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Regular or Ethel? [Low Key and High Key: Very White and Very Dark Pictures A New Way to See Black and White]

© Merna L. Nobile

Regular or Ethel?

Uploaded: July 07, 2011 11:18:32

Description

This is a vintage Gulf Oil Company gas pump, produced during the 1950's when gas was still affordable. Those were the days.
Settings: f/18.0 1/50 ISO 200
Camera: Nikon D-700 24-120mm
Sunny Day
Effects: Topaz and Nik filter (low key)
CATEGORY: People

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 2/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 110.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Neal D. Hatcher July 07, 2011

Wow what a shot-Those were really the days-Brings back fond memories #1391199

Carla Maddox July 07, 2011

Merna - Great Shot! I love Topaz and NIK too.

Carla #9514087

Chris Ebben July 07, 2011

I remember those days, the attendant filled your car & as you said, with affordable fuel!! The effects applied to this street image work well & really set off the main subjects. Very well done=^..^= #9514207

Gregory R. Gaskin July 07, 2011

Excellent capture, it has a James Dean aura to it. #9514558

Dale Hardin July 07, 2011

I'm definitely old enough to remember those pumps well. We used to pool our money and buy 25 cents worth so we could cruise the drive-ins. #9514602

Phyllis A. Houghton July 07, 2011

I'm betting this is your grandson. He played the part well. Well composed, clear, colorful excellent image. Makes me smile for those days. #9514826

Jean Lechleiter July 07, 2011

Great shot and work Merna. Well done! #9514943

Memoriee G. Sconce July 07, 2011

Neat image, one of your grandsons?
Memoriee #9514947

Merna L. Nobile July 08, 2011

Hi Memoriee: I must brag too much about my grandchildren! Yes, he is Dylan's twin brother Jake. Thank you for the nice message; you know how to make me smile. My best, Merna #9515799

Christine Lobsinger level-classic July 08, 2011

Nice work Merna! I'm sure your grandson would love to have a picture like this!
I love what you did - the treatment, effects you used! Fits beautifully with the 'vintage look'...
Christine
Smiling #9515937

Misty Blue July 08, 2011

Merna ~ This portrait of your grandson looks great. Love the touches you added in DDR also. #9516621

Lyn Darlington July 10, 2011

I agree Merna great portrait of your grandson! I think the vintage look makes for a stunning image! #9519586

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Neal: Those were the BEST of times. So different than now, maybe it is just me. Thanks for the always welcome comment. Merna #9520648

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Carla: I have purchased a magazine by the name of "Digital Photo" and it has a great article on Nik. Going into a lot of detail about the program, there is so much to it, but a tremendous ability to make your black and white photos into something remarkable. It is an August issue. Merna #9520666

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Chris: The boys always love to have their picture taken, I often run out of ideas. Thank for the nice comment. Merna #9520693

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Gregory: This station belongs to a friend of ours; you can see his car and the station in my gallery way back. Merna #9520710

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Dale: You had to be from California. Thanks for the comment. Merna #9520718

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Phyllis: The entire station is in my gallery (way back) and I had forgotten about Jakes picture. I don't know how that happened, but I looked and could not find it. Anyway, does it bring back memories for you or are you too young for that. Merna #9520733

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Jean: Thank you for the very nice message. Merna #9520736

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Thanks Christine: Your message is so welcome. #9520741

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Misty Blue: Thanks for the message and your support. Merna #9520743

Merna L. Nobile July 10, 2011

Hi Lyn: I completed the entire gas station (way back in my gallery) some time back, but forgot about Jake. I just don't know how that could happen. Thanks for the very welcome message. Merna #9520752

Leslie McLain level-classic July 11, 2011

Very cool capture, Merna. Love it. He looks like James Dean in the 50's. #9522973

Merna L. Nobile July 11, 2011

Hello Leslie: He is a very cool grandson just like James Dean. Thanks for the nice comment. Merna #9523050

Thomas E. Hinds July 13, 2011

This is a wonderfully presented image, Merna! Beautiful work! #9528589

Kathryn Wesserling July 29, 2011

Dale doesn't have to be from California - just from our generation! lollll

I remember paying 16-cents in Texas and being furious when upon returning to Michigan, the price was 34-cents a gallon! 1969

Your use of Topaz (NIK, I don't know well, yet) is spot-on, here! It's a wonderful picture. #9563716

Merna L. Nobile July 29, 2011

Thank you Thomas: Your kind words are always appreciated. Merna #9567984

Kathryn Wesserling August 23, 2011

Definitely, reenter in DD. #9622345

Merna L. Nobile August 24, 2011

For Sure! Plan to do it in a month or two. Thanks for the plan. Merna #9625226

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