MAIL ON THE MISSISSIPPI

is this for Mr. Duckworthy, or Mrs. Fishy? Or perhaps for mail for Huck Finn? Watch out for the raft, dude. Oh, now I get it - it's for Miss Issippi. Must be of an Egyptian descent. Did you leave a note there? Cheers, Micheal

 

No note, no mail. Just took the ferry that lands here to cross over. What a different lifestyle.

what do you mean by "what a different lifestyle"? M

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Dave, I see you've returned to my turf for inspiration. Good choice. Good shot. Good to see you back. A Midwest river rat like me fully understands the great wit and charm of this image. Warm regards, Joe

As you know, I followed the Mississippi from Memphis to Keokuk on my trip. We criss crossed a number of times and it was always a thrill. Ferries or bridges, makes no difference. It's great fun. I love the atmosphere of the river, and can surely see why it was so attractive to Mark Twain and so many others. This was posted a while back, but it had not been up for critique, so I thought why not? Well, nobody had a word to say, except you. Thank you my friend. Oh, and it is not as good as your rating would indicate, but I'm appreciative.

I just noticed I did not reply to you. How rude! Anyway, this river is massive and effects everything for many miles around it. Lifestyles are molded around this huge geological force. Commerce and recreation, and about every other human activity is formed to respond to the fact of the river. And, in the past, so many people had to live in fear of its eruptions when swelled by rain and runoff. Even the response to that fear has resulted in changing the landscape, as dykes (dikes?) run for many miles on both sides. Floodwalls in towns are erected. The river's presence is everywhere. And its history is redolent with amazing stories. If this river were a consumer of drinks, it would definitely be a V8 drinker. Either that, or Jack Daniels.

Dave, I admit to utilizing a somewhat eccentric rating system that may differ from others. I don't rate simply out of friendship -- and I don't do it to garner ratings, since I usually post for critique only. (Sure,I appreciate good ratings when I do post for them, but that's small potatoes.) I choose my PN "friends" carefully and then try to follow their work seriously. I usually rate a shot after looking at a whole portfolio, often many times. I rarely rate pictures I don't like. So I don't think I overrated this at all. It's a fine example of your style and your vision -- and I appreciate both. When I rate a proven shooter like you, the technical stuff ranks about fourth in my "system" after creativity, intent, and impact. Take good care, amigo. Regards, Joe

Dave, I've put a shot on my site dedicated to you. It's not "posted" for critique, and I'm going to re-shoot it, but take a look. All the best, Joe

Aa.. nice to see a good, real picture here. History insight and I enjoyed the detail as I did not read Mark Twain for more than 30 years.

 

Today must be the day of coincidences as I just dedicated a picture for Mr. Popper. I hope he will not take offence , also I made sure is b/w and is not manipulated. Dave I had to came back before to the American pastime and update the rating as is deserving for a image that make you ask a lot of questions. Does bring emotions. Nice to see you posting, a lot to learn and do, I am very close to dedicating, a picture for you. :-) All the best wishes from this neck of woods. Mario, the bearded barbarian.

 

I'd be curious to see the written adress, something like "Mississipi River 765489689865"...well done....It leaves me with 2 possible interpretations: either the postman deliver by boat or the addressee is on a boat....either way....I like it David....

The addressee is on a boat. This landing is for a small ferry that takes about six cars maximum across the river. I don't think anyone lives on the boat, but this would definitely be their business address. Regards