Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract

27Apr
by Oh, the Places We See

Perhaps any time we move our cameras closer, much closer, we produce an abstract little gem that begs the question:  What is this?  And so, when we visited Nantucket this spring, this little detail — an abstract, if you will — caught our attention:  crackled and crazed paint accenting a gentle spiral on an American handmade piece. Can you guess what it is?

Morning sun streaming in from an upstairs window highlights this detail at the Nantucket Atheneum.

Morning sunlight streaming in from an upstairs window highlights this detail at the Nantucket Atheneum.

The photo was taken at one of what we consider the loveliest libraries in the U.S. — the Atheneum in Nantucket.  With its antique chairs and tables inviting you to sit and read, its displays on current topics of interest (last week it was the upcoming Nantucket Daffodil Festival), and its enviable collection of maritime antiques (scrimshaw, figureheads, whaling artifacts), it has distinguished itself as not only a repository for books but also an architectural and cultural gem.

The Nantucket Atheneum

The Nantucket Atheneum

So have you identified the tiny part of the whole we shared above?  It’s one tiny segment of an excellent antique Windsor desk.

Antique Windsor desk in an upstairs corner of the Atheneum in Nantucket.

Antique Windsor desk in an upstairs corner of the Atheneum in Nantucket.

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For more information:

The Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street, PO Box 808, Nantucket, MA 02554; 508-228-1110

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12 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract”

  1. Sue Slaght

    A fabulous way to create abstract. I loved the gradual zooming out to leave me wondering what was coming next.

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Thanks so much for taking a look. I love focusing on one small element — and this one just seemed perfect for the challenge!

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Miriam, I’ve started visiting more libraries since I’m on the Board of the Friends of the Knox County Library in my hometown. It’s fun to see what other libraries have on display and what their buildings look like. I may be just getting old and appreciating (finally) what’s always been just around the corner!

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Dawn, if you ever have a chance to see Nantucket, take it. Not only the library is beautiful — everything is! Thanks for the comment.

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave me a message. I, too, love the close-up of the chair — but even zooming out gave me lots to look at! This is one fine library!

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Thanks, Pit. I’m partial to antiques, so I fall in love every time I see things like this preserved. Thanks for taking note and commenting.

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