I wrote in an earlier blog about how the city of Monroe decided to make an attraction on our town square that would be a focal point for tourists coming through and a conversation piece for our fellow neighbors. The aptly entitled "Zoo on the Square" proved to be a giant hit in both the aesthetic use of art and a great meeting place for kids and adults alike. All of the animals represented were fashioned out of single trunks of wood by our local artist/celebrity Zoli the Woodcarver and each one was financially adopted by local businesses and residents. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. This weekend will mark the last one that the "zoo" will be up and running as all the animals will be removed to prepare for the upcoming winter season.
This morning, I wanted to try and capture some interesting moments through the eyes of a child as they would walk around the square. I used the animals as more of a frame than the actual subject and attempted to get a shot of the square and things on it. Using my earlier challenge of the courthouse, it only made sense as I sat on the sidewalk and saw the building through the heart shape of the affectionate flamingos. The rising sun allowed me to match the colors of the animals, the changing hues of the trees on the square, and the warm tones of the brick building in the background. I will definitely miss the animals along with the excitement of attempting to find the elusive wood owl that constantly moved from perch to perch, playing hide and seek with kids of all ages.
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