Restless Lens Week 45: Nov 4 -10. Back to the Ordinary.

After the sensory overload of Egypt, New York City has felt a little... underwhelming this week.

Of course, it hasn't helped that I brought home an unwanted souvenir from Egypt: a stubborn head cold that has left me feeling less than inspired. My energy has been low, my enthusiasm has been questionable, and my photographic instincts seem to be operating at half-speed.

Still, the camera doesn't take sick days. Well, technically it does, but I try not to let it.

So Week 45 of The Restless Lens is an admittedly uninspired collection of New York street scenes. Nothing particularly spectacular, no grand photographic revelations, just the usual assortment of people, places, pigeons, and peculiar little moments that make up everyday life in this city.

But here's the thing about New York: even when it's boring, it's still interesting.

And sometimes, all it takes is getting outside, looking around, and remembering that there's always something worth noticing.

Hopefully, by Week 46, both my sinuses and my photographic mojo will be back in working order.