Maxwell Silver Handle (What Is It?) by RodS
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Today, Jo and I went to Union Station in Kansas City to see the "Diana: A Celebration" exhibit - an impressive collection of memorabilia of Princess Diana. Very impressive - especially her wedding dress with its 25-foot (!) train.
Unfortunately, photoraphy wasn't permitted inside (which is common with exhibits of this nature), so I don't have photos of the display for you.
What I do have is this.... Can you guess what it is part of?
Taking a que from Tara (auntietk), I got in close and took several photos of parts of...it. And taking a que from Mike (faemike55), I'm going to let you guess what this is part of. I'll post a photo of the whole thing in a day or two.
I did a little bit of fiddling with filters in Photoshop for this image. Hope you like it!
Thanks to all my Rendo friends for all your comments, faves and support on my last "Busted" upload! You all are great!
Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll be going on the "graveyard" shift next week - 10:30PM to 06:30 AM, so I'm likely to be walking around bumping into things for a few days, until my sleep cycle rearranges itself.
Comments (27)
wotan
Very cool colors and textures... a really steampunk valve!
eekdog
maybe a part of a fire engine, or some compressor. like the photo fx my friend. graveyard shift? yuck!
Faemike55
Looks like part of an engine to a big rig, my guess is a trip hammer mill
bazza
Lovely post Rod It looks like some part of a steam machine but what is anyone's guess lol. Very nice filter work too.. Graveyard shift.. I use to hate that one when I did shift work.. especially the sleeping during the day lol.. Have a good weekend my friend Barry
Pagrin
Hmm the tap fitting is for water (or a liquid at least), it's feeding into an engine block of some sort by the look of it, certainly something with works under high pressure. Maybe a steam engine?
Chipka
What an image. I love the image itself and the postwork. As for what it is, I suspect it one of those things used to allow the function of another thing. Actually I think it's a steam valve knobby-handle on something that needs steam release? I'm guessing by that dial. Whatever it is, it makes for an intriguing and really well-captured photograph. I love your postwork choices as well. All in all, this is a marvelous piece of work.
auntietk
I know EXACTLY what this is! It's a superb abstract, wonderfully composed, with great color and contrast and excellent postwork. The division of space is masterful, and even the light adds to the beauty of the composition. Out-frakkin'-standing, my friend!
adorety
It's the engine to the six wheeled family gradunza.
magnus073
Cool pic Rod, and like everyone else I have no idea what type engine this came from
bmac62
I know this could come from anywhere...but I know there are antique fire engines at Union Station. I also know that there are mechanical rooms under the station that controlled the steam heat. I see what I think is a steam pressure guage. I'll guess a fire engine with some type of steam engine for pumping water. All that said, I agree with Tara...a superb abstract:)
Froggy
Bloody Hell Rod, I gaven't much of a clue what this is? I would say part of an early fire engine knowing I'm gonna be wrong. I like the post effects you have put on it (whatever it is!). I did nights for 10 years and hated 'em - it takes 42 days for your body to adjust back after doing just one nightshift, which explains why I was always knackered - I don't miss 'em now ;o)
kittybabe
very nice shot excellent work
vitachick
Graveyard shift. ugh been there. Walked around like a zombie..Remember when I got off the shift. Was cleaning at 2am since I couldnt sleep...Body does adjust.. Have no clue what this is a part of..Some type of valve attached to a compressor?
Bossie_Boots
It looks like the handle that controls the water flow on the side of the engine i have probley mugged myself but oh well lol !!
fallen21
Beautiful shot.
Foink
Not sure what this is...but it looks very cool.Great work Rod!!!
debbielove
It could but only could be fire engine relatedd! Maybe! But then, maybe not... I'm good at this, can you tell Rod! Good idea and work.. Thanks for the comment on Rosys post.. Rob
mrestey
Interesting photo Rod. I will go with my very first impression: Looks to me like a part of an old fire engine. Cool Photoshop effects.
brewgirlca
From my experience in the brewing trade I am certain this is a gas regulator of some kind, not liquid gas but gas in the literal sense. But what type of regulator I cannot be sure. I see it is a dual gauge so there is a tank under pressure being monitored and a line being regulated.
boobunny
A valve attached to something, lol.
FaeMoon
No idea.. but.. very cool pic!!!
mgtcs
Spectacular shot my friend, wonderful textures, congratulations!
ZanderXL
Is it a findle-wanger from the doogie-zimmer? :)
adrie
Wonderful and interesting render Rod, excellent done.
crender
Wonderful!!
Rhanagaz
Fine capture and post work, Rod! A valve to...some machinery? ;o)
Rainastorm
Super cool Rod...and I hear ya there...we went to so many places they wouldn't let us take pictures...ugh. Oh well. This looks like some sort of tractor or motorized equipment but what do I know...hahahaha Have a good night!