yellow sign

LA has a lot of a lot of things, and one of those is freeways. The first ones constructed had few if any overpasses and underpasses, but as the city grew and more freeways were built, the only way to go was up. This image of a transition off-ramp seen from below, is a study in composition. Strong silhouettes combined with a ‘Where’s Waldo’ tiny detail of the yellow sign, keep the eye exploring. The play of warm and cool hues adds a chorus of softness to the cement shapes. Often when I go out looking for images and inspiration, I do not find either. Today was a day of finding. I love that.

  I was very inspired by Martin’s post of Leonard Knight so I was thinking I would shoot another portrait in response. I’m on a mini vacation in the mountains with my family and went out this morning with my son to shoot a portrait of him in front of a 50’s snow cat. I got a great shot, but realized I had only recreated Martin’s image with a different subject. I then revisited Martin’s photo again and this time decided to deconstruct it. What was Leonard’s message? I was drawn to the tree painted on the side of his trailer and the basic message of unconditional love. I feel his message was simple in nature so in response, I decided to use an image I shot last Fall with the game in mind. My message is “Sometimes on the road of life, signs are elusive and unclear as to which direction they mean to lead us, other times they are as bold as a bright yellow sign and an arrow pointing the way. Follow your heart.“