#872 - Colorful and Monochrome street scenes for Tuesday.
Greetings this Tuesday evening from the gloomy skies of Metro Manila! As the sun sets, the city's energy shifts into a slower more contemplative gear. Perhaps it's the gloom that inspires us to slow down and to pause and to reflect on the day's events. May this evening bring you peace, clarity and a sense of renewed purpose. Whether you're in the heart of city or nestled in a quiet corner of the world, do take a moment to appreciate the beauty in the gloom of nights and as the night unfolds may it bring you closer to your dreams and your desires. Happy Tuesday!
Moving now to our daily shots, first one was on a rainy day wherein two men brave the downpour, their feet pounding the concrete pavement. One of them, clad in a hooded jacket, is prepared for the onslaught of the elements. His companion, dressed in a long sleeve shirt seems to relish the challenge, his face set in a determined grin as he runs. The two men run together and their breaths mingling with the scent of wet earth and rain, also their bodies in sync as they navigate the slick concrete pavement.
Then we got here a man walks alone in the middle of the road. The early morning air was crisp and cool carrying the scent of dew-kissed grass and the promise of a new day. The man, clad in a jacket to ward off the chill makes his way down the road with his steps steady and purposeful. As he walks there's a jeepney that approaches. The jeepneys, a common sight in Philippine roads, is a symbol of transportation and community.
On a bustling street, there's two male parking attendants on the road with their eyes scanning the rows of motorcycles that line the pavement. Their domain, a maze of two-wheelers, is a testament to the city's love affair with the humble motorcycles. The attendants clad in uniforms that reflect their pride in their work walk with purpose with their steps in sync as they record the license plates and locations of each bikes and also collect fees once time limit has expired. They are flanked by a sea of pedestrians, each going about their day with a sense of purpose.
On a busy roadside near Melvin Jones Grandstand, a modern jeepney awaits its next passengers with its vibrant colors and sleek design a beacon of hope and possibility. The vehicle stands proud and tall, its tires inflated with the promise of adventure and exploration. The jeepney with its route signposted "Plaza to Trancoville" is a lifeline to the community, a daily connector of people and places.
Follow me on my street travels.
Shot taken in Baguio City, Philippines.
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