Sunday, January 2, 2011

Macro Monday #119 ~ Railroad Spikes

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While exploring the ghost town of Nevada City in Montana I came upon several barrels full of old railroad spikes. There is something about rust that just calls to me, what can I say?


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I hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year!

MM3


Macro Monday is easy to play, snap a macro (or any close-up) photo, post it on your blog and come back here and sign MckLinky. :) MM started on Sept 29, 2008 - Thanx to all of you for helping make it such a fun start to the week!




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42 comments:

  1. BomJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Definitely a unique subject. Nice set of images with the light and shadows.

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  2. JanJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    There's beauty where ever we look, if we chose to see it. Love your photos.

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  3. JanJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    http://www.murrieta365.com/2011/01/macro-monday.html, I don't think the linky is working.

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  4. TammyJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Love the rich textures and the rust colors...creative shot!

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  5. BeckyJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    This is a cool macro. We love the railroad, and have to wonder what trains ever ran over those tracks.
    Mr. Linky seems to be missing...

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  6. LaurieJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I love rust! The rich colors and textures draw me in especially when shot in macro.

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  7. Squirrel QueenJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Love the rusty spikes, somewhere around here I have two or three that I have picked up over the years. The linky seems to be absent, I'll check back later. In the meantime here's my link: http://squirrelqueen2.blogspot.com/2011/01/1111-posted-at-1111-pm.html

    Happy New Year!

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  8. Autumn BelleJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love the railroads. Love your macro picture of the sunlight on the rusted spikes. Happy New Year to you. My Macro Monday post is ready.

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  9. CathyJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I like these !!!! The are so rustic and earthy! Happy New Year!

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  10. PattyannJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    You always find the coolest, unique things to photograph. I love it!

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  12. Dances Of DreamsJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wow..those are awesome shots! You've captured the rusty feel of these spikes wonderfully! Hope your holidays was a blast, Lisa..

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  13. lizJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    cool so sharp. Love ghost towna and Montana.

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  14. Se'lahJanuary 2, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    happy new year! wishing you the very best, Lisa. one love.

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  15. TammieJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    wonderful detail and clarity on those old spikes Lisa.

    I am wishing you a wonderful 2011 ~

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  16. PamelaJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    rust calls to you -- because you are going to wear out -- instead of sit quietly and rust out. ha ha.

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  17. JeanneJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Awesome rust Lisa! But then you always make things look cool!

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  18. KalaJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Love the textures Lisa - I can see why the rust beckoned you.

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  19. Gemma @ GreyscaleJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    The spikes look like sculpted works of abstract art! A fascinating find!

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  20. SarahJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Great macro.

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  21. GattinaJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Wow, that's a very original picture ! Very artistic too !

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  22. MarvinJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Great contrast and fantastic textures.

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  23. DoraJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Happy 2011 to you and your family.:)

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  24. EG WowJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wonderful photo of the o;d railroad s[oles! All the best in 2011!

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  25. Laura HegfieldJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Lisa I love the textures and rich colors of these railroad ties...well done!

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  26. KerriJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I think RUST is cool too!

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  27. Dina @ 4 Lettre WordsJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Wow...that's a cool find, Lisa!

    Happy 2011 to you and yours!

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  29. JanisJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Rust represents old...I like old...makes for some great photos. Great shots

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  30. Cecilia Artista, SpainJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Awesome photo!
    I really like the rusty spikes. Great capture!
    Happy New Year Lisa!

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  31. JudyJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I'm like that too. I take shots of the oddest things sometimes, because they make for some really neat shots. Can you believe I finally joined Macro Monday, after months of coming here ;)

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  32. CharleneJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    I like to see all the different tones in rust...it can be very pretty. Your shots looks wonderful!

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  33. Christina, SwedenJanuary 3, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    great Macros! rusty spikes has so many colors and textures and are interesting to look at. Who would have thought of that before the photochallenges ;-)

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  34. VickieJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    Happy New Year and Happy New You!! Rust to me means seasoned...it's been around a long, long time...but it's still there!

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  35. VickiJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Rust is awesome. It adds an incredible depth and texture to surfaces, and you've captured it well.

    It's been a while since I've been in - love the thumbnails on the Linky!

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  36. Angie WillisJanuary 3, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I share your enthusiasm for rust. Must be something to do with my age :-) Lovely photos.

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  37. SheriJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Wow those are some awesome rr spikes!

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  38. LuiJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Looking at it takes my mind on an overdrive for a sculptural concept! Haha!

    Have a merry 2011 Lisa!

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  39. aliJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Better late than never!!!! I like the textures and shades... rust is always a good element in a picture. :)

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  42. jayayceeblogJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Rust is a beautiful color and simply calls to mind old things that should be treasured.

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