Kylie Greenan Photography
Retired... in all its glory
Posted by Kylie Greenan (Hunters Hill, Australia) on 31 July 2008 in Transportation and Portfolio.
Series image 4 of 5
...the white spots in this image around the window are those tiny flies, a bit like fruit fly. I have not edited them out as I think they were Rusty's friends.
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kishore from Hyderabad, India
Just passing by when this series really got me looking for more. The truck seems intact... with gr8 rusty looks. I liked the colors that so much define RUST.
31 Jul 2008 5:05am
@kishore: Such lovely comments, thank you Kishore, thanks for stopping and taking the time to comment, much appreciated.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Thank you for your comments on my post. I have had a little peek at your portfolio and was pleasantly suprised to find some exceptional photography, keep it up, you have been added to my blog watch :)
31 Jul 2008 5:14am
@Peter Miller: Ohh, thank you Peter, I am very honoured and touched. Thank you for your lovely comments here, much appreciated!
@Viper: Thanks so much Viper, appreciate your comments and stopping by to view the series :o)
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
yes -- another wonderful angle from this warm and rusted subject! beautiful composition here! love the grasses to the left as the catch the golden light of the sun! marvelous!
31 Jul 2008 5:33am
@dj.tigersprout: Thank you DJ, your comments are always lovely to read... thank you also for our story today :o)
zOOm from Paris, France
That's sad ! Those cars were so beautiful and elegant ! Great composition, light is perfect.
31 Jul 2008 5:52am
@zOOm: Ahh not so sad, Rusty is well loved as you will see tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by.
@Nicolas Marguerie: Thank you Nicolas, much appreciated!
linerberry from New Zealand
Loving the series Kylie. The lighting is perfect, great compo. I like the way it seems to be hiding, a little shy maybe, behind the grass!
31 Jul 2008 6:03am
@linerberry: Thanks Liners... you are so right, Rusty is hiding from those cheeky goats! :o) playing hide and seek I think... have fun snowboarding! Pls be careful.
Nina from Hamburg, Germany
Beautiful composition. Really a fantastic image, Kylie!
31 Jul 2008 6:13am
@Nina: Many thanks Nina!
@Erik: Thank you for your kind words Eric, much appreciated.
Monique from Netherlands
Great series! Such a shame actually that Rusty isn´t treated very well, he is still so beautiful on his old age!
Great picture, sort of a rustique still life!
31 Jul 2008 7:09am
@Monique: I know that you mean Monique...but tomorrow you will see, a farmer takes care of him and I think Rusty is happy retired in the sun, he is posing on the side of the road and he watches the traffic go by and remembers old times I image, he has a few friendly goats he plays hide and seek with in the long grass, I get the feeling he is smiling! Thanks for stopping by and for your lovely comments! Much aprpeciated.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Ah ha... all is revealed, and what an old beauty that is. Love those grasses growing in front and catching the highlights. Wonderful.
31 Jul 2008 7:14am
@Observing: :o), tomorrow you will see he is actually loved :o) Thanks for your comments and for visitng! Much appreciated.
Carlos Palma from San Juan, Philippines
Finally RUSTY!!! If I had that truck in my backyard it'll be on its way to restoration!
31 Jul 2008 7:18am
@Carlos Palma: Ahhh, Carlos, but Rusty is so beautiful as he is... he doesn't need a face lift... see tomorrow, a little more is revealed :o)
@eddy: Many thanks Eddy!
@Dhini: Thank you Dhini!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Excellent, great imagery and very authentic, including the bibittes ;) good job Kylie
31 Jul 2008 8:51am
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine, appreciate you dropping by and commenting.
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Happy to hear Rusty isn't lonely and is accompanied by his fly-friends ;) Yet another great shot from a beautiful angle. I like the golden grass in contrast with rusty Rusty!
31 Jul 2008 9:10am
@Monique: :o)... there is a little bit more on Rusty tomorrow, thanks for returning to comment, it has been great fun reading them!
Carlos Palma from San Juan, Philippines
Lol! Alright Kylie! You keep me coming back with this series!
31 Jul 2008 9:46am
@Carlos Palma: Hahha, thanks Carlos, I hope you weren't dissapointed! Thanks for visiting and commenting!
@ManuelaR: Thank you Manuela!
desparado from delhi, India
Reminds me of d song...Dust in d wind...:) beautifully shot!
31 Jul 2008 9:50am
@desparado: I love it... dusty Rusty in the wind! Thanks for your comments!
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
This is a lovely old rusty truck, which looks like it is good enough to rebuild.
