Belt pieces...

Sep 14, 2014

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Michael Nagel

Well-known member

...seen in an old mill.

Bandstücke​

Best regards,
Michael

 

Sep 15, 2014

• #2

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief

Michael Nagel said:

...seen in an old mill.

Bandstücke​

Best regards,
Michael

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Thanks for bringing this sculptural composition! I'm inspired!

A great place to explore, especially in such light. Reminds me of "harvest bundles of straw", but in a factory! Also makes me think I should return to the steel fabrication place I know to see what they have around in scrap steel.

Is this place of yours part of something still active, or totally abandoned?

Asher

 

Sep 15, 2014

• #3

Jarmo Juntunen

Well-known member

Very nice, Michael. I like the forms and lighting, although the left side is maybe a bit too dark to my likig.

 

Sep 19, 2014

• #4

James Lemon

Well-known member

Hello Michael

I like this image but I would like it even more if the three screws or nails were not showing, leaving only a portion of the bold curve at the bottom.

 

Sep 21, 2014

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Maggie Terlecki

Moderator

I like the shapes. I also like the warmth of the wood but I can see James Lemon's point about the crop as it would help ground the image better. Still, well seen.
Maggie

 

Sep 23, 2014

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Michael Nagel

Well-known member

Hi Asher,

Thanks! The mill is still fully functional, but no longer used. The energy of the water is used for electricity now, but using the same transmission like before.

Best regards,
Michael

 

Sep 23, 2014

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Michael Nagel

Well-known member

Hi Jarmo,

thanks! The contrast was even harder before, I did not want to take all away of the setting.

Best regards,
Michael

 

Sep 23, 2014

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Michael Nagel

Well-known member

Hi James,

Thanks! I though of more cropping, but on the other hand, this was an unintentional still life setting of material used for maintenance in this mill, so the context has some importance for me, even if it might not look as good as everyone expects.

Best regards,
Michael

 

Sep 23, 2014

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Michael Nagel

Well-known member

Hi Maggie,

Thanks! I included the environment on purpose as written above. It was interesting to see that everybody I watched during the short time I was there missed this view...

Best regards,
Michael

 

Sep 23, 2014

• #10

Antonio Correia

Well-known member

Beautiful...
Belts in leather I presume.
The rounded table reinforces the strength of the composition.
Thank you for sharing Michael !

 

Sep 23, 2014

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Michael Nagel

Well-known member

Hi Antonio,

Thanks! Yes, the belts are in leather.

The table is a functional part of the mill, but I don't remember which...

Best regards,
Michael