Fire Hydrants

I went out for some fresh air with Vernell this afternoon and decided to bring along my camera.  As we rode round the neighborhood I stopped to take photos of the wide and varied types of fire hydrants in the local radius around our home.  I never thought there would be such variety.  I managed to shoot 8 distinct types and we only went around the block a few miles.

Tranquility

On Sunday, May 24th, while driving with my wife on our return from the Home Depot, I noticed that there were small sail boats and yachts in the water near Battleship Cove and thought "those could make for some interesting photos" and made a mental note to return with my gear. I woke up early (around 6am) yesterday morning (Monday May 25th), motivated and energized with the intention of capturing as many good shots in the early morning light as possible. Boy did I luck out. Not only were the vessels anchored, and the lighting great but the water was just glassy enough to produce the perfect effect.

Inspired by the chapter "Water" from the Dao De Jing:

Water

The best of man is like water,
Which benefits all things, and does not contend with them,
Which flows in places that others disdain,
Where it is in harmony with the Way.

So the sage:
Lives within nature,
Thinks within the deep,
Gives within impartiality,
Speaks within trust,
Governs within order,
Crafts within ability,
Acts within opportunity.

He does not contend, and none contend against him.

-LaoTze-