Fenced in. Or out.
I like this fence. I like it lot.
My favorite part is that it’s not regular chain link. It’s a series of Ms, or Vs, or Ws – depending on where you start. I’m no fence historian, but I think that means this is old.
My other favorite part is that it’s not that effective – standing wide open and all – but that it takes it job seriously enough to keep doing it.
Marfa, Texas
photographed 1.18.2013
Posted on June 19, 2013, in Photography and tagged 365 photo project, architecture, black and white photography, marfa, marfa texas, melinda green harvey, one day one image, photo a day, photography, texas. Bookmark the permalink. 8 Comments.

That fencing makes me think of people in a dark workshop (the kind of building you like to photograph), weaving wire like industrial basket makers.
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Actually, now that you mention it, that’s probably what goes on in this building: http://wp.me/p1eZOQ-Ya. A wire-fence sweatshop!
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I can’t remember ever seeing this kind of fence before. I wonder if it’s a regional design. I like the high contrast in the photo. It’s a bit stronger than usual.
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I am going to refer your question on regional fence design to my Research Department – http://burntembers.com/. We’ll have an answer shortly….
This shot seemed to want to be contrast-y. I don’t know why, but it turned out. Once again, the photo knew best.
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I strike out on fencing history for this one, though I swear I have seen it before. Whether in life or a photo I don’t recall.
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I am going back to this part of Texas in August, so I’ll look around and see if I can spot other fences like this.
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