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U.S. Mail (Stagecoach or digital)

© Emile Abbott
Deluxe Website: emile-abbott-photography.com

U.S. Mail (Stagecoach or digital)

Uploaded: June 27, 2012 14:36:18

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The U.S Mail has gone through major changes ore the past 200 years from pony express, stagecoach, air & ground transport and is now facing the digital age.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 27, 2012

The original came from my archives when I was shooting with the Canon 20D in 2008. Original was taken at the Alamo Village Movie Set outside of Brackettville, Texas where many westerns have been made. #1471603

Stan Kwasniowski June 27, 2012

Emile, wonder, by the way is today your birthday? #10203029

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 27, 2012

Birthday was May 18, 1940. Today I am a few years older but still feeling funky and fine. Be back in the Rodeo Arena July 6 & 7th. I took the capture on my birthday in May however. #10203065

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 27, 2012

The Self Portrait capture at Stonehenge II I took on my BD in May. This one was July 4th 2008. #10203069

Diane L. Thomas June 27, 2012

Well done. Ghost Mail Ride. #10203140

Debbie Bray June 27, 2012

Holy smokes! You're on fire Emile!! Fabulous DD work!! May I be so kind as to ask you what program you are using?? #10203163

Joannie Bertucci level-classic June 27, 2012

This is positively "groovy" Emile! Wonderful work and I really like how it looks like a "ghost" rider! :-) #10203172

Carol Eade level-addict June 27, 2012

Terrific DD work, Emile, love what you did with it. #10203349

Ellen Hodges June 27, 2012

Love the colors and the pizzaz you put in this awesome image, Emile!!! #10203409

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 27, 2012

The Pony Express gone psychedelic! Love the vibrant neon colors and the "ghosties" of drivers and passengers past. Terrific creative work, here, Emile! (and a pretty cool find, too...I'd like to check out Brackettville one of these days.) #10203513

Robert R. Goodman June 27, 2012

Hi Emile,We still get our mail that way.Excellent capture my friend.Big storms in the valley tonight!!! #10203590

Stan Kwasniowski June 27, 2012

Emile, my apologies, for missing your birthday, you really don't look your age lol #10203595

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 28, 2012

I just love the transformation and effects... well done Emile! #10203922

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 28, 2012

No sweat Stan as long as I keep waking up each day. Thanks Diane, Debbie, Joannie, Carol, Ellen, Val, Bobby and Stefania. #10204080

Tiia Vissak June 28, 2012

very original! #10204210

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 28, 2012

VERY COOL effects Emile, very expressive of our times, WTG!! <>< #10204284

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 28, 2012

THANKS Tiia and Nancy #10204310

Jill Odice level-classic June 28, 2012

Psychedelic! The PO is going up against some huge competition! #10204378

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 28, 2012

Thanks Jill #10204656

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 28, 2012

Great fun, Emile, very well done! It's attractive and compelling!

Debby #10205231

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 29, 2012

Thanks Debby #10206180

John Connolly June 29, 2012

Love your work here Emile! What an amazing image and theme entry! Well done! #10206356

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 03, 2012

Thanks John. #10212780

Marijana Fajgl July 30, 2012

Great work, Emile! Big congratulations! #10250552

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Emile!

jo ann c. #10250631

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 30, 2012

WTG Emile, congrats on your "ghost rider" finalist! #10250695

Diane L. Thomas July 30, 2012

Congrats. I knew this was a winner.
#10250748

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist
Emile!

jo ann c. #10250758

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 30, 2012

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On You VERY COOL Finalist Emile! I have used this filter from Smart Photo Editor and it really is dramatic. It worked perfectly with this one!!!

-Laura :D

P.S. So true about the mail service. The Pony Express is turning in their graves at the changes no doubt! #10250857

Jill Odice level-classic July 30, 2012

CONGRATS Emile! I thought we would see this again :-) #10250963

Robert R. Goodman July 30, 2012

Hi Emile,WTG my friend.Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! #10251318

Husain Akhtar July 30, 2012

Excellent work and finalist - congratulations! #10251374

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 30, 2012

Fab finalist, Emile! Congrats again!
Debby #10252378

Phyllis A. Houghton July 30, 2012

This is so cool. WTG!! Deserving fantastic win, Emile!!! #10252602

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 30, 2012

Not surprised! CONGRATS & good luck, Emile!
#10252799

Carla Capra Anderson July 30, 2012

Outstanding! Fantastic! Congratulations! #10252831

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 30, 2012

Thanks all I will comment again when I get my computer (broken on 1st day of vacation) back and back to Texas. Having a great time in Canada however. Emile #10253603

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 30, 2012

Gosh, Emile. Bummer to hear that! See you around again when you get back home! Safe travels!!! HAVE FUN taking photos of our great land up here!!!

-Laura :D #10253830

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 31, 2012

WOW!!! Excellent Emile! Finalists everywhere! Congratulations! #10254856

Phyllis H. Burchett July 31, 2012

Very cool Emile, congrats! #10255645

Carol Eade level-addict July 31, 2012

Terrific work, Emile, congratulations on your finalist! #10256561

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 04, 2012

Thanks all I will be back soon. In Vancouver at present. #10262796

Ellen Hodges August 29, 2012

Huge congrats on an awesome finalist, Emile!! Sorry I missed this one! #10297026

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Thanks Ellen you had a good month in July I see. Congrats #10297281

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