The Bicycle

We stayed at this hotel in Saidpur which actually had air-conditioning which I made good use of. The only problem was that when I came out to the courtyard where our van was parked in the morning and found this good shot, my lens promptly steamed over. The first shot is a Photoshop doctored version, the second the original, and the third a variation with more diagonals and complementary colors.

Up on the Roof

I did not know that Bangladesh could be so cold! Upon moving to Mymensingh, we immediately had about eight straight days of fog and super chilly weather. I was lamenting all of the long sleeves that I didn't bring. The fog created an ethereal atmosphere for our first week, making me wonder if I was really here or if it was a dream after all. Below is a view from our roof.


The photo below was taken on the same morning...

I didn't notice the red on these mostly monochromatic birds until I looked at the photo. Absolutely beautiful! I wonder if they are experiencing new love or if they have weathered many seasons together and are comfortable together in their old age.




I couldn't resist the urge to take a picture of this pot. The blue texture is amazing contrasted with the terracotta orange. I was equally fascinated with the moisture texture on the background wall. It makes me feel like breaking out my watercolors. I just had this brain-storm. What if I would have a shamiana built on top of the roof? What if I would get my own potter's wheel and place it inside? It could serve the dual purpose of creating an outdoor studio and cooling off the apartment below (our apartment). What if my landlord is reading my blog right now? Ha!