Back In My Days - California U S 395
by Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography
Title
Back In My Days - California U S 395
Artist
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography
Medium
Photograph - Original Photography
Description
The Old Water Wheel was an unusual sight, created by the same company that brought us the steam powered automobile! The vintage look of the piece (with it's rust seemingly placed on it by the brush of an artist) and the memories of a different industrial age, was just right for a great outdoor portrait. The trees seem to be dancing as if the wheel was orchestrating a tune.
"Back In My Days - California U S 395"
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Rust Dust Old or Abandoned Collection/
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography
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January 29th, 2011
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your marvelous art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group. This art has been selected from the ABC Group's I IS FOR INDUSTRIAL themed week. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the features archive discussions and in another discussion in ABC Group!
HH Photography of Florida
What an interesting, vintage find and informative description. The landscape complements it beautifully.
Sue Smith
Great shot, Glenn! I also appreciate the description you wrote. v
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography replied:
It took me a little investigation. The equipment is a power piece that looks invincible! Thanks Sue
Lois Bryan
great find ... wonderful exposure work!!! f/v
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography replied:
Thank You Lois. I think this may have reworked into the Iron Man suit...
Patricia Januszkiewicz
such nice lines on this ...love the contrast of the man-made with the tree .... v. patricia
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography replied:
That play in the photo is pretty nice. I worked on this photograph by hand back in the days before I understood all of the software in front of me. Many meticulous hours on the Arc Software photo system.
Deborah Smith
What a beautiful piece of machinery! Love that wheel - it seems too massive to be moved by water doesn't it.
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography replied:
I agree. It was a question that I had running through my mind as well. An interesting piece of industrial lore.
Joan Carroll
from Inanimate Objects group. V. This looks in remarkable condition. Nicely done.
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography replied:
It withstands the Sierra Mountain Range and Desert climates. Pretty well made. TU
Don Wright
Another wonderful piece of work Glenn. Is this at the same museum? It amazes me sometimes when something like this is shown, and realizing how gifted people of times past were to think this up, then produce it. I can imagine the same today would take computer experts and really spendy equipment to make it. Thanks for sharing in Abandoned and Forlorn.
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography replied:
Yes, it is the same museum. It's tucked away in Independence, California. Loads of California history artifacts including the nearby WW2 Manzanar Internment camp.
Phyllis Denton
Very nice capture, Glenn. I like the contrast between the strength of the machine and the softness of the trees.
Glenn McCarthy Art and Photography replied:
Thanks Very Much Phyllis. I cannot recollect ever seeing one of these units before... but there must have been a huge amount of muscle! God Bless!