Stillwater Still Life

A still life (plural: still lifes) is a work of art depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which are either natural (food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks, shells, etc.) or man-made (drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes, etc.).

I wasn't still yesterday. Although I didn't ride as much as intended, I still rode around Stillwater. And, like every other place around here, it is full of water. After that, I flitted around the house and yard for hours, tying up all the loose ends before I head to St. Peter today for this week's bike ride. (In between, there was a nice respite - my friend Matt and I tried lunch at my local book store cafe. I'd never had a sunny side up egg on pizza. It's good.)

Here are some photos of most inanimate, typically commonplace, or man-made objects from the ride.

Commonplace signs, these days. I like the look on my face.
It's almost like a dare.

Mostly, but not quite, inanimate: Matt told me to look natural.
That's impossible. I like how these photos show my attempts
at stifling a laugh.

Commonplace, lately. I wanted proof that we didn't go
through the water, although I broke the day's resolution
to not ride past any "path closed" signs.

Man-made, seemingly inanimate: The new bridge between MN and WI.
The old one is not yet open as a pedestrian bridge.
This one is pedestrian-friendly, though.

Man-made, less inanimate when a lot of other
curious cyclists and walkers have the same idea. Also,
the cars are very animated, but on the other side of a barrier.

Might not be a still life, technically, but this is Stillwater.
I can't vouch for the current.

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