I was tagged a few days ago to participate in the black and white photo challenge by Grace, the creator of MS Graceful…NOT If you aren’t familiar with Grace, go and check out her blog, and meet a woman who is strong as hell, funny, kind, talented and can swear with the best of them. I am honored that she is my friend!
You know there are always rules to everything in life! The rules for this are straightforward. Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day (Participate if you feel compelled to do so).
Stories From the Edge of Blindness 
July 15, 2018 at 6:07 am
Love the palm trees. Amazing.
July 15, 2018 at 6:13 am
They truly are a staple here!
July 15, 2018 at 6:53 am
So tell me…is that where your beautiful body tapestry was created?
July 15, 2018 at 7:51 am
It is indeed!!!!!! About 95% of it at this shop by one wonderful woman!!!!!
July 15, 2018 at 7:55 am
Love love love that you are using these as your challenge.
July 15, 2018 at 7:59 am
You are making it even more fun, Wulf!!!! You are reminding me of things I had forgotten writing about. I was walking home from the bus stop the other day and I just started taking pictures of my neighborhood; it is cool to see it in this new way. When I am actually taking the pictures, I can’t see much at all; I just click the button and hope for the best.
July 15, 2018 at 8:00 am
That is wonderful to hear and I wouldn’t want you taking them any other way.
July 15, 2018 at 7:55 am
It is also mentioned in the John Irving novel,”Until I Find You”.
July 15, 2018 at 9:32 am
Your photos have strong lines, would I be right in thinking that it is a feature that stands out for you visually? I’ve really loved your photos. Black & white photography is my favourite medium anyway, but your pictures are really striking and somehow nostalgic.
July 15, 2018 at 10:18 am
Thank you so much!!!! I actually almost never take pictures(especially outside) because I can’t really see much on the screen, so I think these were just luck and a good camera…..but perhaps also the familiarity with my neighborhood. I also love the black and white; it gives an especially nostalgic feeling to Hollywood, I think! You have me thinking about the strong lines in regard to what I see…I am going to explore that more.
July 15, 2018 at 9:48 am
What a beautiful streetscape!
July 15, 2018 at 10:19 am
Thank you!!!!
July 15, 2018 at 9:58 am
Tattoos? you have tattoos? Thank you so much for joining this challenge, I am loving your pictures, and learning more about your life
July 15, 2018 at 10:21 am
Haha!!! I do Grace, a lot! Do you any? I am so glad that you invited me to do this! It is a very cool way for us to get to know each other even better!!!
July 15, 2018 at 11:27 am
14 or 15?….when I figure it out maybe I will do a show and tell….would you share yours? Maybe that’s another challenge?
July 15, 2018 at 1:47 pm
That would be awesome! I would love to see your artwork!
July 16, 2018 at 11:10 am
Lovely!
July 16, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Thank you, Tom!!!!
July 16, 2018 at 11:12 am
I am falling in love with your neighborhood!
July 16, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Oddly, I think I am too! I have walked these streets so often and see so much, but this has been a new and different way of seeing it. It makes me so happy that you are enjoying the pictures!!!!
July 16, 2018 at 12:34 pm
It always looks different through the lens, I think. Like seeing places we know through the eyes of another.
July 16, 2018 at 12:36 pm
You are definitely part of why I am seeing it differently. It’s so cool! It is what art is all about really, isn’t it?
July 16, 2018 at 12:45 pm
That’s right!
And I too love how our photos are so different. I’ve never been to LA and your photos give me a real insider’s view.
July 16, 2018 at 2:47 pm
Sue … you tattoo?!
July 16, 2018 at 3:36 pm
Yes I do!!!!!
July 20, 2018 at 1:49 am
True?
July 16, 2018 at 3:36 pm
Quite a few!
July 20, 2018 at 1:48 am
I never knew!
July 20, 2018 at 7:30 am
But, now you do!!!