514

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Mike

Textured things, and things that have aged. In their new form they have taken on a beauty that did not exist previously. They are compelling.

54 thoughts on “514”

The Blissful Adventurer on May 4, 2012 at 8:03 am said:

Oh Mike, wow! This is near the top of the list for me. This looks like a wondrous old Movie poster. I want to walk in front of this shot with a cigarette, a whiskey, and a pensive look

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 8:07 am said:
  
  cigarette, a whiskey, and a pensive look? You crack me up man. I can help you out with the whiskey. This is my home town and homey rolls with some whiskey.
  Thanks Miguel Grande.
  
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  - The Blissful Adventurer on May 4, 2012 at 8:15 am said:
    
    I love that shot Mike…outstanding!
    
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  - m5son on May 4, 2012 at 8:46 am said:
    
    Thank you amigo.
    
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Angeline M on May 4, 2012 at 8:11 am said:

Love this one. I like the description for old things. I will now say I am textured 🙂

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 8:48 am said:
  
  I too am textured. Have taken on the look of an old tree. 🙂
  
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  - Madhu on May 5, 2012 at 1:43 am said:
    
    Feel gnarled, but textured sounds better 🙂 Cool shot Mike!
    
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  - m5son on May 5, 2012 at 8:13 am said:
    
    I like gnarled but it is hard to say. Like the name Seth. Sounds odd on the tongue.
    Thanks!
    
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Lynne Ayers on May 4, 2012 at 8:14 am said:

Same description works for us as we get older … like the beauty part.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 8:48 am said:
  
  Beauty is very much part of the package. Thank you.
  
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catherinebowman on May 4, 2012 at 8:39 am said:

Wonderful! Textured as an older people age description! (re Angelina’s comment) Love it!

These are the hinges doors, yes? Still think it needs to be a bakery. The small door is the employee and “oh damn it’s raining” door.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 8:47 am said:
  
  Good eye girl. Well done, eh.Thank you.
  
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  - catherinebowman on May 4, 2012 at 8:51 am said:
    
    I like your work, I remember it. Reminds me. I need photos for tomorrow’s blog. Hmmm….
    
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  - m5son on May 4, 2012 at 9:07 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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Gordon on May 4, 2012 at 8:56 am said:

LOVE this one!!

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 9:07 am said:
  
  Thank you, thank you very much.
  
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mcolmo on May 4, 2012 at 8:57 am said:

I wonder what are the things hanging from the door’s window, for a moment I thought they were flip flops. Great photo, by the way.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 9:06 am said:
  
  I only see graffiti Marielba. However, seeing flip flops is clearly an indication that you need some beach time, which is easy enough for you to manage.
  Thank you, by the way.
  
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usermattw on May 4, 2012 at 9:12 am said:

I like this picture. Are you familiar with the Japanese term “wabi-sabi”? If I understand it correctly, it’s a design aesthetic that values the beauty of impermanence, as shown in part by things that are weathered, worn, visibly repaired, etc. I don’t know much about it, but I think of it sometimes when I consider what makes some of your photos beautiful.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 9:17 am said:
  
  I will become familiar with it my articulate and intelligent friend. Thank you.
  
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  - usermattw on May 4, 2012 at 12:03 pm said:
    
    Thanks, Mike! 🙂
    
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Soma Mukherjee on May 4, 2012 at 9:18 am said:

What a beautiful shot..textured things when they get weathered and aged, look like they have embraced scars or tattoos of the world around..and it makes them look so beautiful..
Loved it 🙂

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 9:20 am said:
  
  Great comment, and I so appreciate you taking the time to look. And well expressed too. Thank you.
  
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adrianpym on May 4, 2012 at 9:45 am said:

Reblogged this on The Legion of Door Whores and commented:
Wabi-sabi

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hutchphotography2020 on May 4, 2012 at 9:51 am said:

Great B/W shot. Really like the composition.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 10:09 am said:
  
  thanks man.
  
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clearedblur on May 4, 2012 at 10:28 am said:

I love this picture.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Sweet, thanks man.
  
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artblablablablog on May 4, 2012 at 11:24 am said:

Beautiful shot, I agree, natural erosion is very compelling!

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 1:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks Christina!
  
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tearoomdelights on May 4, 2012 at 11:38 am said:

Beautiful wording Mike, it really made the picture come alive for me.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 1:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you Lorna. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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Derrick Birdsall on May 4, 2012 at 6:24 pm said:

nicely done, one of your best.

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 6:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks Derrick.
  
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Sheila T Illustrated on May 4, 2012 at 9:21 pm said:

No window reflections in the black and white version; now that lower middle panel and the door do all the talking!

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- m5son on May 4, 2012 at 9:33 pm said:
  
  Good eye Sheila. Thanks for the comment.
  
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Tina on May 5, 2012 at 5:44 am said:

I love this! I like how on the panel of doors, the middle door appears much more tattered. If this were taken from the inside, I would say someone was trying to claw their way out! Surely some of you Door Whores could write a good creepy story to this one. 😀

If your weekend didn’t kick off the way you had originally planned, I’m so sorry! But I hope you have a lovely weekend, regardless, my dear friend!

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- m5son on May 5, 2012 at 8:10 am said:
  
  Hi Tina, my weekend kicked off as planned and I write this from my rig, well East of my home.
  Yes, the picture has a creepy feel to it and I guess that makes it appealing.
  Thank you for this comment, and good morning.
  
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  - Tina on May 5, 2012 at 12:05 pm said:
    
    My pleasure. That is wonderful, Mike! I’m so happy to hear it! Have a most fabulous adventure! 🙂
    
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  - m5son on May 5, 2012 at 1:02 pm said:
    
    We are in a tiny rural town where we have ridden scooters to all the corners. Grabbed a bucket load of images and some of them kick butt. About to grill. Thanks Tina.
    
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  - Tina on May 5, 2012 at 1:48 pm said:
    
    Now that sounds absolutely AWESOME! Scooters! I can’t wait to see those photos! Enjoying the grilling! I’m getting ready to do that here too. Be safe and enjoy the rest of your journey, Mike. 🙂
    
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  - m5son on May 5, 2012 at 3:38 pm said:
    
    Thanks Tina.
    
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niasunset on May 5, 2012 at 2:57 pm said:

Wonderful… Thank you dear Mike, with my love, nia

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- m5son on May 5, 2012 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks Nia.
  
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Dezra Despain on May 6, 2012 at 6:29 am said:

Texture and age go so well together; they equal character, something you don’t find often with new things. I love this photo and being in black and white adds to its charm.

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- m5son on May 6, 2012 at 7:45 am said:
  
  I have become personally involved with texture and age. They are my lovers, and wash over me with gentle hands.
  Thank you my friend.
  
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Elisa on May 6, 2012 at 10:37 am said:

You do have a way with words….and photography! I love this one in black and white.

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- m5son on May 6, 2012 at 11:05 am said:
  
  I am a silver tongued photographer. Thank you E.
  
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  - Elisa on May 6, 2012 at 11:30 am said:
    
    Silver tongue and a heart of gold.
    
    e.
    
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  - m5son on May 6, 2012 at 12:10 pm said:
    
    That is a nice thing to say. Thank you.
    
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Russel Ray Photos on May 22, 2012 at 1:51 pm said:

Thanks for letting me camp out in your blog today. I had a great time and tried to leave my campsite as clean as when I arrived.

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- m5son on May 22, 2012 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks man. Come back anytime.
  
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Giovanni on September 14, 2012 at 4:43 pm said:

I like the full photo; however, I prefer the cropped version that has become your header.

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- Mike on September 14, 2012 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  It did crop well. Thank you.
  
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