The RMS Queen Mary #4 by goodoleboy
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RMS Queen Mary is a ship permanently based in Long Beach, California and docked in the harbor. It was an ocean liner that sailed in the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967.
These were captured on my old Sears (Pentax) film camera, way way back in 1983. Top two photos really need no explanation, and the bottom shot depicts three musicians entertaining the visitors.
And, last night I perused through my limited Queen Mary pics seeking variable subject matter, but found nothing on the engine room and many other sections of the ship. I had just so much film with me at the time so I was limited as to subject matter. That sure wouldn't happen now with a digital camera. In retrospect, I should have been more selective and saved something for the below decks.
Incidentally, I still feel lousy, which has been severely limiting my photo and Renderosity activities, and, to top it off - attention anahata.c - I was told today that I need dental work.
Comments (4)
I'm very sorry about your dental work...it's a royal pain, esp with all the other stuff you're dealing with. I hope it's just one session, and that its effects are over quickly. That would be good, to be sure.
The top two shots here have a lot of action in them---really complex. The top one is so deceptive: The life boat seems to be on the ground, but it isn't; it's in the air; the "Hotel Queen Mary" sign only enhances the feeling of being on the ground---but it isn't. The background is very complex, with roads, houses, cars, water, etc. And beneath the boat you have a walkway (on the ship); and the curved 'arms' that hold the boat (forgive me for not knowing names) add curvature to the whole. A really intense shot, cropped closely to bring out the intensity.
The 2d one also has complexity, though with lots more water. I love the rocks behind, and the jutting metal moving to the boat. Very illusory shots of this boat! You've captured a kind of make-believe ground-line that doesn't exist. And the last one---change of pace---is 3 musicians looking like they're playing in a hallway (of all places!) With Fred Astaire behind them. The expressions are real musician expressions: The clarinetist looks like he's spotted someone in the other room. Delightful trio of shots, Harry. And yeah, if you had digital back then, you could've taken a ton of shots without the worry of using up all your 'film'. Boy isn't digital amazing? Film cost so much money, and then you had to get it developed, etc etc...digital is so much kinder...
I always think of the Titanic when I see images like this - the life rafts and the band. It certainly tells a story. Good luck with the dental work Harry and I hope you will feel better soon.
One life boat in its davits, another swung out. Quite educational. And the band - ragtime was what the Titanic band played to keep up morale as it sank. A pity you had not enough film for the insides. Must be a fantastic work of art inside (stairways, wood carvings, etc...). Hmmm... I think I'll check the Internet to see if there are photos of the interiors. Keep up the good work! :-)
I agree with Meisekind, I too think about the titanic, realky impressive and wonderful captures which are leading into another time! Best wishes for your health ☺