Ship's Boiler, most likely

Len, striking abstract.Simplicity and symmetry are evinced here. I like this image very much. To me the image looks like a sci-fi illustration.

The lighting perfectly accentuated the texture. Well done!

this is surprising and attractive work Len. Most likely a Ship's Boiler. . . ;-). . . maybe. Best to think of it as the mystery wrapped in the riddle it is – and should remain.

I failed to read the plaque explaining exactly what it is but it's in a park on the water in Collingwood, Ont., which, until a few short years ago was noted primarily for building & launching ships for the Great Lakes. Do the math! :-) Thanks for your input. Best, LM.

Would you have bothered? Your thoughts\critiques will be gratefully

received. Best, LM.

Thanks. The sunlight was at the perfect angle to highlight the tube edges yet not illuminate the face of it too much. Luck is good! Best, LM.

I love simple. Abstracts are supposed to stimulate the imagination. I like your version of things. Best, LM.

Very good composition. like your play with light. compliments -koushik

I thought, going in, that this might give me some exposure challenges. I put my point&shoot Canon A540 on manual and metered the scene with an incident meter. The result is better than I had hoped for. Thanks for your interest. Best, LM.

yes, I would have bothered! well done, an interesting image. The composition is perfect, especially the contrast between the top part (no idea what to call it) and the circles on the rest. The lighting is great too! Cheers, Anthea :)

Thanks for validating my decision to take it in the first place. As for the different parts, well, I haven't a clue either. Just thought it would make a nice abstract. The rim lighting (sunshine) on the tubes is what attracted me to this object. I've no idea what the rivet-like things are at the top. Braille ("HOT"?) for visually challenged engineers? Just guessing! :-) Best, LM.

Len, fantastic pattern - out of the world! - not many people have that kind of vision.

Thanks for your kind words. I took several versions of this museum piece but this is my favourite. I just liked the highlights on the solid black background. There's something to be said for a tighter crop, a version without the bumps at the top. Best, LM.

This is stunning ! The light reflex on the rims, the strong contrast and geometric order against the braille (?) signs is brilliant. The lesson: never go without a camera ...

 

Cheers

 

Carsten

Thanks for your input. I agree with your philosophy on always having a camera with you but still find myself without one all too often. This time I was loaded for bear though. Not only did I have my wife's trusty P&S but I also had along my trusty Minolta IV f incident light meter which was essential for getting the correct exposure on this extreme subject material. I was very happy with the outcome of this outing. Best, LM.

powerful up to the neck,and your title of most likely have a share in this .

It was just one of those subjects one runs across on a walkabout.  For me the result was worth the effort.  Thanks for noticing.  Best, LM.

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Thanks for your visit & comment. Turns out it wasn't a ship's boiler after all but from a heating plant in some local building.  Best, Len