We’re back in Dallas for this post’s image.
This image is one of my wife’s favorites. She is a lover of modern abstract art. It’s maybe not as abstract as some photos I’ve seen, but I think it is a strong mix of abstract shapes and colors while at the same time being realistic. It doesn’t take much to understand that it is the image of a deteriorating and rusting building. I particularly like the mixture of colors that are both a result of the decay and an attempt to cover or hide the decay.
That, I suppose, is the story of this image. It is a depiction of the continuing struggle between the creations of mankind and the forces of nature. Mankind can temporarily win these battles through vigilance, but the forces of nature almost always win in the end.
This image was another taken on a camera club scavenger hunt. This one was at Fair Park in Dallas, home of the famous Texas State Fair. Fair Park is a good place for photography even when the fair isn’t in session as it has some amazing art deco architecture, a great Ferris wheel and, of course, Big Tex, who stands tall (fifty-five feet tall) and personally greats all fair goers. If you are lucky enough to attend the fair, be sure to try one of the fried food concoctions introduced every year, and don’t miss the pig races.