Forty centuries look down on me from this photo

**jumbleview** · 07-09-2020, 04:35 PM - **7 Likes**

I made this photo ten years ago during visit to Paris. Hope it does not violate Louvre rules (I did not use flash and there is no any commercial profit ). Since I have to work from home now (lucky me to keep the job nowadays) I needed to decorate my place with some artifact to keep me focused. And this picture of seated scribe suites me the best. I printed that photo at local Costco and hanged it right in front of my desk. If this guy can keep his focus for > 3500 years I can keep mine for several month. I still have the lens but do not have the camera anymore. (I gave it as a gift and often miss it).

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**hjoseph7** · 07-09-2020, 05:36 PM

Nice picture, the lighting is perfect. What kind of camera was it ?

**jumbleview** · 07-09-2020, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by hjoseph7

Nice picture, the lighting is perfect. What kind of camera was it ?

I believe you should be able to see photo EXIF. If not it is Pentax K200D with kit lens. Shot hand held. Credit for the lighting should be given to museum.

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-09-2020, 07:12 PM - **1 Like**

I can't help but think the subject looks like the actor, Ed Ames. Very nice job

Paul the Sunman · 07-09-2020, 08:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I can't help but think the subject looks like the actor, Ed Ames. Very nice job

His direct ancestor.

**mikesbike** · 07-09-2020, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by jumbleview

I believe you should be able to see photo EXIF. If not it is Pentax K200D with kit lens. Shot hand held. Credit for the lighting should be given to museum.

Lighting, yes- exposure, no. I found the K200D to be exceptionally good for indoor lighting of high contrast nature, including even with flash. I had and used this exact lens combo with the K200D, with fine results.

**Apet-Sure** · 07-10-2020, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

I can't help but think the subject looks like the actor, Ed Ames.

My favorite baritone. Wonderful voice! 'My cup runneth over'.

**ramseybuckeye** · 07-10-2020, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

My favorite baritone. Wonderful voice! 'My cup runneth over'.

I almost forgot, he was a singer with a great voice first, then got the acting jobs. I was a kid and watched him on Daniel Boone every week.

**Apet-Sure** · 07-10-2020, 01:39 PM

He sang with the Ames Brothers in the (40s? and) '50s before going solo. His other big hit was 'Mary In The Morning' which I've sung to my wife Mary. Then there's the famous (infamous?) video of him on the Johnny Carson show throwing a hatchet during his 'Mingo' days.

Guess we're getting off topic......... Sorry jumbleview.

**jumbleview** · 07-10-2020, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Apet-Sure

Guess we're getting off topic......... Sorry jumbleview.

As far as I am from different background I do not share with you this association. But it's OK. I first met this guy when I was in middle school: he was pictured in the history text book. What surprised me then he probably was the only one not a warrior, and not a king, or at least hard working slave. Just a regular office worker as we call it now. That why I remembered him. And meeting him many years later personally was a pleasure.
As of appearance he (for me) resembles Spoke from the Star Track (less by exact appearance of his face, but more because of the way he is starring upon us).

Lord Lucan · 07-10-2020, 03:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jumbleview

I printed that photo at local Costco and hanged it right in front of my desk. If this guy can keep his focus for > 3500 years I can keep mine for several month.

It is a fine piece of art, but I think I'd want something a lot prettier than him in front of my desk. OTOH I suppose it would keep me looking down at my work, in case I looked up and saw it

**jumbleview** · 07-10-2020, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

... I suppose it would keep me looking down at my work, in case I looked up and saw it

Exactly... I feel ashamed when I look up from my keyboard/monitor at him.

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07-09-2020, 05:36 PM	#2
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,047	Nice picture, the lighting is perfect. What kind of camera was it ?

07-09-2020, 06:21 PM	#3
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,069 Original Poster	Originally posted by hjoseph7 Nice picture, the lighting is perfect. What kind of camera was it ? I believe you should be able to see photo EXIF. If not it is Pentax K200D with kit lens. Shot hand held. Credit for the lighting should be given to museum.

07-09-2020, 07:12 PM - 1 Like	#4
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294	I can't help but think the subject looks like the actor, Ed Ames. Very nice job

07-09-2020, 08:42 PM - 1 Like	#5
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I can't help but think the subject looks like the actor, Ed Ames. Very nice job His direct ancestor.

07-09-2020, 10:49 PM	#6
mikesbike Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 4,558	Originally posted by jumbleview I believe you should be able to see photo EXIF. If not it is Pentax K200D with kit lens. Shot hand held. Credit for the lighting should be given to museum. Lighting, yes- exposure, no. I found the K200D to be exceptionally good for indoor lighting of high contrast nature, including even with flash. I had and used this exact lens combo with the K200D, with fine results.

07-10-2020, 01:08 PM	#7
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,861	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye I can't help but think the subject looks like the actor, Ed Ames. My favorite baritone. Wonderful voice! 'My cup runneth over'.

07-10-2020, 01:27 PM	#8
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294	Originally posted by Apet-Sure My favorite baritone. Wonderful voice! 'My cup runneth over'. I almost forgot, he was a singer with a great voice first, then got the acting jobs. I was a kid and watched him on Daniel Boone every week.

07-10-2020, 01:39 PM	#9
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,861	He sang with the Ames Brothers in the (40s? and) '50s before going solo. His other big hit was 'Mary In The Morning' which I've sung to my wife Mary. Then there's the famous (infamous?) video of him on the Johnny Carson show throwing a hatchet during his 'Mingo' days. Guess we're getting off topic......... Sorry jumbleview.

07-10-2020, 03:22 PM	#10
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,069 Original Poster	Originally posted by Apet-Sure Guess we're getting off topic......... Sorry jumbleview. As far as I am from different background I do not share with you this association. But it's OK. I first met this guy when I was in middle school: he was pictured in the history text book. What surprised me then he probably was the only one not a warrior, and not a king, or at least hard working slave. Just a regular office worker as we call it now. That why I remembered him. And meeting him many years later personally was a pleasure. As of appearance he (for me) resembles Spoke from the Star Track (less by exact appearance of his face, but more because of the way he is starring upon us).

07-10-2020, 03:52 PM - 1 Like	#11
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,975	Originally posted by jumbleview I printed that photo at local Costco and hanged it right in front of my desk. If this guy can keep his focus for > 3500 years I can keep mine for several month. It is a fine piece of art, but I think I'd want something a lot prettier than him in front of my desk. OTOH I suppose it would keep me looking down at my work, in case I looked up and saw it

07-10-2020, 04:48 PM	#12
jumbleview Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 1,069 Original Poster	Originally posted by Lord Lucan ... I suppose it would keep me looking down at my work, in case I looked up and saw it Exactly... I feel ashamed when I look up from my keyboard/monitor at him.