In choosing "sounds in your town", NanU wrote: "There are two versions of this theme. First, the simple one. We’ve been treated many different aspects of what your town looks like. Treat another sense: what makes your town sound like your town? Traffic? Kids playing? Birds? That annoying dog next door? Fill our senses with a differentperspective.
The complicated version (and I apologise for not giving you more lead-timeon this) I have heard called a ‘blind hike’. Find a trusty partner. Wear a blindfold (no peeking!). Get your camera, and with the help of your partner, wander around noticing what you hear. "
I went for the first option as I left it too late to read NanU's suggestion and then didn't have enough time to try the 'blind hike' - hope someone else did, it should make for a great post. Even in chosing the first option, I'm posting photos from my archives (just been that kind of week).
This first photo combines two of my favorite things - walking in the woods and trains. And of course part of the joy of trains is the sound - the rumble, the crossing signal bells, the whistle/horn, even the "All Aboard!". This particular line (Canadian Pacific) is freight only and is one of two lines - the other being frieght and passenger trains (CN/Via Rail)- that pass through Woodstock.
This second photo is of the church bell steeple of Church of the Epiphany (Anglican) which is about 3 minutes walk from our house. On Saturday and Sunday mornings we can hear the bells. I suspect Saturday is practice time for Sunday (maybe?). The traffic signal in this photo brings to mind the 'blind hike' idea. When I visit Toronto I always pause and listen to the chirping sounds of the traffic signals - the sounds are crosswalk cues for visually impaired pedestrians.
So that's it from here - what sounds will I hear from the other Shoot Out participants?!
Very creative post. I love your take on this theme. I like the sound of trains too.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I love your new Header. I didn't think anything could improve on your last one.
ReplyDeleteI could definitely feel the weight and sounds of that train. Execllent shot Elaine!
Oh, I just adore trains. I'd say Trains! for a theme, but not everybody has them. Happy to see one here.
ReplyDeleteThe blind hike is something people just need more warning for. Even I couldn't get it together in time, and it was my darned idea. Some future theme...
Love the shot of the train - on first glance I could have sworn it was running in the tops of the trees!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that engine...it's red and has character. Trains seem nostalgic to me as we don't get many freight trains anymore. They all seem to be passenger trains these days.
ReplyDeleteToot, toot. Love the train. Love both photos. I think you should have added Gray. Or is he the quiet type?
ReplyDeleteHe looks so cute camping out.
Oh, Elaine, you've reminded me that I wanted to stop and get a shot of our church bells in town :)
ReplyDeleteJ9, you make a good point - it does look like it riding on the top of the trees. Of course the trees and bushes are growing up the side of the embankment.
ReplyDeleteOh I do love the sound of trains and their whistles, especially at night. Must be because I grew up next to a railroad track. Good post, thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove that first shot!
ReplyDeleteBarry, glad to hear you like the new header. I can count on at least half a dozen Mallards to show up during my walk. I'll be heading out shortly to see what I can find on the trail today. Cheers!
ReplyDeletenothing - absolutely nothing sounds better than church bells ringing. Trains have a way of making us think of far off places and what people might be there. good post.
ReplyDeleteTrains rumbling right past my office now ...
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