7/19/2010 3:01:22 AM

it sure looks great, excellent DD work Jeff....what fun it would be to ride in that bus...

7/19/2010 3:04:55 AM

Nice Find ,Capture and Work.
Looks like the one seen on 'LAUGH IN "
The 60's No question we are both dating ourselves by remembering all that was HAPPENING.

Happy Shooting
Jack

7/19/2010 3:07:03 AM

Used to see a few of these at one time.
Super capture Jeff.
Peace Man!

7/19/2010 3:17:46 AM

Wonderful image, Jeff! The effects worked beautifully to enhance the image!

7/19/2010 3:19:26 AM

What a cool find, Jeff. Fantastic colors and treatment.

7/19/2010 3:19:55 AM

I think I remember that summer.

7/19/2010 3:22:01 AM

I was living near the Haight-Ashbury that summer..Just a couple of blocks over..it was quite a time. I wouldn't have missed it for anything. I remember my dad came to visit and I thought he would have a stroke when he saw all that was going on. Nothing like Iowa for sure. LOL

7/19/2010 3:46:25 AM

Wow...what a flashback! Love this!

7/19/2010 3:47:46 AM

....very cool find Jeff...looks like a miniature....

7/19/2010 3:59:26 AM

This takes one back a few years Jeff......great work!

7/19/2010 4:01:45 AM

Fantastic clarity,colours and details,Jeff!! Excellent capture!!

7/19/2010 4:18:17 AM

You just have to love these VW Buses. :)Great find and capture your DD work really sets it off.!

7/19/2010 4:18:33 AM

Ahhh, those were the days...if only I could remember them! :-) Excellent find, Jeff!

7/19/2010 5:04:34 AM

I had the same thought as Aimee! It looks like a little toy! The colours and DOF are really awesome! Reminds me of the Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour Bus! Very cool capture, Jeff! :)

7/19/2010 5:12:20 AM

Hi Jeff,that is a awesome capture.I don't remember much about that year.I was only 13 at the time!!!

7/19/2010 5:17:48 AM

Awesome capture Jeff. Great colors and composition. Well done.
JP

7/19/2010 6:22:20 AM

Ah yes, I remember it well...terrific, colorful find, Jeff!

7/19/2010 6:25:26 AM

I always envied the free spirits who could just pile in and take off. Sigh, guess I was too constrained. Wonderful step back in time, Jeff.

7/19/2010 7:04:53 AM

Great work on this cool van...

7/19/2010 7:12:25 AM

Wat cool find and capture!! Love the colors and details!!

7/19/2010 7:14:08 AM

Fantastic capture and work Jeff!,
Amalia

7/19/2010 7:15:13 AM

Very creative! Well done.

7/19/2010 7:15:57 AM

Ah! What fun it would be to be "On the road again" in this beauty...if it has air conditioning!!! Great find...wonderful color and detail...very well done.

7/19/2010 7:17:13 AM

Fabulous color and capture...it almost looks like a miniture.

7/19/2010 8:11:03 AM

What a great restoration of the van and the photo Jeff :0) This really brings back some super memories and your post processing is excellent! We used a version of this van for a lot of camping in the Colorado Rockies when our kids were growing up and it never let us down. Terrific work here!!

7/19/2010 8:15:04 AM

Well done...brings back a lot of memories

7/19/2010 8:18:53 AM

Ah, right out of the 60s! I remember it well but didn't get involved much, too busy drag racing and hot-rods..LOL..Beautiful work and effect here, Jeff! Love both images! Beautifully done!!

7/19/2010 8:59:55 AM

What a beautiful image- the pov and composition are so wonderful! You really bring to life its distinctive features!!

7/19/2010 9:44:58 AM

A brilliant nostalgic image Jeff! Love It! Many congratulations on your win!

7/19/2010 12:12:10 PM

OK I know you didn't win anything on this - yet!!!! I had a 30 minute telephone call in between starting to write this and I have a short term memory. I think I'd best go back to your winner and have another go! Don't you wish you could take things back sometimes!

7/19/2010 12:14:24 PM

Very color and a wonderfully fun image!

7/19/2010 12:21:15 PM

very cool!

7/19/2010 12:25:04 PM

Jeff- LOL, what a find my friend. Oh man, does this take me back. Love the title, can't remember the last time I saw a vw van. probable back at the time this came out. The colors, the composition, the treatment, so beautifully done. The colorful symbols painted on it sure do take us down memory lane and what this period of history meant. I am so glad I was a part of it, never will be one like it again. Thanks for the fond memories, at least what I can remember, with this gorgeous work of art.
Have a great day my friend.

7/19/2010 1:00:33 PM

Fantastic work on this one, Jeff...love the effects!

7/19/2010 1:19:45 PM

How interesting, great find, love the effects Jeff..

jo ann c.

7/19/2010 1:24:26 PM

Ah the wonderful VW micro bus ~ a must have (and we did!) ~ great find and capture Jeff!

