Wall Socket Noir

Wall Socket Noir © Bob Orsillo

A simple  electrical wall socket takes on a air of mystery as the city night lights spill into a dark room.  Camera:Olympus E3 @ 50mm f2 lens.

Wall sockets (sometimes also known as power points, power sockets, electric receptacles, or electrical outlets) are female electrical connectors that have slots or holes which accept and deliver current to the prongs of inserted plugs. To reduce the risk of injury or death by electric shock, some plug and socket systems incorporate various safety features. Sockets are designed to accept only matching plugs and reject all others.