Bluebonnets and Sneakers by gaylewood

Bluebonnets and Sneakers

I noticed this fence earlier in the week and thought it would be a good spot for a quirky photo. I went back today for some shots and the owner of the place came out to talk. It turns out his wife is a marathon runner and these are sneakers from some of her latest marathons. She is from New Zealand and is training for an upcoming marathon in Christchurch. I told him all about the 365 Project and all the beautiful New Zealand photos I've seen. Another positive aspect of this project . . . I meet so many interesting people when I am out taking photos.
Great shot - nice to hear the story.
March 24th, 2016  
Great find and capture. Lucky you got to find out why the shoes are hung there.
March 24th, 2016  
Love quirky photos like this - thanks for the story too. Fav
March 24th, 2016  
Good find
March 24th, 2016  
This is really a fun photo and the story is wonderful. Does she wear out a pair of shoes every marathon?
March 24th, 2016  
Great find, love the story. Nice composition. Fav
March 24th, 2016  
Lovely story. It is great to hear about your encounter. Makes the photo so much more meaningful. That is a lot of marathons!
March 24th, 2016  
nice
March 25th, 2016  
Now that is very interesting
March 25th, 2016  
Great composition and combining of the two! ...That's a lot of shoes!
March 25th, 2016  
Images of this kind I like.
March 25th, 2016  
Favtastic! And I agree. Not only are we seeing beautiful photos from a round the world, we are meeting other amazing people. :)
March 25th, 2016  
@365projectorgjenfurj and wow, she sure has run some marathons!
March 25th, 2016  
A great story, I often end up spending more time talking to people than actually taking photos. One day I'll have to muster the courage to ask for a portrait shot :)
March 25th, 2016  
What a cool find!
March 25th, 2016  
A great display--those bluebonnets are beautiful, and the story behind the shoes is great fun. Hope she does well in her next marathon.
March 25th, 2016  
I missed seeing this yesterday. What a great find!
March 25th, 2016  
Wonderful story and capture!
March 25th, 2016  
Jo
Great capture and interesting story
March 25th, 2016  
@alinz Thank you so much for commenting, Ali!
March 26th, 2016  
@shirleybankfarm Thank you for your comment, Shirley! I was quite curious and very happy that the owner came out to talk. :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@dorsethelen Thanks so much for your comment and fav, Helen!
March 26th, 2016  
@joannakate Thank you for commenting, Joanna!
March 26th, 2016  
@tunia Thanks for your comment, Tunia! I'm not sure about wearing a pair of shoes out for every marathon. They don't seem worn out so probably not.
March 26th, 2016  
@dianeburns Thank you so much for your comment and fav, Diane! :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@helenhall Thank you for commenting, Helen! I was very happy to talk to the owner and get the info behind the hanging shoes. :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@bkbinthecity Yes, it was quite interesting, Brian! Thank you for commenting!
March 26th, 2016  
@dyanstevens Thank you so much for your comment and fav, Dyan!
March 26th, 2016  
@jarek Thanks for commenting, Jarek! Yes, I like these different kinds of images also!
March 26th, 2016  
@365projectorgjenfurj Thanks so much for your great comment and fav, Jen! :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@merrelyn Thank you for commenting, Merrelyn! Yes, I spend a lot of time talking to people when I'm out shooting photos. I enjoy it so much! I learn something new from every encounter! :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@kidatheart Thanks so much for taking the time to view and comment, Krissy! :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@tristansmum Thank you for commenting, Stephanie! It sounds like she does quite well in her marathons. :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@woodlandsphotog Thanks so much, Richard! Wish I could find quirky spots like this every day. :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@lisainstpete Thanks so much for your comment and fav, Lisa!
March 26th, 2016  
@fayefaye Thank you for commenting, Faye!
March 26th, 2016  
@jo38 Thanks so much for your comment, Jo!
March 26th, 2016  
Cool photo and a nice story :-)
March 26th, 2016  
@hiro Thanks so much for your comment and fav, Hiro! :-)
March 26th, 2016  
Wow, she goes through a lot of shoes. Such a cool shot!
March 26th, 2016  
@kategoring Thanks for commenting, Kate! Yes, it does appear that she buys new shoes regularly. :-)
March 26th, 2016  
That is so awesome! I love how you got the story behind it - makes a quirky shot that much cooler. How wonderful!
March 26th, 2016  
Very quirky and what a great shot! Nicely seen and captured.
March 28th, 2016  
@emrob Thanks so much for commenting, Mandy! The owners are in the process of remodeling the place and turning it into a Beer Garden/Food Truck Park. Very soon it will be a popular place for people in San Antonio and Leon Springs.
March 29th, 2016  
@jamibann Thank you for commenting, Issi! I love quirky shots! I wish I could find them more often. :-)
March 29th, 2016  
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