This post is somewhat different to the recent images of the golden hues of Autumn. Instead I give you the cold, hard metal surface of kegs, waiting on the dockside in Cork before moving on to their next destination. Were they full, were they empty? I have no idea, but just may be this is part of a Christmas order. Incidentally, this is a colour image – look carefully!

This photograph was taken following a lunch with a friend. Knowing the dockside was close by, I took the camera with me. I knew that most of the dockside would be in shadow given the winter sun is low in the sky, but managed to find a few worthwhile shots. In the next few days I hope to show you more from this amble. There’s always something if you look.
And now… I suddenly feel thirsty π
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Plenty to get through π
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Glad that you *are* alert enough to keep your eyes open for such interesting shots wherever you go, Mick! Great pattern/texture view.
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Another version of the “Great Wall” π
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Almost eerie yet inviting. Timing is everything. Nicely captured, MM.
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Thank you so much and Happy Thanksgiving, assuming you now celebrate this day. π
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I’m sure they had beer, I’m not tirsty anymore π
Great shelves, MM!
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Thanks Dana, looks like it is getting cold over there. βοΈ
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π yes, it is not snowing yet, it is from last winter…
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Love this! The little touches of colour are so subtle (and yes, good thing you told us what it was, though our imaginations did get a chance to go a little wild for a bit there!)
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Let the imagination run riot. MM π
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There’re so many great photo objects to find in your own close surroundings and your shot surely underlines it. Very interesting capture, lightning and mood. I don’t think I’d guessed what it is, this is really great!
Have a lovely day, MM.
Best regards,
Dina
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Thanks Dina for the superlative comments. π
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You’re very welcome, my dear. π
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I’m looking closely and I see it’s not b&w. Very interesting image. And there are motifs everywhere. π
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pleased to have piqued your interest. π
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I really like it so. π π
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Nice one. I never would have guessed what they were if you hadn’t told me.
Like the B & W (plus green background).
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Brilliant. Spot the blue in there too – another straight line. In the foreground you have the top of the fence keeping out unwanted photographers! π
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This capture really caught my eye Mick! I just love love love it –
I could not make it out -which is always a wee trap for me to fall into (curious little female that I am!)
And then to hear and then SEE what the picture held was pretty cool OK π
It actually really made me feel that cold shadowy hidden away kinda of feeling that winter brings.
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That is brilliant to hear, great to get your feedback. I took the shot because of the cold texture, patterns and shadows. However, I was surprised at the total lack of colour. So glad that you liked it too. MM π
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It just worked so well Mick! π It is great when that happens hey.
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That got me thinking – didn’t know anything was exported from Cork by sea but…..”β¬9 billion worth of Irish food and drink was exported last year, beating all previous records”. Just shows what I know π
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I have no idea what goes by air or ship these days. Hope all is well in Northumberland – no doubt getting pretty cold now. βοΈ
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