Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
On 5/28/2011 20:36, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB It fascinates me, Steve, to see that you tend to be after abandoned things around you. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
In many rural areas of America, abandoned structures like stores or barns or even houses are simply left to slowly decay rather than being demolished. This is probably because in rural areas land is not at a premium and can be left fallow for years. I fins them because I like to ride my motorcycle through these country roads, and I find many of them aesthetically pleasing. The American South is notorious for old cars left in the yard. That could easily be my next project. On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 2:30 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/28/2011 20:36, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB It fascinates me, Steve, to see that you tend to be after abandoned things around you. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
On 5/30/2011 13:52, Steven Desjardins wrote: In many rural areas of America, abandoned structures like stores or barns or even houses are simply left to slowly decay rather than being demolished. This is probably because in rural areas land is not at a premium and can be left fallow for years. I fins them because I like to ride my motorcycle through these country roads, and I find many of them aesthetically pleasing. The American South is notorious for old cars left in the yard. That could easily be my next project. It is entirely possible that if I were to visit rural America (which I did most briefly and superficially just a few times), I would have similar fascination. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I'm sure. We spend so much time taking care of our stuff that it's fascinating to look at formerly valuable things being allowed to decay. On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 7:13 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/30/2011 13:52, Steven Desjardins wrote: In many rural areas of America, abandoned structures like stores or barns or even houses are simply left to slowly decay rather than being demolished. This is probably because in rural areas land is not at a premium and can be left fallow for years. I fins them because I like to ride my motorcycle through these country roads, and I find many of them aesthetically pleasing. The American South is notorious for old cars left in the yard. That could easily be my next project. It is entirely possible that if I were to visit rural America (which I did most briefly and superficially just a few times), I would have similar fascination. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
On May 29, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Fascinating, I like old machinery. What's the crank handle for? Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
Re-set crank. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 2:05 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On May 29, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Fascinating, I like old machinery. What's the crank handle for? Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Great shot. My guess would be mid 70's for that price. I' used ot work at a Supertest gas station in my teens, and have been looking for a pump to photograph but so far no luck. Dave On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 1:36 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
- Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is old--nice documentation. I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine As you wish, m'lady: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312136161_4WJgDnb-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is old--nice documentation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
Glad she asked -- I like that - and live that kind of stuff as you know, But of course you need a tight head shot to see the BP ... ann (semi-lurk-mode cause I have company) Steven Desjardins wrote: I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine As you wish, m'lady: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312136161_4WJgDnb-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is old--nice documentation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Old BP Pump
From: David Mann On May 29, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Fascinating, I like old machinery. What's the crank handle for? Dave It was how you reset the gallons sold total sale price back to zero for the next customer. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I enjoyed seeing both this and the pump. Unfortunately, I'm old enough that I didn't have to ask about the crank handle. I was pumping gas out o the ground with one of those when I was a teenager. Of course I had to check the oil and wash the windshield for every customer. That's how it was done back then. Paul On May 29, 2011, at 12:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Glad she asked -- I like that - and live that kind of stuff as you know, But of course you need a tight head shot to see the BP ... ann (semi-lurk-mode cause I have company) Steven Desjardins wrote: I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine As you wish, m'lady: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312136161_4WJgDnb-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is old--nice documentation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks and neato, but, Steve, I have to ask: Why aren't you shooting this subject straight on? Why the angles you've chosen? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 11:51 AM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine As you wish, m'lady: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312136161_4WJgDnb-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is old--nice documentation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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The angle has a lot to do with the curve of the road and getting back far enough with a 40 mm fov. Also, its a plain white building which looks nothing like an old store. However, I'll try next time. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Thanks and neato, but, Steve, I have to ask: Why aren't you shooting this subject straight on? Why the angles you've chosen? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 11:51 AM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine As you wish, m'lady: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312136161_4WJgDnb-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is old--nice documentation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Ah, I see. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:27 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump The angle has a lot to do with the curve of the road and getting back far enough with a 40 mm fov. Also, its a plain white building which looks nothing like an old store. However, I'll try next time. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Thanks and neato, but, Steve, I have to ask: Why aren't you shooting this subject straight on? Why the angles you've chosen? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 11:51 AM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine As you wish, m'lady: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312136161_4WJgDnb-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is old--nice documentation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Christine Aguila Thanks and neato, but, Steve, I have to ask: Why aren't you shooting this subject straight on? Why the angles you've chosen? Cheers, Christine Just a SWAG, but it looks me like he maybe didn't want to stand out in the middle of traffic while making the photographs. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3666 - Release Date: 05/28/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Paul Stenquist I enjoyed seeing both this and the pump. Unfortunately, I'm old enough that I didn't have to ask about the crank handle. I was pumping gas out o the ground with one of those when I was a teenager. Of course I had to check the oil and wash the windshield for every customer. That's how it was done back then. Paul Back when they were SERVICE stations instead of just gas stations. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1375 / Virus Database: 1509/3666 - Release Date: 05/28/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Peso: Old BP Pump
From: Steven Desjardins In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB -- Steve Desjardins That is an old one. Gasoline at 38 9/10 cents per gallon leaded regular to boot. Hasn't even been modified to handle prices over 99 9/10 per gallon. Must have been abandoned some time in the early 70s. I remember all my friends back then telling me I was crazy for predicting that gasoline would soon cost more than $0.50 a gallon. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I ride many of these Virginia backroads. There are abandoned houses and collapsing barns, of course. But there is an amazing number of abandoned stores with gas pumps out front. The biggest problem is stopping to take the shot. On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 5:49 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB -- Steve Desjardins That is an old one. Gasoline at 38 9/10 cents per gallon leaded regular to boot. Hasn't even been modified to handle prices over 99 9/10 per gallon. Must have been abandoned some time in the early 70s. I remember all my friends back then telling me I was crazy for predicting that gasoline would soon cost more than $0.50 a gallon. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
