Optical Illusion

Work is once again consuming my mind and the days are getting shorter. This one from the summer for the fun factor - at least I hope the illusion is immediately noticeable. Just don't look too long, it can give you a headache.

Knob

Or "wasteful gub'ment spending" from an earlier era, in the eyes of today's conservatives.

Another rarity, these old-fashioned City of New York Public School door knobs. As the doors are eventually replaced, these knobs wind up - where? A landfill, perhaps, or some antique dealer's shop? I only know they are replaced with generic industrial, sterile (from a design perspective) "modern" handles & knobs. My school has a few of these left on some of the doors that have not yet been renovated.

Hinge

Very uncommon door hinge in this country, original from a building that went up in the 40s. Last time we had to replace one it cost about $175.00 - just the hinge, not installation. Anyway, I see I need to clean them, but I left it dirty for the effect.

Spring

Stucco & Brick

Switch

Bent

Yesterday was the beginning of a series of detail shots from around the neighborhood, some indoor, but mostly outdoor.

Barbs