Have you ever stopped and noticed the fences and posts that dot the countryside? They provide protection and mark territory. But beyond the intended practical purposes, they also create beauty and symmetry. A perfectly placed post, often overlooked, can be the source of a great photo. The dips and curves of an old country fence adds character and beckons viewers to take a stroll to a far off place. The next time you are out on a Sunday drive, take note and see the posts.
sethsnap 
Like your photographs of barbed wire and fencing, something that I always notice.
Thanks Mary.
These are beautiful pictures!
Blessings ~ Wendy
Thanks Wendy.
Seth, they are great pictures as usual, but they remind me of the Final Destination 2 movie where….well you’ll just have to see it if you haven’t.
I saw first one. Not sure if I want to see second one.
I noticed fences and posts in your photos before. You are right, they are great ‘models’. My fav is the little barb wired one.
That was next to a creek on a bridge.
It’s the little things that make the difference. Such beautiful quiet shots.
Thanks Janie.
Your observations are right on regarding fencing and posts
Welcome. Glad you like them.
Happy New years
Super shots. keep em coming in 2013!
I’ll try. I just hope y’all don’t get bored with my stuff.
That is highly unlikely!
Beautiful shots! I particularly like the 5th one down.
Thanks. 🙂 Happy New Year.
I love this set.
Thx so much!
My God Seth, I love the no trespassing pic, the way the white almost bleachs the image away yet the sign remains visible, wow, if I had the money I’d get that from you to use for the cover of my book, how would that work, if I bought the print would you let me use it? Get a hold of me. I don’t have much money, but I really love that. zenspeak9@hushmail.com
Carl-Paul, Check your email.
Pardon my attempt at humor, but did you images today require a lot of post processing?
Mike, funny! 🙂 Thanks.
I loved these images on just about every level. Perfect.
Thanks so much. 🙂 Happy New year. 🙂
I must admit I never really pay that much attention to fences but, how fascinating! I will start looking more closely. Thanks for sharing the photos.
I’ve always been drawn to things such as fence posts and corners of things. Not sure why. 🙂
Reblogged this on Pilgrim Outskirts and commented:
Beautiful. Thank you for showing us the details as a true artist.
Thanks for the reblog!
Great shots. I like adding stone fences into my photos whenever possible — they add so much character and texture.
Stone fences would be wonderful. We don’t have very many of those around here. 🙂
Happy Newyear, without too many fences
Thanks. Same to you.
Now I don’t feel so odd 😉 have few myself !
Great pictures Seth – very much like no4 with that soft focus …
Thanks, I am glad you like that one. 🙂 I guess we can be odd together. 🙂
giggle ..was going to write something else in reply …checked myself just in time 😉
Happy New Year Seth !
I love the variety of simple textures you found in posts and fences. Each of them is interesting and so different.
Mary, thanks! Happy New Year.
Can’t wait to see new shots next year! Happy New Year !!!
Thanks Jasmine. 🙂 Happy new Year.
I really enjoy following lines such as on fences and posts. These shots are very interesting. Great oppurtunities to play with perspective and depth each time. Much enjoyed :). Happy New Year & Bonne année!!
I bet there are some very interesting old fences in the French countryside. 🙂 Bonne annee.
Great job… I really like your stuff!
Thanks! Glad you enjoy my stuff. Happy New Year.
I’ve been following your blog for a short while but in that time your photos have inspired me…I often come across objects/situations I feel would make a great shot but don’t take them… these photos show me I should follow my instincts and take the shot!!! 8)
the fences and posts are amazing shots…
cheers…
Heather, That’s about the nicest thing anyone can say. I love to inspire. I hope you have a wonderful 2013.
Lovely!! I love fence posts, and fence lines! As I worked through a year of pictures, I was surprised to see just how many pictures of fence lines I had taken (I only included one). I love #4 and #9 (I love a red barn).
Red barns are wonderful. Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments. Happy New Year.
gorgeous!
Thx. 🙂 Happy 2013
This is fabulous. I take lots of photos of wrought iron railings – the urban version of yours!
Yeah, those are good too! Thanks for your visit.
Beautiful lines and mood
Thanks yomicfit.
Very nice snowscapes.
Great photos- thanks also for liking my 2012 post.
Happy New Year!
Welcome. Thanks so much. May 2013 be awesome.
An excellent series of fences and posts. I’ve often stopped to notice the various angles and designs created by such things. Thanks for “liking” my New Years photo.
Welcome. Thanks for the visit to look at my fences and posts.
Love the fences, and the snow. I love black and white, and lines.
Thanks Leslie. Hope you have a happy new year.
I was raised in Northeast Nebraska and now live in West Tennessee. Your photographs remind me of home and how much I miss the snowy white winters. Your photos are breathtaking.
Thanks Sarah. Funny, I grew up in Tennessee and now live in the midwest. 🙂
Beautiful Seth. I love fences and gates 🙂
Thaks so much. Glad others like them like me.
Seth, Happy New Year! These pictures are great, I have always had horses, so fences are something I notice, but I don’t know how many others see them. Marvelous insight
Ohh.. I’d love to take some photos of your horses. 🙂 I have never owned a horse but we used to have fun riding them when we had our yearly fun rodeos. 🙂
I wish we still had them, we found them good homes when we moved our company some years ago. I miss them still, if you are a horse person, you love them always.
For some reason, these sorts of photographs are my favorites, and in the snow – the best of all! Happy New Year!
Thanks. Glad you like the old fence shots. 🙂
Your photos are brilliant Seth! I love the surreal elements used in the monochrome with a single colour to enhance the emotion. Well, that’s what they do for me!
Thanks so much cav12.
Great pictures, I love fence and gate posts http://www.flickr.com/photos/neilirving/sets/72157627544768522/ Hope you have a great new year
Wow, there are some awesome shots there! Thanks for your visit.
You have a very unique perspective, Seth. There are few people who can point out the beauty in objects that most of us view indifferently. Thank you!
Thanks so much. 😊😊
Thanks so much.:) ;
I do love the way fences collect snow and ice in winter – you captured them to great effect here!
Thanks. They are quiet but strong. 🙂
I love the 10th picture – it’s awesome!
Thanks Blogfia.
Nice set of photos. Happy New Year!
Thanks Cardinal. 🙂
thumbs up
Michael, thanks so much.