My apologies to Five Man Electrical Band as I was singing this song while getting these images ready for this post. Although, I am more familiar with the live version recorded by Tesla and that is how I was attempting to sing (don’t ask!). Anyway, as you might have guessed by now the theme this week was Signs.
I had a few ideas to go capture big signs like fast food signs along commercial roads in town or unique signs for some local businesses. What I decided to do was find some small interesting signs while out doing my normal exploring. Once you start looking for signs, you will be amazed at how many are actually scattered across the landscape. My big problem now is turning that portion of my brain off so I don’t see them while I’m out looking for landscape images. lol
This first image is another view of the bridge in the Holland Patent village park. I posted a side view late last week but the ‘No Snowmobiles’ sign caught my eye as I was trying to compose the image. At first I didn’t understand why because I know the bridge could support the weight, then I realized the skis and treads would chew up the wood. Makes sense now…
No Snowmobiles
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 38mm, f/8, ISO 200
The next two images are from a walk I took on Saturday at Delta Lake State Park. What I liked about both of these images is the situational irony (is that even a thing?). The first image proclaims the trail ends here but obviously the snowmobiles continued on. The second image is warning that the beach is closed and swimming is prohibited. I can see why!
Stop, Trail Ends
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 32mm, f/11, ISO 200
Beach Closed
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 38mm, f/16, ISO 200
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I know the Tesla version too. That happens to me all the time when I am writing a blog post. You will often find a YouTube video thrown into my posts so that my songs can get stuck in your head too,lol. This is a neat idea. I like your no swimming one. I found one like that on a very cold day in November and I found it ironically funny too. I found a really funny sign on Cape Cod that had to do with dog waste, and I know I took a picture of it. I’ll have to see if I can find it.
Thanks Karma! Every once in a while an idea works out for me. I can’t even begin to count the images on the PC that I haven’t posted. I would love to see your ironic signs!
Interestingly, I would have had absolutely no desire to go swimming or wading and obviously the trail only ends for those that choose to accept that. These were fun!
Thanks Carol! Sometimes I wonder if it is only me that sees the humor. Glad to know these signs tickled other people’s funny bone as well… 😉
Very cool! 🙂
Thanks Amy!