The Weekend in Black and White

My glasses are broken, and will take some time to repair. I'm reduced to using two old pairs, one for distance and one for reading/computer work. Taking photos doesn't work well with either, so this week I've posted a previously unused photo taken nearly a year ago.
This was once a large part of the winch gear on a now-disused trawler. Rusty metal and fraying rope soon to be overtaken by grass.

For a collection of excellent monochrome photographs, please visit The Weekend in Black and White.

Monochrome Weekly Theme

Started by Aileni.

Detail of a beached crab/lobster trap of the newer variety.
The iron weight can be seen inside.

Many more pictures can be found through the Monochrome page.

Monochrome Weekly Theme

Edited, because I should have explained that these are two types of lobster/crab traps on a pile of tarpaulin.

The Monochrome Weekly Theme
is hosted by
Aileni.

Monochrome Monday.

High and dry.

A damaged lobster pot awaiting repair.

Aileni runs this fun challenge.
View more participants on the dedicated page - all welcome to join in!

Monochrome Monday

This was brought to mind by Saturday's post.

Aileni started this idea.
To join in, or to view others, visit the Maniacs page.

Saturday PhotoHunt - Nautical.

I took this some time ago with my old camera, so the quality isn't quite what I've come to expect. It's still one I like, which is why I'm posting it today.

It's the lifeboat on the stern of the small ferry in use at that time. I've always liked the sight of a small boat hitching a ride on a bigger one!

Many more Nautical photos can be found at the home of the PhotoHunt.
Come on in, the water's fine!

Saturday PhotoHunt - Metal.

This week's theme is
METAL

Part of the net handling gear on a trawler.

For a load more metal visit TNChick. Why not join the fun?

Happy Hunting!

Odd Shots On Monday

I was looking through my files and saw this. I thought SUMMER. Although it's not particularly odd, it wanted to be posted, so here it is!

Odd Shots on Monday is brought to you by Katney.

Odd Shots On Monday

Yippee! I'm in at the start of something that could become Famous! I'm sure that all of you have odd shots - funny things, things taken from odd angles, unusual happenings, shots that just don't fit into recognised categories. This is where you can showcase them.

Right, this is mine for this week. We're only allowed one photo, which was hard for me - I probably use too many words, as well as too many pictures - but my offering is below.


I took this at our local harbour. A trawler was in dry-dock, and I walked quite close. I don't know exactly what this is (could be something for casting the nets over the stern) but I liked the shapes. I took two others from different angles - but I'm only allowed ONE!

So there it is, my first entry in the first ever Odd Shots On Monday meme.

Feel like joining in? All the details are on Katney's Kaboodle, together with the neat logo. Have fun!