I don’t know about you, but these days I feel bombarded with signage of, mostly, the advertising kind. So, it’s great to pay attention to the signs that keep us safe and bring us joy. Thank you John for this fun challenge.

I’m not into photographing signs as a photo practice, but we happened to be at Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon, a beer distillery and farm, and featured in this blog. But, I didn’t post signs when there was so much more for you to see.

I’m learning to look for nature to provide the unusual and man to provide beautiful murals along the American River.

Little did I know that Spam was so popular! There’s a Spam festival in the Sacramento Delta and Spam is popular in Kauai.

I do love neon signs, find sadness at the Old Sacramento City Cemetery and find it wonderful that one store could stay in business for more than 100 years.

And there’s nothing like signage at the Nevada County Fair to get those hunger pangs going. Spicy nachos and sweet churros!

Sometimes feelings give us signs that we have to do something. This goat is no exception. Got an itch? Scratch it!

I’ve enjoyed looking through my archives for signage. I hope you’re having fun too. Remember to link to John’s post and use the Lens-Artists tag. I enjoyed seeing all your contrasty posts last week. Next week Sophia is challenging us, so look for her post.

If you’d like to join in the challenge, but aren’t sure how to get started, check here.

58 thoughts on “Lens Artists Challenge #272: Billboards and Signs”

  2. A clever mix of signs, Anne! Hilarious shot of the goat scratching–a built-in back scratcher! Your last shot of the nacho vendor–wow, what a busy-looking stall! I like the idea of a spam festival–northern Cal sure has a lot of interesting ones, garlic, asparagus, etc.

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      1. Sorry for that, Anne. I noticed it even before my own breakfast. Not a can, but it’s mentioned in at least two of your images: “Spam festival”, Spam boxes, and Spam bags from Hamakua (is it a brand?)

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  14. Well done Anne – I’m so enjoying this week’s responses as a break from the news at large. You hit upon my all-time favorite food, churros! Especially when accompanied by chocolate dip 😊. Loved the “beertender” and “reserveing” a space. very clever!

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  15. Fun sign selections, Anne! “I’m old, don’t climb on me”, a good one. The signage of the Nevada County Fair is pretty cool. Yes, sometimes feelings give us signs… So very agree.

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  24. Yes, we live in a world of signs…I think they are too many to make me feel good. But, you have collected some nice and colourful ones, Anne. Love the variety and my favourite is – the goat!

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  25. Great pics, Anne. Signs… dont want so many, but can’t live without them can we. And as we have seen this week, what wonderful and funny art we can find along the way. I love the “life looks good on you”.

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