Torn Paper Texture

Torn Paper Texture, originally uploaded by Orchid Photo.

I'm not sure I've got the color balance right on this one. Welcome your suggestions!

Old VW Textures

I had a great time taking pictures of old VWs when we had to pick up Kevin's 1976 Volkswagen Type II Bus from the shop. There were a lot of old Buses and Beetles that must have been there just for parts. There were also a few that were being repaired and/or restored. I saw a shiny light blue and white van and a beautiful orange car, but those aren't as interesting to photograph, now are they?

Check these out on my Flickr page to see them separated and much larger: http://www.flickr.com/photos/orchidphoto/

Rusted Gears

Rusted Gears, originally uploaded by Orchid Photo.

Johnson City, TX Series #4. A black and white of some rusty gears hanging on a wall. There are things hanging everywhere in this place, which I'll probably show in another photo.

What attracted me to these gears is that each one had a different color and texture. The wall also had a lot of bumps, cracks and stains. I decided to go black and white to showcase the texture over the rusty colors.

Worn Child's Chair Close-up 1-19-09

Worn Child's Chair Close-up 1-19-09, originally uploaded by Orchid Photo.

I like this photo much better. What I love about the chair is how the wicker is so worn, broken and unraveling. This is much more interesting than the full-length, in my opinion.

Worn Child's Chair 1-19-09

Worn Child's Chair 1-19-09, originally uploaded by Orchid Photo.

I'm not too happy with how this came out. I didn't get the angle right to show how small it is. But I suppose that's what happens sometimes when you're trying new things.

This was my fiance's favorite chair when he was a kid. Obviously he sat in it whenever possible.

Old Skates 1-11-09

Old Skates 1-11-09, originally uploaded by Orchid Photo.

This is a pair of my fiance's old skates, and I mean OLD. Last year he got a new pair, but he'd been wearing these for years - torn up, broken down, halfway tied, loose blades and all. I think it's so cool to have an object that shows all the work you've put into something.