Brunch with Battutah
The lure of wagon wheels
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 1 October 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.
These wagon wheels are propped up beside an elderly lady's house. I pass them every time I go for water at a mountain stream near our home in Cigel, Slovakia. I don't know how many times I've thought the wheels are only forgotten and should be mine. So I have taken them - in picture form only of course.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
I can see why you wanted them. An excellent composition indeed and some delightful processing.
1 Oct 2008 5:09am
@Steve Rice: Many thanks, Steve.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
LOL I know the feeling, that's the way I think everytime I see one or two, they are so charming, it's gotta be a lineage of old cowboys roots ;)
1 Oct 2008 6:30am
@Lorraine: Yes, they reek of history and ruggedness. Thank you, Lorraine.
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
well they are beautiful wheels, lots of history there i imagine... real nice shot
1 Oct 2008 6:31am
@Elaine-: Yes, so much history. Thanks, Elaine.
Angelique from The Netherlands, Netherlands
Beautiful colors and great shapes.
Love it!
1 Oct 2008 6:51am
@Angelique: Thanks so much, Angelique.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I can see why too, beautifully weathered wood. And I love the processing too.
1 Oct 2008 7:08am
@MaryB: Many thanks, Mary.
Melissa from Ogden, United States
I love this image! The colors and the texture are stunning.
1 Oct 2008 7:10am
@Melissa: You are so kind. Thank you, Melissa.
chakrapani from Hyderabad, India
great composition !
did you crop from a larger frame ?
1 Oct 2008 7:15am
@chakrapani: No, there was no cropping. Thank you, Chakrapani.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
amazing light and colors in this! magical! just love the 2 wooden wheels! they are striking and add wonderful character! an excellent shot!
1 Oct 2008 7:19am
@dj.tigersprout: Thank you very much, Jaycee.
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Lovely photo - they look aged, but still very usable! The colours are outstanding yet again.
1 Oct 2008 7:19am
@dobbino: thank you so much, Rob.
@KIJI: It is quite old. thank you, KIJI.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Good for you.... and the blending effect that you've given is great.
1 Oct 2008 7:52am
@Observing: Thanks so much, Mike.
@petitlouis: Merci, petitlouis.
@Thomas Griffioen: Thank you, Thomas.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
No cropping, but maybe a little processing? The colors are iridescent looking - just beautiful, Michael.
I love old wooden wheels too, and bought and old Amish one for Mike, which is in our front yard.
1 Oct 2008 10:55am
@Judy: For sure some processing. These wheels make great ornaments. Thanks, Judy.
MJ from Delaware, United States
great processing and framing... they are so attractive
1 Oct 2008 12:01pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
@bluechameleon: Thank you very much, bluechameleon.
Mike Blanchard from Colorado Springs, United States
Good eye. It's great light and you've isolated the scene in a way that seems to capture the essence of the wheels' appeal. Nice work!
1 Oct 2008 1:38pm
@Mike Blanchard: Thank you, Mike.
Cat from Tel Aviv, Israel
Lovely composition and lighting. They do look beautiful - all the more so as they were probably used by their current owner and were not bought in a store as replicas for garden decoration...Maybe the owner would sell them to you...
1 Oct 2008 2:07pm
@claire: Thank you, Claire.
@Robin: Many thanks, Robin.
@Kaddy: Many thanks, Kaddy.
Terry H. from Azle Texas, United States
Rolling rolling rolling. Love the textures!
1 Oct 2008 6:52pm
@Terry H.: Thanks, Terry.
Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom
"Wagon wheels" were one of my favourite treats as a child (chocolate and marshmallow biscuits), thanks for reminding me !
1 Oct 2008 8:01pm
@Jasp: I think I know the treat you mean. thanks, Richard.
AC from NY, United States
Beautiful textures in the snap. Like the color tones that shade the wall as well. Really like the idea of capturing the intersecting wheels.
1 Oct 2008 9:44pm
@AC: Thank you, AC.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A beautiful composition, Michael ... the textures and soft colors make for a real treat ... you've claimed them beautifully!
1 Oct 2008 10:14pm
@Ron: Thank you so much, Ron.
beanow from Poland
These wheels associate me from slices sie lemons. Appetising shot :)
1 Oct 2008 10:33pm
@beanow: Nice idea. thank you, beanow.
João Mourão from Amadora, Portugal
now they are yours and ours. Fantastic light. Beautiful composition.
1 Oct 2008 10:48pm
@João Mourão: Thank you very much, João.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Always makes you wonder where they have been. Love the tones in this picture Micahel ....great composition.
1 Oct 2008 11:23pm
@Marion: Thank you so much, Marion. They were probably on a farm wagon for collecting hay maybe.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Again you have a good eye on good handcraft! Very nice!
2 Oct 2008 12:49am
@MadScientist: Thank you very much, MS.
@sherri: Thank you, Sherri.
@amy: thank you, Amy.
bisha from Saitama, Japan
They do speak of times long past! Lovely textures and colours!
2 Oct 2008 11:40am
@bisha: Thank you, bisha.
Kevin from OrganicPIX.com from DFW, Texas, United States
Love this composition and the way the light hits the wheels.
2 Oct 2008 2:24pm
@Kevin from OrganicPIX.com: Thank you very much, Kevin.
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Excellent composition and colour. Very well done, Michael.
3 Oct 2008 5:23am
@Michael Rawluk: Many thanks, Michael.
@Aurore: Merci, Aurore
Marie from FRESNES, France
magnifique graphisme aux couleurs chaudes, j'aime beaucoup cette idée simple mais superbe !
3 Oct 2008 9:53pm
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
Agnes from Canada
It is great to see something so oridinary look so interesting... beautiful colours!
4 Oct 2008 12:18am
@Agnes: thank you, Agnes.
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Excellent cadrage... j'adore ces couleurs cuites et les textures.
6 Oct 2008 11:36am
@Francesc B.: Merci encore.
