Big Iron - Fire Power of Another Era

Big Iron - Fire Power of Another Era · 02:38 PM

Yesterday we visited the battleship Texas, built in 1915 and used through WWII; conditions were probably the worst possible for photography on one of the longest days of the year with the sun nearly over head. It was also hotter than stink. Here are a few images, made with either DA 15 or DA 40, of some of the weaponry aboard. I plan another expedition to the Texas in about six months, when the sun will produce better light and less heat.

Jer

Eastern Shore Charlie · 06-17-2009, 02:52 PM

Nice pictures of a grand lady.........that 15 mm looks like a great lens....

**NaClH2O** · 06-17-2009, 03:51 PM

Nice shots Jer, I esp like the first B&W and #4 with its "in your face" symmetry.
I have to say that I envy you in the winter, but that changes just about this time of year.

NaCl(BTW, how hot is stink? )H2O

paulyrichard · 06-17-2009, 04:15 PM

A good set of images Jer, they have impact.

**Sailor** · 06-17-2009, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by Eastern Shore Charlie

Nice pictures of a grand lady.........that 15 mm looks like a great lens....

Thanks much. And, yeah, I'm really enjoying the DA 15.

Jer

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Nice shots Jer, I esp like the first B&W and #4 with its "in your face" symmetry.
I have to say that I envy you in the winter, but that changes just about this time of year.

NaCl(BTW, how hot is stink? )H2O

Thanks, Salty - I always appreciate your comments. And you're right - right now I'm envying you!

Jer

Originally posted by paulyrichard

A good set of images Jer, they have impact.

I appreciate your kind words, Paul. Believe it or not, the second one made me think of a B&W shot of a building you took some time ago; your image and mine both remind me of an Emperial Cruiser in Star Wars (which - if my memory isn't failing - I commented on at the time of your posting).

Jer

krypticide · 06-17-2009, 05:28 PM

Cool ship, though it seems more like a WWII ship than a WWI ship...probably upgraded?

**Sailor** · 06-17-2009, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by krypticide

Cool ship, though it seems more like a WWII ship than a WWI ship...probably upgraded?

It was upgraded continuously, based on what I've read. But if you look at the reverse prow (front), the tumble home of the sides and the guns mounted along the sides, you can see that it originally a "dreadnought" class - perhaps the last one of its kind.

Jer

ll_coffee_lP · 06-17-2009, 07:56 PM

Bad ass! Love 'em!

c[_]

**Sailor** · 06-18-2009, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP

Bad ass! Love 'em!

c[_]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed them.

Jer

**dcmsox2004** · 06-18-2009, 05:47 AM

nice series.. more in b+w would be nice to see....

timbo13 · 06-18-2009, 06:05 AM

Nice series, I like the B&W shot best. I've been on the battleship Massachusetts and it's a much lighter shade of grey, I was surprised at how dark the Texas is! Now you've got me thinking about heading down to see the Massachusetts with camera in hand.

**dcmsox2004** · 06-18-2009, 06:06 AM

jer.... when are you taking this bad boy out for a spin???

RoxnDox · 06-18-2009, 08:08 AM

Great shots of a grand ol' lady (one you don't want to mess with)...

My first date with the wife was a road trip from Biloxi to go see the USS Alabama, when we were both newbie USAF butterbars at Keesler AFB (comm school). Poking around a warship gives you a great respect for her crew. Not to mention the history she holds...

Jim

**Sailor** · 06-18-2009, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

jer.... when are you taking this bad boy out for a spin???

As soon as I can find a sailmaker with a big enough loft

Jer

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

nice series.. more in b+w would be nice to see....

Thanks for the nice words, Dave. I'll do some more B&W conversions as soon as I get a chance.

Jer

**Sailor** · 06-18-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by timbo13

Nice series, I like the B&W shot best. I've been on the battleship Massachusetts and it's a much lighter shade of grey, I was surprised at how dark the Texas is! Now you've got me thinking about heading down to see the Massachusetts with camera in hand.

Thanks much. I visited the Massachusetts when I lived in Boston (actually, Watertown) during the early '70's - I'd love to see it again. You New England guys have great nautical photo opportunities - the Massachusetts, Old Ironsides, Newport, Mystic Seaport . . . . .

Jer

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Great shots of a grand ol' lady (one you don't want to mess with)...

