Noun or Verb

© John Caruso

Noun or Verb

Uploaded: June 10, 2008 07:02:44

Description

1/100 at f/16; Lens 24-70; Focal Length 34; ISO 100; Hand Held; Natural Light

It's a noun...it's a verb...it's time for a cocktail!

I just couldn't resist this wonderful sign with the patina of age upon it. It conveyed a feeling of a bygone era--a feeling I tried to capture.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 34.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Autum Rhoades June 10, 2008

Super cool sign, John! The color just pops off the screen! You have captured the feeling of the bygone era very well! #939251

John Caruso June 10, 2008

Thanks Autum! #6042637

eileen bedford June 10, 2008

That's cool, love the angle, colors and most of all, the touch of rust around the lamp ends, gives the natural aged look. Well seen and captured John. #6042680

Dr Silly level-classic June 10, 2008

Some guy by the name of John on PG101, made a wonderful comment about this photo. That is my comment too. LOL :O)
#6042720

John Caruso June 10, 2008

Thanks Eileen! I appreciate it.

And thanks to you, too, Doc! LOL! #6042810

Corinne M. Thompson June 10, 2008

Definitely has that "days gone by" feeling to it. Wonderful comp, colors and clarity! #6042862

Les Rhoades level-classic June 10, 2008

I could spot this a mile away as a JOHN image. Nice deep colors...the iamge speaks for itself. #6042907

Joy Rector June 10, 2008

cool #6043110

John Caruso June 10, 2008

Thanks a million Corinne, Les, and Joy! #6043426

Michelle L. Frick June 10, 2008

I love your comp on this John with the sky behind the letters, and the diagonal tilt. And, I'm going with verb and wishing I could do that right now! Another one of your trademark fabulous finds!! #6044205

John Caruso June 10, 2008

I clink my glass in thanks to you, Shell! #6044256

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 21, 2008

Well capture it you did, John. It's a great shot. Congratulations on the finalist medal and best of luck in the next round! #6205971

John Caruso July 21, 2008

Thanks Nikki! It was a bit of a surprise, that's for sure. #6206372

Vicki L. Filippin July 21, 2008

WTG, MY FRIEND!!!! #6207074

Daniella Puente July 21, 2008

Congrats John!!! #6207621

Nadya Johnson July 21, 2008

Speaks volumes, John! To me, this is an Era Lost. Love the shot! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #6207653

John Caruso July 21, 2008

I truly appreciate your kinds words Vicki, Daniella, and Nadya! #6207660

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 21, 2008

Now this one I can truly appreciate!!
Congrats, John.. ;-) #6208554

eileen bedford July 21, 2008

Congratulations John on your Finalist, well seen and so well done... #6209229

Michael Umbreit July 21, 2008

John - Congrats! Well seen! - Mike #6210037

Corinne M. Thompson July 21, 2008

Big Congrats to you John! #6210205

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist! Nice John! #6211534

Kristy A. Keene July 22, 2008

Fantastic! Congrats on your Finalist!! #6211638

Katarina Mansson July 22, 2008

Congratulations John! #6212200

John Caruso July 22, 2008

I tip my hat in humble thanks to you all! #6212760

Susana Ms Heide July 22, 2008

Another BIG CONGRATS to you John on this finalist!! You've defined yourself with a style that is so recognizable as YOURS! Love it! #6213588

John Caruso July 22, 2008

What kind words, Susana! Thank you very much! #6213960

Michelle L. Frick July 22, 2008

Whoo hoo!!! I had a feeling we'd be seeing this gorgeous image again - definitely CLASSIC John imagery! Congratulations!! #6214259

John Caruso July 22, 2008

I send a big "thank you" to you, Shell! #6214283

Elida Gutierrez level-classic July 22, 2008

Congrats on your Finalist!! #6214526

John Caruso July 22, 2008

I truly appreciate it, Elida! #6214592

Pat Gamwell July 22, 2008

WTG, John! A very well deserved Finalist! #6215672

John Caruso July 22, 2008

I thank you very much, Pat! #6215682

Dr Silly level-classic July 22, 2008

Congrats on your Finalist John. :O)
#6215758

John Caruso July 23, 2008

Thanks bushel-fulls, Doc! #6220167

Alison Krylowski July 23, 2008

Great composition, pov and title! Congrats! #6221723

John Caruso July 23, 2008

I appreciate you taking a look, Alison! #6221731

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 11, 2008

Classic Caruso!! Congratulations, John! #6301318

John Caruso August 11, 2008

It's great to hear from you, Chris! Thanks for taking a gander. #6301783

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