I took this one on an excursion with Jordan around to some parks in the Montclair area of Oakland. [This spot was previously occupied with mixed-up information about a certain wealthy section of Oakland that "broke off" from Oakland and became their "own city" while still being surrounded by Oakland. Apparently I mixed up Montclair with Piedmont. Montclair, I apologize sincerely. I really do think you're quite pretty.]
Sigh. Next:
I passed this on a wall on the Oakland/Emeryville border... apparently it's the name of a vegan restaurant right around the corner which I've never been to or heard of, but it was so metallic and pretty and in just an awkward area (see also: not a Shangri-La, but I guess neighborhoods are what you and your neighbors make them). The photo doesn't quite catch the shininess of the silver paint, but it looked so awesome that I had to make a trip solely to this wall on my day off when I had my Polaroid 250 with me, just to get a shot. It's a little cut off at the bottom but I'm not complaining. I say it gives it personality!
What are some neat little gems from around your neighborhood?
Unfortunately I live smack-dab in the middle of suburbia. However there are some fun places not too far of a drive aways. I'm loving your Polaroids! They are really coming out nicely. :D
ReplyDeleteAw, I'm sure there's gotta be something -- maybe you just haven't discovered it yet!! :) At the very least, you've got things just a nice car ride away.
DeleteThanks for the support! I'm quite smitten with it.
(PS I'll give the Rangers a hoo-ray for you tonight, even if it means some disapproving stares and an elbow jab to the ribs from Jordan. ;])
Cool graffiti and murals are my favorite. When I studied in Rome, my friend came across graffiti under the bridges and along the water. You bet I made her take me to the graffiti zone! She probably regretted it, because we spent three hours there with me taking pictures of everything. Hahaha.
ReplyDeleteRome! I'm jealous!! I would absolutely exhaust rolls after rolls of film in a city like that, *especially* in the more "sketchy" (for lack of a better term) areas. Everyone has pictures of the touristy stuff, might as well get your hands dirty and get some unique perspectives. ;D
DeleteAre these pictures posted online anywhere? I'd love to see them!
ooh, there's something so cool about polaroid photos. I especially love that graffiti one!
ReplyDeleteI love instant photography! It is such an exciting and spontaneous medium... digital is great, but Polaroid is so much fun!
DeleteThese pics are so awesome! I feel the first one is some place magical. haha! I just found your blog and I love it! Can't wait to read more!
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Hi Hannah! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello! <3 That park was really lovely; we didn't spend too much time there because there was a wedding happening and we had not prepared properly with jackets, but that is *definitely* on our list of places to explore more thoroughly. There was so much greenery! Most parks in Oakland are, unfortunately, not as lush as some... but there's a handful that really stand out in that department, and this certainly looked like one of them. :)
DeleteHappy to have you along! I look forward to digging through your archives, too -- at quick glance, I can already see your photos are stunning. Gorgeous color!
Gorgeous pictures, dear! The first one feels so fresh.
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