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SnapRJW (31631) 2012-05-25 7:55

Hello John - Fantastic, I had no idea that any of these old boxes still existed. Actually, I had not really noticed their disappearance but I like the idea of preserving some. A little bit of motoring history. A fine shot with a touch of nostalgia. What is the age of the box in relation to your car? They look like a match made in Dr Finlay's Case Book which I think was set in the 1920'- 30's. Warm regards Rosemary

ourania (51103) 2012-05-25 9:40

Hello John,
a lovely composition with an elegant diagonal and the two main elements very well placed in the frame. Clarity, lighting and colours are superb. Your little friend looks beautiful, she brightens up the surroundings and the picture. Well done and thank you!
All the best, have a lovely weekend,
Ourania

Glint (6171) 2012-05-25 10:56

hello John,
You have a bit of timeslip action going on here! What a good idea to photograph the AA box in the company of your lovely car.Nicely photographed with good techinical quality and a nice light.
I followed your link and was sure there was an AA box on the A93, somewhere between Braemar and Aboyne (can't decide whether it is east or west of Ballatar, but must be mistaken. There is certainly a box on the road though. Could it be RAC? Must check.
Have lovely weekend and enjoy the summer while it is here.
Bev

chrisvek (7003) 2012-05-25 19:30

Hello dear John!

Wo.That's a very nice shoot from your great gallery.It has a smell for 80's.Perfect shoot of this antique with that wondeful background.Very nice colors,and perfect framing.Also excellent POV.Well done!

Have a superb weekend
Chris

timecapturer (49288) 2012-05-26 4:03

Hi John
this is nostalgic magic. So beautifully captured with immaculate detail and light that also gives the atmosphere of earlier times. They do not make them like this any more, and I am impressed at the condition of your wonderful little Austin! Superb!

Enjoy your weekend - Brian.

macjake (98456) 2012-05-26 6:35

Hi John
That was probably one of the best notes that accompanied a photo in a long time!
A++ for that note, it gives me everything i need to know as a viewer of the scene.
and as for that scene, how could anyone not love that car! You drove it for 80miles, so i have a question for you....it seems that you do DRIVE it, as the car doesnt just sit in your garage as an antique, so where do you go to get new tires for this olden goldy?
Love the story, love the photo, love the AA box.
AA++

PS
I got your emails, I just havn't had the time to try out the links yet - I'll let you know.
thanks again
craig

delpeoples (60342) 2012-05-26 16:04

Caro Giovanni

Third time lucky! This is the third time I've written a critique for this photo but the system hasn't let me record it. Fingers crossed. So you took your beautiful old car out for a run in the sun eh? What a lovely day it looks to have been, and good on you for spotting this decisive moment along the roadway. Many of us would have just passed this by or taken a photo just of the sentry box. But your patience and good eye have paid off here with the two making a winning combination.

Warm regards, un abbraccio
Lisa

Royaldevon (85932) 2012-05-29 0:54

Good Morning John,

I'm so pleased that you have been able to find another interesting telephone box. I must say, along with your 'period' car, it looks just right! A sepia treatment could have convinced many of its antiquity!
A very well composed shot, with the strong f/g triangle, mirrored by the triangle of the sky. Excellent sharpness and colour saturation.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

MJR (3360) 2012-05-30 4:39

John,

This could be a convincingly old picture, if it were not for the modern electrical connection on the telegraph pole, and the fact that is simply TOO GOOD ! A contemporary picture would not be half so clear as this. ( And, maybe for the purists amongst us, I dare say the tax disc is not convincing either ! )

This is a lovely set of natural colours, trademark thoughtful composition and the perfect light, which with the powerful combination of 'good tool and competent operator' has given us a glass like sheen I aspire too. It comes right for me sometimes, but not as often as I would like,


On which point, I might say, if you want to improve your photography, buy an Apple Imac. The screen is a real boon. If you want to go yet further, try an Ipad. Every photo comes out a winner. The effect is extraordinary ! ( I suppose it is still a case of rubbish in, rubbish out, but with a half decent input, the Ipad does the rest. 'They' speak well of its retinal resolution, I can only say whatever it is, it works !

Btw, this picture reminds me there is another AA box near here, near Hawes in fact, which does not appear on your linked list. I must address that at some point.

rgds
Martin

csabagaba (7018) 2012-05-31 6:54

Hello John!
I love these old English cars :-)
The setting of the border, especially I like :-) I look forward to come to the booth behind a skirt guard and Hercule Poirot, who, as we know, was not English :-)
Excellent theme, the perfect solution. The brown tone is sweet, old-fashioned charm of an image. It's like an old, yellowed photo brochure.
Have a nice day.
Csaba