Noticing More: Off Whites

June 13, 2020

Three off whites from an ordinary side of Tokyo

COLOUR COLLECTIONS

We’re changing up our colour posts. We’re making them shorter and snappier so we can share more of them, more often! Colour is a huge source of inspiration for many people and a great way to sharpen the eyes.

If you have a collection that you would like to share on the Super Ordinary Life blog (and Instagram Stories), please do email them to us. Here’s what we’re looking for:

3 pictures following 1 colour theme.
Send them to us in a quick email. letting us know the colour and where each pic was taken (just the city will do).
Don’t worry about perfect photography. We are more interested in what caught your attention.
Let us know how you would like to be credited. Your name, website, Instagram account etc.

Really looking forward to sharing your observations!

Email: Yasumi @ superordinarylife . com

Ordinary Tokyo: Seeing Signs

February 12, 2020

The first time I walked past this little clinic, I was struck by it’s colours against those of the road signs. The second time, I noticed the reflection of the signs. Something as simple as walking on a different side of the same street, different light conditions or even a different mindset can affect the way we see everyday things.

Location: KItazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo

NoticinG More: FENCES

January 27, 2020

Wire fences add an extra visual layer to a scene. Visually, they add texture and geometry. They can also distort, frame and restrict what we (choose) to see.

On first impressions, I immediately liked their grid systems. Noticing wire fences in mundane moments, I’ve begun to appreciate the visual effect that they have on a setting.

They are designed to restrict access to an area by creating a boundary. They control access, protect, prompt a sense of caution and interrupt our line of vision but in doing so, they can also add interest to what we see.

Wired

I like noticing things getting caught in fences. Especially plants - plants have a sense of emotion attached to them, I think. Or is that just me?

Warped

I’ve always liked a rebel. Rebellious breaks in the pattern on fences included! Warps, breaks, attempted repairs, they must have a story and perhaps it’s that thought that makes them oddly inspiring.

Background

Colourful backgrounds have a way of highlighting the patterns and details of any fencing in the foreground. Together, they create an interesting canvas for the eye.

Foreground

Fences obscured by trailing plants are take on a more solid visual appearance. There is a sense of enchantment mixed into there, too.

Away from the purely aesthetic appeal of fences and the mundane things I notice about them. Although it is ingrained in human behaviour to be more curious about concealed, areas sectioned off from public access. fences do require a sense of caution especially when they are protecting institutions such as schools.

Sharing Your Fence Observations With Us:

We would love to share some of your Super Ordinary Life fence observations alongside ours. If you would like to send one, or even some with us. Here’s how you can:

Instagram

#super_ordinarylife on Instagram. We’d love it if you shared your captures there. We will always credit and link back to you when we use your pics both here or on Instagram.

Email

Send your pictures and friendly words to : Yasumi @ superordinarylife (.) com