Contributions of the group Interesting Rust and Rot

SC207 - post 26 July - Circle and/or Square in Square Format

nobody@ipernity.com (Jo WaLo) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:01:49 +0000

Jo WaLo has posted:

Rundes Maschinenteil, entdeckt im Moormuseum Geeste. Sony alpha 99, Minolta AF 24-85mm f3.5-4.5, Juni 2023

Glorious rust

nobody@ipernity.com (James) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:26:33 +0000

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Which do you prefer?

nobody@ipernity.com (Gavin Johnson) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:43:45 +0000

Gavin Johnson has posted:

I've uploaded the black and white version of this before, but I'm really interested in which image people prefer, as I can't decide myself.

It was the colours in the scene that originally caught my eye when I walked past; with the faded paintwork and the dusting of moss giving it a pastel look. On the other hand, I think a high-contrast black and white look can work well with industrial subjects.

So, please help me improve my photographer's eye and tell me which looks better (or if neither works for you!) Thank you.

HWW from Ripon

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Wed, 27 May 2026 08:07:32 +0000

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A view along the Purton Hulks

nobody@ipernity.com (Gavin Johnson) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:11:35 +0000

Gavin Johnson has posted:

On the only gloomy day in April, we visited the largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain. Over several years in the last century, around 86 vessels were deliberately grounded to reinforce the bank of the river Severn at Purton.

Most of the wooden boats have decayed away through natural weathering, though many were partly dismantled shortly after grounding by local people for use as construction materials and firewood. The best preserved are the vessels made of ferroconcrete.

Some other views and detail shots in the PiPs.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purton_Hulks

Rusting Horseshoes

nobody@ipernity.com (Gavin Johnson) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:54:35 +0000

Gavin Johnson has posted:

Another photo from an old road trip that felt like it would benefit from being in black and white.

High above the shoreline on a beach in northern Florida, someone had abandoned a game of horseshoes. The horseshoes were rusted up and gradually getting buried by blown sand.

Tractors

nobody@ipernity.com (Gavin Johnson) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:55:43 +0000

Gavin Johnson has posted:

A nearby farm has a store of dereclict equipment including these old tractors. I liked the pastel colour effect of the paintwork, rust and moss.

Naxos. Apeiranthos

nobody@ipernity.com (Heidiho) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:58:36 +0000

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Happy Fence Friday !

Chiocciola marca "ruggine"

nobody@ipernity.com (Mariagrazia Gaggero) — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:10:21 +0000

Mariagrazia Gaggero has posted:

Simca Marmon , camion militaire des années 70 dont la consommation est de 30 à 35 L / 100 km , une affaire pour toi

nobody@ipernity.com (Julien Rappaport) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:56:37 +0000

Julien Rappaport has posted:

Briefkastenfirma

nobody@ipernity.com (Edna Edenkoben) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:13:18 +0000

Edna Edenkoben has posted:

HMBCWW (Happy Mailbox Company Wall Wednesday)! ;-)

Rust Tit

nobody@ipernity.com (James) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:53:15 +0000

James has posted:

The lesser spotted rust tit can be found in areas where there are large amounts of rust.

North Carr Lightship

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Wed, 14 May 2025 07:25:24 +0000

Amelia has posted:

The North Carr is believed to be the last remaining Scottish lightship. In 1975 the lightvessel was replaced by an east cardinal buoy and decommissioned. After decommissioning, the vessel served as a floating museum in Anstruther then relocated to Victoria Dock under the ownership of the Taymara (Tay Maritime Action) charity. . It looked rather fine in Anstruther, but unfortunately Taymara were unable to raise sufficient funds for its restoration and the vessel is now destined to be dismantled and scrapped. Such a pity.

Dundee has spent a lot of money on the riverside improvements, and I do feel that some of the money spent should have been used to preserve this lightship.

More details here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carr_Lightship

Lister!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:33:39 +0000

Roger (Grisly) has posted:

Forty shades of rust to this elderly looking farm machine, parked or, abandoned just above Lochan Lunn Da-Bhra which is on the final section of the 154 km long, West Highland Way, a long distance walk which runs from Milngavie north of Glasgow to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, HFF!

Rust and rock wall

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:17:05 +0000

tiabunna has posted:

The Pyrmont area of Sydney was once a maritime and industrial centre. This wall, excavated from Sydney sandstone, has these fascinating rusty old fittings from long ago. HWW, everyone.

Penedos, HBM

nobody@ipernity.com (Xata) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:10:26 +0000

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Monte Gordo, Gate

nobody@ipernity.com (Xata) — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:52:22 +0000

Xata has posted:

Sometimes ago I showed Dr Gamito’s abandonned garden, full of memories for us.

This is the entrance gate…

Pears soap logo

nobody@ipernity.com (Amelia) — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:50:14 +0000

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Shack

nobody@ipernity.com (MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)) — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:19:39 +0000

MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix) has posted:

Whitstable.

See where this picture was taken. [?]

Saturday Self-Challenge: Rost

nobody@ipernity.com (Ulrich John) — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:21:11 +0000

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