Layers of Time Beneath Our Feet: Monochrome, Home, and Unexpected Artifacts
These photos are my entry for the #monomad contest.
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Today’s series of frames began with simple elements surrounding my home.
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However, the real magic happens when you decide to look a little deeper.
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The final photo in this series is special. It is more than just a macro shot; it is a piece of history I literally uncovered from the soil on my own property using a metal detector. An old coin, encased in a metal ring or fitting and coated in patina with traces of bygone decades, emerged from the earth right next to the house.
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Metal detecting teaches a unique kind of patience and respect for history. Every signal is a small mystery, and every finding is a bridge between the past and the present.