The Old Coke Building
posted by micki at 4/08/2006 08:38:00 AM
Saturday, April 08, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
28 Comments:
Something about that old (or old-styled) lamp post really adds to the nostalgic feeling of this shot. I may have to go down there and take a look at this myself sometime. Great shot.
Thanks also for your comments on my photoblog, I appreciate them. :)
This is another exposure from my expired roll of Tri-X film. I had just packed up the 500mm zoom and was about to close the back door to the van when I thought that this might make a good enough shot. After all, the roll of film was old, what did I have to lose? So, I popped on the 300mm zoom and took this photo of the "Old Coke Building" as it is called. I don't know all the history, but Coca-Cola no longer has any business dealings in the building. Maybe the sign remains as a testament to what once was. After all, that is kind of a big deal for a small town like ours. Now that I know we are staying in the area for a good long while (my husband received an awesome promotion yesterday!), I think I can finally put down some roots and take the time to settle in and get to know the area better. Where we'd be living has always hung in the air for the past 11 years as we've made a couple of moves from state to state.
Konica Minolta 70 Kodak Tri-X 1/30 f-32 Aperture Mode 70-300mm zoom @ 300mm
classic shot...great bw tone...the brick wall is nice texture and make the sign stand out so well....great capture:-)
Nice frame! Beautiful contrast & b+w use...
I love pictures like this one. Very nice.
Great shot! Like a view of the past, almost literally, between the old film and the old landmark building.
Great news about that promotion!
I've always loved bricks in b/w - this shot is no exception :-)
Coke is starting to eat buildings now after consuming the cola market.
Cool vintage looking shot. What's really cool is that no matter where in the world you are you can find Coke signs.
simple and nice :)
Just to let you know that Coca Cola tastes a lot better in the US than it does in the UK :-)
It somehow looks very clean. I like the black & white for this shot a lot!
I like it, and the lamp indeed gives a little bit of a nostlagic feeling :)
Congratulations for your husbands promotion, I wish for more happy news in the future :)
May I ask (if its ok), why you moved from state to state? :)
This is a cultural landmark. Speaks to my heart as an ex Diet Coke junkie (used to have at least a can a day). Works beautifully in b&w.
I love the Coke logotype and Sinem's right...it is a cultural landmark. Nice BW. Regards, Brent
Nice shot. Very good blog.. liked all of your pics.
Nice black & white shot! I really drink to much of that stuff! :)
coca-cola everywhere. even in the country where i am now, they called their soda as cola. hmmm
Micki I know all about moving..have had 19 houses in 37 yrs. of marriage..YES same man.Plant those "roots" dig a garden. Visit my blog.Look forward to tomorrows photo.
I love old buildings in B/W. There just isn't any cool old ones where I live.
Extremely cool! I like this one a lot!
Nice classy shot. Don't know if the lamp adds to the image or takes something away from it.
Aaaaaaaah, the ever prominent cc.sign. It gave me quite a bit of a chuckle, because I went for stroll yesterday and found an old building with the same lettering, it only spelled the name of the youth center... I will put it on my blog tomorrow. If you're interested come by and have a look.
Having to move around isn't fun. Good to hear you can relax a little. Nice shot!
Regards,
Jason
love this atmosphere...especially reflected branches!
Lovely choice for black and white. This has a very old feel to it.
my favorite drink...nice photo...
Very good b/w shot, love the coke sign against the brick.
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