Boulder Sunday. 'A Little Precarious.'

trudeehunter (71) in qurator • 5 years ago (edited)

'A Little Precarious.'

This is my entry for this week's Boulder Sunday challenge organized by @shasta.

I am also entering the first photo into Qurator's Photo Friday | Photography Competition #87

What does one do when driving past a rusted Holden perching precariously on the side of a hill, supported only by a few randomly placed boulders? They jam on the brakes, grab their camera, cross the road and shoot.

Of course, I had this Sunday challenge in mind as well, so I was even more motivated to stop and get a closer look.... and a few pics. This very old Holden seemed to be defying gravity and I wondered how long it had been balancing on this hill amid the gum trees.

At first glance, it would appear that it had been abandoned and left to the mercy of the elements but when you take another look, you will see a rock wall beneath it. A beautiful home was situated to the left of this wreck and the owners have selected a corner of their property to feature this vehicular rust bucket. That's what I call 'style.' Don't you agree? It certainly is unique when used as a focal feature in the garden.

THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. HAVE A GREAT DAY.

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pixresteemer (65) · 5 years ago

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Thanks very much @pixresteemer 💐

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shasta (66) · 5 years ago

Oh my goodness what a fantastic boulder garden ❤ @trudeehunter!
Love the old rusty truck perched there among the giant stones like it
was it's last wild drive, ancient 4 wheeling! What a awesome find!
I'd of also done like you upon seeing that! Thank you for sharing
this wonderful scene! I like that piece of long thin chrome still
clinging to the front, no wait, zooming in it looks like a rope that
might be lights, wonder what it looks like at night? :-)

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orionsbeltbuckle (58) · 5 years ago

looks like some xmas lites!

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Thanks for your comments @shasta it surely is a bit different. I think they have placed a couple of solar powered garden lights in front of the vehicle to lighten it up a bit at night.

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fotosdenada (65) · 5 years ago

Nice shots! That old truck looks like it needs a new bumper.

... and maybe a new everything else, too! Those old rusting vehicles are great photo subjects, at least the ones that are from a bygone era. Nobody wants to see a rusty 2000's vehicle in the yard!

In the nearby state of Wisconsin, I used to see old trucks parked in yards. Sometimes, there would be one with the bed full of dirt and flowers planted in it.

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

I think you might be right, it needs a new everything as it would come from the early 1950's era I think. Would be interesting to see what it would look like in say the 2050's, if it is still there. lol.

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janton (71) · 5 years ago

haha! that's really cool and they have it lit up at night too with the rope lights and solar path lights or maybe they're spotlights. Is that an Australian make? I'm surprised it still has tires on it.

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago (edited)

Yes I believe it is an Australian made Holden built around the late 1940's or early 1950's. Don't quote me on this. These details have come from John and he is not 100% sure. 😄

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janton (71) · 5 years ago

oh you don't remember those when you were growing up? You know, so you remember an approximate decade? I remember cars from before my time because we were poor enough that we had to drive old cars! lol.

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Well.....to tell you truth I didn't really look at cars much and until I got interested in photography cars were a means of transport with some deserving a second look. Now I see their workmanship, style, colour, state of abandonment etc .......but I'm still not very knowledgeable about them. (lol)

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janton (71) · 5 years ago

Well I like the classics because of the great variety of styles. Today's cars look very similar to each other, generally speaking. As long as you appreciate their styles and character that's what counts. Not many people know all about them!

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pardinus (66) · 5 years ago

Great photos, especially the first one. Good luck on the contest!

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Thank you @pardinus for your comments and support. Always good to hear from you.

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redheadpei (66) · 5 years ago

The last photo was a nice surprise, Trudee. At first I thought of it as an abandoned vehicle left to rust in the woods. I love how they used the antique truck as a focal point in the landscape.

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

It was a surprise to me too although it certainly got my attention.

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Many thanks @esteemapp 💐

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rynow (71) · 5 years ago

I agree, it is unique for a garden ornament, but I would love to have it to restore to it's former glory!!

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

I know what you are saying, but I think it is a little beyond restoring although I must admit, there are some pretty clever people out there that would love the challenge I suppose. Thanks for your comments @rynow. Much appreciated.

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orionsbeltbuckle (58) · 5 years ago

great find! and great shots!

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Thank you @orionsbeltbuckle for your comments. It is not everyday you find an old vehicle as a feature in someone's garden.lol.

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whatisnew (65) · 5 years ago

Just when you think you have seen it all, this comes along. Love it! And extremely photo worthy. I would have stopped too. : 0

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Thanks @whatisnew for your comments. Much appreciated.

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blacklux (67) · 5 years ago

That's a goodie! Pretty rusty antique! 😍

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Thanks @blacklux, you don't see something like that everyday in someone's front garden. lol.

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deerjay (67) · 5 years ago

That sure is an interesting piece of lawn art! Terrific photos Trudee and I would have stopped also! 😉

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trudeehunter (71) · 5 years ago

Thanks Dee, glad you liked it. I just had to stop.

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deerjay (67) · 5 years ago

You are welcome @trudeehunter!! 🙂

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