Another Day at the Bucksnort Saloon

© Mitch Spence

Another Day at the Bucksnort Saloon

Uploaded: September 20, 2011 | Entered: November 08, 2014 10:39:20

Description

This was from one of those we-don't-know-what-we'll-find photo outings that turned into a lot of fun. I went with a couple of photo friends to Blackwater, a little Missouri town that had almost disappeared after it ceased to be a major railroad stop. It is working to remake itself as a tourist destination, with a refurbished old hotel, some specialty shops, and the Bucksnort Saloon. Much wasn't open, but the proprietor of the Bucksnort and cohorts showed up and invited us in. Great fun, great people (in period costumes), cold sarsaparilla, and a super ragtime piano player. If you're ever in the area, give it a look. You can find Blackwater's page on the Internet.

Category: Monthly Theme, funny people pictures

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 42.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

David Phalen September 20, 2011

LOL Love It!! Terrific light, colors, tones and clarity!! Wish I could find a place like that near me. #1409551

Mary Timman September 20, 2011

Looks like a really neat place for a photo op...fabulous tones and clarity. I like this. What an expression. #9681552

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 20, 2011

Excellent presentation Mitch. The colors, and details are fantastic. I particularly liked the no obvious signs of the present time in the image. Well done! #9681631

Joy Rector September 20, 2011

great shot #9681683

Bill Johnson September 20, 2011

Mitch, Great capture. #9681761

David M. Montero September 20, 2011

I like the rich detail. Interesting place to photograph. With the menacing looking scatter gun I'm sure no one gives him trouble. #9681763

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 20, 2011

Great detail and clarity Mitch, and he looks like he is snorting:):):)! #9681807

Patti Coblentz September 20, 2011

What a fun/curious name for a saloon...and he fits the bill...how funny! Great capture. #9681856

Michele Peterson level-classic September 20, 2011

Perfect image! Love the expression! #9682022

Michelle Alton September 20, 2011

Absolutely rip-snorting good, Mitch. Sounds like a great day, and you sure got a great theme pic! #9682200

Graham Robards September 21, 2011

Great outfit and shot and story Mitch! Got a good laugh out of it but too far to travel to see in person!

HDT! ~Pat #9682673

Susan Jane Allen level-classic September 21, 2011

What a great capture! The clarity and detail is gorgeous, quite apart from the priceless expression! #9683496

Steve M. Harrington September 21, 2011

A wonderful portrait, Mitch! You have really captured the spirit of the place. Love the name! :)
Steve #9683587

Leslie McLain level-classic September 21, 2011

Terrific portrait and details, Mitch. #9683590

Robert Jensen September 21, 2011

Beautiful image and love the pose - would like to have seen his entire right hand on the counter though #9683600

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 22, 2011

What a great find Mitch...he looks like a real character!!

jo ann c. #9685555

Tammy Espino September 22, 2011

Don't think I would want to make him mad! Awesome fun capture :) #9685806

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 22, 2011

Fantastic capture Mitch!,
Amalia #9686036

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 28, 2011

Oh my goodness you do know how to find the photo ops Mitch. Love the expression and the beautiful color tones captured here. #9702665

Mitch Spence level-classic September 29, 2011

Thank you to all. Appreciate it. #9705381

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 05, 2011

Just love the expression, costume and setting, Mitch. Way to take advantage of an opportunity that presents itself. #9718965

Mitch Spence level-classic October 05, 2011

Thanks, Nikki. :) #9719038

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 31, 2014

Congrats on your finalist, Mitch. #11215393

Ken Smith level-classic December 31, 2014

Love the rich colors, Mitch. Congrats to you! #11215734

Michelle Alton January 01, 2015

And WHAT a great find this turned out to be. Congratulations! #11216377

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