7/19/2010 2:41:08 PM

An excellent find and capture, Jeff! It would be a worry if your daughter arrive home from a night out in this bus!

7/19/2010 3:46:03 PM

What a cool find,great focus and effects,Jeff!

7/19/2010 3:53:56 PM

Awesome capture, Jeff! Excellent effects.

7/19/2010 3:58:40 PM

Coooooooool find and fantastic shots and effects, Jeff!

7/19/2010 4:28:53 PM

I wasn't even old enough for kindergarten then, but I had siblings that were teenagers, so I remember a little about that "groovy" year. Great find & effects, Jeff.

7/19/2010 6:36:36 PM

Way cool Jeff! I have always liked these VWs. They look pretty roomy, and seem to be able to keep on going....Wonderful capture and find!! Laura

7/19/2010 9:00:23 PM

I remember those days so well.
Oh for those long summer nights and my youthful friends.

Great image Jeff.

7/20/2010 12:42:28 AM

Thanks Everyone Very Much! Jeff

7/20/2010 3:01:23 AM

I bet that bus has many a tale to tell, Jeff!<:))

You've discovered the 'Age of Aquarius'!<:))

LOVE THIS PHOTO, My Friend!!<:))

Nasty thunderstorms rolled through Philly (all day yesterday)...had to shut down the computer. I live in northeast Philly...an area known to 'attract' these storms (I-95 Corridor). Several years ago a Tornado (stage 2) touched down not far from my neighborhood. Luckily, no one was injured (it happened in the middle of the night...on a weekend).

7/20/2010 4:58:55 AM

This is a very cool find Jeff. Takes you back a few years

Gary

7/20/2010 5:48:17 AM

Awesome find and capture Jeff! I haven't seen one of those in ages!
WTG!

7/20/2010 6:04:06 AM

Jeff

Great find,its like a flash back,very nice colors

Ysa...

7/20/2010 7:55:40 AM

Whoooo Hooooo...slug bug van, I get five points! I love to play that game with my kids. Fantastic image...love the groovy presentation, Jeff!

7/20/2010 9:07:11 AM

Talk about a blast from the past!!!! What a find Jeff; love your composition, & super colors!

7/20/2010 11:24:39 AM

Brings back memories, Jeff! Terrific find, POV, colors and effects!

7/20/2010 12:16:18 PM

What a great shot and post processing, Jeff. Oh, yeah, I remember these. I found a beetle at a car show all decorated like this. I'll have to go back and take a look at that shot sometime.

7/20/2010 1:19:40 PM

Thank You!! Jeff

7/20/2010 4:18:35 PM

Hah! Sooo Cool!! :) The added blur makes it look like a toy, which is cool :D Nice effects on this and great find, Jeff!

7/20/2010 4:44:57 PM

Thanks David!! Jeff

7/21/2010 3:09:52 AM

Congrats on your EP.

7/21/2010 3:16:57 AM

Too cool Jeff! I love this shot! Brings back good memories!

7/21/2010 3:47:05 AM

This is a whole lot prettier than the ones from my youth! One of the guys at school used to drive his van down the ski hill, across the soccer field, and up another hill to the "Tree of Knowledge" (so named because we smart alecks thought we were learning a lot from partaking of the "portable tavern!" What Idiots! lolll

7/21/2010 7:44:00 AM

Congratulations on the recognition, Jeff. As a previous "vanner" I applaud your work.

7/21/2010 9:01:05 AM

Love your DD work, Jeff!! Congrats!

7/21/2010 9:57:20 AM

Congratulations on being featured in the Digital Darkroom, Jeff! Great find and wonderful effects!

7/21/2010 11:13:53 AM

Fantastic shot...wonderful colors, detail and post processing.

7/21/2010 11:14:44 AM

Congratulations on your feature in this weeks DD newsletter.

7/21/2010 11:46:32 AM

Congratulations on your DD feature, Jeff!

7/21/2010 4:03:46 PM

Thank You - It was a nice suprise to see this one in the DD newsletter today!! Jeff

7/21/2010 4:21:06 PM

WTG, Jeff!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your DD feature today!!!!! :)

7/21/2010 4:45:19 PM

Congratulations for being featured in Digital Darkroom!!

7/21/2010 5:42:15 PM

Congratulations on being featured in DD today, Jeff! Boy, does this bring back memories! Great find and super effects!

7/21/2010 7:39:58 PM

Hey, I spotted you over in DD today... CONGRATS JEFF...
WOW.. I remember seeing these on t.v.
Wish I was able to have one personally!!!
Awesome work ~ what a beauty Jeff...
RIGHT ON!
CHRISTINE
SMILING
PS what does bara mean?

7/21/2010 8:27:13 PM

Fantastic find and capture Jeff!!You know I still want one or something similar!

7/22/2010 12:40:04 AM

So creative and cool Jeff, congratulations on your DD feature!

7/22/2010 2:54:23 AM

Great find Jeff and the effects are fantastic - great work!

