Ordinary Pictures

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Entries Tagged as 'walls'

Scrapyard Fence

November 22nd, 2006 · No Comments · walls

This particular fence at a scrap metal yard in north Minneapolis has been a recurring subject (see here). It’s the little token evergreens–they seem wildly out of place in this setting–and the fire hydrant along with whatever shows itself over the wall. I thought this one has an interesting balance of elements, including the zig-zag [...]

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White walls

November 16th, 2006 · No Comments · walls

This was taken at an industrial building in Minneapolis.

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Tank

November 15th, 2006 · No Comments · walls

…another wall picture.

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Walls

November 14th, 2006 · No Comments · walls

I’ve noticed a common thread in my photographs over the past few months: walls. Walls are one of the most common elements in the human landscape. I find them very intriguing. One can sense mystery, fear and envy when you’re out looking in. There’s a sense of safety along with a defensive or reactionary fear [...]

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