Joe Kennedy  


“Bromo-Seltzer Dispenser” by Joe Kennedy

May 2022 - “Bromo-Seltzer Dispenser”

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Bromo-Seltzer Dispenser” - we had a chance to shoot inside an abandoned farmhouse for several hours. Time stood still with the walls as evidenced by the products that were still on the shelves.


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10 comments posted




Peter Elliston   Peter Elliston
Hi Joe - this is an interesting period piece. Nice tones and textures and if this was a glass fronted piece you have done well to avoid reflections. There are some dodgy-looking items there at least to a modern eye especially that odd looking plunger-type item bottom front. It is in effect a record of a period in time but even so the arrangement turns it into a carefully constructed piece of art in its own right.   Posted: 05/07/2022 11:55:13
Joe Kennedy   Joe Kennedy
(Group 28)
Thanks, Peter. As i mentioned the entire time in this abandoned farmhouse was fun! As for the object on the lower shelf (there was no glass by the way) is a perfume atomizer. I have another shot of this here. . .   Posted: 05/07/2022 15:54:48
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Joe Norcott   Joe Norcott
I like it. Shows what people used back in it's time period for headaches, poison ivy, etc... Lighting was good for this display because the shadows are not overly dark.   Posted: 05/08/2022 16:09:56



 
This is a great example of how a collection of simple, everyday items can become an outstanding photograph. I should keep my eyes open more often!   Posted: 05/08/2022 18:32:42



Sheldon Wecker   Sheldon Wecker
I like the colors and the flat lighting - I think it helps create a darker mood that fits the subject. You also positioned the camera well so that the cabinet and its contents are very symmetric. I'm interested in the technical information. I would guess that the lighting was dim - did you need a tripod.   Posted: 05/08/2022 23:42:25
Joe Kennedy   Joe Kennedy
(Group 28)
Definitely sitting on a tripod using the available light in the room. With only two other photographers in the house at the same time, there was no pressure to hurry a shot.   Posted: 05/09/2022 05:42:53



Bev Caine   Bev Caine
(Groups 24 & 48 & 58)
Nice touch if nostalgia Joe. Well done   Posted: 05/13/2022 20:29:11
Joe Kennedy   Joe Kennedy
(Group 28)
Why, thank you, Bev. The entire house was a plethora (love getting to use that word) of nostalgia!   Posted: 05/14/2022 05:38:29



John Hackett   John Hackett
I love little snippets of the past like this, where you can browse and remember the things in your own past.At a museum that I volunteer at we have a corner with a collection of similar items, many with local links.By using the cupboard as a frame this is more than just a record of the items.   Posted: 05/16/2022 06:37:07



Glenn Rudd   Glenn Rudd
Excellent story-telling of historical medical remedies. The person that arranged this was either a photographer or an artist. I really like your interpretation of the subject. The cabinet is isolated from distractions and your use of light, color, and texture is very effective.   Posted: 05/16/2022 19:11:22