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Archive 2006 · #233: Play It Again

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I came up with the idea of a phonograph needle in the lead-in groove soon after Fred announced that "New Beginnings" would be the theme. The only problem: where to find a turntable and vinyl record. Jane and I spent a few days in Apalachicola, Florida over the holidays, and we found this reproduction in Smokehouse Antiques. The proprietor, Jerry Garlick, was kind enough to let me bring in my camera, tripod and lighting equipment to take this shot. Thanks, Jerry, for your true Southern hospitality!

C&C welcomed as always. Happy New Year!

Robert

Dec 28, 2006 at 10:05 PM

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I love the composition, lighting and detail. Nice photo.

Dec 29, 2006 at 12:59 AM

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Beautifully done! Everything Rob said......and more!

Dec 29, 2006 at 06:50 AM

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Robert,
Another great submission as you have captured a subject true to the assignment combined with lighting, composition and an outstanding focus without being over done.
Congratulations!
Tom

Dec 29, 2006 at 05:50 PM

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Robert, though I like this shot immensely...I wouldn't let that needle anywhere near my vinyl records. hehehe. I've still got two turntables, but one got ruined by my kids. They set the needle - an outrageously expensive elipical cut diamond down on the rubber pad...oops...there goes daddy's needle. Records still have an edge in audio sound...IMO.

Dec 29, 2006 at 07:10 PM

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Rob Carr wrote:
I love the composition, lighting and detail. Nice photo.

Thanks, Rob. I always appreciate hearing from new FMers.

Dec 30, 2006 at 03:15 PM

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Philly Rains wrote:
Beautifully done! Everything Rob said......and more!

Thanks Philly. I appreciate your comments.

Robert

Dec 30, 2006 at 03:16 PM

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bouchto wrote:
Robert,
Another great submission as you have captured a subject true to the assignment combined with lighting, composition and an outstanding focus without being over done.
Congratulations!
Tom

Tom,

Thank you for your observations. The lighting was a bit of a challenge, and I ended up using a flash unit off camera for the backlighting. Focus is compliments of Canon's 100mm macro lens.

Regards,
Robert

Dec 30, 2006 at 03:18 PM

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Robert, though I like this shot immensely...I wouldn't let that needle anywhere near my vinyl records. hehehe. I've still got two turntables, but one got ruined by my kids. They set the needle - an outrageously expensive elipical cut diamond down on the rubber pad...oops...there goes daddy's needle. Records still have an edge in audio sound...IMO.

How right you are, Jim, about the quality of sound with a clean vinyl and a good cartridge and needle. I, too, still have all of that hooked up to my stereo system, which was not available to me over the holidays, thus the trek to the antique store.

Regards,
Robert

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Dec 30, 2006 at 03:21 PM

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Hello Robert, it’s so nice to be back and see (feel) the products of your excellent creativity! This is a great picture, congratulations!
I wish you and Jane a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

Dec 30, 2006 at 07:24 PM

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jban99 wrote:
Hello Robert, it’s so nice to be back and see (feel) the products of your excellent creativity! This is a great picture, congratulations!
I wish you and Jane a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

John,

I am gald to see that you made it back home safely. Thanks for the kind words; it is good to hear from you.

Happy New Year to you and your family, as well.

Best regards,
Robert

Dec 31, 2006 at 10:27 AM

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Hi Robert,
I really like the lighting and incredible detail in this shot. The record groves jump right out. The uncluttered nature of the shot is very pleasing. Very nice take on the WA.
-Nick

Dec 31, 2006 at 03:25 PM

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Well, what can i say, Robert

? Yet another masterful photo. You've got to stop beating us like this.

As always, a great shot!

Happy New Year to you and Jane!

Fond regards,

Endre

Dec 31, 2006 at 04:55 PM

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Robert....I'm waiting in anticipation of the sound. Fantasic detail to show the grooves as you did, i like the DOF and overall tone. another winner??
great job!

Happy NewYears to you and your's
regards
Peter

Dec 31, 2006 at 05:32 PM

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I am not sure the 45's or 33's will see a resurection but this is a well composed shot with great detail and a story. The lighting is really nice so familiar of a "relms".
Happy New Year !
Christian

Jan 01, 2007 at 02:34 PM

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Scrumptious!
I thought idly of using our Edison wax cylinder player, but seeing this...forget that!
Absolutely a beautiful job. Regardless of any other entries or comparisons of any nature, on its own merits, this image is off the scale.

Jan 01, 2007 at 06:45 PM

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nlamendo wrote:
Hi Robert,
I really like the lighting and incredible detail in this shot. The record groves jump right out. The uncluttered nature of the shot is very pleasing. Very nice take on the WA.
-Nick

Thanks, Nick.

I could not believe the amount of dust that there was on the record, but the camera picked up what my eyes had missed.

Regards,
Robert

Jan 02, 2007 at 12:24 PM

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Strad wrote:
Well, what can i say, Robert

? Yet another masterful photo. You've got to stop beating us like this.

As always, a great shot!

Happy New Year to you and Jane!

Fond regards,

Endre

Endre,

You are far too kind, but I always appreciate receiving your comments. I took this photo from a couple of different angles, and had to "sleep on it" before deciding which one to post. The other one that I was considering was taken looking down the record grooves, and it was Jane's pick, but I liked the lighting of this one better.

Glad you like it.

Best regards,
Robert

Jan 02, 2007 at 12:29 PM

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canandaigua ph wrote:
Robert....I'm waiting in anticipation of the sound. Fantasic detail to show the grooves as you did, i like the DOF and overall tone. another winner??
great job!

Happy NewYears to you and your's
regards
Peter

Peter,

I am afraid that the sound might be a liiiiiiiiiitle bit scratchy, given the rust on the needle and the dust on the platter. (That sounds like a good title for a country song, doesn't it? "Rust on the needle, Dust on the Platter")

Another winner? Given the number of wonderful entries posted so far, including you own, I am not counting on it, but thanks for the compliment.

Best regards,
Robert

Jan 02, 2007 at 12:37 PM

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cennerfelt wrote:
I am not sure the 45's or 33's will see a resurection but this is a well composed shot with great detail and a story. The lighting is really nice so familiar of a "relms".
Happy New Year !
Christian

Probably not; therefore, I am considering the purchase of equipment to convert some of my classic LPs to digital, if for no other reason than convenience. Records, even with the best of playback equipment, require a lot of fuss and attention in order to yield a pure sound, free of pops and crackles.

Thanks for the compliment on the lighting. It was done with a flash held off camera to backlight the needle and triggered manually while the shutter was open for about 12 seconds, as I recall.

Happy New Year to you and your family, as well.

Robert

Jan 02, 2007 at 12:46 PM

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