Day 94: As the Time Passes
2026-05-11
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Every sign of human life must have a story, right? Never mind who placed this chair — probably some homeowner or local civilian — but why did they place this chair here when the view isn't great?
My theory is that they're just watching the time pass.
I'm going along with the cycle of a fortunate student in the US. After a bunch of college searches (and a lot of wandering around campus) I can say that the college application process is over. I'm not going to say which college until I actually live in a dorm; there's some part of me that thinks I'll jinx it.
I've seen this type of chair a lot these days, but I never thought to photograph them. These are called adirondack chairs, and I guess it's just really easy to manufacture at scale. People can lounge around and enjoy the beach or the picnic or whatever, thinking deep thoughts about the good old days and their past childhood. Or they could be thinking about the future, which seems to both pull and push in every which way.
As for me, I'm taking a picture and moving on with my camera photowalk. All I care about is where my next step will land. No time like the present.
Finally, nostalgia sells. People looking for "inconvenience" will happily click through ads for modern Walkmans and push celebrity videos to trending. Sure, the issue is legitimate — convenience is boring, and life flows better at a slower pace — but the solution is not to put your mind in a screen. Please read the article linked with a critical eye; I don't agree with all of it, but it's worth some thought.
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David
Technical info, for nerds
- Camera: Nikon D7200
- Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
- Focal length: 35mm
- Exposure: 1/200 sec shutter speed, f/4 aperture, ISO 400
- Edited with: Affinity