Rusty Gears

zolt · July 14, 2003

I was surprised to run across some old, abandoned machinery on a hike

along a nearby river. I thought these gears had an amazing

sculptural quality, particulary so starkly illuminated by the bright

sun, and covered with a patina of rust. This was pretty

straightforward to photograph. I moved in close to isolate and

emphasize the form and texture and exposed to preserve some detail in

the foreground shadow as well as highlights, looking for a little

sparkle in the specular reflections.

todd_northcutt · July 14, 2003

I really like the balance between dead, brown rust and living, green lichen. Nice shot!

don_risi1 · July 14, 2003

A common object, rendered as an uncommonly great work of art.

jbachie · July 14, 2003

Good color and texture. Sharp.

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