Rusty Love by kwind

Rusty Love

I must have taken 50 shots of this metal stuff over the past three weeks. I'm not sure of its technical name but it's thin wire pieces that are used to hold the rebar (metal strips) within the foundation walls. Although it's all rusted, I find it very beautiful. It comes rolled up in circles about 8 inches in diameter. I've taken pictures of it from every angle but was never quite happy. Late this afternoon an idea hit and I unrolled the smallest roll and formed it into a heart. I then took another 50 pictures, from every angle known to man. I've decided this is my favourite with the setting sun's light shining through. I liked it so much I searched the boat shed for tools type items and spelled out I and YOU and texted my husband a love note. If you have time, view it LARGE to see the details.

Here's the text I sent (minus the 365 part): http://365project.org/kwind/miscellaneous

Here's one more love themed shot for the mundane challenge:
http://365project.org/kwind/extra-shots/2013-03-23
This is good and I can see it will hold any shape so well. Nice idea for your text - I presume with photo!
March 24th, 2013  
Love the textures and the rust, and the bright side lighting is just lovely!
March 24th, 2013  
Here you go. Another awesome picture to decorate your new house. Love the contrast of rust and wood.
March 24th, 2013  
fav.
March 24th, 2013  
Lyn
Kim, you really have the most wonderful collection of hearts and love throughout your albums. . .I would LOVE to meet such a special person some day!
March 24th, 2013  
You are the romantic....
March 24th, 2013  
Nia
yes, i can see the fascination with the metal stuff and well worth the effort you have put in to get the shot you liked. Fav
March 24th, 2013  
Beautiful heart. Love the tones and the textures. Fav.

If you weren't hosting it, I would tell you to tag it for the EOTB5.
March 24th, 2013  
i heart it :)
March 24th, 2013  
Meg
This is wonderful. I love the rustiness!
March 24th, 2013  
Very effective! I like the rustiness and the contrast of that with the heart. I also think the background of the decking is perfect for the shot.
March 24th, 2013  
Cool
March 24th, 2013  
This is really nice, you had a very clever idea. Very good textures. How nice that you sent it to your husband.
March 24th, 2013  
Definitely best viewed large -- the details are amazing and the lighting is fabulous!
March 24th, 2013  
@lyno You're so sweet! I'd like to meet you too. If you're ever in BC, let me know and maybe we could connect.
March 24th, 2013  
@nadaa Thanks for the thought and Fav, Nada. I thought of the challenge when I first started photographing this stuff. I knew there was a decent shot in it somehow, it just took a while to get it out.
March 24th, 2013  
@maggiemae You can see the text I sent here: http://365project.org/kwind/miscellaneous
March 24th, 2013  
@bardejov I'm thinking this might look good on the wall. Thanks for the Fav!
March 24th, 2013  
This is really beautiful.
March 24th, 2013  
Wonderful shot! Sweet and gritty!
March 24th, 2013  
Great light and rust.
March 24th, 2013  
Beautiful light, love the subject and the edit and learnt something too!
March 24th, 2013  
That's lovely - what an inspired idea it looks great. Definitely one for the new wall!
March 24th, 2013  
Wonderful rusty heart - such a great idea - well worth all the effort! : )
March 24th, 2013  
Awesome ... fav!
March 24th, 2013  
amazing shot again! love the color and not to mention the great idea!
March 24th, 2013  
Cute :)
March 24th, 2013  
Wonderful Object. Great choice of wood with this subject. fab detail and textures!
March 24th, 2013  
This is freakin' awesome! I love the textures
March 24th, 2013  
instant Fav..........love it!
March 24th, 2013  
fave
March 24th, 2013  
wow, this is beautiful!! fav!
March 24th, 2013  
Great idea and shot. Love the tones in this.
March 24th, 2013  
Lovely light - and such a great subject. So much detail.
March 24th, 2013  
I love this and I loved reading how you came to take it! Really creative and beautiful.
March 24th, 2013  
Excellent story to accompany this gorgeous shot. I am sure you have inspired people globally to send their loved one a note. I am off to do so now!
March 24th, 2013  
Lovely heart and light!
March 24th, 2013  
What cool stuff. Love what you've done with it xx
March 24th, 2013  
What a creative way to use construction materials. The pov and angle are incredible, worth the 100 + shots for sure.
March 25th, 2013  
This is beautiful and I can imagine this printed, framed and hanging in your new home. A fav.
March 25th, 2013  
@carolinedreams I never thought about inspiring others but I'm glad you liked the idea and are going to pass on a sweet shot to someone special!
March 25th, 2013  
Fav! Rust! Creativity! a Heart!
March 25th, 2013  
wow this is amazing
March 25th, 2013  
I love this! Such a great POV and great tones and textures. Everything about it is wonderful. Fave!
March 25th, 2013  
Great rustic looking shot.
March 25th, 2013  
Amy
It is gorgeous viewed large. The textures are colors are really nice. Have a great trip, sounds fun. I am stuck at home for break.
March 25th, 2013  
Lovely !
March 25th, 2013  
Pretty !
March 25th, 2013  
Oh, it looks awesome!
March 25th, 2013  
This is brilliant! Fav! This rusty heart is a gazillion times better than mine. You've a great eye for these things. I also think it is beautiful.
March 25th, 2013  
You're right - this looks amazing large! Beautiful image - and you are such a sweet romantic! Congrats, too on making the PP with this.
March 26th, 2013  
Awesome! Love it! Rust adds to it :)
March 26th, 2013  
Tim
Wonderful shot. Lovely light great texture.
March 26th, 2013  
so creative and brilliant! the lighting is gorgeous and i love the rustic feel. Well done!
March 27th, 2013  
Gorgeous
April 6th, 2013  
SO COOL!!!!
December 26th, 2013  
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