Saturday, April 18, 2009

Vintage 1934 Shoes



Vintage, to me, means anything resembling something old(er) than the current time period. I was really excited to join this challenge, however, when I saw this challenge, I though I would be better off waiting until next week, since I couldn't find/think of anything vintage. However, as luck would have it, my son was playing basketball this afternoon and left his shoes next to his ball when he was done. It suddenly reminded me of the "vintage" Converse shoes specifically designed to play basketball in the mid 1930's.

Picture Spec:

Camera:
Nikon D80
Exposure:0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture:f/9.0
Focal Length: 35 mm
Focal Length: 35.6 mm
ISO Speed: 250
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

On a side note, I am NEW here, and Rachel (shout out!) told me to tell you a little about myself. I live in Arizona and am a mom to 3 great kids. I have been married for 10 years, and just recently started "learning" how to take better pictures. I'm still learning, but having a blast in the meantime! I am SUPER excited to be a part of this group!
This is me!

12 comments:

Erin Wageman said...

welcome to the blog! what a great vintage shot! I really like the feel of the faded color, and how you propped them on the ball! Great!

Felicia H. said...

Very cool picture, welcome to the group!

Katy said...

welcome to the blog!! So glad you're here! I love this picture, the ball really does look like it's old school- sooo cool and I love the edge burn on this... well done!!

Breezi@ Not Your Average Fairytale said...

hey Cous! Welcome to the blog :)
I love your picture! Great focus and coloring!

George and Teri said...

I love the old time look of the ball and sneakers...good job for your first photo. Welcome Welcome.

The Moss Family said...

Great job on this photo, I really like it!! Welcome to the group.

Brittney said...

First of all, WELCOME! Second of all, nice shot! I love it. The ball, the shoes, looks like its something right out of the 30s.

B-Blogit said...

Nice shot for vintage it totally reminds me of Hoosiers! Welcome to the blog looking forward to more from you!

Jackie said...

Welcome to the blog...and can you even believe that basketball players actually played in those shoes with no sole...or support...very vintage. ;)

Melanie said...

Thank you everyone! I feel like "part of the group" with all the welcoming! What a super blog, and i am so excited to be involved! Thanks for all the comments!

Lindy Lue said...

welcome! i like your shot... really cool feeling here! good work

Mindy said...

Good job! I like your idea! The shadows look really cool, and I love the editing you've done!