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24 Feb 2008 • 523 views

Chestnut Paling: 1 of 7

This is the first of a 'wired' bundle. This form of cheap utility fencing actually creates wonderful patterns and shadows and because of its flimsy nature gets messed about rather a lot.

I have varied the images as much as possible in a number of different ways.

REQUEST: I have never before posted such a large bundle together on the same theme and thus I would like honesty if the ''Chestnut paling'' set begin to pall before it is fully posted.

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Chestnut Paling: 1 of 7

This is the first of a 'wired' bundle. This form of cheap utility fencing actually creates wonderful patterns and shadows and because of its flimsy nature gets messed about rather a lot.

I have varied the images as much as possible in a number of different ways.

REQUEST: I have never before posted such a large bundle together on the same theme and thus I would like honesty if the ''Chestnut paling'' set begin to pall before it is fully posted.

comments (15)

Chris Phillips

United Kingdom

24 Feb 2008, 00:12

This looks very much like my own handiwork Richard - the erection of the fence I mean. Maybe I have a similarly DIY gifted cousin somewhere

Richard Trim: You are too modest young man. richard

Jewlya

United States

24 Feb 2008, 05:48

Love the angles and geometry of the fence.

Richard Trim: Thanks Jewlya ... the patterns and shadows are what attracted me in the first place. richard

martie

24 Feb 2008, 07:15

I like this one in B&W. The fence has seen better days, but that is what makes it so interesting. Looking forward to the series.

Richard Trim: I suppose it could almost be labelled as 'early stages of grunge'. richard

chad

Great Britain (UK)

24 Feb 2008, 07:56

I bet Chris Phillips put this fence up after he finished painting his front door!

Great composition though, Richard. I like the mix of materials on show. I do wonder if this might look good in colour.

Richard Trim: Hey! Leave me out of the banter between you two guys...

I've got some in some sort of colour to follow if you haven't fallen asleep by then ... ( Remember Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz) richard

anniedog

Great Britain (UK)

24 Feb 2008, 09:58

This is a good start, though the lighting is a little harsh - I'm guessing it's midday. 7 is a relatively modest number for a series so I'm sure we won't die of boredom!
Ingrid

Richard Trim: Seven maybe modest to you Ingrid but for the likes of me with short concentration spans ;-), it's like unwinding a whole roll of kitchen wipes. You will be allowed to retract your 'no boredom' brag at anytime. cheers richard

blackdog

home

24 Feb 2008, 10:07

Interesting combination of the temporary and the permanent. I like the harsh lighting, suits the subject.

Richard Trim: Cheers Mike. Please please pleasenot too many fishy pics Ha! richard

tim

United Kindom

24 Feb 2008, 12:46

love the tone to it, particularly like the shadows, unusual and well captured

Richard Trim: Cheers Tim. I'm sure this isn't the first 'chestnut paling' post on SC. richard

Tracy

Great Britain (UK)

24 Feb 2008, 16:08

I like the lighting Richard and the shadows are great. This kind of fencing used to be used in our fields to stop snow filling the roads. Seen as we don't get much of the white stuff anymore,I have not seen any for ages.

Richard Trim: Yes I recall loads of such fencing often 20 or so yards from the road whilst walking in the Peak district. Cheers Tracy. richard

brianaw

24 Feb 2008, 16:55

A good start for your series Richard. Hope the others will be as equally interesting.

Richard Trim: Only time will tell Brian. thanks richard

Laura

24 Feb 2008, 17:15

The lines and shadows make the image interesting. Nice work.

Richard Trim: Thanks Laura. richard

Catalpa

Newcastle heating back on.

24 Feb 2008, 18:11

Dear old chespale fencing. I specified miles of it when o was a practicing landscape architect. I didn't think much about its aesthetic possibilities. It looks fluid and animated here, in contrast to the solid concerete structure.

Richard Trim: Thanks Ian. I hope you'll find the future postings (no pun intended) will provide some aesthetic pleasure inspite its utilititarian usuage. richard

mickyboy

North Yorkshire

24 Feb 2008, 18:30

Stark contrast, the concrete structure will be there longer than the rest, very harsh lighting too, it works very well.

Richard Trim: Coastal defences are going to have a very problematic future ... certainly on the East Anglian coast. cheers richard

Bill Phillips

Droitwich.. been a dull old day

24 Feb 2008, 19:58

I'm more interested in the machined round post because I used to sell them

Actually this should be interesting because you are right about the old chestnut pales.

Promise I'll tell you when I'm bored

Richard Trim: Hope they have more potential photographically than machined posts Bill... but of course I could be completely wrong ;-) richard

Ellie

at home

25 Feb 2008, 00:05

Looks as if that great big long post wasn't quite long enough or sturdy enough to keep all the rest in place.

I like the geometry here, and the way the chestnut fence is almost draped over the concrete, like a piece of fabric.

Series? You do what you like, it's your site.

Richard Trim: I will Ellie ... But I like to monitor those whom get bored very quickly. ;-)
Yes the fencing looked exactly like a piece of draped fabric. Thanks richard

Richard Standley

France

25 Feb 2008, 11:29

very nice and crisp. I love the tones here Richard. Richard

Richard Trim: Many thanks Richard. richard

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