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Ralph
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Uploaded: 03/03/12 4:51 AM GMT
Ralph
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The bus was on my heels as I ran through the weeds trying to escape. I could hear the distant voices of children yelling "Get Him, get him!" as I darted back and forth. I could feel the heat from the radiator as I started to slow down. I heard the squeak of metal against rust as the bus stopped. I turned around, raised my camera and took one last shot before I took off again. When I was safely out of its path, I swear I could hear it yelling: "One of the days, one of these days, Pow! right in the kisser!"
I took about a million shots of this bus on two separate occasions. There were some other shots I had in my gallery but this is the first one of Ralph. The star was a natural reflection from the sun.
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I would bet the kisser isnt where it would get you Tick. LOL! A great hdr shot. I love the old feel to it.
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Billy
Great post work on this photo, Tick. Nice details and textures in the photo. Wonderful warm lighting and colours in the scene.
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Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots. — Frank A. Clark
Absolutely fantastic Tick!!! Super crisp and that HDR treatment went super well here:):) Does this mean the kids are walking to school today??
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BB
I remember this'n!...Ran you over last time too!...I can only say this bus has had it's 'Time' doing those skool runs!..The work on this is a beaut...good angle for the shot, and well processed to show us the details!...
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His mate kill dozer's lurking around there somewhere and you ain't got Clint around to help ya...Great bit of memorabilia..R.
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Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear pants
Ralph does look menacing for sure! Watch it tick - if what Richie says is true and the bulldozer is lurking there somewhere, you better not go there again. It will be hard to convince the police and the doctor what happened! A fine clear shot of good old Ralph.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
What a cool old bus and a hallarious intro. I think you've brought out the best in Ralph.
-Christie
-Christie
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You had a lucky escape Tic, the bus sure looks mean!
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Mike and Frank from American Pickers would give you a Bundle of cash for that Great Chevy Grill. Good Story and Wonderful Capture Tick. As Norton would say " That's a Good FDR Ralphie Boy".
E J
E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By.
Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
This is nice... Are you sure this wasn't your old Flower Power bus from back in the day?
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I Love Cloudy Days
Great shot of " Ralph " and a very entertaining intro.
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
Nice work Tick. Ralph reference has bewildered me somewhat but I like the image very much :)
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust
Super shot of old Ralph Tick. Love the story too! Outstanding work indeed!
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"If I should leave this path of life today, I would carry the vision of Gods' rose blooms with me as I go......" -- Stan V. Griep
I like very much faving and saving.
Rob
Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
I like how just a little bit of shimmer is on the grill. Cool close up and superb Ticker!!
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I too like the star shine on this oldie, adds even more to your very good capture. I enjoyed the narrative too. Lol! =^..^=tigs
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Stephen King should see this image. It would surely inspire him to write the sequel to "Christine". Love the perspective on this. great narrative.
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I was also thinking about Stephen King when i saw this.A Super photo and work,Tick.Faved.
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See the USA in your Chevrolet. Dinah Shore would be proud of your photo. Nice job on the post work. Lots of good detail too.
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Incredible capture and rendition. That old school bus has tons of class!!
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Come, my friends,
'tis not too late to seek a new world. Push off, and sitting well in order smite the sounding furrows; for my purpose holds to sail beyond the sunset, and the baths of all western stars, until I die.
Tennyson, "Ulysses"
Great picture/post work and story. Ralph and this bus seem to have so much in common, now that you pointed it out.
Tom
Tom
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Ralph drove a bus in New York City but never seemed thrilled with his job, his neighbors or his wife until the last minute of each show. Really fine post photo work in bringing out the textures, rust and grime. Hard to believe that you could get the sun's highlight out of that chrome. A beautifully captured piece of Americana and a fine tribute to the Honeymooners.
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I may be schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.
Boy that's great you got away, he looks pretty determined. Funny story, I really like the bus it has lots of character
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Tick - This shot is 'to the moon Alice, to the moon!" A great narrative accompanies an excellent HDR image. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
Wasn't there an old b/w movie about killer busses? Hmmmmm. (Scratching my head while deeply thinking.) Cool shot, Tick. The bus was named after Ralph Cramden, I presume!
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JB
How cool is that bus! I would be playing on that all day. Looks like the ghost bus from Heart and Souls as well. I am looking forward to seeing more of him x
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Personally, I think you're nippin' into your private stock again there, Cap'n...
Nice post and story, though...faved...