Rusty Coal Chute

Looks quite majestic.

Quite the fitting name for the company, no? I've found several of these lately while walking through alleys. I always find old relics like this to be fascinating.

I've been known to walk in alleys in search of photographs but I fear someone will mistake me for a rusty old relic so I like the fields of Montana better. Above is an oven door that I found in one such Montana field. It is still there, rusting away.

Nice one!

Doug,

 

The delicate color and composition make this image stand out!

Thanks, Brad. I appreciate it.

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This is actually interesting. Don't know exactly why but I like the contrast.

 

Steve

I appreciate it, Steve.

Well seen, Doug, and very well made. Regards...

I appreciate it, Joe.

Doug, hate to disagree here but I think it's far from interesting because you just have made a registration from a rusty coal shute no more and no less. Furthermore it's distorted and looking at that wall suggests to me that you didn't put any effort in it at all. I know this all sounds very harsh but since I know what you are capable off I know that you can do a whole lot better than this. Sorry

You're entitled to your opinion, Ton, and I'm always happy to have it, positive or negative. We need people like you to keep us honest. I don't see any distortion, myself. There are spots where the lines aren't straight, but that is largely a function of uneven mortar work on the bricks and around (and at its edges, on top of) the chute door. I took this from about 8 feet back from the chute, leaning against the building on the other side of the alley, and I wouldn't expect distortion from that distance with the lens I was using. Maybe I'll shoot it again from some different angles and distances and solicit your opinion if I make it up to that alley again. Thanks for weighing in.

Thanks Doug for appreciating the fact that I wasn't trying to be unfriendly, just giving my honest opinion whether you would agree or disagree.

You're a friendly guy and I like your feedback and your conversation. I'm not afraid of a little criticism, and I'd rather have it from you, who knows what you're doing, than from some yahoo who doesn't have a clue.

that works both ways Doug. You could be right about those bricks. Must have been a lousy bricklayer

You'd be shocked how much crooked brickwork you see in old buildings in Chicago, especially on the backs and sides of old buildings. The lines zig zag up and down all over the place. They often didn't bother to clean up the excess mortar either--it looks like it's oozing out in a lot of places. Actually, I should find a good example and take a picture--it might make a pretty good one.

I'll look forward to it. Wanted to go to a run down village tomorrow but the weatherforecast said it will probably snow with some very bad weather!!!