And so it begins...

[John Allen]

Nikon D7200 | Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 @ 30mm | f/5.6, 1/100, ISO 100 | PP = LR, PS, Topaz Labs Black and white Effects 2 / Shot through a wet and dirty window so I had to bump up the contrast quite a bit.

 

[John Holland]

Looks like you are in for a good snow storm - it was a talked about item in today's local weather telecast (and I am in Texas)

 

[Pete Askew]

Super stuff, John and I like the effect the window filter has had. It works well I think.

Woke to find something similar here but only an inch or so, but it is still snowing, lightly.

 

[Rense Haveman]

Yep, that looks terrible! I mean, the weather. The photo I like, it gives me a feel of years gone by....

 

[Rob MacKillop]

That's a fine shot, John. I love how the telegraph wire (if that's what it is) is cutting across the frame. And you've provided the best excuse for not cleaning the windows! Thanks for that!

 

[Martin Carlin]

Agree with all the above especially Rense it really does feel like a old photo shooting through the window. Nicely done John

 

[John Allen]

Yep, that looks terrible! I mean, the weather. The photo I like, it gives me a feel of years gone by....

Thanks, Rense. I was going for the vintage look. It feels good to hear someone say I succeeded.

 

[John Allen]

That's a fine shot, John. I love how the telegraph wire (if that's what it is) is cutting across the frame. And you've provided the best excuse for not cleaning the windows! Thanks for that!

Thanks, Rob. I could have taken out that wire in Photoshop, but I thought the scene would seem bare without it.

 

[John Allen]

Agree with all the above especially Rense it really does feel like a old photo shooting through the window. Nicely done John

Thanks, Martin. You and Rense both see the photo the way I hoped people would see it. On another note, I'm putting together a lens and camera repair kit and have bought a new, very cheap lens for practice. Your post about the Spotmatics has inspired me. BTW, what is the plural for Pentax - Pentai?

 

[Martin Carlin]

The main thing John is read up and watch as many tutorials you can find on your camera. Theres a little screw on the Pentax that unscrews clockwise under the counter dial and its brass one turn the wrong way and the head shears off. So make sure you know all the little quirks to the camera build before you start delving in.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

So the snow arrived as you said. Like the aesthetic qualities of this image a lot John.

 

[Brian Moore]

That's a fine shot, John. I love how the telegraph wire (if that's what it is) is cutting across the frame. And you've provided the best excuse for not cleaning the windows! Thanks for that!

Telegraph wire...? What backwoods community does John live in?

It's a fine image, John. I like it a lot. And I'm glad your telegraph hasn't yet been cut down by natives on the warpath. I'm guessing you "wired" the picture to RPF? (Rob: )

 

[Rob MacKillop]

So, what is it?

 

[Brian Moore]

So, what is it?

It occurs to me that it actually could be a telegraph line I guess.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

 

[Pete Askew]

It occurs to me that it actually could be a telegraph line I guess.

Yes, it is too slack to have a can at each end!

 

[Pete Askew]

Sorry, John.

 

[Brian Moore]

Yes, it is too slack to have a can at each end!

Excellent observation. I think we're getting somewhere now.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Definitely a vintage of our time and very well executed. When was this John, recently in Saginaw?

 

[John Allen]

Definitely a vintage of our time and very well executed. When was this John, recently in Saginaw?

It was yesterday. That's a regular utility line, most likely either telephone or cable.