One Ringy Dingy

© Mitch Spence

One Ringy Dingy

Uploaded: September 09, 2014 | Entered: March 04, 2019 06:09:49

Description

Yes, kids, real people used to use these to connect one phone to another.

Category: Disappearing Technologies (man-made)

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: -1.67, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100

Comments

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 09, 2014

Super detail, clarity, lighting & idea, Mitch.
#1586273

Susan Williams September 09, 2014

This is wonderful, Mitch. Thanks for the memory! I operated a PBX so long ago... and when it got quiet we'd do impressions of Lily Tomlin for laughs. #11130179

Sheri Whala September 09, 2014

This is so fun! What a wonderful shot! #11130263

Lucy Abrao level-classic September 09, 2014

Great image, Mitch. Nice clarity. #11130309

Colette M. Metcalf September 10, 2014

Terrific capture!! #11130476

Joy Rector September 10, 2014

excellent shot #11130580

Michelle Alton September 10, 2014

I did it one summer between highschool and college. I never saw the beauty in it, though. Until now. #11131539

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe April 29, 2019

Congratulations! Wonderful finalist!

ccc #11763443


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