31 Jul 2008 10:39am
@Richard_Irwin: Thanks for your comments Richard, much appreciated.
@christelle: Thank you for your comments Christelle.
Andrew from United States
Nice short light portrait of a piece of history. I wonder if we will ever again design vehicles with the shapeliness or character of these old trucks?
31 Jul 2008 11:06am
@Andrew: They just don't make them like they used to do they... we can only hope. Thanks for your comments Andrew.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
This is a beautiful melancholic image. I like all the photos in the series, very poetic.
31 Jul 2008 12:00pm
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
The light's beautiful, as is the curving form of this old vehicle and its weathered look. The tight framing is very effective, too.
31 Jul 2008 1:11pm
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Of the apparently putting in the point ideal of this car, which you put in an obvious place on your blog. The rust become nice, light not sieve, in the ambience of nature in ls big photographic functions of your boitier. Very not choice of the feelings of ISO in a systéme of measure of light. Félicitation my friend Kylie. Siam
31 Jul 2008 1:37pm
@Siam: Merci tellement de toi de beaux commentaires mon ami, Siam tout d'abord apprécié.
Gnarf from Stockholm, Sweden
In some strange way it feels like the car belongs there in the nature. Looks peaceful.
31 Jul 2008 1:58pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A beautiful old relic ... the light is caressing it like an old friend.
31 Jul 2008 2:01pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Great shot, I like how you've captured a rustic and nostolgic feel to this. Nice work.
31 Jul 2008 2:22pm
ABW from Colorado Springs, United States
This is a great series! I love old rusty things. :) Such interesting colors!
31 Jul 2008 2:29pm
Rui Silva from Leiria, Portugal
Great composition. Colourful. Rusty. The final result is awesome. This appliable to all the pics in the series
31 Jul 2008 3:01pm
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Great shot, its a shame to see them rusting away, but the do make for interesting images
31 Jul 2008 4:26pm
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
The old rusty do not seem to be alone, the grasses are playing with him.
31 Jul 2008 4:42pm
@António Pires: They are António, along with the goats and the flys, they seem to have a lot of fun, thanks for you comments, much appreciated!
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
I imagine the sound of the old car and it makes me smile. I'd love to get a pinhole shot of this one. I must find me a nice old vehicle to capture one of these days.
31 Jul 2008 5:19pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, Canada
Very nicely documented. Rusty will now live forever in your shot.
31 Jul 2008 5:35pm
Bernard from Nantes, France
superbe présence
malgré son age on la croirait vivante
Bernard
31 Jul 2008 7:33pm
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Nice one Kylie!
Again, your choice of focus is fantastic...wonderful composition!
31 Jul 2008 8:15pm
@bluechameleon: Many thanks Blue :o)
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
On découvre petit à petit la voiture, ici on la voit dans presque sa totalité, cela complète bien les détails des photos précédentes. Un modèle très ancien c'est sur, vu de son design, le temps a fait son oeuvre pour le plus grand plaisir des photographes.
31 Jul 2008 8:31pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci de vos commentaires vraiment beaux, je suis heureux vous aime la découverte progressive à la finale, c'est en effet un beau vieux véhicule qui est retiré au soleil et attend le photographe respctful pour capturer sa beauté. Merci pour la visite Evelyne.
One from Açores, Portugal
Excellent shot, I really like this series of photos that you did.
31 Jul 2008 10:38pm
@One: Thank you so much One, much appreciated!
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
Rusty's rusty layer look like velvet,a royal retirement!!Very nice angle,with the tall grass at the side,and serene and nice feel to the whole picture:)
1 Aug 2008 2:15am
Brian from Seattle, United States
I love photos of things have have seen better days, good composition.
1 Aug 2008 3:13am
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Such a fine old relic. This capture really shows it off.
1 Aug 2008 3:56am
Sarala from Chicago, United States
It makes me want to have one in my back yard. I don't think the neighbors would approve, though.
1 Aug 2008 2:21pm
Lorena from Fort Myers, United States
there is no comments that i could say that would be new to you since you have so many, but great image. nice lighting too!
1 Aug 2008 4:04pm
Laurent from Lyon, France
les photos se suivent et sont toujours aussi belles.
Comme sur les autres, une jolie lumière, de jolies matières et peut être encore plus que sur les autre une très bonne profondeur de champ.
5 Aug 2008 1:31pm
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Great truck series - I like this one best!
7 Aug 2008 12:03pm
Canon EOS 40D
1/320 second
F/3.2
ISO 400
100 mm