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Sunday 20 March 2011

Diamonds and setts



They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder - and though a humble manhole cover may not be the most obviously photogenic feature on a Saltaire street, nevertheless, nestled among the granite setts I find it has a certain attractiveness.
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18 comments:

  1. Thirtytwo degrees20 March 2011 at 07:32

    I like the setting that the manhole cover is in, and it makes it look like a type of coin almost.

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  2. Desiree20 March 2011 at 10:04

    The way you've presented this, it certainly is elevated from pavement manhole cover to attractive artform!

    Well done, Jenny...and for making us all a LOT more aware of the visual appeal of very ordinary, everyday things, most of us don't even see!!!

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  3. DawnTreader20 March 2011 at 10:12

    The camera does have a magic eye sometimes, doesn't it?

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  4. cieldequimper20 March 2011 at 12:30

    This is a marvellous shot.
    Hope your Mum is okay.

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  5. Michael and Hanne20 March 2011 at 13:01

    Too bad they don't make these covers in Saltaire, and have to import from Shipley. Too bad you don't have a boom to take it from helicopter view. Too bad we don't know the craftsman whose expertise made the cover and laid the cobbles. Too bad I want to know too much!
    Jenny you like the same compositions as I do: straight and right angles with the odd circle and diamond thrown in....nice photo.

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  6. Birdman20 March 2011 at 14:01

    What cool colors. Nice find!

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  7. Jack20 March 2011 at 14:02

    Nicely done. I enjoy the simple photos.

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  8. Desiree20 March 2011 at 14:41

    Thanks for popping by today, Jenny! I have been thinking about you and your Mum on a daily basis...my visits to your blog ensure that I do!

    Just wanted to stop by here again and drop off a (((HUG)))

    Take care!!!

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  9. Betsy Brock20 March 2011 at 18:24

    Oh, I agree! Very nice! Why can't they all look like that!? :)

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  10. H20 March 2011 at 18:45

    That would make a great rubbing!

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  11. RedPat20 March 2011 at 20:11

    I like it! And a new word - sett.

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  12. John20 March 2011 at 20:13

    Watching the Roadshow from Saltaire as I write this

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  13. Zyzzyz20 March 2011 at 20:48

    Utilitarian art is so neat.

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  14. Cranberry Morning21 March 2011 at 00:27

    Even that makes a beautiful photo. Aren't you thankful that you have an eye that sees beauty where others take no notice.

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  15. Lili21 March 2011 at 16:13

    Now that is a handsome setting for a manhole cover. I always learn new words from you! ~Lili

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  16. Scott Law22 March 2011 at 01:24

    I agree with you on the beauty. Love the interplay of textures here.

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  17. Luzia22 March 2011 at 21:57

    The strukture and colour are very inspired. Hugs from Luzia.

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  18. Francisca25 March 2011 at 21:43

    I've missed seeing your photos, Jenny,(not a whole lot of time for blogging/leaving comments these days), but have to tell you how super this image of the manhole cover amidst the sets is... real urban art. in the eye of the beholder, indeed.

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