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Then And Now ...

For this week's Sunday Challenge for which the theme was metal.

This was taken in the yard of Allerton Steel of Northallerton, who are specialists in structural and mechanical fabrication and was a shot I didn't think I would get given that the yard has a high fence all around it. However, my efforts at getting some shots through the fence led to two men coming out to ask what I was doing ... oh how I wish I had a pound for every time I've been asked that!

Anyway, once I explained they seemed convinced I was harmless and agreed to me getting inside the yard to take some more photos for the challenge.

Also for Sight and Sound. And with today's news that Walter Becker, co-founder and guitarist for the US band Steely Dan, has died aged 67, how about said band with "Reelin' in the Years" from 1973 - enjoy:

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Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Great shot for the Challenge Crisp clear and sharp[ details. Well done Paul Regards Tess.
6 years ago

Martine said:

Une magnifique texture et de beaux détails.
6 years ago ( translate )

Esther said:

That's a great story. Usually it ends up with the photographer being chased away.
6 years ago

Chrissy said:

ich mag die kreisrunden Löcher!
6 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker said:

Terrific shot and I remember the song well from my teen years.
6 years ago

Wierd Folkersma said:

you seem to like Dutch angles, well done
6 years ago

M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… said:

Excellent Paul ......like your story & the rust great challenge you presented !!
6 years ago

Gary Schotel said:

Haha, they did not trust you. Greet photo.
6 years ago

Pam J said:

Brilliant !!

It did make me laugh. More than once... going after an AWOL bird of prey... torch.... woodland by someones garden.... nice Mr Policeman... you get the picture !!!!!!!!!!
6 years ago

Karen's Place said:

A very good image, Paul. :)

This is a fitting tribute to one talented artist. What a shame he's gone so soon. (I just posted a tribute myself.)
6 years ago

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

Piece of art! =)
6 years ago

Jan said:

This is beautiful. I love the sharpness and the angle and the top left corner is superb
6 years ago

Graham Chance said:

Superb abstract Paul. Love the colours and the diagonal composition.
6 years ago

Keith Burton said:

The composition is perfect for this subject and I like all the different layers - each one a slightly different rusty colour! Another inspired image Paul.

"Harmless"..............ha, ha, ha..!!
6 years ago

Clickity Click said:

Oh this did work well Paul. Love it. Nice to hear that they were kind enough to let you get inside to take some shots. Some people are understanding when you explain your intentions. Thankfully they didn't think you were a threat of some kind given what is going on in this world today. :)
6 years ago
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