Hiding in the Rain and Fog

           I used to think that rainy days were only good for sitting inside on the couch watching TV. But, since I got into photography I have found that nothing quite conveys the mood of a day like this better than taking pictures of it. These used to be depressing days, but finding beauty on a dreary day makes me very happy.

The first thing I did was head downtown in Fayetteville to see what was going on there. As I was walking down the street taking pictures of buildings, street lamps, and fallen leaves I looked up and noticed a police car had pulled off the road and the officer was watching me very intently. Either he thought I was some sort of terrorist doing reconnaissance or he was looking to fill his jaywalking ticket quota. Either way, I managed to take a picture of him once I was convinced he didn't plan to shoot me or call in reinforcements.

 

Once my fears of incarceration had passed I turned my attention back to what was around me.

 

 

 

Unfortunately, there are quite a few homeless people in Fayetteville and I think one of them has decided to draw some furniture on this building. Hey, whatever makes you feel at home buddy.

                             Then it started to rain too hard and I had to get seek the refuge of my truck.

 

 

       Since the rain forced me to quit, I decided it was time to head home. But, of course, once I was almost there it completely stopped and all I was left with was gray skies and fog. What can I do with that?? Find a lake near my house and take foggy pictures of course!

 

 

 

And guess what was next to the lake.... Fences are my favorite.

 

 

 

 

          During times when the sun isn't shining, I believe we need to do whatever we can to make sure we still see the beauty around us. Because it's there...hiding in the rain and fog.