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Are These A Sign Of Beauty? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Wordless Wednesday – No words, just pictures. Allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

Photo of three metal mushrooms which have a lot of rust of them.
Would you paint these, or is rust a sign of beauty?

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56 responses to “Are These A Sign Of Beauty? #WordlessWednesday #Photography”

  1. cagedunn avatar
    cagedunn

    I love them as they are, but would seal the metal against further degradation.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s a good idea. Although they’ve already lasted a very longtime.

      Reply
  2. dennyho avatar
    dennyho

    Metal mushrooms are an architectural addition to your garden, so yes to their beauty!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Thank you. I’m glad you like them.

      Reply
  3. RasmaSandra avatar
    RasmaSandra

    Definitely leave them as they are. After all one would not paint over mushrooms found in the forest and these look like mushrooms that just sprung up where they are.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Great advice. I’m glad you think so. They’ve been there for a very longtime.

      Reply
  4. JT Twissel avatar
    JT Twissel

    Leave as is!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      I will be.

      Reply
  5. C.E.Robinson avatar
    C.E.Robinson

    Hugh, I’m the one to look at them differently. I’d try to restore them to their shiny beauty. It may be a lot of work, but I’d get help from a professional metal restorer. They could be rare treasures! Not that I don’t like rusty looks, just not on these. 📚🎶 Christine

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s very true, Christine. It puts me in mind of ‘The Antiques Roadshow.’ There are rare treasures out there.

      Reply
      1. C.E.Robinson avatar
        C.E.Robinson

        I’d see if they are rare treasures. They are not the run of the mill garden decorations. 😊

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          Maybe creations from the arts and crafts movement (1880-1920)?

          Reply
  6. Cathy avatar
    Cathy

    I have to agree with the other comments, I think they look really good as they are.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Glad you think so, Cathy.

      Reply
  7. Esther Chilton avatar
    Esther Chilton

    That’s a hard one. I’d propbably leave them be – the natural look.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s a popular choice, Esther. Now I know what to do with them.

      Reply
  8. EsmeSalon avatar
    EsmeSalon

    Rusty look for me, when painted it will not have the magic I see now.
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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      That’s very true, Esme. And I like what you say about the magic.

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      1. EsmeSalon avatar
        EsmeSalon

        Still love the rusty look, Not sure if its a place to sit and rest or mushrooms, either way love it
        Thanks so much for participating and sharing at #15 InLinkz #WordlessWednesday (Words also welcome). See you again next week!

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        1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
          Hugh W. Roberts

          I don’t think they were big enough for adults to sit on, but a child certainly could. Although they may end up with rust all over them.

          Reply
  9. seaangel4444 avatar
    seaangel4444

    Oh, I wouldn’t dream of painting these, Hugh. They tell a story as they are, in my opinion anyway! Cher xoxoxo

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      A popular choice Cher. Let Mother Nature take care of them.

      Reply
      1. seaangel4444 avatar
        seaangel4444

        Thank you, Hugh. I wholeheartedly agree. Cher xoxoxo

        Reply
  10. Terri Webster Schrandt avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    I like the Rusty rustic look for outdoor decor, Hugh.

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      A popular choice, Terri. Mother Nature is a great artist.

      Reply
  11. Catherine Arcolio avatar
    Catherine Arcolio

    Leave them! They are marvelous just as they are!!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Leaving them as they are seems a popular choice.

      Reply
  12. Liesbet @ Roaming About avatar
    Liesbet @ Roaming About

    That’s a good question, Hugh! I kind of like their weathered look, but if they would be in my garden, I’d probably paint them in some bright and fun colors. We just visited a ghost town in Northern Chile, where most of the mining buildings and factory area looked like this, all rusty, so this is a timely post and question! :)

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      Rust adds a new dimension to a lot of objects, mostly veering to the dark side, Liesbet.
      Your ghost town visit sounds fascinating. I’m looking forward to reading about it.

      Reply
  13. philosophy through photography avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Artistic!

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      So, leave them as they are?

      Reply
      1. philosophy through photography avatar
        philosophy through photography

        As a photographer, I leave them as the are😀

        Reply
  14. Wind Kisses avatar
    Wind Kisses

    NO paint needed.

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    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      They started life as painted, but mother nature has done her thing with them.

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      1. Wind Kisses avatar
        Wind Kisses

        As she should

        Reply
  15. Annette Rochelle Aben avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben

    Those are cool

    Reply
    1. Hugh W. Roberts avatar
      Hugh W. Roberts

      As they are? I think so too, and would leave them as they are.

      Reply
      1. Annette Rochelle Aben avatar
        Annette Rochelle Aben

        Oh, absolutely! Exactly as they are!!

        Reply

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