Here’s a 35mm shot of the original Motif #1 back in the 70’s.
You can see it was a patched-up rugged old building.
Also, thanks Joey for including the information of the Digital Photo Workshop at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum,
It filled up very quickly.
Len Burgess
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I wish it still looked like that. But I guess there’s a reason the storm blew it down, patched boards and all. By the way, this image comes just in time for Motif No. 1 Day on May 21st – celebrating both the old Motif and its pristine replacement!
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Nice, Len. I love the reflection and the weathered boards. Motif not in great shape, but it has its charm!
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I’m an out of state FOB and wondering how Motif #1 got its name. Can someone fill me in?
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In the Art world, a Motif is a dominant theme or central idea.
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I love this picture, such natural wear and tear. And the reflection of the folks in the windows is great.
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