Seeing Beyond Sight Photo Challenge by Devil Duck
November 2nd, 2007 4:07 PMP.S. (In response to Loki's comment)
Upon enterning the bus and the driver refusing my fare, my hand was lightly held and I was led to an open seat. The person leading me had old, small, and soft hands. I requested to take a picture of them but there was no answer. I can only assume that the person was deaf or did not speak English; the latter being more probable. Later, the helping hand was replaced by a woman who chewed grape bubblegum.
The general consensus of parents answering their children's inquiries as well as speculation among friends is that I was either practicing for an upcoming surgery, or that I had recently had a surgery.
These recurring snippets I found interesting.
As for most people on the street...
I was largely ignored or otherwise barely commented upon. The ones who talked to me directly were mostly in the Upper Haight, where I happen to live. And mostly it was negative.
P.P.S. (also a side note in response to Loki's comment) Quite a few people, during the experience as well as upon hearing of my exploits at a later date, said that only a man would be able to go alone. I do agree partly. ...
If there are any women that would like to emulate my individual experience, I would be happy to snap photos and follow for your protection at a distance. Let me know
Walgreens
At Gough and Fell, where I purchased my camera and had the clerk snap a photo. The experience begins..
1st guy to help me.
And then ask for a dollar.
Mr. John Graham, aka Hugh Hefner
A manager of mine that saw me floundering around Gough and led me to the 21 Hayes stop at Gough.
Music Man
I heard a little bit of saxamaphone whilst waiting for the bus. I am pleased I managed to get him in the shot. He is just to the right of the street sign.
Very nice bus driver
Did not make me pay even though I told him I am not blind; could've been impatience at me fumbling to find the bill and change deposit. He dropped me off at Masonic and Hayes. He coincidentally just got me turned around and lost.
Me lost
I don't know where the hell I was at this point. I headed downhill toward Fell, but got sidetracked.
Godsends
Some philanthropic volunteer group that passed me up when I was about to cross Fell st. They felt bad and then came back to walk me to to Haigt and Ashbury. I think the guy in the middle held my hand until he passed me off to one of the girls.
Shrub Protector...
More like Shin Deystroyer!!!
pahl-l-leezzz be home
I am emotionally drained, and ready to drop off my valuables and head back out!
Stairs are Steap
Venetion Rod of not hitting S***!
I took the light or no light blind thingy because it was the only thing I could find blind.
Confusing intersection in th GG
but looking back I cannot say why
Amazing Rope Tower
I wanted to play on this so bad but realized how bad a blindfolded man by himself in a children's playground looked already.
Conquest
A two-in-a-half foot ascent that I overcame whilst headed toward the drum circle.
My Auditory Milestone
Last blind view
On top of Hippie Hill
The first of light
it was bright
Brie and Rob
Two cool cats I spread the SF0 word to. They watched me walk around.
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me too!
therrre it is... ahh sweet praxis!
Excellent tasking! And wonderful documentation!
You've been biding your time, Mr. Duck, so I'm glad to see you back on the praxis...
CF
Buying the camera and then blindfolding yourself in the store immediately is a nice touch.
How did the bus interactions go? Any trouble finding and negotiating the door, or finding a seat inside?
What were people's reactions like on the street? Did you answer any questions about what you were doing?
If you ask me, anyone who tried this outdoors without either a friend or a stick crazy. (That's not to say crazy is a bad thing. . .)
This was longer before... I'm voting for the longer version.