A Boring Lathe
Uploaded: August 09, 2010
"A Boring Lathe" - a machine now retired it's historical surroundings of Cockatoo Island - the largest island in Sydney Harbour and Australia's most unusual urban park. A former prison and shipyard, it retains many remnants from its past. Its convict-built prison buildings have been nominated for World Heritage listing.
Jeff Robinson August 09, 2010
Excellent capture, treatment and info Barbara! Jeff #1296282Ann Coates August 09, 2010
We've just sold two of our lathes. Maybe we should have kept them because they were pretty old relics. Great capture Barbara. #8816191John Connolly August 09, 2010
You have captured a piece of serious machinery here Barbara! I am impressed with the textures and light in this excellent image! #8816229Renata Gusciora August 13, 2010
Interesting subject,fantastic shot with great colors and lighting,Barbara! #8827874Carolyn J. Connolly August 28, 2010
Barbara, there's obviously PLENTY of wonderful old machinery (AND other things!) to photograph on Cockatoo Island...and you've captured this old lathe just superbly, my friend!! The tones, interest, light, details, pov and composition here all are excellent!! :o) #8866398Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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