the way into the nature reserve

This was taken on the way out on a walk into and around the local nature reserve focussing on the padlock for the mundane challenge of locks and for the technique challenge.

Three good things:
1. much longer wander all around the reserve and beyond
2. Lovely sunny day, could wander around in shorts all day;
3. good collection from the reduced food counters

Thank you for looking and all your amazing comments. I prefer to spend time looking at your pictures rather than thanking you individually below.

[Lee]

I don't think they want anyone in there. Good one for the challenge.

[Joanne Diochon]

Interesting shape to the padlock.

[Shanne]

@gamelee to the left of that shot there is a smaller foot gate, you can see its wooden fence post - they don't want anyone driving on here with anything with wheels.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

good shot for the challenge :)

[Issi Bannerman]

Super capture which really suits being in black and white.

[Brigette]

nice framing Shanne. I like the way the gate divides up the image

[Casablanca]

Glad you could still get in there! Nice image

[Peter H]

Nicely done.

[Etienne]

I like the way you have handled the contrasts to get an artist feeling into the picture

[Jacqueline]

Great black and white!

[Richard Sayer]

Great monochrome... I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.

[Walks @ 7]

Very much like the old goal lock and fence 'protecting' the wild grass. Marvelous edit. Fav.

[haskar]

Well find. Well, we must protect nature from human invasion.

[Helen Jane]

this really gives its message well

[FBailey]

Excellent deterrent for vehicles, works well for the challenge(s)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

If I didn't know the story behind this, I'd think it quite sad to see a field locked up. Well done on both the challenges!

[Darby James]

Congratulations! You’re a finalist! Thanks so much for participating.
https://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/42177/please-vote-mundane-lock-challenge