Show those old photos from before 1990

cooltouch · 04-14-2019, 01:14 AM

Hey Dartmoor Dave, about the vignetting in that lovely photo of yours, this was a "feature" common to photos I took with my much-loved Vivitar S1 28-90. It happens with that lens when set to its widest setting at wide open apertures. Once stopped down a bit, the vignetting disappears. I just ignored it, it didn't really bother me, but it was there, and when I saw your photo, that was the first thing I thought of. Do you recall the lens you were using? Also, with some wides, the addition of a filter can cause a similar amount of vignetting.

**CharLac** · 04-14-2019, 12:52 PM - **3 Likes**

When Dad was at Penhold, Alberta, teaching on these Harvards. He might even be flying one!

mid-50s

**CharLac** · 04-15-2019, 05:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Not nearly as noisy as a Harvard. I think this might be my great-grandfather but not sure yet. You can just make out "Magog Garage" at the back on the right.

**YeOldePentaxian** · 04-19-2019, 03:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Edmonton river valley shot from our apartment in September of 1982. A little straightening and touching up a couple of dust spots. Some vignetting in the corners, did not have a hood for this lens at that time.

Ektachrome scan, Pentax ME, M28 2.8

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**arnold** · 05-07-2019, 09:43 PM

I did many overnights in YEG. Have there been big changes since your photo?

**YeOldePentaxian** · 05-15-2019, 07:08 AM

Originally posted by arnold

Have there been big changes since your photo?

Yes, just a few. In this Earth Cam view one of the apartment buildings in the distance across the river valley, seen above the Rogers Place (new Oilers hockey area), was the location I took the photo. There is a webcam on one of the buildings with a similar view, can't seem to find the link at the moment.

EarthCam - Edmonton Cam

The lowest bridge in the foreground near the power plant has recently been replaced.

Walterdale Bridge :: Live Stream :: City of Edmonton

**arnold** · 05-21-2019, 06:08 AM - **2 Likes**

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Vancouver Airport South side 1967. New terminal in background under construction 1967. Kodak Retinette

**CharLac** · 05-22-2019, 04:36 AM

Originally posted by arnold

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Vancouver Airport South side 1967. New terminal in background under construction 1967. Kodak Retinette

Were you working there? You seem to be standing on the tarmac.

**arnold** · 05-22-2019, 04:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

Were you working there? You seem to be standing on the tarmac.

Yes, I was a pilot with Canadian Pacific at that time, but, just about anyone could access the ramp and aircraft. There were no fences around the airport.

Racer X 69 · 05-23-2019, 12:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by arnold

Yes, I was a pilot with Canadian Pacific at that time, but, just about anyone could access the ramp and aircraft. There were no fences around the airport.

Back in the good old days.

When people could be trusted to make the right decisions about where to be and where not to be.

**CharLac** · 05-27-2019, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by arnold

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Vancouver Airport South side 1967. New terminal in background under construction 1967. Kodak Retinette

Originally posted by arnold

Yes, I was a pilot with Canadian Pacific at that time, but, just about anyone could access the ramp and aircraft. There were no fences around the airport.

'67...guess there were still Viscounts and Constellations buzzing around. What did you fly?

**arnold** · 05-27-2019, 05:01 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

'67...guess there were still Viscounts and Constellations buzzing around. What did you fly?

The DC8 and DC8 Stretch, which for a brief time was the longest airliner in the world. After they were phased out , the B737.
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**wtlwdwgn** · 06-01-2019, 11:41 AM - **1 Like**

A DC-8-61 was the first airliner I ever rode in. I sat toward the back and it was a long way to the cockpit door which the crew left open during takeoff. Those were the days!

Nowadays the B757-300 has a similar length. They have a steep deck angle (AOA) at cruise. From the blue rooms back to your seat is like climbing a mountain.

