I am such a country mouse that any visit to a city with tall buildings isn’t complete without a series of pictures similar to this. It’s incredible to me that buildings can be built so tall and that there are hundreds and thousands of people at the ready to fill each one. The different materials used to create them and the way those materials complement and contrast with each other are a true marvel.

This is a corner in New York City several years ago and I especially appreciate the mix of solid and reflective materials.

As we walk down the street, we tend to look down or straight ahead.

Here’s your homework – wherever you are in this world, go outside and look up. If you’re in the country, there are sky and trees to enjoy. In a town, even in small towns, you will be amazed at what you will see by simply changing your perspective in this way.