Let There Be Rust!
Don’t tell the folks at Rustoleum, but we photographers really like rust and are frequently pleased upon discovering visual evidence that their product hasn’t been adopted by the masses. Behold the visual evidence. Click any image to play a rusty slide show. Want to put some rust on your wall? That can be arranged. Contact me about ordering rusty prints. ♣
I’m frequently shooting things from the past; sometimes they’re rusty, often not. You’ll find them in my Time Travels, HERE. Let There Be Rust! was prompted by Sue Llewellyn’s Word a Week challenge to show rust. No need to ask me twice.
I don’t mean to get too personal, but how do you feel about rust?
Pearls Before Lobster by Jann Alexander © 2014
Avenue G by Jann Alexander © 2013
Blessings for Johnny Cash by Jann Alexander © 2013
Ride the Zephyr by Jann Alexander © 2013
Rusty Chevy by Jann Alexander ©2014
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I also like to photograph “rust”. 🙂 I’ve even painted some (on canvas), 🙂
I’ve often thought about painting it. How have those worked out for you? Share a link if you have any rusty paintings online 😀 And thanks for commenting.
I haven’t posted any of my paintings yet. I would like to, but I’m having problems downloading pictures to my wordpress accout. No idea why, I’ve had my acct for 4 yrs.!
Rust is my grandson’s favorite subject to shoot. It’s an intriguing subject. As your set proves, it’s everywhere. One just has to look. Well done.
Where does your grandson share his work, Sally? Would love to take a look. There are many artists who “work” in rust — as in rusty objects; with a simple Google search they emerge. It’s such a compelling subject. So evocative. Thank you for sharing and visiting.
I did post some of his work. I’ll have to search for the post and send you the link. He is in high school, and is taking his first photography course. I introduced him to photography four years ago. He’s a natural.
I love rusty objects! I have a few pics as well. These are great Jann.
Thanks Maria! Another thing we share.
A great collection of “rust,” Jann! The yellow Chevy is my favorite. –Patti
Thanks, Patti. Appreciate the vote for Chevrolet!
When I see photos or live visuals of an rusty object, it takes me back in time to usually very fond memories. The photo of the Pearl beer cooler is a prime example. My grandfather use to drink Pearl beer in very small glasses. Just seeing that image makes me smile.
What a fond memory–to think that a humble bit of rust could evoke that feeling. #LongLiveRust!
I love the rust on the yellow Chevy…a striking contrast. I never liked rust but I’ve seen photographers play with it and amazingly it looks bold and stunning. Great captures!
Thanks, Norma, I think we can all agree we don’t like to be afflicted by rust, however, I’m glad you agree it photographs well.
Jann, here is the link to the post where I featured my grandson: https://lensandpensbysally.wordpress.com/2013/01/24/my-first-guest-photographer-my-teenage-grandson/ Rust is one of his favorite subjects.
Thanks, Sally, checking it out now. #LongLiveRust!
Love your rusty photos!
I haven’t really sought out rust as a subject, although I do like to photograph old and dilapidated buildings etc. Rust really does seem to have great potential.
Quite ironic as my husband closely follows a blog put out by photographers who love air-to-air photography where rust would be a problem.
Nice to hear from you, a fellow lover of all things old. If I’ve gotten you to see rust in a new way, hooray! Appreciate the link, I love the old airplanes, too. I’ll check it out.