Susan's Photoblog
Barefoot Mailman
Posted by Susan (Pompano Beach, by Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States) on 17 April 2010 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.
The Barefoot Mailman walked the beaches of South Florida between Palm Beach and the Miami River, 40 miles by foot, and additional 28 miles by various boats. The round trip took from Monday thru Friday. The most famous of the Barefoot Mailmen was Ed Hamilton, who disappeared at this inlet with only his clothes and mailbag left behind....not a trace of him ever found. This original stone statue now stands where boaters going in and out of the inlet can view him.....
Going to pick up my ribbon and $50 gift certificate for a restaurant tonight......for my 2nd place win in the photo contest!! Yeah !!!!
VERY COOL (IRIS) WAY TO VIEW ALL MY IMAGES HERE !!
kate from lincolnshire, United Kingdom
way to go,congrats and enjoy! another good shot!!
17 Apr 2010 5:40am
@kate: thanks kate !
Lalena from Barcelona, Spain
Just Superb!!!! ***** Love sky and angle!! Have a nice weekend! ;-)
17 Apr 2010 7:07am
@Lalena: thanks lalena....you have a nice weekend too!!
Tamara from Aarschot, Belgium
I love the dramatic atmosphere due to the HDR... lovely ! Have a great weekend Susan :)
17 Apr 2010 9:22am
@Tamara: thanks tamara.....
@foto-rolero54: thanks for your v&c !
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Such cool dramatic processing and interesting to hear of the bare foot postie, congrats again on your win :)
17 Apr 2010 11:25am
@JJ: thanks jj.......that barefoot postman story is quite romantic......
Marion from Cincinnati, United States
fantastic composition and lighting. Did you use HDR technique? I guess one of those days, I should consider playing with that too. Congrats on winning in the contest. This shot deserves a great dinner :)
17 Apr 2010 12:25pm
@Marion: thanks much Marion....yes, this is a 3 exposure hdr shot........it's an addicting technique!!!
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
An excellent composition with magnificent light and sky, Susan - and congratulations on your win! I always try to apply any such money towards something to do with my photography and realize that this is difficult with a restaurant gift certificate. Thinking about this, I've decided to pass along my wish to you - that your meal be 'worthy of a picture'.
17 Apr 2010 2:29pm
@Stephen Phillips: thanks much stephen......that's a great idea, to use photography winnings towards photography expenses.......and don't know when i'll have the opportunity to use that gift certificate.....but will surely remember to bring my camera when i do!!! on another note....i just watched the movie "Sweet November" for the umpteenth time......it's set in San Fran, and each time i watch it....I long to fly west........one of these days.......
@crash: thanks crash!! great name.....that's what my insurance guy, up in NJ, used to call me.......
Don from spokane, United States
A very strong picture today! Love the perspective in this shot and the interesting story to go along with the statue. Congrats on the win!
17 Apr 2010 3:19pm
@Don: Thanks much Don......would loved to have been able to have the statue, and the lighthouse both standing straight.....but the lay of the land just didn't allow it!!!
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Congrats on the photo-win.
You sure wouldn't get bare-foot posties around here. Especially in winter.
17 Apr 2010 3:54pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks much Michael......no more bare foot posties here either!!! Now they all have trucks!! They don't even walk down a street anymore!!!
@K.B.R: thanks much !!!
Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom
I wanted to climb the lighthouse at the end of Whitby pier today, but baulked at the price, I mean, having to pay to climb some stairs......purlease!
17 Apr 2010 8:29pm
@Curly: I didn't have to pay to almost climb this lighthouse.....but had to pay $15.00 to ride the boat over to it!!!!!
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
atmosphere "threatening" and mysterious, tones give this beautiful athmosphere!
five stars, susan!
kisses!
17 Apr 2010 9:00pm
@marc battault: thank you, my french friend!!!! xxooxxx
peter from new york, United States
a stunning and beautiful shot! really great job susan and congrats on the photo contest!
17 Apr 2010 11:46pm
@peter: thanks much Peter.........
Bill Brown from California, United States
Awesome capture! Thanks for the background information.
18 Apr 2010 12:20am
@Bill Brown: thanks bill.....glad to share the info !!!
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
What a wonderful image, bringing the barefoot postman and the lighthouse into focus.
Thanks for sharing the story!
18 Apr 2010 12:04pm
@Judy: my pleasure.....
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Congratulations on your photo 2nd place! Interesting story and good image.
18 Apr 2010 5:31pm
@Anita: Thanks much Anita!!!
Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
Wow...a dramatic image, fabulous sky, and fascinating story about the Barefoot Mailman.
I might never have known all of that without your image...thanks for that.
And congratulations on your win. You must feel proud to be acknowledged in that way !
18 Apr 2010 7:51pm
@Dulcie: thanks dulcie....glad you liked the image....and yea, it was kind of cool being recognized!!!
Majo from Mumbai, India
i suspect some HDR treatment here, nevertheless, great shot.
great angle as well
20 Apr 2010 6:12pm
@Majo: Definitely hdr.....3 exposures...run thru photomatix.....thanks for your comments!!
@Magda: thanks magda....as you can see, those grey clouds swooped right in, and covered all the blue!!
@Majo: thanks much for visiting and commenting too!!
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