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My neighbor up the road has a couple old cannons overlooking a small river that begins a few hundred yards from my residence. Hit the 4 way button accidentally so x-processed in camera.
Thought my K-1 was going crazy at first but as the light was terrible, I liked this after the fact. D-FA 150-450 @410mm. SOOC and crop only.

maw · 07-05-2020, 06:41 PM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Old School Home Defense

So you can say she was born by mistake? It's creepy having a neighbor with cannons, so you fire a Pentax and he fires a..., lost at the start.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-06-2020, 04:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by maw

It's creepy having a neighbour with cannons

Could be worse... they could have been Nikons.

**Sailor** · 07-06-2020, 07:26 AM - **1 Like**

An unusual - but cool - effect for a terrific subject.

Jer

**Apet-Sure** · 07-06-2020, 01:03 PM - **1 Like**

I like it. Neat colors IMO. It would be interesting to know what historical period it is from. Revolutionary war? Civil war? It looks rather small judging by the nearby grass. A small naval top deck gun perhaps? I've seen them in documentaries, basically a shotgun used for anti-personnel in close-up fighting. Probably too big for a signal gun? I imagine there are probably markings on it somewhere that would help nail down its heritage.

SSGGeezer · 07-06-2020, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

I like it. Neat colors IMO. It would be interesting to know what historical period it is from. Revolutionary war? Civil war? It looks rather small judging by the nearby grass. A small naval top deck gun perhaps? I've seen them in documentaries, basically a shotgun used for anti-personnel in close-up fighting. Probably too big for a signal gun? I imagine there are probably markings on it somewhere that would help nail down its heritage.

I may wander up and see if there are makers marks and such. My room mate collects old tools that were made in this area. Just like the neighbor who was making a new handle for a CA1790 right handed Hewing axe that I posted some images of. Lots of treasures hiding in barns here.

gatorguy · 07-06-2020, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

I may wander up and see if there are makers marks and such. My room mate collects old tools that were made in this area. Just like the neighbor who was making a new handle for a CA1790 right handed Hewing axe that I posted some images of. Lots of treasures hiding in barns here.

I was about to comment that it looked like something I'd find out around Whitefield or Togus. Then I see you're in Maine! Well heck it just makes sense then.

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07-05-2020, 06:41 PM	#2
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Old School Home Defense So you can say she was born by mistake? It's creepy having a neighbor with cannons, so you fire a Pentax and he fires a..., lost at the start.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,866	Originally posted by maw It's creepy having a neighbour with cannons Could be worse... they could have been Nikons.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	An unusual - but cool - effect for a terrific subject. Jer

07-06-2020, 01:03 PM - 1 Like	#5
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	I like it. Neat colors IMO. It would be interesting to know what historical period it is from. Revolutionary war? Civil war? It looks rather small judging by the nearby grass. A small naval top deck gun perhaps? I've seen them in documentaries, basically a shotgun used for anti-personnel in close-up fighting. Probably too big for a signal gun? I imagine there are probably markings on it somewhere that would help nail down its heritage.

07-06-2020, 01:22 PM	#6
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845 Original Poster	Originally posted by Apet-Sure I like it. Neat colors IMO. It would be interesting to know what historical period it is from. Revolutionary war? Civil war? It looks rather small judging by the nearby grass. A small naval top deck gun perhaps? I've seen them in documentaries, basically a shotgun used for anti-personnel in close-up fighting. Probably too big for a signal gun? I imagine there are probably markings on it somewhere that would help nail down its heritage. I may wander up and see if there are makers marks and such. My room mate collects old tools that were made in this area. Just like the neighbor who was making a new handle for a CA1790 right handed Hewing axe that I posted some images of. Lots of treasures hiding in barns here.

07-06-2020, 02:32 PM - 1 Like	#7
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,094	Originally posted by SSGGeezer I may wander up and see if there are makers marks and such. My room mate collects old tools that were made in this area. Just like the neighbor who was making a new handle for a CA1790 right handed Hewing axe that I posted some images of. Lots of treasures hiding in barns here. I was about to comment that it looked like something I'd find out around Whitefield or Togus. Then I see you're in Maine! Well heck it just makes sense then.

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