There was no time for the normal Wednesday walk today as I had to catch an early train to Brisbane where I have been doing a course on smelting and recycling silver etc - but more on that another day.
Over the weekend I pulled apart a sculptural piece because the timber just kept splitting and I did not think I could sell it like that. So I rescued the copper leaves and will make Bending 3 which will be installed at our front door.WE will be ok with the extra nail holes in the leaves. The rescued leaves looked great on the rust table - lovely contrast of rich rust and rich patina - what is not to love about that.
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©2015 Barry Smith - Patina and rust |
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©2015 Barry Smith - Rescued patinated copper leaves on rust table |
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©2015 Barry Smith - Patina in a different light |
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©2015 Barry Smith - Patina and rust 2 |
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©2015 Barry Smith - Patina and rust 3 |
And of course early in the week the valley delivered beautiful colours in the morning and evening.
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©2015 Barry Smith - Early morning light in the valley below |
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©2015 Barry Smith - Late evening light in the valley below |
So fortunate to live looking over the valley.
those leaves!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the beauty. Couldn't imagine something lovelier to feast my eyes on over a delicious cup of morning coffee. The patina and rust photos are pure inspiration!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what I love most. The gorgeous leaves or the rust table. What a beautiful combination!
ReplyDeleteHi V, D, AA & C - always good to have friends drop by and leave an encouraging comment. V - I never tire of them. D - can't beat rust and copper patina. AA - love the image of you enjoying the patina over a morning coffee. C - you can love both equally. Peace. B
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