Studies in "Rot"
Dec 4, 2013 23:22:18 #
JackStrawPhotography
Loc: Birmingham, AL
"Rot", so to speak, is a life-long fascination of mine, and a favorite subject to photograph. Not much market in it, to be sure, but rot as art is something I just won't give up on! :) Here are a few from the other day, a fellow photographer and I spent the morning exploring some alleys in Birmingham, AL.
Joseph's Coat
Blue Velvet
Entrance Of Choice
Fall Colors
Scrunch
Ideal Angles
Reflecting On Leer
Dec 4, 2013 23:24:29 #
Dec 4, 2013 23:36:16 #
I guess rust could be a sub-set of rot or of decay. I would like to see here on UHH, don't know if it has been done (not necessarily on this entry) a follow up on a subject. Not for contest purposes, just a subject thread. This one is interesting, though it has never been one of my subjects.
BTW, loved the reflection and No. 2
BTW, loved the reflection and No. 2
Dec 4, 2013 23:38:46 #
It's not for one to judge, if the city doesn't tear them down then I guess it is a place to put a roof over ones head where they would otherwise be homeless. It may be as Nikonian/2 said, age and rust, but a place to keep warm(er) in the winter. The pictures are good but don't need the title.
Dec 4, 2013 23:42:41 #
The weekly photo challenge from about 5 months ago focused on urban decay. Lots of interesting shots posted there. You can look it up as WPC1330.
Dec 5, 2013 00:17:42 #
JackStrawPhotography
Loc: Birmingham, AL
Y'all bring up an interesting point regarding my titling of the work, and my view of it. "Rot" has always been my reference word for subjects such as this, and what I have always referred to it as. However, within this forum is the only time I have subjected my work, as titled, to other *photographers* rather than the "general public". That this is, so far, universally agreed upon by y'all as not a very accurate descriptive word, I shall effort to re-think this as for how I refer to it in the future, I appreciate this being pointed out. Any suggestions, other than already stated?
Dec 5, 2013 00:31:57 #
Dec 5, 2013 07:06:58 #
JackStrawPhotography wrote:
"Rot", so to speak, is a life-long fascination of mine, and a favorite subject to photograph. Not much market in it, to be sure, but rot as art is something I just won't give up on! :) Here are a few from the other day, a fellow photographer and I spent the morning exploring some alleys in Birmingham, AL.
You could make money on "rot" by taking pictures of our bridges and roads then sell them to the government!!!!
Dec 5, 2013 07:50:48 #
As a child my family lived in Birmingham for several years and my sister and I used to cross the bridge into town and wander through allies and all over the city. I imagine we touched every thing you show (in much better condition then).Our parents would have set our butts on fire if they knew. Brings back lots of memories. Great shots! I am fascinated by the same thing, whatever you call it. Thanks!
Dec 5, 2013 11:28:08 #
Dec 5, 2013 12:20:29 #
Beautiful images of what most people label "Ugly" things and places. I wonder what else we, all of us, mislabel.
My fascination is with vacant lots.
My fascination is with vacant lots.
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