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Justin Pletzfeld

2 weeks ago

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Justin Pletzfeld
2 weeks ago

"One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them"
-- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

#PletzfeldMomentsInTime #photography #MinimalismMonday #minimalism #MonochromeMarch #MonochromeMonday #monochrome #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography #bw #bnw #darktable #mywork #myphoto

This is a black-and-white close-up photograph of a sturdy metal hitching ring mounted on a very old, heavily weathered wooden barn wall. The wood shows a rough, deeply cracked texture. The grain runs straight up and down like long wrinkles. You can feel how old and worn the wood is: there are splits, peeling patches, dark knots, and areas where the surface has eroded. Right in the center sits a rectangular metal mounting plate, solidly fixed to the wood with four screws — one at each corner — each with a clear star-shaped head. The metal plate itself is a bit shiny in places but also shows tarnish, scratches, and the patina of long use. Attached to the middle of this plate is a large, thick, perfectly circular metal ring. The ring dangles freely downward, smooth and solid, big enough to easily loop a lead rope or reins through. The lighting creates sharp contrast: the bright metallic hardware stands out strongly against the dark, textured wood. The photo is tightly framed so nothing else is visible — just this simple, practical piece of farm equipment. Overall feeling: rugged, reliable, and full of character. It’s exactly the kind of ring you would find on an old stable or barn to safely tie up a horse while brushing, feeding, or saddling it.

#mywork #photography #myphoto #blackandwhite #darktable #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #bw #minimalism #monochromemonday #minimalismmonday #pletzfeldmomentsintime #monochromemarch

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Justin Pletzfeld

2 weeks ago

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Justin Pletzfeld
2 weeks ago

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe..."

#PletzfeldAnimalFriends #DaffyTheCoon #photography #animals #cats #CatsOfMastodon #caturday #monochrome #MonochromeMarch #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography #bw #bnw #darktable #mywork #myphoto

This is a dramatic black-and-white close-up photograph of a Maine Coon cat’s face. The cat is lying down and looking straight at the camera with a calm, slightly curious expression. Its large, almond-shaped eyes are wide open and catch the light, giving them a bright, reflective glow. The cat has the classic Maine Coon features: very long, thick fur with distinct dark tabby stripes running down the forehead and across the cheeks, prominent white tufts of fur inside the ears, and long, pointed ear tips with extra tufts of fur sticking out. Long, thin white whiskers fan out from its muzzle. One large, furry paw is resting in the foreground on a dark, soft surface, showing the thick pads and fluffy fur around it. The background is a smooth, gradient gray, keeping all attention on the cat’s expressive face. The overall mood is intimate and majestic, perfectly capturing the gentle giant personality of a Maine Coon.

#catsofmastodon #cats #caturday #mywork #animals #photography #myphoto #blackandwhite #darktable #bnw #blackandwhitephotography #monochrome #bw #PletzfeldAnimalFriends #monochromemarch #DaffyTheCoon

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