When Gas Was Reasonable
5/26/2008
I was driving through Issaquah Washington this week when I spotted this old Shell Station. It’s in downtown on the main drag as part of a local town history exhibit. It was very well kept and fully detailed. Inside there were oil cans and car parts from the era and even a mannequin dressed in a traditional service attendant uniform. Either way, it made for a nice shot.
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Taken with:
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Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikkor 28-70mm f2.8 IF-ESED Lens
Focal Length: 70mm
F Stop: f/11
Shutter: 1/60 Hand Held
ISO: 400 -1 EV
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Post Production was done in CS3 and included:
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Levels
Curves
Contrast
Brightness
Unsharpen Mask
B&W COnversion
Soft Vignette
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12 Responses
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On 30 May 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:
Sweet image. A very nice view and great title. I'd like to see a 'normal' B&W version of this image.
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On 30 May 2008 Dave Bowden said:
Your wish is my command. See Plain B&W image link above. Glad you liked the image.
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On 30 May 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:
I think this is fantastic! Love the effect. And the title couldn't be more correct! Perfect!
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On 30 May 2008 ! :) Billie Blevins gave props:
Great B&W, Love how you inhanced it!
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On 30 May 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:
Thanks Dave
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On 6 June 2008 Lisa Slifko said:
Terrific image. The plain B&W is excellent also. I'm more partial to the softened image, as it coincides with the era. Love it either way.
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On 10 June 2008 Becky Elenor said:
the clarity in this is stunning.
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On 11 June 2008 kevin stewart said:
Love this shot and the story comforted me. I thought this was too well staged.
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On 14 June 2008 Lina Palmerin said:
great! love the softness
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On 5 July 2008 Stephannie Rosencrans said:
love it - very vintage!
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On 30 July 2008 jammie partee said:
This is something i would jump out of my shoes if i saw it driving down the road! Great shot
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On 13 August 2008 John E. May gave props:
Great find...
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