1 Topic by Strummerboy Bill (edited by Strummerboy Bill 2018-06-03 17:59:56)

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Topic: Any Photographers Among Us?

The reason I ask is because I "collect" pictures of old, abandoned motels and theaters..

My preferences are:

1. The Motels: Although I like them all, I most like the ones which advertise "COLOR TV" which each letter of "color" a different color.

2. The Theaters: Same thing. Like them all, but a plus is a marquee with either the name of the theater or the title of the last movie shown with a letter or two missing.

I know there's probably books with both subjects, but a photo from a Chordian would be more meaningful to me.

Thanks

EDIT: Forgot to add, that this should be pure happenstance. Just if you happen to pass one of either on the road or there's one of either in your town.

Bill

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2 Reply by Tenement Funster (edited by Tenement Funster 2018-06-04 10:00:13)

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

All of my photos, Bill, are images of almost every fish I've ever caught ... dunno why I keep taking them, 'cuz they all look alike. lol

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

https://stanflouride.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/mcfishdaily_picdump_2102_640_43.jpg

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

Tenement Funster wrote:

All of my photos, Bill, are images of almost every fish I've ever caught ... dunno why I keep taking them, 'cuz they all look alike. lol

Funny you should mention that TF.  Several years ago i quit taking photos of all the big smallmouth bass I've caught.  Other than wearing different clothes and me looking a little older, the fish all pretty much looked the same. The walls of my music room are lined with framed pictures of fish caught from rafts, canoes and kayaks on streams all over the US.  My son believes bringing a camera along is a curse that prevents him from catching big fish.  He says he'd rather catch 'em and have people not believe him than bring along a camera and not catch any bigguns.  Kinda like bringing along an umbrella seems to keep it from raining. smile

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

First, Richard: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

You other Two: Go stand in the corner and take your basses with you! smile Just kidding. I knew it would be a long shot at best asking y'all that, but it's one of those things where you never know. I did a cross-country bicycle ride several years ago and rode through the town where Bonnie & Clyde got shot and passed one of those motels I was talking about.

Thanks!

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6 Reply by Tenement Funster (edited by Tenement Funster 2018-06-04 20:26:50)

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

Dirty Ed wrote:
Tenement Funster wrote:

All of my photos, Bill, are images of almost every fish I've ever caught ... dunno why I keep taking them, 'cuz they all look alike. lol

Funny you should mention that TF.  Several years ago i quit taking photos of all the big smallmouth bass I've caught.  Other than wearing different clothes and me looking a little older, the fish all pretty much looked the same. The walls of my music room are lined with framed pictures of fish caught from rafts, canoes and kayaks on streams all over the US.  My son believes bringing a camera along is a curse that prevents him from catching big fish.  He says he'd rather catch 'em and have people not believe him than bring along a camera and not catch any bigguns.  Kinda like bringing along an umbrella seems to keep it from raining. smile

DE

So true, DE ...

Back when I was guiding (mostly wading / fly fishing for trout) I used to take lots of pics, and give my client(s) a CD full of them afterwards as a memento of the trip. On one occasion, my client said to me: "Sheesh ... you didn't tell me there'd be paparazzi !" big_smile

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

I have two digital cameras and take more from my Iphone than from my cameras . It is what I have at the time when I need one.

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Not exactly the request, but possibly within scope.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/9j0g5vd41ghEHG7S2

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

Zurf, thank you! That photo will make a great "intro" page for the  "Abandoned Motels" section!

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lol neo ............. i might just remember that trick wink

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

There are all kinds of Facebook pages devoted to abandoned buildings. Try some of them.

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12 Reply by jgreen (edited by jgreen 2018-08-18 01:01:17)

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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

Hey Bill!  I was thinking of you earlier today as we wandered the smoke filled streets of Vanderhoof BC.
We came across the following and I thought you might get a kick out of it.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid … 1f4ba6eef2

The whole of BC seems to be ablaze and as we travel further east toward home in Prince George it just gets thicker with every mile (Kilometer to us;) 

All the best!
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Re: Any Photographers Among Us?

Thanks, Jim! One can sure see that low hanging smoke over the theater, there. Are they any closer to getting that fire out? It started in a barn as I understand. Y'all take care of yourselves and each other and thanks for the shot!

Bill

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