Finding a well-lit macro subject inside my house on a dark January afternoon is a challenge but yesterday I spent some time studying an old ship’s lantern on our mantel. The brass and glass light above is one of a set of three from my father-in-law who spent his working years sailing the world, away from home for up to six months at a time. When John was small these long voyages felt like forever but when Joe returned he always had an exotic find and at least one wild story to share with the family. Some of these finds have made their way to our home now and listening to John tell Ryan about Grandpa Joe’s travels brings Joe back to us too.
Posted as part of Lens and Pen by Sally’s Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge: Macro.
Northwest Frame of Mind 
The finish is reminiscent of an oil painting. Very cool.
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Thanks, Nancy. This was a really simple shot that I edited in Oggl with the Chivas/Blanko 1 combination. Glad you like it.
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Love this shot..Bit of the past yet ever present 🙂
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Thanks, Andy. 🙂
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🙂
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excellent
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Thank you.
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Lovely image and story, Lisa. 🙂
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I’m glad you like them together, Sylvia. 🙂
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My first impression was also that of an old Dutch master’s oil painting! Nice colors and mystery.
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Thanks, D’Arcy! The original photo is really bland so I thought it would be a good time to try out some new lens/filter combinations in Oggl. 🙂
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Gorgeous shot! I love the colors and texture. And your story was wonderful too!–Patti
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Thanks so much, Patti!
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Really engaging image–well composed and processed. But the combination of the object and your story made it all the more enjoyable. Happy Photo Challenge.
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It’s nice to hear you like the processing and the story behind the lantern Sally. Thanks!
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Beautiful memory and precious old ship’s lantern! Love this photo, Lisa!
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Thanks, Amy!
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Great photo, Lisa. You easily conquered all obstacles. But the story brought this old lantern alive! Happy new year, by the way 🙂
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Happy New Year to you too, Stacy!
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Lisa, that stories you heard must have been fascinating. Did anyone ever write them down? I like the photo as well.
janet
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I wish someone had written them down but Joe was the historian in the family and although he kept wonderful pictures there aren’t a lot of recorded stories. We’re making an effort to gather some of the good ones now though from everyone who’s still here.
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Really nice work !
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Thanks, Kathryn!
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You captured the object beautifully, Lisa. How wonderful to have items that have such a story and are attached to the memory of someone special!
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Thanks, Debra! Sharing one of Joe’s “finds” always makes us smile. 🙂
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The story that accompanies this unusual shot is lovely, Lisa. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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I’m glad you liked the story, Jo. 🙂 If I can get my new scanner up and running I’ll share some of Joe’s great mid-century travel photos and postcards over the next few months too.
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Loved the story and photo most avidly. Being an ocean-loving old salt meself, I was especially touched. Absolutely superb! Jubilant cheers,
smiling toad
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Thanks so much, smiling toad. 🙂 It’s wonderful to hear when a post resonates with someone. Cheers to you too!
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How evocative… I love your take, Lisa!
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Thanks so much, Paula. I was at a loss for an interesting subject until I took a second look at this light. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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