Autofocused

A post on the old Formartine & Buchan railway, now a long distance foot path. I’m struck by how such a common item on the railway (the old metal fence post) of which there must have been hundreds, was so relatively ornate and well finished. Compare that to today’s more utilitarian items – where’s the beauty & soul?

The wooden fence post is of course an old railway sleeper, which in some respects is even sadder.

• March 12th, 2009
• Scotland
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