“ One Penny ”
A 74 year copper penny buried for 65 or more years still shows the details of a tui (a native songbird) amongst the flowers of a kowhai tree. The trauma of burial is evident in the coin's subtle colours, having recently been unearthed by a metal detector. Unfortunately, the penny is no more: ...
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  • Erika Heilig Edited 10 months ago

    I love the treasures we find metal detecting. For sure the detail is superb.  Nicely presented!

    I love the treasures we find metal detecting. For sure the detail is superb.  Nicely presented!

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  • Jeanine Ashdown Edited 10 months ago

    Great subject. I have seen these made into earrings and necklaces. Nice and sharp.

    Great subject. I have seen these made into earrings and necklaces. Nice and sharp.

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  • Diana Robinson Edited 10 months ago

    What a beautiful object. Well lit and composed!

    What a beautiful object. Well lit and composed!

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Regular Critique
Shred away! I feel no pain.
Please be extra sensitive with your critique
Not interested in critique but feel free to comment
Olympus TG-3
1/60 f/4 320 12.6 mm

Tags

#details #coin #penny #buried #metal_detector #colours #bird #tree #flowers

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