My first date with the wife was a road trip from Biloxi to go see the USS Alabama, when we were both newbie USAF butterbars at Keesler AFB (comm school). Poking around a warship gives you a great respect for her crew. Not to mention the history she holds...

Jim

The USS Alabama is a fantastic exhibit - at least it was in '78 when we visited. Interestingly, when I saw the Massachusetts (see above), I was an Army butterbar.

Jer

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06-17-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
Eastern Shore Charlie Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21639/ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Nice pictures of a grand lady.........that 15 mm looks like a great lens....

06-17-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Nice shots Jer, I esp like the first B&W and #4 with its "in your face" symmetry. I have to say that I envy you in the winter, but that changes just about this time of year. NaCl(BTW, how hot is stink? )H2O

06-17-2009, 04:15 PM	#4
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871	A good set of images Jer, they have impact.

06-17-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eastern Shore Charlie Nice pictures of a grand lady.........that 15 mm looks like a great lens.... Thanks much. And, yeah, I'm really enjoying the DA 15. Jer Originally posted by NaClH2O Nice shots Jer, I esp like the first B&W and #4 with its "in your face" symmetry. I have to say that I envy you in the winter, but that changes just about this time of year. NaCl(BTW, how hot is stink? )H2O Thanks, Salty - I always appreciate your comments. And you're right - right now I'm envying you! Jer Originally posted by paulyrichard A good set of images Jer, they have impact. I appreciate your kind words, Paul. Believe it or not, the second one made me think of a B&W shot of a building you took some time ago; your image and mine both remind me of an Emperial Cruiser in Star Wars (which - if my memory isn't failing - I commented on at the time of your posting). Jer

06-17-2009, 05:28 PM	#6
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Cool ship, though it seems more like a WWII ship than a WWI ship...probably upgraded?

06-17-2009, 06:23 PM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by krypticide Cool ship, though it seems more like a WWII ship than a WWI ship...probably upgraded? It was upgraded continuously, based on what I've read. But if you look at the reverse prow (front), the tumble home of the sides and the guns mounted along the sides, you can see that it originally a "dreadnought" class - perhaps the last one of its kind. Jer

06-17-2009, 07:56 PM	#8
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Bad ass! Love 'em! c[_]

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP Bad ass! Love 'em! c[_] Thanks - glad you enjoyed them. Jer

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	nice series.. more in b+w would be nice to see....

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timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	Nice series, I like the B&W shot best. I've been on the battleship Massachusetts and it's a much lighter shade of grey, I was surprised at how dark the Texas is! Now you've got me thinking about heading down to see the Massachusetts with camera in hand.

06-18-2009, 06:06 AM	#12
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	jer.... when are you taking this bad boy out for a spin???

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RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Great shots of a grand ol' lady (one you don't want to mess with)... My first date with the wife was a road trip from Biloxi to go see the USS Alabama, when we were both newbie USAF butterbars at Keesler AFB (comm school). Poking around a warship gives you a great respect for her crew. Not to mention the history she holds... Jim

06-18-2009, 02:35 PM	#14
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 jer.... when are you taking this bad boy out for a spin??? As soon as I can find a sailmaker with a big enough loft Jer Originally posted by dcmsox2004 nice series.. more in b+w would be nice to see.... Thanks for the nice words, Dave. I'll do some more B&W conversions as soon as I get a chance. Jer

06-18-2009, 02:39 PM	#15
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by timbo13 Nice series, I like the B&W shot best. I've been on the battleship Massachusetts and it's a much lighter shade of grey, I was surprised at how dark the Texas is! Now you've got me thinking about heading down to see the Massachusetts with camera in hand. Thanks much. I visited the Massachusetts when I lived in Boston (actually, Watertown) during the early '70's - I'd love to see it again. You New England guys have great nautical photo opportunities - the Massachusetts, Old Ironsides, Newport, Mystic Seaport . . . . . Jer Originally posted by RoxnDox Great shots of a grand ol' lady (one you don't want to mess with)... My first date with the wife was a road trip from Biloxi to go see the USS Alabama, when we were both newbie USAF butterbars at Keesler AFB (comm school). Poking around a warship gives you a great respect for her crew. Not to mention the history she holds... Jim The USS Alabama is a fantastic exhibit - at least it was in '78 when we visited. Interestingly, when I saw the Massachusetts (see above), I was an Army butterbar. Jer