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Since posting this shot last summer, I've been on the look-out for an old knife to complete, but I can't honestly say that I'm entirely happy with this one. There are elements that I like, and others that I don't, but I've run out of new material to put up so it will have to do for today.

On another matter: as a lot of you know, Libby is expecting our latest child on the 16th of this month, so I may not manage to post something every day, at least not for the next week or so. I'll get something up on the day she's born though (fingers crossed), and will keep you all posted about how we're getting on.

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comment by Justin at 11:54 PM (GMT) on 12 April, 2007

I really like the texture that you've brought out in this shot. The colors are lovely too.

comment by peter cohen at 01:04 AM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

more people

oh yeah

comment by Robert at 02:49 AM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

I like how it's partially stuck in the surface; gives it the look of being excavated. The sharp shadow works as well.

comment by Jesse Watkins at 05:36 AM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

Great shadow under the knife. I love the texture.

comment by jkm at 10:03 AM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

Maybe not as dramatic as other images of your's but still inspiring with great colours and texture.

comment by Jennifer at 12:05 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

Looks like something from the Time Team - can just see Tony getting all excited ;-) Lovely colours. Looking forward to the next baby shot - good luck!

comment by Alice at 01:37 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

Nice shot. I like the rusty/dirty background.

comment by Gill at 05:48 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

That's my teenage son's bedroom floor!

comment by LightChaser at 07:25 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

I knew I dropped that somewhere. Love the toning. Congrats are in order for you. Good luck!

comment by Richard Trim at 07:35 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

A major dilemna has emurged for me with this shot David ... ''sow's ear/ silk purse'' is one side of the coin ... '' nothing is so common place as to be dismissed'' is the other side.
Shall I sit on the fence and read what other people think.

Hope the following few days all go smoothly and give my regards to Libby.

comment by Saito at 08:41 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

This is a very interesting shot. At first I thought the knife was an old plane propeller or something. I like the coloring and the lighting better than the fork shot. However, the composition of the fork photo is really cool.

comment by djn1 at 08:50 PM (GMT) on 13 April, 2007

Thanks all.

comment by Brian Ritchie at 11:43 PM (GMT) on 14 April, 2007

Yes, it's *so* embarrassing when you drop your cutlery in the bolognaise sauce :-)

comment by Lightseeker at 05:44 PM (GMT) on 15 April, 2007

Reminds me of the Bob Carlos Clarke cutlery series from the 1990s see http://en.easyart.com/art-prints/Bob-Carlos-Clarke/Carving-Forks-205166.html for an example

comment by contini1 at 01:10 PM (GMT) on 11 May, 2007

Beware this one is not a knife !
Very nice and funny. Thanks

comment by Sascha T. at 10:58 AM (GMT) on 28 May, 2007

Hi! Apart from the high quality of your photos, your talent to find the perfect composition is remarkable! It's just like the french language: In french, even the most ugly terms sound beautiful. And in your pictures, even dirt looks attracting! Congratulations.

comment by Evie C. at 06:44 PM (GMT) on 11 October, 2008

Hi! You are the first photgrapher I have ever liked! Your photos are all amazing and this one is my favorite. I just LOVE the colors and the texture. The shadow makes everything look so balanced and just plain beautiful!!!