Saturday, September 6, 2008

Old and New

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Something about this knot with its new (formerly white) rope and rusty old spike really fascinated me. I shot it from a lot of different angles, including from the ground up. I think I took this one while lying flat out on the ground. Passersby probably thought I was insane...
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This week's Photo Hunt theme is string.

17 comments:

Unknown said...

that's a clever idea for this week's theme.:D

stan said...

is that a clove hitch? reminds me of my camping days.

Robin said...

I haven't the faintest idea, I was just one of the people sitting under the tarp it was holding up.

Anonymous said...

That's a wonderful shot! Something so normal looking quite beautiful! Happy weekend. :)

Dawn Fortune said...

It's not a clove hitch. I don't know what you call it exactly, but it's certainly not a clove hitch. I think it might be a special tent-rigger's knot with a funky name. Very cool, though. I like the contrast of the new vs. old, the clean vs. dirty, and how one affects the other without seeming to be affected itself. Very nice.

Hootin Anni said...

Great closeup...is it holding down a canopy or a tent?

My strings are strung and strummed...stop by if you can find time. Happy Hunting!

Nancy said...

Like you said, the contrast of the rust and the clean, new, white rope makes a great composition.

Nice =)

Robin said...

A canopy :-)

Janet said...

that's one of the things I love most about photography...it sometimes makes you do things you'd otherwise be uncomfortable doing and passersby be damned ;-)

Cool shot!

Anonymous said...

Very nice shot! Mine is HERE if you have a time! Thanks! Happy PH!

Anonymous said...

Great shot! How to make something mundane look good :)

RJ Flamingo said...

The contrast and textures here are great!

Do stop by when you can -
http://flamingofotos.blogspot.com

Genny said...

Robin,
I've been behind on reading blogs and just wanted to pop by and say hi. Sounds like you are back from your trip... Hope it went well.

Very cool pic.

Webradio said...

Hello !

Great shot !

Anonymous said...

great photo, love the depth of field!
view mine if you wish here thanks...

Anonymous said...

Great idea,....... and photo. Have a wonderful weekend.

Shannon said...

Now that is true photographic dedication. Love this photo. very cool!