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26-JAN-2013 Karen Stuebing

Chains

West Virginia

Submitted for the January Challenge - Black and White Photography..

Other entries can be seen here.

Also submitted for the Weekly Informal Challenge, "Machines."

Other entries can be seen here.

Mamiya RB67 ,Mamiya Sekor 140mm Macro, f4.5,Kodak TMAX 400
1/250s f/11.0 iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Janet Donnelly30-Jan-2013 18:14
Strong graphic image ....... and dynamite is B&W. I really like this one, Karen! ~V~
Timothy Guenther29-Jan-2013 03:26
Nice find, good composition.
Jola Dziubinska29-Jan-2013 00:49
Cool capture, good perspective.
Chris28-Jan-2013 19:35
Fascinating image and an intriguing subject.
Guest 28-Jan-2013 16:34
Very nice and beautifully composed image in B&W! V
Guest 28-Jan-2013 16:23
very rustik. V
Guest 28-Jan-2013 14:26
Strange capture. Well seen!
Janice Dunn28-Jan-2013 09:45
Well seen and captured Karen
LynnH28-Jan-2013 01:55
Very cool! Is it something for an old mine? Or something to sending supplies up and down the mountainside? Great tones and details in the wood. V
Barbara Heide28-Jan-2013 01:22
excellent find!
Laryl27-Jan-2013 23:39
that makes me wonder.. wonderful entry!!
Brenda27-Jan-2013 22:56
Intriguing photo. Very well done. I like it! V
Colin Storey27-Jan-2013 20:50
Very well seen and taken image, superb tones. v
Ali Majdfar27-Jan-2013 20:25
Superb capture! ~V
bill friedlander27-Jan-2013 17:16
Super composition and wonderful tones! Intriguing as to what it is or used for. V
Walter Otto Koenig27-Jan-2013 16:36
Works perfectly for both challenges. Intriguing and foreboding mood in this image. "V"
Cindi Smith27-Jan-2013 15:48
Totally interesting...I do like it. Excellent composition! V
Jeff Real27-Jan-2013 15:41
The beauty of the photograph is balanced with the fascinating subject in my mind. It is awesome. ~V~
Tom LeRoy27-Jan-2013 14:56
Once used, but long forgotten. A striking B/W image with those great tones. V
John King27-Jan-2013 14:45
I like the composition that includes mysterious decay. V.
Guest 27-Jan-2013 13:38
mysterious composition.
Mary Hamilton27-Jan-2013 12:49
Very interesting, and perfect in B&W. Like everyone else, I am curious as to what purpose it once served. V
Martin Lamoon27-Jan-2013 11:53
Winter in B&W,
Would love to see this in summer!
v
Yvonne27-Jan-2013 10:22
A trellis for a climbing plant maybe, though I don't understand the need
for the angle. Beautifully captured as always Karen. v
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)27-Jan-2013 07:41
Such a fantastic image. Well done. Vote
Ciao,
Paolo
Mieke WA Minkjan27-Jan-2013 07:31
already preparing a nest for spring? whatever it is a great capture
borisalex27-Jan-2013 07:15
A creative viewing point and exit place for the escape! V.
Fong Lam27-Jan-2013 05:10
A well seen and captivating composition with that acute angle formed by the ladder and chain....V
Bryan Murahashi27-Jan-2013 05:01
Great shot of this wild scene. V
Micky Waby27-Jan-2013 01:58
Well the jury is out on your subject today, yes I have a strong feeling of the old days and intrigue.I love the tuft of growth growing out of the lovely old wood.Great imagery Karen.
woody3427-Jan-2013 01:22
As usual you have found something interesting to photograph highlighting clarity of detail in the foreground against that misty background....great composition...V
carol j. phipps27-Jan-2013 01:14
Sparse, yet ignites the imagination.
Stephanie27-Jan-2013 00:31
Nicely composed image Karen! Is this a ladder with chains? V
Guest 27-Jan-2013 00:21
Chains that bind, but barely, inventive and imaginative.
sue anne26-Jan-2013 23:46
Interesting a great find of the parts of machines.
janescottcumming26-Jan-2013 22:58
This is very intriguing. I don't know what I am looking at but it is well composed and holds my interest. V
laine26-Jan-2013 22:48
As always this is a perfectly toned b/w, Karen. Superbly composed. GMV
Frank Brault26-Jan-2013 22:43
Superbly composed with lovely tones. V
J. Scott Coile26-Jan-2013 22:42
A strong but simple form!
Terry Sprague26-Jan-2013 22:25
Wow Karen I love this photograph. Excellent composition. Must have something to do with long ago mining.. V+
Kim26-Jan-2013 22:12
Excellent BW tones and composition. Great depth because of the blurry background, and tack sharp! V
Char26-Jan-2013 21:48
Love this black and white shot, Karen! It's unique and interesting and perfectly composed. \/
larose forest photos26-Jan-2013 21:41
I'm also not sure what this is, but I love the weathered wood, the vines twining around, and the old chain. It is quite simply beautiful. V
Helen Betts26-Jan-2013 21:34
I'm not quite sure what I'm looking at, but it's an excellent composition that's quite striking in B&W. V.