Lust for Rust

17Aug10

Why is it that I find old and rusty discarded items so fascinating? Why do I feel like I am in my photographic element in a junk yard or poking around abandoned buildings? I guess I know the answers to these questions, at least in part. I love wondering about who used the items and how they were at one time a part of someone’s life. Things from the past seem to be much more appealing than our modern day versions … they were made of strong metal instead of cheap plastic. I find the textures provided by time and weather rich and fascinating. And finally, and as I’ve said before, I love the way nature reclaims old abandoned places and things. No longer useful and in their final resting place, they return to Mother Earth.

'Rusted Bicycles' © Denise Bush

'Shattered Past' © Denise Bush

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Tags: bicycles, gas tanks, junk, photography, rust, weathered

6 Responses to “Lust for Rust”

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1 Jeff Lovinger on August 17, 2010 said:

WOW !!!
Now you really got my attention. Well done Denise. HDR on the first two?

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2 denisebushphoto on August 17, 2010 said:

Thanks for looking Jeff! All 3 are HDR. Maybe it’s not as obvious on the last because it is smaller.

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3 Ralph Berglund on August 17, 2010 said:

Love the overall color impact and the broken rear window of #2.

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4 Kathleen on August 19, 2010 said:

All three are just great!!! Broken window is really GOOD.

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5 denisebushphoto on August 19, 2010 said:

Thanks for checking in Ralph and Kathleen. I appreciate the comments and hearing which are your favorite.

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6 Louis Dallara on August 21, 2010 said:

I love the “Shattered Past” and IMHO it would compliment your Iconic Ford F250 picture and would also add to a nice rusty collection.

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