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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Photo Art Friday - Hardware




Theme for this week for Photo Art  is Hardware.  Lots of ideas for that - my final choice was this old hardware on a barn.  I like the make-do of using a piece of what looks like bicycle chain for part of the hinge.  This piece of Hardware has had some Hard Wear.



While this photo already looked old, I used the "pinch" function to give it that wavy effect.  I think it aged the photo even more.



Original image - love the chain for a hinge.

Linking to Photo Art Friday

22 comments:

  1. You did a superb job with that.. Wonderful!!

    Kind regards
    Mariane
    http://www.onestar.org.uk/b4/?p=59

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  2. Awesome, looks so different from the original. Have a great weekend:)

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  3. I like old rusty hinges. Good capture for today's theme. Valerie

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  4. Captivating and original - both hinge and edit! :)

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  5. I love the lines and texture in the photo and your "pinch" is the perfect touch!

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  6. You have a really good eye to find this terrific piece for hardware. Nice processing.

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  7. This is a really cool "find." And a Pinch Wave...new to me but perfect for your image.
    smiles: sharon

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  8. A mmost beautiful piece of hardware. I like the chain along wit the rusty hinge. The "pinch" did give it an even more rustic look. Nice work.

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  9. That chain really is a fascinating hinge... Whoever thought of that was quite innovative. Nice processing with that pinch effect!

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  10. you inspired me -- I'll go ahead and try this..Thanks
    Hugs

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  11. The wavy look does age the image. I agree about the creativity of using bike chain as a supporting hinge. Great work here. Thanks for sharing with PAF!

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  12. I like this photo, it tells a little story! About how industrious and inventive someone was to use a bicycle chain for a hinge! Never saw that before! I like your 'pinch' effect. It really gives it that rustic quality.

    Thank you for the link about the reticular clouds! They are amazing! I have photographed them many times and they never cease to amaze me!
    Hugs, Karen xx

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  13. love the processing!

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  14. Great eye for finding the old door and hinge. The original is really nice and that wavy effect on your finished piece is really fun.

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  15. great image - adding a pinch is sucha great subtle edit to age the look

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  16. Your photo is unique and beautiful!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  17. this is really cool!!! I love your interpretation and the idea of using a bicycle chain is wondrously preposterous and clever!! BEautimous editing, too.

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  18. I love rust and wood..wonderful!

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  19. OH! I was just thinking yesterday about my old hardware and have it layed out on the hearth to photograph soon!
    But I want to invite you to play on Streamzoo!
    (I know you already saw that on my blog) Let me know if you come there.

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  20. I think the hardware by itself is just wonderful....and the "pinch" effect is great!

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  21. Nicely done . . . I love old hinges.

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  22. Love repurposed items...that is truly art!

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