Sunday, December 16, 2007
Reuse, recycle
South Wales earlier this year.
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Interesting peek-a-boo look, but I find myself wanting to see more of the exterior of the (shed/trailer?) to provide a little more context. I am also entriged by the near writing and the lurkering interior. This is like a teaser;- )
I think that I wonder why you framed it so tight as well. On the other hand, for someone familiar with the use of such materials on farms (or even in towns) it probably says enough. The sadness about the materials is that they always clash aesthetically with stones and slates but Cornwall and Wales would be lost without them!
Having looked at it a few times now, I still can't find what it is about. The title does not help me. I'd welcome some guidance here, maybe some context.
An old refrigeration truck living a second life as a dog house?
Or possibly a lambing shed (well out of season when I took the photo).
Stephane - it isn't about anything exactly, but it is a shot of what I found on the edge of this farm. A fairly common piece of agricultural improvisation anywhere not very wealthy.
As to why this is so tightly cropped - I have a variety of more distant shots from my approach (being slightly wary of dogs and angry farmers), but I thought, on review, that the further back that I was the more the place looked like a tip rather than a work place.
I've been busy guessing what this is about, too, though it seems to be something converted to an animal pen of sorts -- I might guess chicken coop?
The looped rope in the back is a mystery to me as well, but that rope, the roughly cut window, the "writing", and (for me) the ferns make it interesting and intriguing. I look forward to knowing what it really "is"!
Like Stephane, this is not doing much for me. There is obviously interest in the photo but with the slicing of the hinges and a rather tight crop its a little tight and the title adds little help. The bowl for me is the shot but there is just too much distraction elsewhere to bring this one home.
I have struggled with this image too. I have been back many times. It pushes the definition of enigmatic further than I would go.
I do feel it is a bit split in its intent, inside or outside?
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Or possibly a lambing shed (well out of season when I took the photo).
Stephane - it isn't about anything exactly, but it is a shot of what I found on the edge of this farm. A fairly common piece of agricultural improvisation anywhere not very wealthy.
As to why this is so tightly cropped - I have a variety of more distant shots from my approach (being slightly wary of dogs and angry farmers), but I thought, on review, that the further back that I was the more the place looked like a tip rather than a work place.
The looped rope in the back is a mystery to me as well, but that rope, the roughly cut window, the "writing", and (for me) the ferns make it interesting and intriguing. I look forward to knowing what it really "is"!
I do feel it is a bit split in its intent, inside or outside?