Chalk on slate

One of my pictures has gotten through to the final 20 of an on-line photo competitions (238 picture entered in total) and if you get a moment i would appreciate a vote, This is the picture and this is the link to the competition.

When I find myself in a place that is overflowing in photographic images I go on to auto pilot, I just shoot and shoot without really seeing what I’ve taken, the images are in front of my eye for as long as it takes to frame and shoot, then forgotten as the next takes its place. It was like this at the mine, so much to shoot and no real time to stop and take it all in, and it was only when I got home and was able to sort the images that I got to see what I had taken. The first image that was used was the one of the support for the cable way, this had stuck in my mind while I was shooting (always a good sign) so got the treatment first, it then has taken nearly a week to get through the other images ending with this one. Like the mine it self this is an image of damage done by man, but this time to mans own work and not nature, and like the mine beautiful in its own way.





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Comments

Peckerwood Gravy Company said…
I clicked on the link to the picture. Just to see if I wanted to vote for it.

I gasped. It is beautiful. It is....I'm speechless.

Needless to say, you have my vote. Good gosh guy, if I cooked as well as you photograph, I'd be...well, I don't know what I'd be. But whatever, I'd be way good.
Nella
August 15, 2008 at 1:09 AM
Karma said…
You are amazing! You are truly amazing! I went to both links and I have to say, the picture is the most beautiful thing it is almost unreal. Congratulations on everything and please keep us posted because I would love to hear whats happening!
August 15, 2008 at 1:29 AM
dave said…
i like the lines in this composition.
August 15, 2008 at 7:25 AM
Anonymous said…
It is stunning. I know the spot and you have made it even more beautiful. You have my vote. (even though it was a compicated process getting to be able to cast my vote)
August 15, 2008 at 10:05 AM
The Giraffe Head Tree said…
It's nice to see the natural colors of the rocks in this photo. We did a story once at our television station called "Love on the Rocks," and this photo reminded me of that.
August 15, 2008 at 1:03 PM
JAMJARSUPERSTAR said…
Hey, I didn't even need to SEE the picture for me to decide if I wanted to cote for you or not, you've always got y vote on these things - so now I've voted for you in each of the rounds I've known about!

Ah, the image is still amazing though... Sooo hope you win love!
Ciao

Scarlet x
August 15, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Lola said…
Fantastic picture in the competition. I said so at the time, and I'll say it again now. Trying to register my vote now - not an easy process. Good luck!
August 15, 2008 at 7:59 PM
Jane Hards Photography said…
No need to ask, Vote done.
Did you know am ruled out of many comps being based on the isle. Rules and regs. Classic image you've entered.

Try this link. You may know of this already, me just recently.

http://moodsbooks.com/about/the-books

Worth a shot With your work.

By the way why you should continue blogging. The media club of the island, have invited me to dine next week. They are the guys I need onside. They discovered my work throught the blog. So after 365 to 42 you go to blog phaze 2.

Brilliant song choice, for a former goth.
August 16, 2008 at 2:25 AM
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