Grabow Smoke Pipes Watertower
Rusty Watertower in Sparta NC10 total reviews
Comment from Sean T Phelan
This is pretty cool!
I don't advocate pipe smoking or anything silly like that but I realize tobacco was very important economically in states like North Carolina in days gone by so seeing this interesting photo is just,like,really enjoyable!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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This is pretty cool!
I don't advocate pipe smoking or anything silly like that but I realize tobacco was very important economically in states like North Carolina in days gone by so seeing this interesting photo is just,like,really enjoyable!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
Comment Written 23-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Yes that was or is a big thing here in NC, but I appreciate your review. JackJr.
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
You did a fine capture of this old-looking water tower. The rust in the bottom of it is actually rather pretty in its presentation. The background complements it well. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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You did a fine capture of this old-looking water tower. The rust in the bottom of it is actually rather pretty in its presentation. The background complements it well. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you for your review, I really appreciate hearing from you. JackJr.
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You are most welcome, artist Jack. Likewise, nice hearing from you and reviewing your work again.
Comment from JirinaInspire
Great photograph of this old Watertower with good details and bright colors.
The rustic feel with the old writing are so nicely presented and great presentation for the contest!.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Great photograph of this old Watertower with good details and bright colors.
The rustic feel with the old writing are so nicely presented and great presentation for the contest!.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you for your review, I always like to hear from you. JackJr.
Comment from bpellephoto
I remember Dr. Grabow ads were everywhere back when. Their niche in the market was that their pipes had been pre smoked - "Dr. Grabow pipes are pre-smoked so the flavor is already burned in!", or so the advertisement read.
This is an interesting piece as it stands. The color is authentic and perhaps a bit over saturated. I like the vignette it lends an appropriate air of age. Careful not to over extend the vignette.
A word of advice, the first thing that a contest committee member is gonna see is a tilted image and that will cause him/her to move on. It makes not difference if it really is tilting because the judges don't know that - if you want any kind of a shot straighten the take, keep the vignette and good luck... Bob
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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I remember Dr. Grabow ads were everywhere back when. Their niche in the market was that their pipes had been pre smoked - "Dr. Grabow pipes are pre-smoked so the flavor is already burned in!", or so the advertisement read.
This is an interesting piece as it stands. The color is authentic and perhaps a bit over saturated. I like the vignette it lends an appropriate air of age. Careful not to over extend the vignette.
A word of advice, the first thing that a contest committee member is gonna see is a tilted image and that will cause him/her to move on. It makes not difference if it really is tilting because the judges don't know that - if you want any kind of a shot straighten the take, keep the vignette and good luck... Bob
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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I learned how to straighten it out and I hope that it did it some justice, Thanks for the advice and thanks for the review. JackJr.
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Ya done good, Jack... Bob
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
An interesting picture of the rusting Water Tower in Sparta advertising Smoked Pipes. Standing out in sharp contrast to the grey skies. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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An interesting picture of the rusting Water Tower in Sparta advertising Smoked Pipes. Standing out in sharp contrast to the grey skies. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you once again for your review, I always like to hear from you my friend JackJr.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Good observation and good capture of the rusted water tank showing the extreme rust. You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and composition have worked out well. Good luck!
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Good observation and good capture of the rusted water tank showing the extreme rust. You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and composition have worked out well. Good luck!
Comment Written 22-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you once again my friend for your review, it is always appreciated. JackJr.
Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition posted here! Your fine and dramatic composition grants us a good luck at that tower. Saw many such towers during my trips into the states during the last few years. Nicely done!
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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A good looking image posted here into the competition posted here! Your fine and dramatic composition grants us a good luck at that tower. Saw many such towers during my trips into the states during the last few years. Nicely done!
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you once again for your review, it is deeply appreciated. JackJr.
Comment from suffolkbrian
unique structure for sure and yes hope they don,t tear it down and again it is a tad rusty,my only thought with this is i think a vertical shot would have worked bet for this but i do like its character...Brian
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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unique structure for sure and yes hope they don,t tear it down and again it is a tad rusty,my only thought with this is i think a vertical shot would have worked bet for this but i do like its character...Brian
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you for your review, I really appreciate it. JackJr.
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your welcome
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
Interesting and unique photo presented here.bit looks like the artist dribbled paint over the structure to create a wonderful visual. I love your muted background which adds dimension to this piece. Well done!!
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Interesting and unique photo presented here.bit looks like the artist dribbled paint over the structure to create a wonderful visual. I love your muted background which adds dimension to this piece. Well done!!
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you once again for your wonderful review, I always appreciate it. JackJr.
Comment from Jennifer Lancaster
Great photo. Has a nice old school vibe. I love that you gave the backstory in the description. I could see this on a tee shirt. Love the violet accents.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Great photo. Has a nice old school vibe. I love that you gave the backstory in the description. I could see this on a tee shirt. Love the violet accents.
Comment Written 21-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2023
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Thank you for the nice review, I always appreciate it. JackJr.