November 25, 2006

Noise


Life can be so noisy, even when you think you're quietly looking out of a window. I wondered why the old nerves felt frazzled, then these pictures from a bus journey through London (just three from a set of roughly 100) explained it clearly. They are not manipulated in any way, just shown exactly as the view was shot.


Overload is stealthy—it comes up and bites from nowhere because it banks on our blindness to act as it's shield. But I guess like the ancient tai chi, use these images to harness the strength of your enemy, turning it around and back out again. Search for rhythm and space, find your place in the scene and enjoy life on its move again.



{today's soundtrack: little birds tweeting and a calm breeze}

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

These are cool. I've just come back from a weekend in London and the noise is still ringing in my ears on Monday morning!

Check out www.slowlondon.com

It's a lovely movement of people inspired to be un-rushed and mindful in a hurry driven city.