In front of my home the trees started to bloom. On a late night walk home I hoped I could capture how excellent the view was.
When I think of summer nights in China, I think of ponds full of blooming lotus flowers with koi fish frolicking in the clear water, the moon's gentle glow and illuminated water ripples, and girls wearing traditional Chinese clothing walking while immersed in their imagination. I wanted to compose these Chinese elements harmonically and show their beauty.
A bout of insomnia and an influx of thick fog motivated me to walk around Lawrence with my camera late one night. I came across this view of a famous campus statue (created by Elden C. Tefft) in which it seemed to be surrounded by a halo of light while simultaneously being obscured in deep shadow. To me, the resulting image is a peculiarly (or perhaps humorously) ominous embodiment of KU pride.
Sometimes we need to take a step back and dissect our thoughts.