Today’s walk was quiet and calm—the kind that lets you breathe a little deeper and see a little more. I didn’t go far, but the small things along the way felt worth stopping for. In color, they might have blended into the background. In black and white, they turned into little stories.
A crack in the pavement marked with a sprayed “012” looked like a scar with its own timeline. The broken line and bold stencil created a natural frame, so I leaned into the texture and let the shadows do the talking. A pipe bolted into a wall became a study of weight and tension—metal against concrete, circles against straight edges. I liked how the grass softened the scene just enough to keep it from feeling too industrial.
Further along, a chain locked around a post reminded me why I love monochrome: it simplifies the scene and amplifies character. The links had that matte sheen that only shows up when the light is gentle. Then there was the traffic cone with torn tape crowned at the top—worn, a little ridiculous, and strangely elegant. Stripped of color, it felt like a portrait of endurance more than a roadside object.
It was a calm walk, and I felt relaxed while shooting—no rush to get anywhere, just noticing. I enjoyed the process as much as the results, and that’s always the best sign. I’m already excited to head out again tomorrow and see what the street offers when I slow down enough to pay attention. The mundane is generous if you let it be.
~ Andri Cauldwell
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