Forgotten Hatchet
Uploaded: December 15, 2012 06:01:54
Spotted out in the tall grasses of our northernmost hotel in Iceland, with other seemingly discarded farm equipment.
Against the scuffed sheet of metal, the hatchet's rusty blade and weathered handle caught my eye, along with the graceful curves of the hose.
Later I noticed the hatchet head's lingering rust stains on the metal sheet, indicating it had changed position more than once over time.
Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
R. J. Laudenbacher December 15, 2012
What a find, Chris. I love the comp on this and the rusty stain from the hatchett. Wonderful still! #1503653Joy Rector December 15, 2012
great comp #10465326Melinda F. Schneider December 15, 2012
Awesome! Love the details of rust and rust stains and, as you point out, the sensual curve of the hose. #10465545Chris Budny December 16, 2012
Thank you! This large farm, right on the coast of the North Atlantic, was yet another place on the Iceland trip I wish I could have spent a full day exploring :) #10467091Nikki McDonald December 18, 2012
I adore the tones here, Chris, and the natural texture overlay look. #10469066Chris Budny December 18, 2012
Thank you very much, Nikki! It was a happy find out in the fields! #10469215Craig W. Myers December 20, 2012
Beautiful. This is one of those images that is compelling both in its simplicity and in its complexity. #10472608Chris Budny December 21, 2012
Thank you so much, Craig! #10473511Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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