Have you noticed how buildings like the Shard can hide?
Well, maybe not literally hide but they can vanish from view. You walk down the street with the Shard in plain view, the next it’s hidden behind something.
This particular day I’d walked around it and taken numerous photographs before wandering on my way. In any built up area there are gaps and those gaps can hold discoveries. Marvelous views, these hidden treasures are framed by the surrounding architecture.
And when I passed such a gap I found this...
My heart gave a little leap of joy.
The density of buildings in a city means tall buildings, which may be easily visible from afar, are difficult to see when close too. It’s all to do with relative heights, a familiar trick of perspective.
Which is why it’s so easy to be looking for something large but not be able to see it until you turn a corner or pass a gap and “suddenly”
You hear of it happening often and with this painting I wanted to capture that moment of discovery. It doesn’t matter where you are, when you walk, or drive around a place you will make similar discoveries, if you open your eyes. Finding the unexpected and beautiful is one of the joys of life.
It’s easy to wander around oblivious to your surroundings but these little moments of discovery and wonder are a delight which should be savoured. If you can appreciate the little things in life then the big things are all the more valued.