Not quite a manhole

Not quite a manhole, originally uploaded by susanvg.

Every time I see one of these I cringe. They sit innocently at the edge of the sidewalk, but I know their sinister side. Some years ago, in an attempt to be environmentally sound in the days before curbside recycling, I carefully collected my recycling at home. Every so often I would drive it to the local collection barrels. One day I pulled up to the sidewalk near the barrels and my tire caught on the metal edge that slightly reached beyond the sidewalk. Pssssst I heard as it slashed my tire and the tire deflated. It wasn't easy being green nor was it cheap. I waited for the automobile club to come and change the tire then had to replace it.
Fortunately we now have curbside recycling but I can tell you I never park near one of these things. I remember too well the sinking feeling as my car settled onto the rim of the wheel.

Daily Shoot: Manhole covers have character and quietly tell a story. Make a photo of a manhole cover in your neighborhood today.

I had already photographed one in Casselman

and this one was not so different

so tried to find a different angle - with my story.

May 15/10: Danger

May 15/10: Danger, originally uploaded by susanvg.

Daily Shoot: Make a photo that you think would work well as computer wallpaper, and try it out for a week!

I have tried a variety of wallpaper on my computer. I think it depends very much on my mood. Sometimes I select a soothing image - a zen image - more texture than photograph. Other times I choose something that makes me smile, like my cats.

Recently I have used a photograph I took at Kew Gardens of giant waterlilies. They always remind me of the astonishing variety in nature. But sometimes, just sometimes, I go for the oddball image, the one that sends my brain into alternative thoughts. Danger - you are spending too much time on this computer. Danger - deadlines are looming. Danger - photography can be adictive. Danger (you fill in the blanks).....