New York: White Plains
Photographer: Simon Brent
Date: 2nd April 2006
Place: Hillair Circle, White Plains, New York
1. The first stage is your starting point.
My aunt and uncle's house
2. Walk in any direction for 50 to 100 paces, and then turn 180 degrees.
The first blooms of spring.
3. Continue walking in that direction until you see something blue.
The sky probably doesn't count, so I settled for a more down to earth shade of blue.
4. Make a left turn and walk 50 to 70 paces.
Underneath the power lines seeking shade.
5. Walk in any direction until you see something that either is or looks like the number 7 or 11.
The frog looked on impassively.
6. Take the first left, and continue walking until you find somewhere to sit.
A place to sit and watch the world go by. If it wasn't on someone's lawn, that is.
7. Choose any direction and walk for 25 to 50 paces.
8. Continue walking until you see an unusual colour, shape or texture. Turn 180 degrees.
A telephone pole, staring malevolently out of its wooden eyes.
9. Keep walking in any direction until you see an archway or an unusual architectural feature.
10. Head for home, but continue looking for something that catches your eye.
A splash of colour, fighting the tail-end of winter.
11. Take a photograph of yourself in front of that something unusual!
