In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
p.1 #1In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
From back in the day when writing and reading were considered suitably Manly things to do, rather than being preening I'm-such-a-victim idiots. (Ok, fair enough, Hemingway did plenty of preening, but he was no victim-playing idiot.)
First image: Hemingway's writing desk (Key West).
Second image: Jack London's desk (a repost from last year - I thought these would be interesting together).
First image: Hemingway's writing desk (Key West).
Second image: Jack London's desk (a repost from last year - I thought these would be interesting together).
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Apr 04, 2026 at 11:00 AM
p.1 #2In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
London seems like more of a messy person 
But I like his desks... I like Hemingway's typewriter and would like one like it.
But I like his desks... I like Hemingway's typewriter and would like one like it.
Apr 04, 2026 at 11:12 AM
p.1 #3In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
IDK about today’s men preening any more than any other period, but damn, EH could write, about anything.
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”
Who else could put Hope and oysters together?
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”
Who else could put Hope and oysters together?
Apr 04, 2026 at 03:01 PM
p.1 #4In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
These are nicely handled shots of interiors in what looks like natural light. The natural processing is appreciated. Mind sharing what camera and lens you used?
Greg
Greg
Apr 04, 2026 at 03:56 PM
p.1 #5In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
taildraggin wrote:
IDK about today’s men preening any more than any other period, but damn, EH could write, about anything.
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”
Who else could put Hope and oysters together?
Agreed, thanks.
IDK about today’s men preening any more than any other period, but damn, EH could write, about anything.
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”
Who else could put Hope and oysters together?
Agreed, thanks.
Apr 05, 2026 at 09:29 AM
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p.1 #6In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
gregfountain wrote:
These are nicely handled shots of interiors in what looks like natural light. The natural processing is appreciated. Mind sharing what camera and lens you used?
Greg
Both are with the Sony A7riii with PP in Capture One (only global adjustments though - if I had the time I'd make some improvements with a few masks...)
The Hemingway shot is with one of my favorite lenses, the CV 21/3.5 color skopar.
The London shot is with the Sony 24-105, shot at 48mm f4.
These are nicely handled shots of interiors in what looks like natural light. The natural processing is appreciated. Mind sharing what camera and lens you used?
Greg
Both are with the Sony A7riii with PP in Capture One (only global adjustments though - if I had the time I'd make some improvements with a few masks...)
The Hemingway shot is with one of my favorite lenses, the CV 21/3.5 color skopar.
The London shot is with the Sony 24-105, shot at 48mm f4.
Apr 05, 2026 at 09:34 AM
p.1 #7In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
Just OUTSTANDING photography "pc"!
Loved both writers but especially Jack London!
You did BOTH of them proud with these timeless compositions "pc"!
Dan
EM has a special place here in Mary-land.
Hemingway's Restaurant
closed) Located on Kent Island, this restaurant is known for its crabcakes, sunsets, and reference to the author's legacy.
Univ of Maryland has an extensive collection of Hemmingway manuscripts ad memoriabelia. You get there..go see it!
Loved both writers but especially Jack London!
You did BOTH of them proud with these timeless compositions "pc"!
Dan
EM has a special place here in Mary-land.
Hemingway's Restaurant
closed) Located on Kent Island, this restaurant is known for its crabcakes, sunsets, and reference to the author's legacy. Univ of Maryland has an extensive collection of Hemmingway manuscripts ad memoriabelia. You get there..go see it!
Apr 05, 2026 at 10:15 AM
p.1 #8In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
taildraggin wrote:
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”
My teacher would have given me a D for using a "run on sentence"...
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”
My teacher would have given me a D for using a "run on sentence"...
Apr 05, 2026 at 05:50 PM
p.1 #9In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
RWNPhoto wrote:
My teacher would have given me a D for using a "run on sentence"...
Your teacher must have graded on a bigger curve than mine.
taildraggin wrote
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”Your teacher must have graded on a bigger curve than mine.
Apr 05, 2026 at 09:10 PM
p.1 #10In Days of Old When Men Were Bold...
Danpbphoto wrote:
Just OUTSTANDING photography "pc"!
Loved both writers but especially Jack London!
You did BOTH of them proud with these timeless compositions "pc"!
Dan
EM has a special place here in Mary-land.
Hemingway's Restaurantclosed) Located on Kent Island, this restaurant is known for its crabcakes, sunsets, and reference to the author's legacy.
Univ of Maryland has an extensive collection of Hemmingway manuscripts ad memoriabelia. You get there..go see it!
Thank you Dan - this is great information, I had not known about that connection. I'll look it up sometime when I'm in the area!
Just OUTSTANDING photography "pc"!
Loved both writers but especially Jack London!
You did BOTH of them proud with these timeless compositions "pc"!
Dan
EM has a special place here in Mary-land.
Hemingway's Restaurant
closed) Located on Kent Island, this restaurant is known for its crabcakes, sunsets, and reference to the author's legacy. Univ of Maryland has an extensive collection of Hemmingway manuscripts ad memoriabelia. You get there..go see it!
Thank you Dan - this is great information, I had not known about that connection. I'll look it up sometime when I'm in the area!
Apr 07, 2026 at 07:37 AM