This post continues from yesterdays - this old quarry site was abandoned and reopened on a number of occasions, but today its story is told mainly by the equipment that was left behind.
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Immediately brought back memories when I was a little kid...staying in my great grandmother's cabin in a silver mining ghost town in Northern New Mexico ...climbed through the fence to get near the closed mine...loved to dig through the junk pile. Came home with more scrap iron than you'd ever believe. Wish I'd had a camera back in those days.
This reminds me of a lot of what we saw in Alaska ... many artifacts left behind along the Klondike Trail and other mining sites. And abandoned in people's yards too for that matter.
I love old rusted equipment ... they have such a story to tell if only we could read them. These are great pictures, Stewart and quite a contrast to yesterday's orchid. That orchid, I must say, would give the real Mantis (praying that is) a start. Very unique. Is this a place close to your home and what else does it have to offer ... seems like a interesting spot to visit. Be well,
Great sculpture material!
ReplyDeleteI love to see old paces like that. So interesting.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to come across long-forgotten items in the woods?
ReplyDeleteRusted and yet somehow lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I love finding old place/things like this, too!! Great pics for the day as always, Stewart! Enjoy your new week!!
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful old rusty material.
Best regards, Irma
There is a rustic beauty to these old pieces of machinery.
ReplyDeleteImmediately brought back memories when I was a little kid...staying in my great grandmother's cabin in a silver mining ghost town in Northern New Mexico ...climbed through the fence to get near the closed mine...loved to dig through the junk pile. Came home with more scrap iron than you'd ever believe. Wish I'd had a camera back in those days.
ReplyDeleteNeat shots!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of a lot of what we saw in Alaska ... many artifacts left behind along the Klondike Trail and other mining sites. And abandoned in people's yards too for that matter.
ReplyDeleteYou made art out of the leftovers though!!!
It's good to recycle.
ReplyDeleteSome great finds there. It's really interesting what gets left behind!
ReplyDeleteStewart, it is fun to come across these kinds of finds..Great shots! Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteFascinating post and great shots of the vintage items!
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Hey, Stewart, I'm a big fan of these kinds of photos! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThere is a kind of beauty in all these rusty things.
ReplyDeleteI love old rusted equipment ... they have such a story to tell if only we could read them. These are great pictures, Stewart and quite a contrast to yesterday's orchid. That orchid, I must say, would give the real Mantis (praying that is) a start. Very unique. Is this a place close to your home and what else does it have to offer ... seems like a interesting spot to visit. Be well,
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
I love old bits of rusted machinery too. Such lovely textures and stories.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
As an archaeology worker, I would love to find such old and interesting things just lying around!
ReplyDeleteWhen I see old things like these, I wonder about all the stories behind them. The rustiness always leads to great shots.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing old bits and pieces, it makes you wonder at why they were left. On the other hand, what litterers humans are :)
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