Forum: Photography

Subject: "I can read the writing on the wall."

Misha883 opened this issue on May 18, 2003 ยท 12 posts

Misha883 posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 11:25 AM

Some folks mentioned they thought they saw writing scratched into some of the canyon walls in my recent series from Mathessin State Park. [Someone else thought they saw a face, but he sometimes also hears voices.] Yes, lots of scratchings. Most seem to be fairly old, maybe even from before they reversed the direction of the river. Moss covered. Scratching on top of scratchings. This shot is actually from last year at nearby Starved Rock. One of these days maybe I'll re-scan the negatives and try some heavy-duty contrast enhancement.

MzQt posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 12:27 PM

You must have pretty impressive vision if you can read that! Yes, some contrast would truly help. So what type of rock is it that makes it so easy for people to etch into it?

firestorm posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 12:30 PM

it says "gone fishing, back at 1pm"

Pictures appear to me, I shoot them.   Elliot Erwitt

JoeyGraphX posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 1:02 PM

firestorm, you're a fuckin' genius ! great ;o)

JoeyGraphX posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 2:21 PM

I increased contrast and dearcreased brightness and made a 180 degrees rotation. Maybe we can read somtething like "OUT !" or "OUI !" which means YES in French.

bsteph2069 posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 2:32 PM

It's short for "GET OUT"!!! You maniak. Those rocks are haunted. Get Otta there and don't go back. Can't you tell when nature is speaking to you!!! Run. Run. RUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =:-) Bsteph

starshuffler posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 3:55 PM

Spot the heart. Winner gets a kiss from me. Hehehe... ;-) (*

Misha883 posted Sun, 18 May 2003 at 7:40 PM

Star --spent all afternoon, and still haven't found heart. [Funny, in the movies they just move a few sliders, and can read the carvings like a book.]

Michelle A. posted Mon, 19 May 2003 at 8:54 AM

Ok......I found it and I'm awaiting my smootchiez!!! When can I come collect?

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

starshuffler posted Mon, 19 May 2003 at 11:49 AM

Nice one, Mich! But then I can still see another one... Your prize smooch you can claim from Donald anytime at your bidding. ;-) (*

Michelle A. posted Mon, 19 May 2003 at 11:53 AM

LMAO!!

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

DHolman posted Tue, 20 May 2003 at 5:01 AM

Wooohooo!! Star is so wise ... so smart ... such a wonderful moderator!!! And to top it all off, this is a first for me. I've never been given away as a prize before. Hmmmm....I think I like it!!! :) -=>Donald