lookdown

Thinking and seeing differently is key to photography. Looking down is sometimes just as rewarding as looking at the vista. In this case I saw an orange cone against the blacktop with white painted lines. Causing those lines and the cone to intersect, using the flattening effect of photography, was my choice. Including the other compositional elements of curves and spots as well were conscious decisions. I think it gives the image balance and interest, and a place in the world. The orange stands out against the naturally neutral tones of the street, giving it an, almost-floating feeling, like it is just above the surface.