On the side of the house, there's a pile of stuff waiting to go to the dump. Unusable. Rusted. Discarded. But, in the right light, my photographer's eye spies an interesting combination of shapes and a muted tapestry of colors. As I gaze deeper, I remember the use that each of these once had - the hack saw used to trim branches off a Christmas tree; a shovel and hoe used to turn the garden; a tray from our old Weber BBQ. Rusted memories brought back to me when I pause to capture a photograph.
My Photographer's Eye is a semi-regular series designed to feature my instagram photography and a brief accompanying narrative. You can see the other vignettes in this series by clicking on this link
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My blog friend, Carolyn Phillips, is starting a new photography meme called "Messy Little Details," giving photographers a place to share photos of those little details you can't help but shoot. I thought Rusted Memories would fit nicely in the thread, but I also wanted to post this photograph:
To see other photos of the messy little details, click on this link.
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12 comments:
love the colours on the tools and yes the dandelion looks other worldly
glad to spot the scavenger hunt 2013 button and 'coming soon'
Both photos are fabulous
I just love the first photograph, but the dandelion is also beautiful.
They're both great looking pictures but I have to say I like the dandelion puff ball one the most and yes it does look alien. I'd never thought that of them before.
ooh I love your rusted memories photo and i have to admit to taking lots of shots of dandelions as they are so beautiful, so delicate and so temporary!
We have been clearing up a few rusted memories from the side of our house today; and buying some new planters. I should have taken some pictures first :)
You have a great eye for a good shot Rinda.
I love the dandelion shot! I thought of you while I was in Jamaica and the Scavenger Hunt ... you'll understand later :)
I really like them both.
I've been clearing out bits and pieces here too - spring does inspire cleaning doesn't it? :)
There are wonderful things about both those photographs. I love the rusty tools, and the story behind why they caught your eye with their memories; but the dandelion head is amazing as well - I love seed heads.
Thanks for linking up and for sharing the link.
What a beautiful shot of that simple little dandelion. What good Eyes you have my dear cousin.
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