Earl Moore
Statue lost among the hedge - Salisbury NC

Todays photos are still from the historical neighborhood but the subjects fall into the oddity category — things seeming not to fit within their surroundings or perhaps no longer revealing their original purpose or plan.

The first photo is a weathered statue in the midst of a front yard completely overgrown with hedge…near solid hedge covering the complete yard. There’s no real proof but I’m thinking perhaps there was a hedge maze at one time, left unattended, perhaps this statue the prize at the end.

Earl Moore
Oriental Gate - Salisbury NC

The second image is a gateway which seems to have a far eastern flair — somewhat like a Japanese Torii. It doesn’t fit the style of the house it’s sitting in front of or the neighborhood in whole.’

Here’s an interesting fact, these two “oddities” are at/in the same house and yard. If I ever see the home owners I have to ask them the origin of these two.

B&W seemed right for these two images.

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Monte Stevens
13 years ago

Interesting oddities! And a maze would not surprise me. I agree, you might need to ask. Have a great day, Earl!

pj
pj
13 years ago

Interesting indeed. As often as not it’s the oddities that are the most fascinating.

Martina Egli
13 years ago

It’s wonderful when you come across an untold story. Your photographs strongly evoke a sense of place for me, the mystery of these objects is entwined with that and adds to the photograph perfectly. Not only am I transported to a place, but a place with a history and a story to be told.

Mark
13 years ago

I also wonder the story here. The images peak our curiosity but leave us wanting to know more! :-)

Ove
Ove
13 years ago

I like these oddities, which makes up for all sorts of thoughts. Shooting them can be a challenge, since the context is also important to the story. This could get a really good series, Earl, if your neighbourhood is full of them, oddities.

Ove
Ove
13 years ago
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You’re so right, all towns are full of them, you only have to keep your eyes open. :-)