A number of years ago (ha ha), I launched a photo project of
numbers. Interesting-looking numbers in the landscape, from 1 to 100. I started with 1 on February 12, 2010, going in order initially, but pretty quickly (like, at 7) gave myself permission to grab numbers as they popped up.
I'm not much of a rule follower in general life, but I do often find it helpful to work within limitations in my "artistic" projects. As long as they're reasonable rules! Sequential numbers, as it turned out, was a ridiculous rule.
And yes, I totally duplicate. It's quite wonderful how many interesting numbers are out in the world.
Today we went for one of our regular walks and I saw some new signposts had been put up: where trails 6 and 7 merge (or split, depending on how you view the situation), I was treated to a 67! And as it turned out, I needed a 67!
I still need quite a few numbers to finish my project: 27, 31, 45, 55, 70–72, 78, 81, 83, 88–91, and 96–98. Maybe by the end of the year? That would be a worthy goal.
Here are some of my favorite numbers so far:
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| Owens Valley Research Station, California |
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| Orkney Islands, Scotland |
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Fethaland, farthest north point of Shetland Mainland, Scotland
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| Pinnacles National Park, California |
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| Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, California |
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| Harley Farms Goat Dairy, Pescadero, California |
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| Wharf No. 2, Monterey, California |
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| Calle de los Ositos, Carmel Valley, California |
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| Monterey Beach, California |
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| Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland |
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| Norwood, Virginia |
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| Los Padres Dam, Carmel Valley, California |
1 comment:
I ADORE this--my favorite of your posts so far!
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