by Vivian A.
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July 18, 2007

Photo by Vivian A.

July 02, 2009 02:26 PM EDT (Updated: September 02, 2009 08:03 PM EDT)
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from the album: Civic Art
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Manhole cover in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. My fascination with the beauty found in the most prosaic objects created by man.
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Comments: 9

Kimber L. Jul 2, 2009, 2:47pm EDT

I like it!!
Vivian A. Jul 2, 2009, 3:55pm EDT

Thanks Kimber. Manhole covers are an unusual prediliction, but I really love them.
~Sia McKye~ Jul 2, 2009, 4:11pm EDT

I like the leaf on it. Beauty is found everywhere if we only take the time to really look.
Pat S. Jul 2, 2009, 6:10pm EDT

Heavens, the odd things you notice! I'm curious about the "India" written on it. How striking!
Vivian A. Jul 2, 2009, 6:43pm EDT

Not sure, but though the USA was the leader in the production of manhole covers for years, cheaper materials and labor have led to a rise in manufacturing in India.
Pat S. Jul 2, 2009, 8:26pm EDT

I guess I just never thought about the concept of off-shoring manhole cover production!
Kushal Poddar Jul 2, 2009, 10:47pm EDT

These tiny things, your poetic eyes may pick, reflect of civilisation and bridging between cultures.

The oyster days
Dawn (a poet on the wall) Jul 17, 2009, 12:17pm EDT
i agree with poddar. i love that you picked this to photograph.
Kat W. Sep 2, 2009, 8:03pm EDT
The maple leaf is a nice touch.

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