Respecting a Classic !

respecting a classic car and respecting a classic shot. the varsity jackets the dungarees and the hats that represent this era. looks like one of those mild days where the snow is turning to slush and even though it is dreary there is hope in the air... i tip my hat off to you ... great nostalgia here.. you inspire me. your photos represent a piece of montreal history,, a simple time a black and white time,reminiscent of a Mordecai Richler novel... our winters are part of our souls.... take care samme

What a unique and refreshing image. I also tip my hat to you. besides my favorite nature and landscape images I am trying to include a few shots like this in my portfolio. 

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Thanks for taking the time to look at this one & to comment.  Your perception of this one is right on the money.  I do recall that in Jan 1960 Montreal had an unusual warm snap.  I spent many hours rescuing people from their flooded homes early that month.  My memory of this day has faded and I don't even remember the names of my two friends with the hats but they were in the military, stationed in Montreal's east end, as was I.  It feels good to be able to provide a historical snapshot (forgive pun) of a Montreal long past.  And, Mordicai Richler, who's he?  :-)  Don't be a stranger.  Best, LM.

I like to mix them up a bit.  Some new work, some old stuff.  (I've been told my old stuff is better;  that I'm kinda past my prime now :-)  )   This 50 year old offering has been sitting dormant on the bottom of an old shoebox until I rediscovered it the other day and ran it through my Epson V500 scanner.  Glad I did.  Looking forward to seeing some of your older work.  Best, LM.

What a lovely, warm image!

I could not imagine it was from half a century ago if you did not tell that.

Simply great.

Warm, as in a nostalgic sense?   Yah, time goes fast when you're having fun!  :-)  Many thanks for your much appreciated visit.  Best, LM.

this is a timeless classic... its appeal will remain even when Evan himself becomes a grandfather... such a beautiful composition... perfect timing, perfect balance!

Tone and details difference in trousers of those two guys are some thing amazing, the another surprised thing that this photo was taken with a technical equipments of fifty years ago. I doubt I can get such beautiful B&W with my digital cameras. Bless you, Len

It would indeed be nice to leave something behind worth preserving.  Thanks for your thoughts on this one.  This was one of two or three I took of these guys being silly and tipping their hats to oncoming cars.  Luck came in to play when this old classic drove by.  f8, and be there!  Best, LM.

Good to have your views on this one.  Fifty year old technology indeed!  Luckily the lighting conditions were constant, no sun drifting in and out of cloud cover, so setting the exposure only had to be done once.  I pre-focused at about 10 or 12  ft and then used the sports finder on my TLR and used it like a point & shoot.  If I could do it like that 50 years ago I could certainly do it today.  Don't belittle your marvel of current technology.  With the exception of sensor size modern cameras are far more versatile than the oldies.  And the files are unlikely to sit for 50 years before being viewed or printed.  :-) I've already addressed the luck issue!   Best, LM.

Dear len

I have tried many of my digital photo as B&W, but I always have a feeling that the digital B&W pictures lacks the impact and spirit which was materializes them the film photos. I don’t know why, Perhaps it is a psychological issue related to nostalgia for the past. Best regards

Not being a connoisseur of fine art B&W printing I'll concede that point.  I've never taken the time to capture a scene in both media types and compared them critically.  I just know that I especially enjoy prying an image from an old B&W negative to see what I can do with it with today's technology.   Case in point:  Just last night I dug out this 50 Year old image of a then friend and brother in arms and ran it through photoshop.  Window light was the sole source for this broad light portrait.  Now, I'd turn him around to get a short lighting effect.  Wish I could find him today to present him & his family with this old gem.  Thanks for your continued interest & commentary.  Best, LM.

I'm still smiling!
This shoe box is like the story of " 1000 nights and a night"... One of the stories  tells about a cave full with treasures...;-))

This one despite having a long past history is good/funny , and has a nice sense of humor.The two guys are similar and still different but their hand touching the hats as a gesture of honor looks like a "soldiers" in a "military parade";-)). Timing is very good, DOF is good as well , and it can be translated to  old/modern times .(jeans, sport cloths and the young honoring old vehicle.) I'm still smiling looking at it , keep looking into your shoe box/cave... Len...;-))

( the portrait is a good one as well).

wow! that's a sterling portrait, Len!

"....like soldiers in a military parade...."   Good analogy, especially since they  were military.  I mean, look, even walking down the street they are both in step with each other.  Training is hard to ignore.  The old shoebox is becoming more like a cornucopia, dispensing treats infinitely.  Wonder what else is in there...................?  Stay tuned.  Best, LM.

Thanks for the validation.  I was pleasantly surprised with the result.  No competition for Karsh but a gem for me.  Best, LM.

The good news that we are in the first month of the story "1000 nights and a night " . The hairdressing way of the young solder reminded me of the old Hollywood actors and in particular Cary Grant. Great composition.

Yes, hair fashions speak to the era loudly.  More so, perhaps even than the clothing.  And I probably still have a few stories left in my '1001 nights' shoebox.  Stay tuned!  Best, LM

Wow. It trully is a fantastic image. It almost looks staged (in a good way) everything is so perfect.

Congratualtions

Alex

Nothing staged but I had observed the tipping of the hats to several other cars before this one came along.  So, while not staged, it was anticipated.  Thanks for your most welcome visit.  Best, LM.

This makes me smile  ;) I have seen this during car shows but never just on the street except with bikers. I love that they are almost twins from the back and their actions are in-sync as if dancing together. My compliments

Warmest regards, Pamela

I had never seen this before, nor have I since.  They were just friends being silly but harmless.  I think they liked to see the expressions on the drivers' faces as they went by.  They were military, so the dancing analogy may be less correct than the martial drill to which they were accustomed.  Glad you got a kick out of it.  I know I did at the time & still do.  Best, LM.

Great dig ! Yeah, f8 and be there. Obviously, you imbibed your sense for composition from your infancy ;-) The road´s diagonal and those friends´ action are nicely crossing, well anticipated. Kind of HCB in Montreal...

Len, I think Carsten summed it up nicely - HCB in Montreal. I am enjoying your shoebox series immensely - keep them coming.

:-)  Luck is Good Carsten!  I don't know about HCB in Montreal but LCM for sure.  But thanks for the heady comparison.  The action was anticipated, the rest was luck.  Your visits are always most welcome.  Best, LM.