depressioning
April 14, 2009 at 1:04 pmDC, Exteriors, Nikon D50, Textures, black + white, dupont circle
This picture makes me think of depression era dust bowl farm houses that have been beaten and worn by the relentless weather around them. Fortunately, I did not have to take a trip in time/space to get the shot as it is actually a carriage house in Dupont Circle. I love that the shutters are so worn that the paint and upper layers of wood have been wiped away exposing the warmer colored wood core underneath. The only portion of the shutter spared the beating looks to be the upper third which has gained some protection from the overhanging eave. Sloppy painting on the mullions and scrawny vines that cling to the wooden lap siding are fitting for this desperate scene. That being said, a steady rain must sound amazing as its drops pelt the tired tin roof.
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April 15th, 2009 at 11:31 am
Now, this would look great framed and matted…very Wyeth-like. Love it!
April 17th, 2009 at 7:44 am
The mention of “..dust bowl depression era” warrants a shout out to Dorthea Lange http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Lange
Great shot.
April 19th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
i love this shot. great range of colors. really sweet. did u put this up on flickr?
April 20th, 2009 at 7:32 am
yup, here she is… http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhoek/3338808420/