Not everything in Saltaire is well-preserved. A half a mile or so along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal there is an old canal-side warehouse, built of brick (unusually for this area; most buildings are stone). It has been empty for years and is gradually being reclaimed by nature - plants, birds, rain and frost. I think it's kind of beautiful in its own way... mellowed. The other day I noticed this old barge temporarily resting alongside and I was attracted by the harmony of colours. I've seen the barge at various points up and down the canal. It belongs to British Waterways and is presumably used from time to time for some kind of 'dirty' job - maybe fishing old supermarket trolleys out of the canal? There's not a lot to spoil on it, but its rust is not unpleasant for those with eyes to see.
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ReplyDelete"Mellowed" is a lovely descriptive word to use, I like that! Very nice capture. ~Lili
ReplyDeleteThey do fit together very well! It's a photo full of interest :)
ReplyDeleteIt is a sensitive and lovely shot, Jenny.
ReplyDeleteRust and green with brick...very interesting juxtaposition of boat with wall...good eye.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the color juxtaposition but not sure about the composition??
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