Lonely Road – Tracey Capone Photography © 2012
Some people have an obsession with photographing doors (who me? never), some windows (I do?? I don’t know what you’re referring to); some people love photographing the dilapidated signs attached to old buildings. (ok, I own that one…)
There are a multitude of things that one can find fascinating, especially when traveling to other countries. I never, however, thought that I would meet someone who was obsessed with fences, gates and walls. Sure enough, my Aunt Judy spent a great deal of our trip through Scotland and Ireland, with her eye on what types of barriers were up, whether they were stone, or wood, or barbed wire. At some point, we all became a bit taken with them but I can honestly say, I never thought I would have a preference in fencing…but I do. I am in love with the stone walls that dot the fields of Scotland and Ireland. Do you know which I’m referring to? The quintessential stone walls that spring to mind the second you think of both countries, like the ones in the photo above?
Given they aren’t very high, my guess is they were less about keeping people out and more about marking territory and, perhaps, keeping the animals in. Oh, and having stone fencing is definitely preferable when certain stubborn farm animals can’t be convinced that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. (yes, her head was stuck… don’t worry, we let the people who owned this farm in Ireland know)
Sometimes you just have to accept that the grass isn’t always greener…
We came across so many different forms of fencing and, I will say, if you’re a photographer looking to practice changing your aperture settings to control depth of field, fences, gates, and walls are a great way to do that.
Tracey Capone Photography © 2012
Do you have a particular obsession when you’re traveling? Old cars? Stairs? What strikes you as fascinating when you’re checking out other parts of the country or traveling abroad?
Enjoy!
*tracey*
Tracey Capone Photography © 2012
oh Tracy how marvelous the photos are, I know exactly what you mean, I wonder what you and you Aunt would think of Yorkshire…I expect you have been there tis so beautiful and rugged too ..thank you !
Oh and buildings and walls…and flowers!…: )
Your photos have such a timeless beauty to them! Greetings btw from a fan of dry stone walls!
Ohh I love these photos!! I seem to be attracted to old cars and broken down buildings when I photograph. They’re just kinda interesting…
I agree with Patti, timeless beauty. A terrific collection of images and my favourite is the third image.
@0belle- I haven’t been to Yorkshire yet! It’s on my list of places to see the next time I am back. (and I’m already planning
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@Patti- Thank you so much! I truly appreciate that! Greetings to a fellow dry stone wall fan!
@Kimbernator- Thank you very much! I am definitely all about old card and buildings. I think there is beautiful in everything
@jdphotography- Thank you as well! That’s one of my favorites from the trip
I particulalry like the first shot and the way you have processed it – very whimsical.
Tracy, Great pics all, I’m most fond of the last two as they convey, to me, a greater sense of the Irish/Scottish landscape, which is truly beautiful (and I’m kind of a pushover for landscapes). Also, and maybe this is presumptuous of me to say so, but I believe the reason there are so many stone walls was because the fields were so rocky, this was the only reasonable way to clear them.
Thank you Al!