Trip #78 Steine Street, Spring Hill / City View took place on November 5, 2017, and was published on January 5, 2018.
I see you.
Just barely.
You see me.
Quite clearly.
All of your senses, trained in my direction.
Compared to you, I’m deaf, dumb and blind. I only know you’re there because the flickering of your all white tail against the brown tree trunk catches my attention.
I look down to write these few words, and when I look up, you’re already gone. How you move without a sound through the brush is a mystery to me. You have silently disappeared. Or have you?
All of my senses are useless when it comes to understanding you, deer.
Field Notes: This was a long flight but a pretty location. All the autumn leaves had fallen to the ground with only green or brown remaining on the trees.
Want to visit these stairs? You can locate them on the Pittsburgh City Steps Plan website!
See the Risograph print of this photo and story in the Mis.Steps Shop.
Be a good neighbor! Have you visited these stairs and found them in poor condition or that illegal dumping (large items like tires, old furniture, and construction debris) and trash were abundant in the area? There are two things you can do to take action and make our city steps cleaner and safer for everyone! First, grab a photo if you can, and submit a report to Pittsburgh 311. All problems, both broken stairs, and railings, as well as trash and dumping, should be reported to the city. You can easily do this online or by calling. If the location has an abundance of illegal dumping and trash, also contact Allegheny Cleanways, letting them know the location and the nature of the garbage. Thank you!!
