Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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undesirable gravel (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 days ago by merde@sh.itjust.works to c/desire_paths@sh.itjust.works

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[–] calliope@piefed.blahaj.zone 7 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Ok without context this one is hilarious to me.

It seems downright nonsensical but it must correspond to a path behind the camera, right?

[–] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 15 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I'm guessing there is a huge puddle or lots of mud blocking the main path after it rains.

[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 days ago

i will take another photo on a rainy day/week

[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

It seems downright nonsensical but it must correspond to a path behind the camera, right?

it's the gravel. You can see that it's "smooth and even" where the desire path joins the designated path. On foot it doesn't matter but on bike that short section—who knows why it's there—is unbearable.

[–] calliope@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 6 days ago

Oooh you’re right!! I can see where the concrete starts now that you mentioned it. That’s so interesting!

[–] humble_boatsman@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

Must be Netherlands.

[–] winnovate438@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 days ago

looks that way!