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I picked this one for visual interest and uniquness. The color and texture seems to pop. This a macro of a section of my fire pit cover.
Rust is an iron oxide, a usually reddish-brown oxide formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen in the catalytic presence of water or air moisture. Rust consists of hydrous iron(III) oxides (Fe2O3·nH2O) and iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH), Fe(OH)3), and is typically associated with the corrosion of refined iron.
Given sufficient time, any iron mass, in the presence of water and oxygen, could eventually convert entirely to rust.
"Rusted Gear Motor" by Patti Deters. In this close-up of an old rusty motor gear, you can see corrosion and flecks of rust on the thick metal. There is a bolt on the top with a powdery layer of decay. The orange coloring of the copper coils inside the round motor housing almost matches the rust on the rest of the piece. I'm not sure what this mechanical object part was used for, perhaps some sort of industrial engine part? Please see more of my artwork at patti-deters.pixels.com/featured/rusted-gear-motor-patti-....
Rusty piece of gear surrounded by greenery.
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I've taken a few photos of this old relic but on this particular morning a very heavy fog rolled in and I had to pull over and get a few.