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In 2006, I returned to photography.
My SLR film camera had broken back in 1993, and although I occasionally took pictures with point-and-shoot cameras over the years, I had largely stepped away from photography. By 2006, digital cameras were becoming increasingly accessible, and I decided it was time to jump into the digital age. I bought a Nikon D70 and headed out to explore San Francisco with my new camera.
I wandered through the city, photographing whatever caught my attention. I wasn't on a mission to capture famous landmarks or create a particular collection. I was simply enjoying the experience of seeing the world through a camera again.
Then I looked down.
At a street crossing, I noticed the worn paint marking the road. Most people probably wouldn't give it a second thought.
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