Harris Avenue runs by the rail tracks in Providence. It has very little traffic and even in the days of Covid-19, it is a reasonably safe place to visit. Jan and I were the only pedestrians on the street and very few cars went by while we photographed the same wall once more.
The Wall on Harris Avenue
Some faces on the wall have faded, and even more, the paint running like bad makeup. A few large pieces remained, albeit with less vivid colors. And, there were new additions to the collection on the wall, or Off The Wall as I called the post last time.
The weather was iffy and overly cloudy, and the threat of rain lingered in the back of our minds all the time. We walked up and down the wall, picking our frames. I took several panoramic views for later stitching that would show the signage that read Providence Painted Signs. But I forgot to take a large number of the same view photographs for an experiment of stacking them for super-res.
After we returned home, I rushed back to Harris Avenue to take 20 or so shots of the same frame, but later found the idea lacking, or maybe my skill in implementing it. The expected super-resolution did not materialize in a meaningful manner.
It started to sprinkle as I got in the car a second time. I still managed to get home a little ahead of the rain.
Here are some selections from Jan’s collection.
And some of mine. Click to view the larger photographs.
Bill Clark
What a feast for the eyes and camera. Infinite possibilities. I just captured some images of some older painted over graphics. I’ll have to post some on Cluster. I’ll have to get out and look for this spot of yours!
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks, Bill. You will enjoy that spot with ICM possibilities too. Let’s see some on Cluster.
Cemal
Paul
Great subject for your talents. Enjoyed the post as always
A. Cemal Ekin
Good to hear from you, Paul; and, I am glad you enjoyed the photographs and the post.
Cemal
Haluk Atamal
Missed your great captures yesterday due to travelling. Thanks for sharing both the photographs and the taste of the experience.
Take care and best regards,
Haluk
A. Cemal Ekin
Traveling around, Haluk. Just be careful! Yes, it was a fun experience and we will probably do it again. Stay tuned!
Best,
Cemal
David Lewalski
Really enjoyed seeing these. Always liked the weathered effect of pealing paint, wood and paper and the theme of erosion. Took a series of driftwood washed up by the shore awhile back. the artwork, transformed by nature, takes on its own life- independent of what the original artist created, but very engaging.
A. Cemal Ekin
David, thanks for stopping by. Welcome to Kept Light! This is how “time” paints, with rust, erosion, corrosion, but in an eventually kinder way. Harris Ave. can be a productive destination.
Take care,
Cemal
Louise St Pierre
Hidden treasures…How wonderful that you and Jan found them and are able to share the images with all of us. Thank you..
A. Cemal Ekin
Louise, Harris Ave. is a quiet road. You may want to spend some time there to see what will grab your attention. There is very little traffic, both vehicular or pederstrian. We are glad that you enjoyed the virtual visit.
Cemal
Bucky Francis
Your ‘Harris Avenue – 2020’ page brought back memories. Around 1990 some friends of mine used to practice their music in this mill. There was a considerable amount of (hilarious) graffiti on the inside, I believe on the upper floor. I remember a big wheel of cheese painted on the inside with ‘Love that Cheese’ written next to it as well as other amusing comments. Not sure if the graffiti still exists on the inside. It’s been a long time. They used to rent sections of the mill out back then. Great times. Thank you for sharing!
– Bucky
A. Cemal Ekin
Hello, Bucky, and thank you for taking the time to write. We are very glad to have triggered some memories, especially the fun ones like the one you recalled. I am sure you saw the earlier 2017 post of the same place from the link in the article. If you like to add these as your comment to the post, I will be glad to do that so that your old memories are tied to the article for all to see, just let me know.
Take care, and keep some light in your camera!
Cemal