walking over a bridge in the park
i glimpse a slice of life beyond
centered
in a natural frame
—
‘bridges become frames for looking at the world around us.’
-bruce jackson
*Bruce Jackson is an American folklorist, documentary filmmaker, writer, photographer. he is SUNY Distinguished Professor and the James Agee Professor of American Culture at the UB. Jackson has edited or authored more than 30 books.
—
argo park, Ann Arbor, michigan, usa, summer 2025
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Even if the scenic picture doesn’t fit, you can still frame it, Beth
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that’s right
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A frame within a frame 🖼️
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A beautiful scene, perfectly framed
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right place, right time –
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Looks lovely Beth 💖💖
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thanks –
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Great!
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<3
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‘Looking through’ photos are some of my favourites.
Best wishes, Pete.
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me too, Pete
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A perfect shot.
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as I looked to my left, it was just so pretty
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Check out Ollie ‘Looking through’ in this old post.
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oh, that is so precious, thanks for sharing this
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Happy Birthday!
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Thanks, Susan. This old post was from March, 2016. It will not be my birthday until March next year. But I do appreciate the thought.
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Lovely awareness ☺️
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<3
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that IS a cool view
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❤️
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Lovely! Have a great weekend! ❤️
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Thanks, and you too
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That’s such a cool concept and photo! Bridges are meaningful.
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They really are – and this one offered a look through
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William Stafford said that the flash of beyond you see through fences when driving by are like poems.
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Oh, I love that!
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At first glance I thought this was a long skinny image mounted on a wood plank wall!
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Just the slats on the bridge, but it did make for a natural frame as I was walking by
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Delightful
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I wish I had paid more attention in Art class because Art is everywhere!
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Who knew?
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You probably did!
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Beautiful!
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❤️
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Nature, the first artist.
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yes –
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So nice and such a treat.
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I love finding these ‘look throughs’
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Always fun. I can see why you like them.
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Absolutely lovely! 🥰❤️🥰
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fun just looking off to the side and seeing this view
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I agree…you help me pause and do the same…every time! 🥰
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Your view of life is indeed artful, Beth.
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The slice of life glimpses and glances can be so calming. So many slices happening all around us!
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Right, I love finding these ‘look through’ scenes in the wild
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Yes, bridges can frame what we see, and it becomes more profound.
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Love it – I’m going to have a go myself!
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great!
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Right place right time!! Perfect picture 💜
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thanks!
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