Day 332 - Beer taps in the sky

Wow. Do I ever love this shot! Add this photograph to my list of favourite images from the year. It's so cool and surreal.

What is it?

It's the rooftop patio of one of the bars in downtown Fredericton, taken from the sidewalk below with a cloud-covered sky in the background. I underexposed the image slightly in order to make the beer taps (left) and the beer sign (right) stand out against the sky. Doesn't that Coors Light sign jump out at you?

Day 243 - Something wicker this way comes

A theme that seems to have emerged in my photography for this blog is landscaping and outdoor home decorating. I find that homeowners in Fredericton (especially in our neighbourhood) often do a really nice job of creating "sidewalk appeal".

In this example, I like the balanced composition created by the two white columns and the wicker chairs behind them. I also like the two flowering plants (one central and the other lower right) which add some sway to the composition and, for some reason, I love the foundation created by the green bush and the outdoor carpet on the steps.