Inspiring Photo: The Good Old days...Not! #11137723

The Good Old days...Not!

Uploaded: November 19, 2010

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I doubt that anyone would choose to go back to this method of washing and ironing.

Taken in the laundry of FDR's house on Campobello Island.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

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Jack Ryan November 19, 2010

At least they probably had a lot of help to take care of all those chores. Looks like a lot of work to me. (Excellent photo, by-the-way. Well composed with lots of interesting items...excellent color and clarity as well. Great shot, David.) #1328688

Tiia Vissak November 19, 2010

cool colors & shapes! #9051293

Dr Silly November 19, 2010

I remember my house looking like this.....Not. LOL Wonderful capture. :O) #9051305

Tammy M. Anderson November 19, 2010

No thanks, David but a great reminder of how much better we do have it. Excellent colors and details. #9051411

Jill Odice November 19, 2010

Gee, looking at this makes me feel guilty for hating to go to the laundromat! Just think if you had to do your laundry this way! Love this David, I think you have a winner here! #9051541

Joy Rector November 19, 2010

beautiful shot #9051577

JudyAnn Rector November 19, 2010

Great shot, David. #9051595

Mike Clime November 19, 2010

Cool capture with wonderful treatment, David! I would not want to go back! #9051621

Ron McEwan November 19, 2010

The difference between the HAVES and the HAVENOTS, FDR family never did the work, it was done by the HAVENOTS. Outstanding image as always Dave. #9051652

Monnie Ryan November 19, 2010

Fabulous capture, David -- I do remember a few of these items, but fortunately we had a real washing machine, even if it did have a hand wringer! #9051669

John Connolly November 19, 2010

What a blast from the past David! A great capture that brings back many memories! Nice theme work, my friend! #9051688

David Phalen November 19, 2010

Thank you Jack, Tiia, Doc, Tammy, Jill, Joy, JudyAnn, Mike, Ron, Monnie and John!! #9051716

Agnes Fegan November 19, 2010

It definitely has that cozy look ... now I would like the machines that sit on a base so you don't even have to lean over lol! #9051776

Douglas Pignet November 19, 2010

Beautiful capture and lighting...Well seen...Nice comp #9051791

Candice C. Calhoun November 19, 2010

Charming photo, but give me my washer and dryer :) LOVE it!

ccc #9051893

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 19, 2010

I'm getting tired Just looking at this!

Very nicely done K~D!! #9052017

David Phalen November 19, 2010

Thank you Agnes, ccc and Mel!! #9052138

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 19, 2010

Typical male! There was NOTHING good about these old "labor saving" inventions! LOLOL What ever! It's still an awesome image, Davey Pooh! :-) Ma Kitty #9052182

Marilyn K. Lincecum November 20, 2010

Awesome image but deffinately "NOT the good ole days". :-) Wonderful comp, color, detail and clarity. #9052694

Michelle Alton November 20, 2010

It's a perfectly awesome photo. I guess it beats banging your clothes against rocks in the river, right? #9052733

Maria A. Gonzalez November 20, 2010

Very,very cool find,David..Very well composed and great colors and effects.Well done. #9052789

Murry Grigsby November 20, 2010

Looks like my first off-campus apartment in Boulder, Colorado while in college :0) Neat image David! Your photo sure makes me appreciate the modern conveniences!! #9053042

Jeana Clark November 20, 2010

Outstanding MT shot Dave!!!
Effects and color are perfect!!!
Terrific work!!
~J~ #9053595

Tammy Espino November 20, 2010
Excellent capture! I hate doing laundry no matter which century :) #9053775

Tamara K. Walker November 20, 2010
I have a washboard and a creek. Wonderfully done City Boy. #9053852

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas November 20, 2010
Wonderful capture and entry David!,
Amalia #9054346

Patrick Rouzes November 21, 2010
Exceptional clarity, tones, textures, lighting, pov, & mood captured here! Looks like you have a Winner here, Dave! Good luck, indeed! #9055501

Christine Lobsinger November 21, 2010
Outstanding shot Dave... wowo, the colours, clarity, and fantastic lighting is superb! Thank God, those days are gone by...lol.
Chris
Smiling #9056103

Mitch Spence November 22, 2010
NOT is definitely right for the appliances, Dave, but YES is definitely right for this image. I really love this, the subject, the comp, the details, the treatment, the whole shebang. #9057955

Ann H. Belus November 22, 2010
Excellent capture of days gone by, David; fantastic grouping of items with superb color, detail, and clarity! #9058083

Sam Britt November 22, 2010
Great theme entry, David. I'm so glad I've always had a washer & dryer! #9058675

David Phalen November 23, 2010
Thank you Kitty, Marilyn, Michelle, Maria, Murry, Jeana, Tammy, TKW, Amalia, Chris, Mitch, Ann and Sam!! #9060551

Renata Gusciora November 23, 2010
Fantastic image,great color and lighting,David! #9060707

Emile Abbott November 24, 2010
Those were NOT the good old days. Outstanding capture with excellent lighting and tones David. #9061370

David Phalen November 24, 2010
Thanks Renata and Emile!! #9061621

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 07, 2010
Oh my goodness Dave! This is awesome! Look at the shine on those floors!
jo ann c. #9085364

David Phalen December 22, 2010
Thanks Jo Ann!! #9119690

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