The first half of my journey, I was making very detailed observations, stopping to draw intricate objects I found interesting, and really spending the time to absorb my surroundings. The second half of my journey was spent on a major road with zero shade, so I was baking in the sun. I was also starting to walk much further in between decision points, so I began to experience fatigue from the assignment. Whereas during the first half, I would stop to take note of something before I had even reached the next decision point, by the second half, I was using one illustration to sum up multiple decisions points.
I learned that the environment really plays a factor in one’s ability to observe effectively. When the environment was quiet and peaceful, I was alert, thorough, and at ease. But when I was walking along a very busy and noisy street, and feeling hot and sweaty, I was more distracted and hasty with my observations.