Gears and Levers, and Escapements, Oh, My.. by RodS
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When we went to Union Station last week, I found a wonderful clock in one corner of the building - this is part of the clock movement. I was fascinated by the really cool, steampunk-looking gears and escapements, so naturally I had to take several photos.... I'll upload a photo of the whole clock in a day or so.. It stands about 7 feet tall.
This was taken with existing light, and hand-held.
Things have been a bit overwhelming the last week, and probably will remain so for the next week. With the screwy hours I'm working now, plus a whole host of family issues I've had to sort out, time has been at a premium.
If I manage to make it through next week without losing what little mind I have left (LOL), I'll have a week off to relax (whatever that is...I can't remember LOL).
I'm way behind on commenting - hope to get caught up in the next few days..
Glad to see kittybabe back with us again :-D
Thanks as always for all your comments and support! As Milena said, this community is awesome!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Comments (26)
Richardphotos
it is a very cool find and capture
Sea_Dog
Fascinating mechanism - I'm looking forward to seeing the whole clock.
eekdog
i agree about Milena Rod, very happy she's sticking around. your photo talents Rod are tops dude! really great capture. can't wait to see the full clock. and hope you have more pics from your trip to post when you have the time with that odd schedule. steve
MagikUnicorn
I like this
adorety
Nice shot. That's some gorgeous workmanship. The whole piece must be impressive.
mgtcs
WOW...wonderful capture friend, excellent shot, very interesting machine!
bazza
Wow Rod very impressive gears and cogs my friend a great find.. Look forward to seeing all the clock.. Hope things settle down for you soon and you get some much needed rest.. I also agree with you I to am glad Milena has stayed on!! Take it easy my friend and have a great upcoming weekend.. Barry
Faemike55
Great capture, Rod Can't wait to see the whole clock
auntietk
Only moments ago, you said to me: "A most delightful photo, my dear friend! Wonderful angle, and wonderful subject! Now, I'm convinced our brainwaves are riding the same cosmic plane:" Physical Representation of a Nonspatial Continuum Is that freaky, or what?
Chipka
I love old gears and new gears and cogs and springs and all of those other twangdoodles that make up older forms of technology and this is a perfect showcase of all of that! This is so incredibly well seen and nicely complex; I'd love to see this in person; it's already setting my mind off in all sorts of directions, including straight to Agara, where stuff like this is common, everyday stuff, albeit a bit older. This is a real marvel of a photograph!
bmac62
Cool Rod. I haven't seen this in Union Station, BUT, the one in Snohomish (near where we live) is even painted the same green with gold and black pinstriping or whatever old clockmakers called such decorative painting. Love your view of the innards:)
Froggy
Hi mate! Sorry to hear your having a crap time of it lately, especially with the hassles of working nights too! Hope you get it sorted soon and DO NOT worry about comments mate, all that rubbish can wait I think! Cool photo BTW, that must be one awesome clock to see up close eh? What wonderful engineering quality, built to stand the test of time (oh? I'm funny ain't I - LOL)
fallen21
Beautiful shot.
Bossie_Boots
Rods dont worry about commenting i can see why this caught your eye its amazing clock movements fascinate me too this is superb thanks for sharing !
vitachick
Love the colors on this. Really does look steampunk. 7 ft tall? Can't wait to see the whole image...
thecytron
A very good one!
magnus073
Your right Rob, this really is beyond cool. Being involved in engineering work for industries I also find mechanical things like this fascinating
boobunny
That is really cool. I hope all gets better for you and calms down a bit. But you take your time, don't working about posting comments when you are too busy. Just good to know you are well.
adrie
Great interesting photo shot Rod, excellent capture.
renecyberdoc
hey bro greetings from spackoland.good to be back home and connected with you guys.
Foink
A clock??? WOW...this is very cool...not the LED digital type that we are all used to!!! Awesome shot Rod...I really enjoyed this!!!
mrestey
Cool stuff Rod! I am always intrigued by such things.
ZanderXL
There is something beautiful about finely crafted machinery. Very nice.
Rhanagaz
Excellent capture! Fine old clock - much more fascinating than digital version of the same kind! Time enough is always the problem - but so it is...! :o]
Rainastorm
I really LOVE this, gears are so col to look at and watch move. Though, my favorite type of gear to watch are the mechanisms of a music box...I am always mesmerized by the beautiful gracefulness as it plays.
crender