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Friday, February 03, 2006

Lattice


My office is situated on the very edge of a stately neighborhood of old houses. Some have been restored to their former, glorious beauty. Others, on the other hand, wear their faded beauty in plain view of all passers-by who are just a bit curious.

When I'm feeling the need for some architectural inspiration, I like to take a stroll through the nearby streets to drink in what was, what is, and what might be.

Something tells me the diamonds in the rough are infinitely more fun to photograph.
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14 comments:

  1. Chatty9:42 PM, February 03, 2006

    this is a good reason why our lattice is plastic. LOL We just get mold in the wet months and then blast with our power washer!

    Michele sent me!

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  2. Lisa9:49 PM, February 03, 2006

    That fence has a lot of great character! Here from Michele's for this visit! :-)

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  3. kenju9:55 PM, February 03, 2006

    I love the lattice and peeling paint, Carmi. It looks sort of like I feel lately: shabby chic!

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  4. Anonymous10:51 PM, February 03, 2006

    we used to live in the historic distric on second floor of an old victorian. It was lot's of fun to see and learn about the little details of the old houses.

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  5. WendyWings11:17 PM, February 03, 2006

    I live in one of those big old semi restored Victorians, that lattice looks like our verandah posts paintwise :)

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  6. Jennifer11:46 PM, February 03, 2006

    you take really good pix! great detail!!!!!

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  7. Minerva4:44 AM, February 04, 2006

    What a beautiful fence...Well caught..

    Minerva

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  8. The Mistress of the Dark7:52 AM, February 04, 2006

    I'm captivated by the pretty neon lights. That's typical of me though.

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  9. Zinnia Cyclamen9:00 AM, February 04, 2006

    'diamonds in the rough' made me laugh. I love this photo, and the neon one above, and the juxtaposition of the two.

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  10. Anonymous10:51 AM, February 04, 2006

    Lattice within lattice. I love this shot!

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  11. Karen10:52 AM, February 04, 2006

    I agree. I'd much rather see photos of older buildings or parts of them. Wow, you are a multi-talented guy!

    Michele sent me!

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  12. Anonymous11:11 AM, February 04, 2006

    Those kind of "texture" shots make for great black & whites. Good to see you expanding your creative horizons beyond the mighty pen. Michele say ello.

    cheers

    P.

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  13. Anonymous2:49 PM, February 04, 2006

    Hi, Michele sent me! Cool fence

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  14. Anonymous8:32 AM, February 05, 2006

    How lucky you are to work amongst such gems! Older homes have so much character.

    I love the close-up of the worn lattice. Beauty can most definitely be found in things that aren't quite perfect -- it's what makes them cool.

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