ralph_barker Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 <center> <big><b>For Rent - Cheap</b></big> </center> <p>This lovely, airy, stand-alone cottage in scenic Ballarat, CA awaits you for your next no-cares vacation. Ballarat is just over the hill from Death Valley, and just as pleasantly warm during the summer months. But, we lack the crowds of panting tourists and all the hassles of those fancy luxury hotels and lodges. </p> <center> <img border=2 src="http://www.rbarkerphoto.com/misc/Travel/DV2003/Ballarat01-550sep.jpg"> </center> <p>This cottage includes a nice, bright day-room that allows you to enjoy the afternoon breeze:</p> <center> <img border=2 src="http://www.rbarkerphoto.com/misc/Travel/DV2003/Ballarat02-550sep.jpg"> </center> <p>And, a shady, welcoming, covered porch to help keep the main room cool on warmer days:</p> <center> <img border=2 src="http://www.rbarkerphoto.com/misc/Travel/DV2003/Ballarat04-550sep.jpg"> </center> <p><small>M6 TTL, 35mm Summicron, Ilford FP4+, scanned from negs on Epson 3200, toned in Photoshop. And, just in case you weren't absolutely sure, this post is intended as humor, and is not an actual solicitation for a rental property. ;-) </small></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-j Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 Ralph: Nice shots. Would you happen to have some photos of past or present tenants to show us? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph_barker Posted August 10, 2003 Author Share Posted August 10, 2003 Mark - Thanks. As to former residents, something tells me I'd have to, uh . . . dig them up. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 You know, Ralph, you could buy something closer to home, Ralph...<p> <center> <img src="http://www.spirer.com/images/grass.jpg"><br> <i>Grass, Copyright 1997 Jeff Spirer</i></center> <p> or this one... <p> <center> <img src="http://www.spirer.com/images/flowers.jpg"><br> <i>Nice Lawn, Copyright 1997 Jeff Spirer</i></center><p> Both are close to where you live. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 I didn't accidentally say twice say Ralph twice. It was because I was posting two pictures. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 <center> <img border=2 src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=1480464&size=lg"> </center> FOR RENT: PLASTIC CHAIR. This priced object is located in the south of france, outdoor plumbing and sanitair. Fishingpole included. If so desired a tent is present on location at surcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.m. Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 Gee, looks nice Ralph, but I've always been partial to the water...<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 <img src = http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=1548303&size=lg><p> First month's rent free, and free cable here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph_barker Posted August 10, 2003 Author Share Posted August 10, 2003 Jeff - I think I tried that spot (north of Alviso?), but my lawn chair kept sinking into the marsh, and I ended up swimming in an oil slick of mosquito repellent. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 Hah, it's Drawbridge. It's about a mile north of Alviso, but you can't get there that way unless you risk the Amtrak rails, but you have to jump into the water if a train comes. The old route in was through the salt fields, but that's all closed off now. I went in twice with a parks guy, but I believe it all sunk when they did some dredging for a new industrial park in Milpitas. I don't think the buildings in the industrial park have ever been occupied. There's a lot of history around Drawbridge, too bad it wasn't in anyone's interest to preserve it. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmphoto1 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Ralph, I like the tone. How did you get it? Duotone? If so, which one? chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph_barker Posted August 11, 2003 Author Share Posted August 11, 2003 Chad - I just use the color balance tool to add red and yellow, 10/15 here, as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Melia Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 A litttle more upscale, but may involve commuting: <A HREF="http://www.photo.net/photo/525362"<home sweet home</A> (non-leica) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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