Marks of destruction

I frequently find my camera lens focusing on something that was bruised, dented, marred, defaced. I think perhaps it is the unexpectedness of it that attracts me. Yes, I admire and value smooth, polished perfection. BUT, there's an almost "Hey! Look at that! It's damaged, but it's so cool!"

Today's, er ...  yesterday's ... uploads are examples of those photographic subjects that I thought were cool, even though scored or scratched or such. 

You be the judge.

August 26, 2011 ... I'll add more for Saturday later in the day



Damaged metal guardrail




Same metal guardrail




Rockface scored to make room for a road




Bicycle tire marks on sidewalk
my favorite!