Elegant Functionality by auntietk
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Description
This is the iron grate under the light at the Westport, Washington lighthouse. They could have just as easily used something utilitarian and plain, but when the Grays Harbor Lighthouse was built in 1898, fancy architectural detail was still the norm.
Comments (29)
Faemike55
and I am so glad that it was. it's a shame that the designers don't see it this way anymore Great capture Tara
brycek
This is beautiful and wonderful detail..nice capture!!
jocko500
a wonderful design
netot
Beautiful capture! Those were times when beauty had to accompany the utility, and workers and craftsmen were proud of their work and gave the best of themselves.
durleybeachbum
We mourn the loss, and our descendants will in the end only read about such beauty in books, or whatever supercedes those. Beautifully seen.
jayfar
They certainly were the folk that gave all their structures an elegant beauty. Lovely shot Tara.
Chipka
This is gorgeous and rich and so completely exciting. As Frank Herbert might say: details within details! I love the light and the color and the texture. I wish we still did stuff like this today! Maybe we'll return to actual craftsmanship, once we've gotten bored with...well...cookie-cutter blandness. What a marvel of an image and yeah, so well seen!
Ilona-Krijgsman
wonderful design...love it
Katraz
We have lost the beauty in new buildings due to cost cutting.
Blush
Great design I love it Still in a daze over hubbys death but was a lil bit better today please keep me in your prayers...... Hugs Susan~
bmac62
Metal artwork handcrafted because it was expected...thank goodness. Love this crop and presentation.
blondeblurr
It's looking at me and winking with his gorgeous long eyelashes ;) how can I refuse a smile ... perfect crop Tara, BB
jophoto
Superb detail.
EJD64
Super capture and the lines are fantastic. Tks Tara.
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Superb shot my friend, what a great pattern
MrsRatbag
Ooh, I love fancy architecture! Great find, and as always a wonderful capture!
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. God Bless.
bobrgallegos
Super capture and POV of this artistic iron grate!!
photosynthesis
Well seen & captured, Tara - you have a great eye for these interesting architectural details that most others wouldn't take the time to notice...
T.Rex
I can't figure out the angle or what I'm seeing, but I don't care. The art work here is what counts! As the others say, I hope artistic design will one day return to architecture. Our modern buildings simply aren't made to last, considering modern building techniques. After which it's tear 'em down. There won't be much left from our generation. Keep up the good work! Perhaps we should have a "Guess what?" competition? :-)
moochagoo
Very fancy and good idea of POV
helanker
Yes, and thank you for that, because you have such an eye for this, so we have alot of excitement out of it here in your gallery :) Thank you :)
RodS
From a time, lost but never forgotten... A beautiful shot of elegant craftsmanship, Tara!
debbielove
Yes, and I have to say, I wish it was the same now! But we now get square boxes or weird shaped carbuncles that don't fit in with other older archtichture.. This is lovely, well shown Tara! Rob
dochtersions
Such a fantastic close-up, Tara. I love the green and the blue, as the pattern it makes. You have a great eye for things showing like this.
pauldeleu
Excellent and original shot.
anmes
Stunning
adorety
Beautiful image and composition. You show off the ornateness wonderfully and with originality.
faroutsider
Craftsmanship as viewed by a visual craftswoman. Excellent.