Changing Your Perspective

During my most recent portrait session I came across a couple of objects that were screaming for the attention of me and my camera.  The first was a fence, the other was a gas pump.  I'm sure that sounds rather unusual and ordinary - certainly unworthy of notice, right?  Wrong.  This fence was an old split timber fence with an unusual post and rail configuration which to me, easily seemed like a style out of the early 1900's. The color and texture of the wood was pure rustic, but the long, winding path along the vast pasture it bordered made for an elegant and graceful contrast. 
Now the gas pump was really interesting.  It stood a few feet off the corner of the main road with overgrown weeds, scrap lumber and bricks strewn about its base.  The pump's front was missing, exposing all the rusted belt wheels, cracked hoses and chambers.  Also missing was the actual pump, leaving the hose left to dangle to the ground below.  The rich, vibrant color of the rust was amazing especially under the light coming from the setting sun.  
It's funny how by simply changing your perspective on something can make for a completely different outlook.  I love the perspective from which I captured these images because for me, it brings out a certain beauty and uniqueness.  I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do!


  - Monica Simone