripod out for her maiden voyage. My first attempt at long exposure photography....nice to break out of my shell a little bit.

All day I contemplated what I wanted to say about today's visit to Paisley Park, and my thoughts kept winding back to the same refrain: lonelines

The only other time I’ve felt like I did today was in the first few days after 9-11.

No, no, no. I’m not comparing the Annoying Orange to Osama B

This look is not an accident on his part.

Taken on a flawless day at the beach in Carpenteria, CA

An early walk with my first rescue dog.I loved how the paint matched her collar. I didn't notice until later the heart next to her head....

During the Go-Go's Farewell Tour, the ice cream pavilion was the greatest hit for my son...

I don't begin to want to know how these got up here.....

This is my kid at a summer wedding. I wanted to resist the temptation to make the pic overly "magical and whimsical and adorable." I wanted

Big buildings have always scared me...and thrilled me. This was an abandoned structure on Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. I am so, so drawn to pho

It's all yours, man

the other side of the tracks

Reagan for President

"The best way to predict your future is to create it. Did you know that?" -- my 8 year old

Taken on Devon Ave on my birthday. I hate my birthday. But I hated it a lot less when my BFF showed up and we hit the street with my Nikon.

I had the thought earlier today that I wanted to try this spot. I've "mental noted" it for a while, and just figured today was the day.

Discover more photos See all

Hotel by JoskoSimic

Last sunrise of 2k16 by dascalitzi

One of the many waterfalls at Big Cedar Lodge by t_davis_photo

BRN_1596_333 by RMPANDITPHOTO

I am revisiting some 10 year old files with today's editing software - and wow. It's also fun to relive one of my favorite trips!

We wer by JennaVee

Selfportrait by GabiJuri

Jasmine by joemiglionico

Her Eyes by robertklingler

Mount Legnone (2.609 m)
A view from Pian di Spagna e Lago di Mezzola natural reserve

Lombardy, Italy

Info, other images and prints on vassilib by Vassili_Balocco

under the sheets by meaganparker

Maastricht by UlyP

modern architecture by KrzysztofKasek

Ah, o vai e vem frenético dos tubarões pelas areias brancas de Tiger Beach, Bahamas. Apaixonante! Esses aí são da espécie limão. by carlosgrillo

High angle view of coffee on table by serghunter

fall splendor by shepskymom

Kristen by Malktime

Portrait of a beautiful black woman by jeromexs

Hydro by Proton

It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Or

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.