Old Chair by wysiwig
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Description
The Mendocino Headlands became a protected state park in 1972 but that does not mean that things are static. This “chair” sits facing the sea and was built sometime in the mid-1970s. Over the years many have left messages on its surface.
Comments (11)
Faemike55
Very fascinating! those were simpler times back then, no gang related markings. actually pretty nice to see this in this manner!
Sea_Dog
I have to agree wit Tea Rex, sometimes details make more powerful images than broad vistas. This is certainly an example. Great work!
tennesseecowgirl
very awesome
durleybeachbum
SO interesting! a super pic.
vaggabondd
oh thats really cool, I wouldn't mind leaving a message there myself
Tea_Rex
[ Originally posted on Sep 8, 2009 4:42:07am ] You already know I love details, Mark. I especially enjoy the work of photographers who produce lasting art from minor scenes that the majority pass by without so much as a glance. Here, beautifully side-lit to reveal the subtleties and texture, are preserved details no doubt long lost from the memories of those who once carved them. I am charmed by the idea that these marks of passage, mostly intimate, were set into an isolated bench perhaps occasionally by lonely lovers hoping to secure some permanance for a heart's yearning. There's no reasonable possibility that these passing souls ever imagined that one day their etchings would be seen by an audience of people spread across the world. What a wondrous age we live in! [ The following is an amendment to the above made twelve hours later. I had to delete the original post in order to add anything further since we are only allowed 1 comment per image. (Yeah, I know! Write your Congressman.) ] So I'm back. :-) What struck me on first view and even moreso now is that the most aesthetic carving featured is the most important word of all. Having some hobby experience with woodworking what I can say with conviction is that only a practiced hand could have made that etching with such fluid grace. Here's where my imagination goes ... If, as it appears, Mark's photo is taken of the middle of the bench, then this particular carving is set at the center point. Perhaps . . . this embellishment was added at the time the bench was originally crafted. If so, then it is THIS word which inspired visitors, through the years, to contribute a mark of their own dearest expression. That would not be unlike what set, and keeps, the ball rolling within this community of ours. Terry
sandra46
superb work!
jocko500
love the texture here. cool shot
myrrhluz
It looks to me as if you captured the left side, but the 'LOVE' could still have inspired many. That seems to be the main theme, with even the peace sign embellished with a heart. I hope it's not allowed to disintegrate. I really like this bench and your presentation of it with the detail large and and insert of the whole bench. It also made me think of ancient graffiti like that left by Romans. Not only do we learn from it but there is a special feeling of connection when you touch and read something written by an individual so long ago. Wonderful image. BTW you could not have eaten MY Rotella in white sauce :o( She was not named after a food item, but after a deisel oil. I know where to go to find classy names for cats! :0)
TwoPynts
Wonderful bench and you captured it tiny details and textures well here, the light is perfect for it. I find the inset overview image a bit distracting from the overall impact of your shot though.
praep
Awesome find. It's great to see that somebody likes to carve something better like gang-markings. Great artists took a seat there I think.