sprinkler in the stones
image notes: iPhone 3GS, Hipstamatic, Roboto Glitter Lens, BlacKeys SuperGrain Film, No Flash

the round device is a Zoli proof sprinkler. water spraying from a sprinkler has always made Zoli extremely angry. while it’s running, he bites the water in a futile attempt to make it stop. when the water goes off, unless a person is standing there and grabs the sprinkler before he does, he’ll tear it to pieces. the sprinkler system in Zoli’s garden retracts into the stone sidewalk or the ground when the water cycle is done and Zoli can no longer destroy the sprinkler. this was intended to be more of a minimalist image. when i snapped the shot my feet were not showing in the view of the app. after a half dozen attempts to exclude my feet, i gave up and settled for this shot. as you can see we’re still wearing sandals and yes, we’re still watering because the weather is gorgeous, but without rain it’s extremely dry.
Those pictures which require the most perspiration and imagination to take are always the ones that look the easiest.
— Bob Croxford, (Photographer)


11 Comments
yz
October 5, 2011such a cool bw image
A.Barlow
October 5, 2011ha-ha nice read on this one. Interesting shot.
Christopher
October 5, 2011Very cool and I love that you’re feet made it in–really interesting shot and a great story too!
Marcie
October 6, 2011Great eye for detail!! And – I like how you included your feet (me too – I’m still wearing flip flops..although it’s getting cold here in the northeast!).
Fritsch
October 7, 2011Damn fine, Sherri. This is just so my point of view. A great, great frame! All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.
Frida
October 8, 2011Great framing and I love the B&W. I’m wearing winter clothes today. Last night we only had +2C and I had frost on my car window this morning. Brr :-)
rian
October 9, 2011zoli proofing just made me smile.. must be one hyper pup.. :) i like this capture..
crash
October 9, 2011good eye ….. interesting textures ….
george
October 10, 2011Actually Sherri, I think that your feet add an essential element to the picture giving it a nice balance…may your sandal wearing days continue!
John Prior
October 11, 2011Nice iPhone capture.
Rob
October 13, 2011Zoli is right to protect all from the dreaded sprinkler.