Berkley, Ca

It has been quite some time since I have posted. Luckily I have had many shots around the California Bay Area. I ended up somewhere where I usually spend my weekends perusing books, old comics, old music CD’s and Vinyl, Art, and food. You can find contrast, signs, in a laid back, yet occupied place such as Berkley.

 

Crates, blankets on the cold concrete… many think the homeless do nothing, but if you listen closely you can always find them talking about interesting topics…thinking…

 

 

An old local musician packing up from playing live on the street, typically ignored by people interested in CD’s, LP’s and DVD’s.

 

Why would you walk away from ramen?!

 

Signs tell you something, but reality won’t let you…

 

Look at the signs, maybe they can tell you the truth about Berkley.

 

Reading is meant for everyone to enjoy, indoors, or outdoors.

 

Counting profits at the end of the day seems rather bleak.

 

While your friends are chasing the light at the very end, it’s okay to lay back and look through the windows.

 

I stood there for a while, hoping to see some movement for a good shot. Perhaps someone left the light on, while others are off, and blinded shut.

 

Berkley was a peculiar place to shoot. I got out of my comfort zone shooting more than just people. I caught more contrast, signs, little things that my eye caught that I would never usually think would be interesting. It’s funny when you get put out of you comfort zone and force yourself to do something…you usually learn something more about yourself.