Antique Tractor Museum

Last weekend I went with the San Diego Digital SLR group for a group shoot at the Vista Antique Tractor and Gas Engine museum. I had a great time as I always do with the group. The blacksmith shop was my favorite place. It hearkened me back to my old welding days. Other's in the group were really bothered by the smoke inside. It felt like home to me. Here is a sampling of photos, with a link at the end to the gallery I put up.










We always have lunch after a group shoot. After I took this shot of the bar, we were told "NO PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED!" I bet if we were there with p&s having a party there would be no mention of no photography. Harumph!


Here is the link to the gallery if you are interested.
LaRee | Antique Gas and Engine Museum
Please leave a comment if you are inclined. Zenfolio has enabled comments and I'd sure appreciate one or two.

[pingflood]

The first two shots are awesome, but I think the HDR on the others one is a little overdone.

[Jewelltrail]

The 2nd shot is fantastic and the 3rd shot is very nice. I once made a living repairing heavy equipment, so this is a special thread for me--thanks!

[Jimbo]

LaRee.. Love them all but #2 and 5 really standout! nicely done. JIM

[legacyb4]

Love the way you captured the light beams in #2.

[Mallee Boy]

Originally Posted by Jewelltrail

The 2nd shot is fantastic and the 3rd shot is very nice. I once made a living repairing heavy equipment, so this is a special thread for me--thanks!

Aaahhhh! Heaven.

and very well photograhed to LaRee.

I am curious though (& I know one shouldn't focus on the negative....but its been that sort of week).....No Photography in the bar..?? huh ?

What possible reason could that be, not too many national secrets on display in any bar .....a tape recorder might be more damaging, but photography?? Oh please.

Cheers and thanks for posting these wonderful shots.
Grant

[photo_mom]

Hi LaRee!

These photos are awesome. My favorites are #2 (beautifully captured light and mood) and #4 (funky colors just make you feel good type of photo).

I'm browsing the gallery now...

You used to weld?? Photo_dad worked on a pipeline once during the summer while we were in college making ends meet. He used to come home with scratchy eyes and headaches no matter how hard he tried to not look towards the welders. Wow - flashback from way back more than I want to remember.

[JMR]

Like them all LaRee. You should try orton on the those truck and tractor shots. Did I read right, "your welding days"? Really like the bar shot which is beautifully balanced and manages to avoid overwhelming out-of-control lighting, seen on so many of these types of shots.

JMR

[Lynn]

Ah, boy. That fifth one is a Ford 8N, with production from late 1947 to 1952:



Now for the fun part. I use an early (47/48) 8N even now for all sorts of things, including our (1967) RV for short distances. It's one my dad bought in the late 60s and gave to us when they retired:



Lynn

[Wombat]

Beautifully shot, mate. I particularly like #1, with the slightly off-angled composition giving it energy. Almost looks as if you hand-tinted it. Super. I'm a volunteer curator at our local museum and we have lots of old hand-made farm implements, so I really appreciate the subject matter here. Lovely set.

[Heinrich Lohmann]

Very nice phots LaRee but that the second one is one sweet photo, thanks for posting it.

[heliphoto]

Nice LaRee, #2 is the one for me... love the light throught the smoke.

[Bramela]

Yes, beautiful and interesting shots, LaRee. I think #2 is a standout.
Very well done!

[Sailor]

Wow, LaRee, I gotta join the chorus of praise - particularly for 2 and 3. Wonderful job.

Jer

[roentarre]

The first two images are very good in deed. The lighting in these two shots really stand out.