Capstan

One of two capstans from bygone days that stand on Whitby pier. It has taken a battering from coastal elements as you can see and seems to change colour every few years.
Better on black


Thank you for all your lovely comments and favs all are appreciated and welcome

[Joan Robillard]

Good capture

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a gungy find - so full of character with the rusty parts oozing the rusty red stain on the white painted surface - must be a fav find for a photographer !

[Mags]

Interesting contraption! Great textures.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

going to take a while for it to rust right away tho!

[Dorothy]

Still looks strong. Love the colours in the photo.

[Louise & Ken]

I love the aged and rusty nod to times gone by!

[Peter Dulis]

So much character

[Bobbi C]

Great shot. It's beautifully weathered.

[Judith Johnson]

Super composition, I love a bit of rust!

[Bec]

Looks great - it’s current colours are a great contrast to the clouds.

[Michelle]

Interesting shape and colours

[Rob Z]

Great grungy shot - so much character

[Corinne C]

Wonderful subject with interesting texture. Fav

[KV]

That has all sorts of colors to it… nice find.

[Babs]

What an interesting find. You have to love a nice bit of rust don't you.

[haskar]

Very strong foundations and beautiful rusty coatings.

[Kathy]

My mind wants to make specific patterns from the rust. I like all the colors and shapes and the clouds in the background.

[Islandgirl]

Love the rusty design!

[Shutterbug]

I like the way the weather and nature are coloring it.

[eDorre]

Grand rust shot

[Diana]

Such a great find and shot, love the shapes and rusty tones.

[Wylie]

what a beauty with great colour.

[Boxplayer]

Excellent rust textures

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So interesting looking and I love the rust.

[Fisher Family]

A lovely reminder of times past, when Whitby was an important port.

Ian

[william wooderson]

Still standing firm!!