Thursday, March 8, 2012

snow on a railing

There's a lot to like about this picture of a snowy metal railing. I like how the photographer captured the static, unyielding nature of the metal railing and managed to capture the active falling of the snow. The black metal really stands out against the white and grey field while the railing draws the viewer's eye deeper into the subject.

Metal railing is usually made from steel. Most steel in use in the United States has recycled content. This may be an important factor in a railing choice. Tubular steel that is coated with an anodized paint is popular and in common use nationally. The tubular steel railing shown here is likely a safety barrier on a public facility. Guard rails should be designed with no more than a 4" spacing between the balusters to prevent children from getting stuck in the balustrade.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

cat on a wood railing

Well folks, here is the picture that you've all been waiting for, the one that the internet glitterati and people looking for an alternative to the boring deck railing style...
Cat on a Handrail
That's right, you can now have one of the internet's most popular memes served up with my contribution to the annals of the web: railing and handrail!
Cat-handrail

The internet has a love for cats and I share mainly pictures of different handrails and railings. We've seen underwater railing, which looks like a convenient way to start a day of snorkeling. I've shared lots of handrail pictures like balconies and stairs railing.
But this is the first time that I've shared a picture of a cat on a handrail.
And I know how much the internet loves cats.
Readers: Do you like cats? Do you like wood railing? Do you have a wood handrail that needs a cat to sit on it? Do you have a cat that likes to site on handrails? Send me pictures and leave a comment below!