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12-SEP-2012 Karen Stuebing

Latched

West Virginia

Submitted for the September PAD, "Natural Abstracts & Altered Reality"

Others can be seen here.

Pentax K10D ,Pentax SMC K-A 35-70 f/4 Macro
1/10s f/4.0 at 70.0mm iso100 full exif

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larose forest photos21-Jan-2013 01:23
I think this is absolutely beautiful. You have caught the beauty of this old but elegant lock. A winner. VV
Ann...21-Sep-2012 15:31
This looks like a very old latch. It has a certain elegance.
Walter Otto Koenig16-Sep-2012 22:50
Nice lighting and colors. I like the textures of the metal. "V"
Mairéad15-Sep-2012 21:33
Love the sheen of the well used brass.V
Chris Spracklen14-Sep-2012 21:33
A well taken shot of this old style fastener, Karen.
Excellent exposure and detail.
Yvonne14-Sep-2012 10:51
A fascinating image, brings back some lovely memories! v
cits_4_pets14-Sep-2012 06:35
Nice chest lock...keeping beer safe??? Very nice image..the tones are great and nice details
Terry Sprague13-Sep-2012 18:25
intriguing example of polished brass. V
Tom LeRoy13-Sep-2012 14:57
Great subject, like the golden tones and nostalgic looking latch. Excellent details. V
Fong Lam13-Sep-2012 12:20
Excellent close-up of this well used latch with an unusual design, love the golden tone and framing...V
Carl H. Johnson13-Sep-2012 10:36
Great macro work!!!~V~
Mike H.13-Sep-2012 09:31
A foot locker that has on at least one occasion,
been stubborn about giving up its contents!
Intriguing image and well-done, Karen.
Janice Dunn13-Sep-2012 09:30
Yes, it is SHUT
Mieke WA Minkjan13-Sep-2012 07:14
like that you can see that it is a much used latch! well captured
Alain Boussac13-Sep-2012 06:44
Remarkable emphasizing of a very useful element - of closure of suitcase, maybe - with this great style which evokes so well the good old days. V.
borisalex13-Sep-2012 06:08
A Bounty feel..a rewarding photo! v.
Martin Lamoon13-Sep-2012 06:08
Brilliant, reminds me of one of our past houses with sash windows that used this sort of clasp. V
Sheila13-Sep-2012 05:29
This makes me feel a bit nostalgic as if I saw one before, but I don't think I have.
Very interesting latch.
Bryan Murahashi13-Sep-2012 05:14
Wonderful capture of this well worn latch. V
janescottcumming13-Sep-2012 02:13
Now I'm curious, what's in there? Looks like a well used case. V
Frank Brault13-Sep-2012 00:53
Gorgeous colors, textures and wonderful a feeling curiosity, as to what is in there. V
Bill Ewart Jr13-Sep-2012 00:46
It's gotta be the latch to a chest!!!! With lots of style!~
John King13-Sep-2012 00:24
Nice presentation of the lovely golden tones highlighting the patina on this old latch. It looks quite functional despite its scars. V.
LynnH13-Sep-2012 00:23
Nice n shiny! Good details and tones! V
sue anne13-Sep-2012 00:20
That is a simple but classy lock.
J S Quesada12-Sep-2012 23:28
Love it. You are showing us that we are surrounded by excellent subjects for a good photograph. Fantastic details. BV
Chris12-Sep-2012 21:16
An old window latch maybe, it has beautiful sheen to it.
Guest 12-Sep-2012 21:08
Excellent shot. V.