Inspired by Lindsey’s March theme for us here at Mortal Muses, I grabbed my long-neglected 35mm camera and wandered “around me.” I live in Lincoln, Nebraska, (in the middle of the United States) and having not grown up here, there is much for me to discover if I just take the time. In preparing to go explore, I realized how easy it is to just go about my days, walking or driving the same routes, and not venturing out onto new paths or spaces in this small city. I felt grateful to have the nudge to see what’s around me for either the first time or with fresh eyes.
I often write and work at a local coffee shop here in Lincoln and as I readied myself to pull the door open one morning, a new little sign appeared at my feet.
Later on, I was meeting a friend for lunch in an area of town that I hardly visit. I got there a few minutes early and took the time to wander behind the shopping area into the adjacent residential neighborhood and alleyways. You might know of my love for all things old, vintage, and nostalgic, so I was quite pleased to find these two photo ops in my meandering.
As I came home that afternoon, I intentionally looked “around me” and my own street. Across from our house, these lovely stars adorn our neighbor’s front yard. I don’t often take the time to pause and notice such a simple bit of everyday beauty.
I hope you liked this little peek into Lincoln and what’s around me. I’m enjoying the Mortal Muse Theme Flickr pool and seeing what’s around YOU, too. Keep adding your photos as we love to get a glimpse of where our community lives and breathes!
Meghan of Life Refocused
Beautifully done. This is inspiration for me to get out and see what’s around me.
I hope you get out there, Amy! We’d love to see what you shoot.
we love a lot of the same things. that litle arrow seems to have been waiting for you to notice it, color coordinated as it is with your shoes. i would have stopped for that plymouth too.
I totally agree, Debbie! I love little “coincidences” like that.
oh the taillight on that car!!! Well done and well seen!
Thanks, Holly!
Yes, that old car got me too! Thanks for the little tour.
Thanks, Vanessa. I LOVE vintage cars. Such a sucker to shoot them every time!
What a treat to have a snoop around your neighbourhood! And I love that you found vintage goodness on your walk. Yes! x
Thanks, Kirstin. And I love a few vintage finds.
Beautiful colors and composition.
I have always enjoyed seeing what you do with 35mm film. More please!
Thanks, Deirdre. I’ve got a whole new roll in my Canon AE-1 ready to go!
fully enjoying this months theme. Love what you saw just around you and happy you shared it here.
Tracie
So glad you are liking this month’s theme! It’s fun to see what’s around us all the time.
Great finds! I sometimes forgot to do the same here.
looks like you had a nice little local adventure!
Such charming images you ended up with – thanks for this little peak into your world 🙂