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A Boring Lathe

© Barbara Mason

A Boring Lathe

Uploaded: August 09, 2010

Description

"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.

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 09, 2010

Excellent capture, treatment and info Barbara! Jeff #1296282

Ann Coates level-classic 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. #8816191

John 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! #8816229

Renata Gusciora August 13, 2010

Interesting subject,fantastic shot with great colors and lighting,Barbara! #8827874

Carolyn 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) #8866398

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