Contemplative Times

The most peaceful and contemplative time is described below in the post on my favorite experience. The next most contemplative time was walking under bridges along the Oak Leaf Bike Trail. It was like a trench dug out of an inner city setting and was a surreal way of viewing a busy metropolis. It was toward the end of my drift and it gave me a new consideration for the overall experience I had just had, like I was reviewing it all from a different perspective.

Suprise Situations

Overall I was surprised at the feeling of euphoria after completing each drift. It was refreshing to get out and exercise but also it was interesting how I felt a stronger connection with my surroundings and what images are put before me. I will hopefully continue to strengthen that connection. I was also surprised with the way the imagery turned out of the camera moving over the rusty bridge railing. It was a spur of the moment decision that yielded some groovy results. Finally I was surprised to find the wooded areas of lake park to be so well kept, especially for being so near a major metropolis area.

Favorite Experience

My favorite experience was at the lake front towards the beginning of my drift 2 walk. It was beginning to turn into a beautiful day and the breeze coming off the lake as well as the sound of the birds and waves was a surreal experience after a long winter. I was taking images of a little waterfall that ran into the lake as well as shooting poetry that was graffitied on the rocks. It had a special effect on me because I found a sleeping bag and old alcohol bottles around and it was an inspiring experience to think of it as someones home.