Sunday, December 8, 2024

The sign


Bob was strolling through Kensington Market, camera slung over his shoulder, ready to capture the quirky and vibrant essence of Toronto's most eclectic neighborhood. He had just finished shooting some candid street moments when he stumbled upon a small flower shop with an eye-catching display.

As he raised his camera to snap a picture of the colorful bouquets and hanging planters, his eye caught a sign on the door. It read:

"!!OH SNAP!! We're pretty, we know! No Photo or Video Please."

Bob chuckled. "Well, that's new," he muttered to himself, lowering his camera. The sign's cheeky tone seemed to match the shop's personality. Peering through the window, he saw rows of lush greenery and vibrant flowers, with golden light bouncing off hanging globes and polished wooden shelves. The shop was a botanical wonderland, every inch Instagram-worthy.

Bob wondered why they discouraged photos. Maybe it was to keep the mystery alive, to encourage people to visit instead of just snapping and scrolling. Or maybe, he thought wryly, it was an attempt to guard their "pretty" status from a barrage of amateur photography.

He stepped back and looked at the scene again, debating whether to enter. Bob loved the challenge of capturing spaces like this, but this time, he decided to respect the shop's wishes. Instead, he snapped a shot of the quirky sign itself, finding humor in its playful yet stern warning.

"Guess this one's for the blog," Bob said, picturing the caption: 'When the flowers are camera shy.' Smiling, he moved on, his mind already buzzing with new angles for the next photo-worthy corner of the market.







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