Swing

The Story

Sometimes a swing is just a swing, but this one somehow isn't.

It's got a story. A story that explains exactly why it was painted orange, and why it got it's little baby bum shaped seat. A story that explains which hands rubbed off which bits of paint, leaving which bits of shiny metal exposed to the elements. A story that explains how the label got removed from it's now empty spot, and how many hands have held it's chains or pushed it's back.

Infused in it's very being is the laughter of who knows how many children.

For now though, it is still and quiet.

The Logistics

Location: Judd Street Street, London

Date Taken: 18 October 2005

The Technical Details

Camera: Nikon D50
Metering: Matrix
Mode: Aperture Priority
Aperture: F9
Shutter Speed: 1/40sec
Focal Length: 30mm
Sensitivity: ISO 200

Comments

Great shot, there's a lot of story in the tiny details, as you say - the chipped paint, the twisted chains, the missing label, and everything else!

It seems a bit empty and sad though, but in a way that makes you think: swings seem to want kids to enjoy them, if you know what I mean...

Posted by: AlanG on 28 October 2005 at 23:10