I love this, I've really enjoyed your wheels, so much so that unconsciously (right) yesterday, I was seeking wheels and found some gorgeous country touches here and there, so thank you ;)

16 Aug 2008 7:58am

@Lorraine: You are welcome as always Lorraine and thanks for your comments.

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

Such beautiful flowers amongst the fabulous old rusted machinery wheels, a lovely compositon and use of filter, congratualtions!

16 Aug 2008 9:41am

MJ from Delaware, United States

We can see beautiy in anything if we just stop and look.... this is great... I love the delicate flowers and the old wheel...

16 Aug 2008 12:13pm

Tracey from White Hall, United States

Timeless.

16 Aug 2008 1:29pm

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A classic image of historic farming machinery. Lovely, Marion.

16 Aug 2008 5:36pm

@Michael Skorulski: Thank you Michael.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

The city boy in me perceives this to be some kind of farming implement that gets dragged behind a tractor, but what kind (and why), I have no earthly idea. Saw some things like this when I lived in Iowa many years ago, didn't know then and still don't. I am glad farmers do know these things, because I like the food they grow very much and appreciate the very hard work and sacrifice that goes into producing an annual crop.

What I also know is that this photo is excellent and has a very bright but timeless quality. I like!

16 Aug 2008 7:43pm

@Viewfinder: Thanks Mike, it's the side view of the hay-rake that I showed two days ago. I had absolutely no idea what it was either, so I searched the net to find out. It really is good that the farmers know how to use these although I am pretty sure this hasn't been used for years as it is a horse drawn one.

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Another memorable shot Marion, when those old machines are gone, you will still have the image. Is this on railway land.... do the trains still run..?

16 Aug 2008 8:57pm

@Observing: Thanks Mike. Yes we have what we call a dayliner that goes through a couple of times a day and I believe that there is the odd bit of freight from time to time. I guess it's railway land. Just the little area between the highway and the railroad.

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

hey Marion -- just been scrolling through your portfolio -- such wonderful images there: softly lit flowers and wonderful coastline... i will need to peruse them a bit more thoroughly when i have a few moments -- just glorious colors and textures to be found there i am sure!! another great shot here -- i think you should collect these relics and beginning selling them as garden accessories! i think it would be a hit! especially amongst the more 'english' garden styles...! :)

16 Aug 2008 9:52pm

@dj.tigersprout: Thank you so much DJ. My favorite pictures have always been those of flowers. I need to "branch out" and expand my horizons. I so love taking pictures and sharing with others and when I find someone who takes excellent shots then I add them to my blog list and enjoy theirs just as I have your. Again thanks for those kind words.