This Blog is Becoming Quite Dirty

Love the vertical grime on this wall downtown.

Well, the Stucco Still Looks Great

Seems like the drivers are only hitting the left side of the post at this drive-thru...

What's Left of a Line

Found this stop line on a brick street downtown. Curious wear pattern - I like it.

Awning Aging - In Hi(gher)-Res!

Well, I'm excited to have my Canon back out.

Found this beauty on my drive home: looks like the white awning has build-up from the street traffic, as well as aging from exposure. The effect emphasizes the contours of the architecture, and draws focus to the sections connecting to the eve spout.

'Just paint it green'

Found this gem of an access panel near the lake.

Several factors contribute to paint separating from concrete - such as inadequate surface prep, exposure, moisture, and time. Admittedly, I like this look better than a giant solid green rectangle.

Paint on a Post in a Park

Though I did consider another title for this entry: "This is Why You Can't Take Me Anywhere".

Lake Eola Park is lovely. While most people were photographing the birds, I focused on aging elements around the lakefront. The base of this post had some lovely effects.

(My ipad isn't cutting it...I promise picture clarity will be much better next week.)

Rust, peeling paint, and scuffs - who could ask for more?

Where the Sidewalk Cracks

Well, technically a driveway.

But why does concrete crack?
Concrete responds to changes in the environment. It's a material that expands when heated and contracts when cooled. The underlying soil responds to temperature shifts and erosion. Force from heavy traffic can also contribute.

Subdividing the concrete into sections help relieve the tension. Note the strong line at the bottom.
(Thought the 90 degree intersection on this driveway was interesting.)