**paulh** · 06-01-2019, 01:06 PM - **5 Likes**

This is my stepdad's father in his WW1 Spad, taken in 1917. (Phone snap from the photo hanging on the wall):

**robgski** · 06-08-2019, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by brightseal

Berlin Germany July 1990

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05-15-2019, 07:08 AM	#1101
YeOldePentaxian Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Calgary Photos: Albums Posts: 652	Originally posted by arnold Have there been big changes since your photo? Yes, just a few. In this Earth Cam view one of the apartment buildings in the distance across the river valley, seen above the Rogers Place (new Oilers hockey area), was the location I took the photo. There is a webcam on one of the buildings with a similar view, can't seem to find the link at the moment. EarthCam - Edmonton Cam The lowest bridge in the foreground near the power plant has recently been replaced. Walterdale Bridge :: Live Stream :: City of Edmonton Last edited by YeOldePentaxian; 05-15-2019 at 07:17 AM.

05-21-2019, 06:08 AM - 2 Likes	#1102
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299 Original Poster	[IMG][/IMG] Vancouver Airport South side 1967. New terminal in background under construction 1967. Kodak Retinette

05-27-2019, 05:01 PM - 3 Likes	#1107
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299 Original Poster	Originally posted by CharLac '67...guess there were still Viscounts and Constellations buzzing around. What did you fly? The DC8 and DC8 Stretch, which for a brief time was the longest airliner in the world. After they were phased out , the B737. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

06-08-2019, 06:49 AM - 1 Like	#1110
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by brightseal Berlin Germany July 1990 Along the Wall, Feb 1989[IMG][/IMG]

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04-14-2019, 01:14 AM	#1096
cooltouch Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 982	Hey Dartmoor Dave, about the vignetting in that lovely photo of yours, this was a "feature" common to photos I took with my much-loved Vivitar S1 28-90. It happens with that lens when set to its widest setting at wide open apertures. Once stopped down a bit, the vignetting disappears. I just ignored it, it didn't really bother me, but it was there, and when I saw your photo, that was the first thing I thought of. Do you recall the lens you were using? Also, with some wides, the addition of a filter can cause a similar amount of vignetting.

04-14-2019, 12:52 PM - 3 Likes	#1097
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	When Dad was at Penhold, Alberta, teaching on these Harvards. He might even be flying one! mid-50s

04-15-2019, 05:25 AM - 2 Likes	#1098
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Not nearly as noisy as a Harvard. I think this might be my great-grandfather but not sure yet. You can just make out "Magog Garage" at the back on the right.

05-07-2019, 09:43 PM	#1100
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299 Original Poster	I did many overnights in YEG. Have there been big changes since your photo?

05-22-2019, 04:36 AM	#1103
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by arnold [/url][/IMG] Vancouver Airport South side 1967. New terminal in background under construction 1967. Kodak Retinette Were you working there? You seem to be standing on the tarmac.

05-22-2019, 04:02 PM - 2 Likes	#1104
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299 Original Poster	Originally posted by CharLac Were you working there? You seem to be standing on the tarmac. Yes, I was a pilot with Canadian Pacific at that time, but, just about anyone could access the ramp and aircraft. There were no fences around the airport.

05-23-2019, 12:10 PM - 1 Like	#1105
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by arnold Yes, I was a pilot with Canadian Pacific at that time, but, just about anyone could access the ramp and aircraft. There were no fences around the airport. Back in the good old days. When people could be trusted to make the right decisions about where to be and where not to be.

05-27-2019, 08:58 AM	#1106
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by arnold [/url][/IMG] Vancouver Airport South side 1967. New terminal in background under construction 1967. Kodak Retinette Originally posted by arnold Yes, I was a pilot with Canadian Pacific at that time, but, just about anyone could access the ramp and aircraft. There were no fences around the airport. '67...guess there were still Viscounts and Constellations buzzing around. What did you fly?

06-01-2019, 11:41 AM - 1 Like	#1108
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	A DC-8-61 was the first airliner I ever rode in. I sat toward the back and it was a long way to the cockpit door which the crew left open during takeoff. Those were the days! Nowadays the B757-300 has a similar length. They have a steep deck angle (AOA) at cruise. From the blue rooms back to your seat is like climbing a mountain.

06-01-2019, 01:06 PM - 5 Likes	#1109
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	This is my stepdad's father in his WW1 Spad, taken in 1917. (Phone snap from the photo hanging on the wall):