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Patented June 29, 1897
Patented June 29, 1897
Sammie


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Mechanical (Advanced Editing III*)
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ20
Location: My Family Room
Date: Dec 28, 2004
Aperture: F3.7
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/6 second
Galleries: Emotive, Still Life
Date Uploaded: Dec 28, 2004

This sewing machine belonged to my friend's great grandmother. It is really totally mechanical, no electric or electronic stuff at all. On the machine is engraved: Patented June 29,1897

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Votes: 269
Comments: 14
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01/05/2005 08:22:28 PM
I think you did an excellent job showing all the mechanical parts of the machine. The so called table on the left is actually the lid for the machine. The sewing part actually folds down into the table and the lid folds over and covers the recessed machine. It actually converts into a table stand. I think a lot of younger ppl do not recognize old phonographs, sewing machines, and some of the other kitchen utensils in this challenge. I am still amazed that an electrical operated sewing machine finished ahead of yours.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/04/2005 04:35:48 PM
My only complaint - I miss the left side of the table and the bottom. Still this is a fine portrait of an old mechanical object.
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01/03/2005 02:33:30 PM
Certainly meets the requirements, but this setup does nothing for the picture...reminds me of a shot you'd see on ebay or The Antique Road Show. Maybe if you'd crop down to just its fly wheel or something like that it would give more punch.
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01/02/2005 10:17:06 PM
nice find, but the sharp background degrades the photo a lot
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01/02/2005 02:35:16 PM
the missing corner adds a sort of action, but still it feels like lacking... and also the bacground (and the angle? - not sure) is a drawback, while the color and polished wood are good
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01/01/2005 10:39:14 PM
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12/31/2004 05:37:13 PM
the sewing machine is great but unfortunately I find the background (quilt?) distracts from the main image
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12/30/2004 07:01:25 PM
Why, oh why did you crop of the left side ??

The background is not very appeling.

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12/30/2004 11:23:47 AM
Brings back memories...my mother had an identically designed sewing machine made by Singer".
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12/29/2004 09:46:42 PM
I like the sewing machne but I didn't care for the backround
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12/29/2004 08:21:57 PM
The different patchwork in the blanket behind is somewhat distracting to the nice piece you have there... Perhaps it would have worked better with a more vintage-feeling backround?
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12/29/2004 09:26:45 AM
i was thinking about taking the same picture. the backround is not good.
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12/29/2004 05:08:20 AM
Nice object but the background is so distracting
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12/29/2004 01:13:09 AM
Excellent photo, just maybe move the angle and crop to include the table or focus in on just the sewing machine.
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