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Filling Station

© Amanda J. Tanner

Filling Station

Uploaded: December 29, 2009

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This was such a wonderful find.

It's not everyday you see Nostalgic History as this. I took this image in a quaint country town in SC. The lighting was harsh and I could not stand where I wanted to. It was a rather dangerous area close to traffic buzzing by. So I took the shot as I could and I only got two shots total. I posted the other one(Nostalgic view).

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.30, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Jim Huffield December 29, 2009

Very cool. Where is Goober? #1220755

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 29, 2009

LOL! Sorry No Goober.. Jim. I don't think he would be In Laurens SC. I was surprised to find this(Because it was not in Mayberry) Have a wonderful Day. #8253269

Jack Ryan December 29, 2009

A great find...and you got an excellent perspective of it. An interesting and "fun" image...nicely done. #8253507

Ron McEwan December 29, 2009

Perfect in every way Amanda. What a find you have here and those were the days for sure. Gas was cheap, but we didn't have any money either. #8253543

Amy M. Wilson December 29, 2009

Outstanding find and capture... very nostalgic indeed, Amanda! #8253570

Val Feldman level-classic December 29, 2009

The big red Texaco star! I remember it when I was a kid - yep, very nostalgic, Amanda and despite the problems you mentioned above, you did a fantastic job capturing the flavor of times gone by! WTG! #8253623

Nina Shields December 29, 2009

Amanda, guess I'm showing my age as this definitely brings back memories! You got a wonderful shot under what was obviously very challenging circumstances; your gallery is awesome; sorry that I don't have time for more individual comments right now but I'll look forward to coming back when I can; love your "pole topper" image, too; keep up the super work! #8253660

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 29, 2009

Thanks so much all of you for the comments. It is so nice of you and much appreciated. #8253762

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic December 29, 2009

Very cool capture, Amanda! #8253830

John Connolly December 29, 2009

A wonderful find and capture Amanda! This image takes me back to scenes from my youth! #8254127

Phillip R. Connolly December 29, 2009

This brings back memories, Amanda! A great find that you don't often come across these days. Well taken while mixing it with the traffic!!

Phil #8254643

Thomas E. Hinds December 29, 2009

Amanda, I like this image of an old gas station! I just found one, too, not at all like this one, in northern New Mexico. The one I found is much more rustic! LOL! I may post it in the future! This, I like! #8254711

Jeana Clark December 29, 2009


LOL@ Jim!!
Love these old places!!!
Fantastic shot Amanda!!
Love that car too!!!

~J~ #8254771

Boyd L. Alexander December 30, 2009

Oh my gosh Amanda..this is a retro stunner! Wonderful pov, and the composition rocks!!

Happy New Year!! #8257410

Randy L. Quast December 30, 2009

Very good photo and Congrats on the EP. #8257425

Dick W. Wyatt December 31, 2009

I've been trying to figure out what make of auto that is.
I think it's a La Salle but I could be wrong.

Great old "bygone" photo. #8257844


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