A GLIMPSE OF MY TOWN TUESDAYS -- The Birthplace of Dr. Walter Reed
posted by micki at 7/11/2006 08:38:00 AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
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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
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I live in a very small town on a very small peninsula, but we are an area rich in history. Now and again I will bore you with some of that history. Today is one of those days.
This little home is the birthplace of Dr. Walter Reed. He is the doctor who is credited with conquering yellow fever. Although he lived here only two years of his life, this home is well maintained and opened up a few times a year for viewing inside. I took my children a couple years ago during a celebration of Walter’s 150th anniversary of his birth. The home was very tiny…just a little house provided to his preacher father, by the church; and he had to share it with several older siblings. I might return next month to take some interior shots, but I’ll have to use my wide angle lens, it’s really tight in there.
The Plaque
Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Fuji True Definition ISO 400
Shutter Speed - 1/125
Aperture Setting - f-5.6 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm @ 90mm
Polarizing Filter
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Front of Home
Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Fuji True Definition ISO 400
Shutter Speed - 1/20
Aperture Setting - f-22 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm @ 70mm
Polarizing Filter
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Back of Home
Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Fuji True Definition ISO 400
Shutter Speed - 1/45
Aperture Setting - f-11 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm @ 70mm
Polarizing Filter
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Things I’m Thankful to Cliff For…. Rushing down to Tennessee to be with us when Serina was dying and helping Joe with everything that needed to be done.
What a sweet and happy little house. I love pic #2 showing just how simple and unadorned it is and with that old tree out front. I do hope you can show us interiors in due course.
You certainly live in a very wonderful town. The picture #2 tells me that. What a lovely place to live.
i like this kinda place...i can spend time look around and take pictures, show some characters and history....great capture:-)
Very beautiful, nice series.
i like the second picture the best. It really delivers the illusion of actually being there looking through the woods at the house.
It certainly looks a well kept house.
What a cool house! Love the double chimneys.
I love old houses. It sounds like your in a great place for photos. Like I said I love old buildings and history. Nice one.
Interesting post! Neat looking house. Good one.
What a quaint little place. The fireplace chimneys are almost as big as the house.
I am never bored with history and historical landmarks.
conquerer or yellow fever. Isn't that where white guys have a thing for asian girls? jks ;)
it'd be nice to be remembered for something big after you pass on..
Thanks for the history lesson! That house so unique in shape!!
Wow! Micki, if your kids hang out with you, they are going to be sooooo educated. At least they'll know everything that there is to know about their town. :-)
If they don't, at least I know that I'm learning something just by visiting.
This reminds me of the little house I lived in when I went to law school in Williamsburg. I love that old VA style. The picture in the center is awesome! I'd love to see the shots on the inside. I can envision the muffled smell of old pine inside that little house.
Micki. These photos give a real feel for the house and it's surroundings. Looks very peaceful. I love the sunshine! :-)
Lovely sohts, 1st one esp. colours clarity and a little glow.
GREAT GREAT SHOT!!!
Nice shots, the good and great often came from humble origins.
lovely little place; love those oh so clipped lawns (wish mine looked that good!)
That middle shot is definitely deserving of the centerpiece position - and your local history is never boring :-)
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