tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post3966525092435602967..comments2024-03-27T07:00:37.924+00:00Comments on "By Stargoose And Hanglands": Kicking My Heels And Keeping On My ToesJohn "By Stargoose And Hanglands"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-75666755677816334452021-02-14T21:53:17.638+00:002021-02-14T21:53:17.638+00:00Fabulous walk with you John - all the photos are c...Fabulous walk with you John - all the photos are certainly frame-worthy, but the last one is my favorite with the bare trees, snow covered fields in the distance, and interesting foreground with just a hint of green growing plants reminding us it will be spring soon.<br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-38848564966136523162021-02-13T11:58:27.029+00:002021-02-13T11:58:27.029+00:00Fabulous colors and textures of the decayed tank! ...Fabulous colors and textures of the decayed tank! I loved patterns in the puddle at your feet, too, in the past post. Take care.stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-14440564216245365912021-02-12T17:03:18.489+00:002021-02-12T17:03:18.489+00:00Probably from the 1950s from what I can find onlin...Probably from the 1950s from what I can find online.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-60991996548175757302021-02-12T16:39:24.966+00:002021-02-12T16:39:24.966+00:00I doubt that the vaccination programme will have a...I doubt that the vaccination programme will have any immediate effect till the infection rate starts to fall and everybody in at least the older age groups has had their second jab. But, hey, it's a step in the right direction.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-65807780328252389322021-02-12T16:37:06.618+00:002021-02-12T16:37:06.618+00:00We've been using litres for selling fuel for d...We've been using litres for selling fuel for decades. This is apparently the original model of pump made by the Avery-Hardoll firm, though I can't tell you how old it is.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-60553140140137966582021-02-12T01:49:22.285+00:002021-02-12T01:49:22.285+00:00I don't often leave a comment, but I do save u...I don't often leave a comment, but I do save up your posts for a binge read every now and then. I enjoy both your photos and the commentary that takes me along on your walks. Oddities such as frost-rimmed leaves, ice crackles and bare branches against the sky tend to stop me in my meanderings.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-45756895332509954342021-02-12T00:37:20.418+00:002021-02-12T00:37:20.418+00:00Lots of great stuff here. Love the opening photo w...Lots of great stuff here. Love the opening photo with the purple sky. The old gas pump in incredible. I worked in gas stations all through high school and I've never seen one like it. I'm surprised its units are gallons. The old oil tank photos are wonderful!Spare Parts and Picshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-67096033027962148412021-02-11T20:40:14.243+00:002021-02-11T20:40:14.243+00:00I'm still mourning the length of corrugated ir...I'm still mourning the length of corrugated iron fence by our cricket field. They decided it was dangerous and took it away, thus removing a great source of photographic rust. jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-30782335876759179802021-02-11T19:04:45.916+00:002021-02-11T19:04:45.916+00:00Rust is always interesting to see and photograph. ...Rust is always interesting to see and photograph. We are still waiting for our jab too and it looks like it could be happening in late March or April. Our lockdown was updated to Easter now. At least we can enjoy nature here too on our trails. :)Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-68720649779943020592021-02-11T16:28:37.060+00:002021-02-11T16:28:37.060+00:00Such wonderful and interesting photos. I loved th...Such wonderful and interesting photos. I loved the one with the mountains. My favorite photo is the first one. The tree silhouette against the colorful sunrise is gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoy your day, hugs, Edna B.Edna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550994321689374875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-4520699089682273622021-02-11T15:51:49.348+00:002021-02-11T15:51:49.348+00:00That little mountain range--looks very Southwester...That little mountain range--looks very Southwestern. <br /><br />Yes, waiting our turns to get stuck in the arm here too. You are making good use of your time, and bringing us photos of the most fascinating things. Which most of us would pass by without a glance. Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-23965890336593687542021-02-11T15:51:37.581+00:002021-02-11T15:51:37.581+00:00Isn't it interesting to see what lies beneath ...Isn't it interesting to see what lies beneath paint jobs, where metal can finally turn to rust...based on the amount of iron in it probably. These are really beautiful photos which remind me of my frailty, as well as to think of the impermanence of the things around me.Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-58725423920989001472021-02-11T13:14:09.991+00:002021-02-11T13:14:09.991+00:00First shot is a stunner John 💜 I have a feeling t...First shot is a stunner John 💜 I have a feeling that however restricted in distance you are you will always find wonderful little scenarios for us to enjoy. The rusty images are gorgeous, I think you did well to stop when you did 😉PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-10637543623161230782021-02-11T12:41:12.404+00:002021-02-11T12:41:12.404+00:00The colours in the sky are quite wonderful. An imp...The colours in the sky are quite wonderful. An impressionist painter could find lots of inspiration there - much as you did, John, from rust and decay. A person with a creative mind never has a problem finding interest in the daily mundanities of life.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-11564012921402234522021-02-11T08:55:32.860+00:002021-02-11T08:55:32.860+00:00Hi John - you've certainly made the most of th...Hi John - you've certainly made the most of the very chilly days ... my waiting is over tomorrow ... not to say I've been waiting as such. It's still chilly down here and we've had spatterings of snow - in fact a covering last night - but gone now. <br /><br />The iron rusting away is fascinating isn't it ... the way its made, then creates these wafer thin 'sheets' peeling away ... stunning colours you've found to photograph. Beautiful area you live in ... great to see - all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-54024225336450575112021-02-11T06:39:53.768+00:002021-02-11T06:39:53.768+00:00Lovely photos as always. Will you have more freedo...Lovely photos as always. Will you have more freedom once you have your "jab"?Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-52284585952991637142021-02-11T03:30:16.106+00:002021-02-11T03:30:16.106+00:00The tire does have Christmassy look, charming even...The tire does have Christmassy look, charming even. Lovely photos. The crunch of frozen mud in the early morning brings back memories.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-19140043013697375912021-02-10T23:52:53.936+00:002021-02-10T23:52:53.936+00:00You need more snow! We have a foot or so.You need more snow! We have a foot or so.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-34122580645418431042021-02-10T23:14:07.518+00:002021-02-10T23:14:07.518+00:00I love the colors and textures of the rust! And l...I love the colors and textures of the rust! And love the wheel draped in ivy. And that snow scene is gorgeous.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-89833269537632410802021-02-10T22:40:31.485+00:002021-02-10T22:40:31.485+00:00Your last shot is my favourite, John.Your last shot is my favourite, John.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-18138219589365075272021-02-10T22:33:07.628+00:002021-02-10T22:33:07.628+00:00That farm machine photo has a rather spooky face i...That farm machine photo has a rather spooky face in it John.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-60180673348211296552021-02-10T20:17:00.780+00:002021-02-10T20:17:00.780+00:00You always find something interesting to photograp...You always find something interesting to photograph on your rambles. Love the gas pump and the old wheel. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-47079587414799849092021-02-10T20:12:49.339+00:002021-02-10T20:12:49.339+00:00I like how there is a sign by an obviously flooded...I like how there is a sign by an obviously flooded river. Flood! Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-45741201240668100822021-02-10T19:04:48.466+00:002021-02-10T19:04:48.466+00:00It is quite surprising how you do get used to bein...It is quite surprising how you do get used to being confined. However, I do look forward to a time when I can travel and do as I please. The miniature rusty mountain range is great - you have a great eye.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-24582425874420023382021-02-10T18:33:06.287+00:002021-02-10T18:33:06.287+00:00I really like your rust shots!I really like your rust shots!RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.com