Photographer's Note
An unexpected sight at an outdoor fast food kiosk was this old 1950's style pop art sign in the style of saucy, cheesy British postcards. You can clearly see where the red tie, hat and hotdog have faded from red to cyan from the sun's UV rays. Not that they get that much sun this far north in Sweden. Then again, being well north of the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't set at all, or sets for a short time then rises again quickly for 3-6 months of the year. The artist is BJ Schonberg from Virginia, USA & she has been designing these retro signs since 1983. I have added a workshop showing the kiosk. Apart from the Swedish flags there is nothing special about the scene which could have been taken in dozens of countries around the world.
http://usgroove.com/schonberg-sign-art-vintage-style-metal-signs/
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holmertz
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(102096) 2021-07-16 3:30
Hello Chris,
A very surprising photo from Sweden. I almost thought you had made a mistake, but the name of the kiosk and the flags seen in the WS shows you were right. The sign in the main photo is very un-Swedish to say the least, but it's an amusing contribution to the site.
Best regards,
Gert
vjmite
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(6526) 2021-07-16 4:15
Hi Chris,
Funny sign, with an authentic old fashioned look. It's surprising to see that it's in Sweden because it requires a good knowledge of English to get the pun. A good observation, and a good idea to zoom right in on the poster. I will post a workshop showing what the original colours might ave looked like.
Vince
jean113
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(27661) 2021-07-16 4:28
Hello Chris, a good idea to come in close to get this shot; I like Vince’s workshop with what would have been the true colours.
I was interested to read that the sign is not quite as old as we would have first thought.
Thanks for the workshop shot of the food kiosk.
Kind regards, Jean.
pierrefonds
(113700) 2021-07-16 4:52
Bonjour Chris,
Le cadrage serrι met le sujet en ιvidence. La prise de vue permet de voir les dιtails de l'affiche. La lumiθre rehausse les couleurs de l'image. Bonne journιe.
Pierre
dedee
(2957) 2021-07-16 4:53
Hi Chris
Items such as this can command quite a price at antique fairs. A good close up image
PS images good, Vince's adding of colour very interesting.
David
Fis2
(169877) 2021-07-16 5:03
Witaj Chris!
Good shot, old 1950's style pop art makes impression.
I like framing, sharpness and interesting colours.
TFS.
Well done.
Krzysztof
lousat
(138695) 2021-07-16 9:18
Hi Chris,very nice pop art sign from this city of northern Sweden, a terrible message for who is making a diet but i agree...ehehe....original post with an useful PP and a nice view of the kiosk too. Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano
jemaflor
(146412) 2021-07-16 23:16
Hi Chris,
Well presneted with photo and note, perfect sharpness and very interesting job with your PP for the WS photo, tfs.
abmdsudi
(95869) 2021-07-17 1:33
Hi Chris
Effective retro poster and sign of the time, well spotted and taken.
Best regards
jmdias
(114384) 2021-07-23 9:29
chris
a nice WS too. I liked the old blue of the add. curious as they said mustard would be more safe to eat. for me hot dogs aren't healthy anyway.
take care
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Chris Jules (ChrisJ)
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(171366) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2014-09-14
- Camera: Nikon D 90, Polarizing Filter
- Έκθεση: 30 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Date Submitted: 2021-07-16 2:28
