Just A Rusty Old Hood In The Neighbourhood
Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON
You're wondering what on earth this photo of a rusty old vehicle could possibly have to do with flowers. Right? You're wondering if the jetlag has finally got to me. Right? You're shaking your head and thinking I've made a mistake. Right?
But did you look really carefully at the first image? Did you look beyond the rusty shell of the old automobile, beyond the wrecked radiator and beyond the ghostly, bare headlights?
Did you really notice the delicate yellow blooms on the bottom right-hand corner of the first shot? I composed it very deliberately, so that the little yellow splashes of colour would be a simple, delicate motif that might not be noticed by the casual viewer.
But I guess this photo essay is as much about life as it is about the state of this old car that was once someone's pride and joy. I guess it says that we sometimes need to look beyond the obvious to find beauty.
I took these shots at Whitehorse, about an hour after I got off the Air Canada Jazz flight from Vancouver. The sign on the front door says "Yukon Mining Company" and the flowers were probably the last burst of autumn colour.
Visit Luiz Santilli Jr for the home of Today's Flowers.
What a wonderful contrast of worn and fresh. Each beautiful in its own way.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers frame the old vehicle beautifully. Funny - I did "weeds" this week too - yellow ones at that. I do the flowers one on Cath's Cradle.
ReplyDeleteI did notice them in the first shot, but if I'm totally honest, only because the title of the meme is "Today's Flowers" so I knew there had to be flowers somewhere!
I love these shots of the flowers around that old beat up vehicle! Fabulous...
ReplyDeleteThe old truck and flowers are really beautiful David. I bet looking at that vehicle just warms everyone's heart - and then the flowers can only add to it.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.
I am proud to say, my dear friend, that I immediately noticed the yellow flowers in the first shot. HONEST!
ReplyDeleteI must admit, and you may find me strange, but I think the old vehicle is just as beautiful as the flowers.
My posts on Misty's Musings and Misty's Words only contain flowers... they don't contain an added bonus like you provide here.
How ironic! The yellow flowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMy flower is posted here. Please drop by if you have the time. Thanks!
Is this the beginning of better days or the end of better days. Either way the flowers are pretty and hardy and determined.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! I like the second shot alot but all are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, beautiful yellow flowers and beautiful vehicle. I also think there is a lot of beauty in these old timers. I have a post at the following address of an old Model T (sorry, don't know how to make a link without putting the whole address on here):
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Thanks David..for that..what a stunning flower shot. Good on you.
ReplyDeleteAnnie
Beautiful stuff! Love the juxtaposition of the wild flowers with the grill of the truck--nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my place--and yes, perhaps that boot can be a ski boot when it finishes its current purpose! You would think a couple of nice skis would have come with it for the price! ;o)
Blessings!
Your photography is always wonderful! I love the way the little flowers are growing around the old car.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see photos such as this, I wonder what story this truck would tell if it could talk?
ReplyDeleteOh this is just a kind of my photographs.
ReplyDeleteI put them into "life & death" series. :-)
Thanks for sharing, David.
Cuckoo
The persistent yellow flowers did distract me for a moment from the state of the vehicle. But only for a moment. It's a shame to see a once beautiful machine laid so low.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous. Isn't it the 100th Birthday of the old Model T Ford? I thought I read/heard that somewhere. A pretty memorial anyway.
ReplyDeleteI love the old worn rusty feel and look of this!
ReplyDeleteA great capture David!
Beautiful flowers hidden away are fun to find.
ReplyDeleteFinding Yellow Gold! :-)
ReplyDeleteWho knows what's growing underneath the car, there may even be a chance to find Yukon Gold there, if you'd start digging. ;-)
Word verification: Defyez
(there be have it, "Defying Expectation" - that's your picture in two words!)
Hi, David
ReplyDeleteVery, very interesting and creative, just a watchful eye to capture this scene, congratulations. I thank the excellent contribution.
hugs,
Denise & Santilli - Today's Flowers Team
Thanks for showing. Nice combination: the old car and the cheerful fresh flowers.
ReplyDeleteDavid: I think that is a beautiful display and I love the way the wildflowers have taken over to beautify the old truck.
ReplyDeleteFantastic post of whimsy and loveliness sandy
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love the first one and the second.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice composition!
ReplyDeleteI saw them immediately! Quite a photo!!
ReplyDeletepretty flowers in a perfect location.
ReplyDeletepaz
The past and the present together!
ReplyDeleteLovely takes!
I like very much old vehicles!
Thanks for posting in TODAY'S FLOWERS!
Luiz & Denise - From TF team.
I'm learning to look,I mean REALLY look at a photo to see what might not be seen and so I saw that yellow splash in the bottom corner! Thanks once again for opening my eyes to another perspective.
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