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| A rail line runs through it Kitchener, ON July 2012 |
This week's theme, weathered and worn, is going to be a fun one, as it'll challenge us to look back a bit. We're always so focused on what's newest, what's next and what's hot that we tend to forget about the things that we're leaving behind in the process.
Sometimes, in looking back, we see things that simply wouldn't be built today. Like this place. As I walked past this alley in downtown Kitchener, I stopped and stared for what seemed like an age. A rail spur right through an alley: how cool is that? Knowing nothing about this area, I wasn't sure what came first, but I was pretty sure today's zoning laws would never allow anything like this.
Which is too bad, because streetscapes like this are infinitely more fun to explore than your average strip mall. And they tell the stories of those who came before us far more effectively than the anonymous designs that now define our urban lives.
Your turn: 1) Find your camera. 2) Take a picture of something that's been around for a while, and looks it. 3) Post it to your blog/website (if you've already got something online, feel free to use that, too.) 4) Leave a comment here so folks know where to find it. 5) Visit other participants for more sharing and inspiration. 6) Repeat if you wish (we encourage it.) 7) Bring a friend along (we encourage that, too!) 8) Have fun. That's the entire point! 9) Click here if you're new to Thematic and would like additional background info.
You are definitely hitting on some colorful themes...
ReplyDeleteAs always, here's mine:http://afreshstartwithkalei.blogspot.com/2012/09/tp-weathered-and-worn-211.html
My grandmama used to say that I was born with the soul of a 50-year-old, and I think she was right. I love old things. She was the first weathered beauty I welcomed in my heart. And books. And ancient trees. And old stories. And... well, you get the idea.
ReplyDeleteI loved this prompt. It nearly made me cry. I've been thinking about my grandmother a lot lately. Maybe because All Hallow's Eve is so near...
Here is my "Sage Exult"
http://magaly-guerrero.blogspot.com/2012/09/sage-exult.html
I have a good one for this! C'mon over and play the game:
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Carmi, you must have been reading my mind this week. I had already selected several items to post this week and all were in your weathered and worn classification. You will find the first here:
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ReplyDeleteOh Carmi I do like your theme, and can feel another post running through my weathered and worn head! Ha! Ha! Here's mine
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Here's a weathered and worn barn (and some other stuff ;).
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Very nice shot and meme, dear Carmi;
ReplyDeletebut how can I photo my heart?
Aloha, Friend
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My last shot was for Monday. You will find my Tuesday contribution blazed a few pioneer trails in its heyday.
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A garden, a Cornish cliff and old farm buildings make up my shots.
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What a lovely invitation! thank you :)
ReplyDeletethe first of mine is here
Fun theme and oh the places one could go with this one!
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and just an image here,
ReplyDeleteHad a blast looking at everyone's weathered and worn pictures, great work out there! Here's mine.
ReplyDeleteSuch cool shots! I like the angle you've taken the alley at, Carmi. Really interesting.
ReplyDeleteMy shots are here.
I looked back and found this: http://fondofsnape.com/?p=4641
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ReplyDelete(ok, let's try this again...)
ReplyDeletewow...looks like i'm late...as usual. ha.
here's my take on 'weathered & worn'.
http://forestwalkart.blogspot.com/2012/09/weathered-worn.html
i loved this theme!!
and i promise to visit everyone here...it just might take me a few days!!
I always wonder about the history behind these old places.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine: http://smalltownmom.blogspot.com/2012/09/thematic-photographic-weathered-and-worn.html
I'm sharing some more of my weathered and worn on my regular blog in connection to the ABC challenge the Letter "H"
ReplyDeleteThey can be found here:
http://cashjocky.blogspot.com/2012/09/houses-homes-habitats-huts-or-hovels.html
Made it in time! mine are here:
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Here's some more.
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ReplyDeleteAunt Snow has one.
http://doves2day.blogspot.com/2012/09/thematic-photographic-weathered-and-worn.html
And M.B. has an old engine on the beach.
http://mbouffant.blogspot.com/2012/09/oxides.html
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Ah, Thunder helps the slothful: Me (not Aunt Snow).
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Oh, Thunder you are too kind. I thought I posted, but I think I probably didn't hit "Publish!"
ReplyDeleteMine is at http://doves2day.blogspot.com
And I've been too busy (literally, a 4 hour meeting!!!) to visit yours but I will in the next day and weekend.
therapy admission here!
ReplyDeleteI have a double dip here.
ReplyDeleteSomeone had the idea of posting tattered butterflies, and I copied it. Also, there's an old shack, and some less than tattered butterflies.
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