Thursday, September 15, 2011

Throwback Thursday - Taking Chances

Window and Stop Sign, Old Barn, near Chillicothe, Ohio  © Doug Hickok


Sometimes in life you have to take chances. You have to ignore caution, overcome fears, break out of your self-imposed comfort zone.
Sometimes you have to put away your "stop sign",
and charge full speed ahead.

(This "CHARGE!!!" is for you, Adam.)

Photo Note: This image was made on Kodachrome 64 slide film about 25 years ago, during what seems now the ancient times of photographic technology.

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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Nice colors in this shot, I like it.
    Unfortunately I have not so much time to writing comments, but I watch your blog continuously!
    Have a nice day Doug!

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  2. VictoriaSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Wow, I love this picture... very nice! :)

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  3. Marius BarbuSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Ai o mare placere sa surprinzi peretii viu colorati. Imi place si mie fotografia.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    This image is perfect, Love the feeling of texture and the color is amazing.
    Wonderful artwork, I wish I could take pictures like that!
    Hugs
    Léia

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  5. SabrinaSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    questo scatto mi ha catturata,complimenti!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful!
    Love it.

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  7. Traveling HawkSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    a photo that still retains its freshness!

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  8. orvokkiSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    So beautifull image and lovely color. I love this.
    greetings,
    orvokki.

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  9. brattcatSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    like it's subject it has aged quite gracefully.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Love this image, Doug. There is something about windows that capture my interest a lot. Your mention of Kodachrome reminds me of the Paul Simon song...'Kodachrome..You give us those nice bright colors, You give us the greens of summers, Makes you think all the world's a sunny day, oh yeah! I got a Nikon camera, I love to take a photograph, So Mama, don't take my Kodachrome away!' Had to give you some lyrics to compliment your vintage image!

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  11. A.BarlowSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I like the way the old paint is darker under the window. Nice anchor for the subject.

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  12. Luis GomezSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Doug! Great advise and a wonderful shot even if oldie!

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  13. OlgaSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I just love to stop by and give my eyes a treat. I am never disappointed. Today it is a stunning blue.

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  14. píxeles y neuronasSeptember 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Very nice!
    Agustín.

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  15. ChristopherSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    This is a real favorite Doug--I love the minimalist composition and dash of red. Keep these great old shots coming!

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  16. Marie LCSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Ces tonalités de bleu en camaïeu sont absolument magnifiques. J'adore !

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  17. London CallerSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Timeless!

    25 years ago, I started to eat Durian Durian. ;o)

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  18. franzSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    i love everything that has to do with windows, doors and doorways in photography, and this is a remarkable image, doug! is the blueish tone a result of the aging process of the slide, or is it the authentic color?!?

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  19. HarrySeptember 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Great color and composition. What do you mean "seems like" ancient technology. You probably had to focus it yourself, meter it separately, or at least match needle to the shutter or apeture you selected. Barely one step above doping the glass negative yourself. LOL.

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  20. DomLOrthaSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Love the minimalism of this picture, and the little red touch into the blue. NIcely composed!
    Have a nice day.

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  21. yzSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    excellent framing and composition

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  22. MarieSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    superbes textures et belles couleurs.

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  23. georgeSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    So long ago - and a talented and observant photographer using the best of the film stock available. It's a lovely essay in blue...

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  24. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Perfect balance & composition, I love this and could look at it for ages, just thinking.

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