7/22/2010 4:47:55 AM

Very cool find!!!! awesome editing job!!!

7/22/2010 7:02:47 AM

Too Kool Jeff and nice DD work. Off to Europe for 3 weeks

7/22/2010 9:47:33 AM

Thanks Everyone! Jeff

7/22/2010 3:01:17 PM

Hi, Jeff!
A big CONGRATULATIONS! to you for your Digital Darkroom inclusion! This too-hip-to-be-square image turned out beautifully.

7/23/2010 2:49:14 AM

HA! I do remember those days!!
I love this one, Jeff. Wonderful capture and treatment. Straight into favs!

7/23/2010 12:44:46 PM

It the van is rocking....LOL!
This is seriously a wonderful capture Jeff! Love it!

7/23/2010 6:34:03 PM

Thank You Mary, Kiki and Gail! Jeff

7/25/2010 5:31:07 AM

Wonderful isolation of this trippy tourbus, Jeff. Great job in the digital darkroom, too.

7/27/2010 9:31:23 AM

What a beautiful work of art! Wonderful DD work Jeff!

7/27/2010 11:11:05 AM

Thank You Marty and Anne! Jeff

7/27/2010 4:17:48 PM

Congratulations, Jeff. This is a wonderful choice for finalist!

8/13/2010 1:00:45 PM

Congratulations, Jeff...a very deserving selection.

8/13/2010 1:46:48 PM

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this great image, Jeff!!!!! :)

8/13/2010 2:01:58 PM

I totally missed this one and I'm totally sorry I did! But glad to see a Silver attached to this fantastic (and I remember these VW's VERY WELL!) capture now. WTG, Jeff and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val

8/13/2010 2:14:09 PM

Everything old is new again, Jeff -- congratulations on a well-deserved Finalist!

8/13/2010 3:22:49 PM

Warmest Congratulations for your awesome finalist, Jeff!

8/13/2010 3:33:34 PM

A Big Congratultions,Jeff.Excellent capture!!

8/13/2010 3:34:42 PM

Well done, Jeff. Congratulations!
-Joe

8/13/2010 3:57:09 PM

What a great find. Nice work Jeff. Congrats!

8/13/2010 4:51:56 PM

A huge congrats on this awesome finalist!! :)

8/13/2010 5:04:00 PM

Congrats again, Jeff! This is so cool.

8/13/2010 5:15:24 PM

Now this is very cool!!! Big congratulations to you Jeff!!

8/13/2010 5:49:42 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, good luck in the next round :-)

Love it.....:-)

8/13/2010 5:55:36 PM

What a great find! Congrats on your finalist!

8/13/2010 5:59:11 PM

congratulations on this cool image!

8/13/2010 6:19:55 PM

Outstanding!! Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Jeff!! It's well deserved!!

8/13/2010 9:34:40 PM

Big Congrats, Jeff!

8/13/2010 9:42:27 PM

huge congrats on your beautiful finalist!!!

8/14/2010 5:25:31 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Jeff!! :)

8/14/2010 6:57:09 AM

RIGHT ON JEFF.... a HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU on your COOL FINALIST... awaiting GOLD!!!
CHRIS
SMILING

8/14/2010 8:11:40 AM

Terrific finalist, Jeff, congratulations!

8/14/2010 8:26:06 AM

Ohhhhh...how I love this, Jeff!! Brings me back to my Berkeley days!! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb

8/14/2010 10:48:29 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!! Good luck in the next round!! (very cool capture!!)

8/14/2010 11:51:55 AM

Well done Jeff, congratulations!

8/14/2010 3:33:48 PM

Very cool, Jeff! Congratulations!

8/14/2010 4:49:30 PM

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist Jeff!!!

8/14/2010 5:35:04 PM

Way to go, Jeff!!!!!

8/14/2010 7:26:24 PM

Super Finalist - congratulations! What a find!

8/14/2010 10:41:23 PM

Love what you have done with this Jeff, and congratulations on your finalist.

8/14/2010 11:37:40 PM

HUGE CONGRATZ on the Finalist Award!!

UB.

8/15/2010 4:53:53 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on this "too cool" finalist, Jeff! WTG!

8/15/2010 5:20:57 AM

...congratulations, on your most fun 7 cool finalist Jeff........

8/15/2010 6:21:53 AM

Congrats again, Jeff!

Great work as always!
Debby

8/15/2010 7:21:43 AM

Congrats on the finalists Jeff I am not surprised. Good luck next round.

8/15/2010 10:55:06 AM

Congrats on this very cool Finalist, Jeff!

8/15/2010 7:19:46 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Jeff!

8/16/2010 9:46:51 AM

Congratulations!

8/16/2010 2:23:57 PM

Thanks Everyone Very Much!! Jeff

8/17/2010 3:30:43 AM

Congrats to you Jeff, a great Finalist!!!
Christine
SMILING

8/17/2010 9:20:07 AM

Thank You Christine! Jeff

8/17/2010 4:39:30 PM