Industrial art . . .

I like the horizontal blue base, the way the weld seam leads your eye vertically, and how the round nut/bolt acts to soften the more linear elements. And then there's the texture -- yum! What is it? Detail on the side of a fishing boat. ©Carol Leigh (still on vacation)

Boatage . . .

That's pronounced bo-TAHJ, in case you were wondering . . .

Boat detail is one of my favorite subjects to shoot and, while in Alaska, I sought out boats once again. The two boat hulls were shot in Alaska, the two others (peeling paint and blue reflection of boat-and-rope) are from here on the Oregon coast. I love the abstractness of these photos as well as their square format, which seems to call attention to simple line and design. (Click to enlarge.) ©Carol Leigh

Latest work: "Boat Textures"

One of my many delights living here on the Oregon coast is the opportunity to photograph fishing boats, specifically, the abstract patterns on their metal hulls. The scrapes, rust, scratches, textures, and colors are (to me) quite exciting. They are works of art in and of themselves. Here you see hints of sea and sky, land and water, stars and fish, all combined into one simple image. I hope you enjoy seeing how common elements can become almost celestial. (As usual, click photo to enlarge.) ©Carol Leigh