wall and sun

Essence is defined as “the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something,
esp. something abstract, that determines its character.”

While at the Miksang contemplative photography workshop last summer, we spent a day exploring the “essence” of concrete, which I wrote about here.

It was a fun, interesting and difficult exercise because we are not used to spending our time looking at concrete. Boredom can easily set in, yet if we continue to look, we gain a new appreciation for the ground beneath our feet. Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time walking on concrete.

I have always had a fascination with the intricate nature of weathered walls, as well as doors and windows. Now, roads (of whatever materials) catch my eye too.

Here are some examples of roads and walls in the context of urban decay. See the intricacy, the texture, the beauty of aging.
 

Walls

 

walls urban decay

Walls2

 

Roads

 

Roads2

Roads

 

Take a closer look at the roads beneath you and the walls beside you this week.

 
For more urban decay, see part two on Wabi-sabi and Wood and part one on Rust.
 

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