First of all- I would like to display a quote by RYNO-a FORMER Renerosity artist- that I find very very true. he hit it right on the head with this!
"If you want viewings, post pin ups.
If you want comments, post pets, people, or flowers.
If you want to really explore what is possible as an artistic expression - persist."
How true this is.... It's kind of sad when you look to see what kind of images are being looked at on this site. Not only is the above comment so true, but also it seems to be quite "cliquish." In other words- people will list favorite artists based on the comments that are made on their images- and vice versa.
Also, it seems that most people on here DO NOT have a clue how to critique an image. Why is it that people will say things like "cute cat" or "wow- such a pretty girl," or just comment on the SUBJECT rather than what the photograph is and/or what it conveys? Along with that, some people on here seem to resent even getting a true critique telling them how to improve the image. I often get "nastygrams" sent to me in my messages because I went against the grain of people just saying how pretty the subject is, or how great the POV is, or just what a cool pic it is. I like to tell what I see in it and how to maybe improve it if needed.
Personally, I much prefer people telling me about my image itself. I dont care if someone has the same kind of car that I took a photo of- or the person, place, or object in my image is nice looking. PLEASE tell me about the image.
I apologize for my cynicsm... but this is just one of the sites I post my work on and it by far- has the longest way to go when it comes to people knowing how to actually comment on artwork.
Comments (13)
sharky_
They look very familiar. Ooops? Am I telling my age? lol.......Historical they are and I wish they came back. Excellent shot. Aloha
cynlee
would like one installed around the house... really like the bi-presentation & tones :]
DJB
Very good. I'd like one too. 24 wow must be in 50's. Buys a quater of a litre here now.
MaydaMason
beautiful found!! well captured and your postwork fits well!!
LostPatrol
Nice one just got to love these oldies, I remember these from my boyhood (when prices were pennies and not Pounds/Dollars!)
soulofharmony
oh nostalgic memories of childhood .. even tho in england slighty different.. in pounds. shilings and pennys.. absolutely perfect p'graphy :)... vote
LICORNEDECRISTAL
belle photo a la presentation parfaite!!!!
unstrung65
....nice work! those old pumps were pretty cool looking in retrospect - very nice presentation!
ebsmooth
very cool photo, love things from the past such as this! nicely captured!!!!!
TwoPynts
Awsome historical piece. I love seeing them as a diptych. You rule DUDE.
Egmont
Beautiful post PS work on these two. In the interest of information, 24 cents a gallon was still to be found in the late 60's and around 1970/71, Because I can remember even paying 17 cents. Ken, it is good to see that your taking photgraphs of buildings and items that may no longer be around in a decade or less, and treating them with great respect in your POV and post digital PS work.
kenmo
I remember those days....!!!!
kimariehere
charming i have always loved old gas pumps - lol anything old... hehe your picture is a real beauty!!