changing times by peadar

changing times

This is my work case. I've had it a little while. In days gone past it would be crammed full of memos, reports, spreadsheets, the remnants of my in-tray that I hadn't managed to get done, probably a 3 year old tax return, something to do with the kids' school reports, my lunch, maybe even a bit of yesterday's lunch, a holiday brochure (or two), a calculator the size of a brick, some annoying insurance document that I should have dealt with a week ago ... Get the idea?

The world has moved on. With the onset of email, smartphones, wi-fi, and so on, the case has been relegated to carrying a couple of pieces of fruit and my wallet. But I can't bring myself to abandon it...

Thank you all for your comments on yesterday's shot. I was surprised it attracted so much attention!
I like your focus on the shot and the simple composition is nice. I do love the fact that you'd have a holiday brochure in your work case - keeping up the motivation. And now of course we'll just surf online for holiday stuff on our lunch breaks... Lovely story to go with the picture. :)
July 2nd, 2012  
looks like an old friend, I bet it's got some stories to tell! The focus draws you right in, I almost want to have a peek inside! Very nice Peter...
July 2nd, 2012  
makes the ordinary seem so interesting - wonderful angle :)
July 2nd, 2012  
It's funny but I've been tidying up the junk room and came across several brief cases that I had when I was doing a more high powered job. I think that I might as well put them on free cycle or something because I'm never going to use them again although they are handy for storing photos! lol
July 2nd, 2012  
Very nice close-up. Great DoF.
July 2nd, 2012  
Nice shot, lovely case too, lovely warm colours...
July 2nd, 2012  
Nice shot and story to go with it!
July 2nd, 2012  
Like this shot - and the story. Surely there is a P & S in there too???
July 2nd, 2012  
I'm sure you'll find another use for it soon, Peter! Love the shot and the narative.
July 3rd, 2012  
A nice composition. I love leather bags. You have a great talent at photography!
July 3rd, 2012  
Lyn
I find this extremely poignant, Peter - isn't it amazing how things have changed?
July 3rd, 2012  
interesting, cool shot too!
July 3rd, 2012  
....and a mobile the size of a house brick?!! Lovely looking brief case!
July 3rd, 2012  
@georgews George, that would be my phone (in my pocket)!
July 3rd, 2012  
LOve how worn out it is. Great shot.
July 3rd, 2012  
Really nice composition and I love the background info Peter :-)
July 3rd, 2012  
That's a really good shot and so evocative, at least to me who remembers such things! I never had a posh leather one like that though!
July 4th, 2012  
Nice focus, composition and colors - and a great statement on how technology has made these cases obsolete
July 4th, 2012  
Love the focus and the shabby chic of this work case! Leather never grows old.
July 14th, 2012  
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