Boulder Sunday. 'A Little Precarious.'

in #qurator7 years ago (edited)

'A Little Precarious.'

This is my entry for this week's Boulder Sunday challenge organized by @shasta.

I am also entering the first photo into Qurator's Photo Friday | Photography Competition #87

What does one do when driving past a rusted Holden perching precariously on the side of a hill, supported only by a few randomly placed boulders? They jam on the brakes, grab their camera, cross the road and shoot.

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Of course, I had this Sunday challenge in mind as well, so I was even more motivated to stop and get a closer look.... and a few pics. This very old Holden seemed to be defying gravity and I wondered how long it had been balancing on this hill amid the gum trees.

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At first glance, it would appear that it had been abandoned and left to the mercy of the elements but when you take another look, you will see a rock wall beneath it. A beautiful home was situated to the left of this wreck and the owners have selected a corner of their property to feature this vehicular rust bucket. That's what I call 'style.' Don't you agree? It certainly is unique when used as a focal feature in the garden.

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THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. HAVE A GREAT DAY.

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Oh my goodness what a fantastic boulder garden ❤ @trudeehunter!
Love the old rusty truck perched there among the giant stones like it
was it's last wild drive, ancient 4 wheeling! What a awesome find!
I'd of also done like you upon seeing that! Thank you for sharing
this wonderful scene! I like that piece of long thin chrome still
clinging to the front, no wait, zooming in it looks like a rope that
might be lights, wonder what it looks like at night? :-)

looks like some xmas lites!

Thanks for your comments @shasta it surely is a bit different. I think they have placed a couple of solar powered garden lights in front of the vehicle to lighten it up a bit at night.

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Nice shots! That old truck looks like it needs a new bumper.

... and maybe a new everything else, too! Those old rusting vehicles are great photo subjects, at least the ones that are from a bygone era. Nobody wants to see a rusty 2000's vehicle in the yard!

In the nearby state of Wisconsin, I used to see old trucks parked in yards. Sometimes, there would be one with the bed full of dirt and flowers planted in it.

I think you might be right, it needs a new everything as it would come from the early 1950's era I think. Would be interesting to see what it would look like in say the 2050's, if it is still there. lol.

Great photos, especially the first one. Good luck on the contest!

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Thank you @pardinus for your comments and support. Always good to hear from you.

The last photo was a nice surprise, Trudee. At first I thought of it as an abandoned vehicle left to rust in the woods. I love how they used the antique truck as a focal point in the landscape.

It was a surprise to me too although it certainly got my attention.

That sure is an interesting piece of lawn art! Terrific photos Trudee and I would have stopped also! 😉

Thanks Dee, glad you liked it. I just had to stop.

You are welcome @trudeehunter!! 🙂

I agree, it is unique for a garden ornament, but I would love to have it to restore to it's former glory!!

I know what you are saying, but I think it is a little beyond restoring although I must admit, there are some pretty clever people out there that would love the challenge I suppose. Thanks for your comments @rynow. Much appreciated.

great find! and great shots!

Thank you @orionsbeltbuckle for your comments. It is not everyday you find an old vehicle as a feature in someone's garden.lol.

Just when you think you have seen it all, this comes along. Love it! And extremely photo worthy. I would have stopped too. : 0

Thanks @whatisnew for your comments. Much appreciated.