November 7, 2008
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Weekly Photo Challenge, “Favorite Challenge” Fences
the subject from, me, PhotoGraphics is:
“Your Favorite Challenge”
from the list of past challengesI have more than a single favorite but I really like taking photos of,
… “ Fences ” …
The original challenge for fences was posted 9/28/2007
by OK123Letsgo who has since changed her name to WakeUpLaughing.My entry for her original challenge can be found HERE.
Anything, which can be used as a barrier, to keep things in or out, could be called fence. Fence is used for windbreakers, child and pet safety, as retainer for falling rock from mountain sides (very unsightly this use), retaining corn in the silo and chickens in pens, marking boundaries for property, decorative uses and?? Fence is made of live evergreen tree plantings for windbreaks and of thorny Hedge Apple to keep lifestock in the field. There are fence of logs, split rail, wire (thick, thin, some electric or barbed), wroght decorative metals, plastic tubing, rock wall, and some African tribes use thorny Acacia thickets to keep cattle in and lions out, at night. There is even a musical fence, purported to be the longest fence in the world, READ HERE as it’s interesting. If you would like a DVD of the music played on the fences, GET IT HERE, amazing!
My Photos for this week
This highway image shows fence used as a barrier hoping it will help keep people on the road. It has reflectors on it for night driving. After some thinking about it I would say there is a ton of fencing put up in this world and though it may not rival money spent on computers, I would bet someone is very rich from the miles and miles of fencing used for homes, business, highways and ??
The idea, to fence things in, is probably as old as man who would have used protective barriers from intruders. This wire barrier image is a view from an older farm in Indiana. The photo includes four different fences which made it interesting, to me. The corncrib behind the small outbuilding is vertically rail fenced and the neighbor has some decorative painted fence plus the log rail fence and iron fence and gate, in the foreground.
This chain link fence is a barrier for the railroad tracks and the agricultural silos and conveyer beside it. Similar is situated near most farming communities, here in the United States.
This galvanized fence/handrail crosses a small bridge over a local waterway. This image was taken after a Winter thaw and the rail and water are darn cold.
This older home is just off the bike trail that runs from Loveland to Milford, Ohio. Its a beautiful old home and its surrounded with its rail fence.
Some fences serve the useful purpose of giving plants something to lean on or be tied to. Chain link works great for this and plants are always appreciative of the support.
Have a great week,
Comments (14)
your photographs are so professional, lovely. I especially liked the downed fence with the mail pouch building- the way you captured the building was wonderful. the galvanized bridge grabs my attention. you are a pro!
Hey, you did my subject! : ) Great photos, I especially like the second one and the last one. Have a great weekend!
A bit of a rushed note. I liked the last on best probably the flower blended in with the rust LOL! The second one next to that.
@bumblefish - Very kind words for my entry and I want to thank you for them. I love my camera no doubt about it and enjoy taking photos of just about anything. Thanks so much for your comment.
@WakeUpLaughing - I was thinking it was your challenge but was not positive of the name change. I have edited the info into my blog per the name change. I really do love finding fence to take photos of. I’m always noticing it. Thanks for the challenge then and now.
@tim_beddard - Hey Tim, Thanks for the comment. I like the fence w/flower also. The photo was taken in Ashland, Kentucky while visiting a fellow Xangan, WordWarrior39.
My fav is the last : a so ” attractive ” fence !!
About musical fences I remember when I was a child loving listening the sounds of the wind blowing in the electic wires stretched from pole to pole . It was a kind of music . There were 2 , 3 or wires at this time At night this music was delicously impressing . But i am not on the subject of fence . But , Becca , it is you who makes me recall this memory . Thank you .
Love
Michel
@fauquet - Good Morning from me in Ohio to you and Janine in France. Michel, I think you should buy the DVD. With your wonderful memories I believe the Musical Fence DVD is definitely designed for you. Find it here to check out, http://www.jonroseweb.com/ It would make a very nice Christmas present for you. Becca
Great photos I love the effect you added on them.
Nice work. I love that you explain each of them and tell where some of them are.
*sparkle
I checked the site, Becca . Yes it is not an usual music and this very is creative . New sounds .
Love
Michel
Oh in had a hard time with this challenge Becca, i’ve liked them all so much and for different reasons , your photos are STILL good! Fences is one of the ones i chose too.
Great photos. A couple look like they should be post cards.
@Gitarezan - Thanks, I appreciate your stopping by to comment. I was just at Timages site where he used your challenge as a favorite and it really was a good challenge, one I enjoyed. Some challenge are harder to come up with ideas but I love trying. I hope you jump in again sometime soon. Have a good week.
Lovely photos. I like the old place by the bike track…sounds like the sort of place I could retire too!
I like the last one…and all photo looks great!