Old Filling Station - Rust included

redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
edited January 24, 2012 in Other Cool Shots
This is an old Humble station in San Antonio. It is the last one in the city. Here is a link with more info about it: http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasGasStations/SanAntonioHumbleGasStation.htm

These shots are from a couple of years ago (I've been browsing my files for some stuff to post until I can get out to shoot some more). I tried to re-shoot this a few weeks ago but there were construction workers present. I think someone may be restoring the building.

I hope you enjoy this bit of Texas history.

Lauren

1. Closeup
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2. Source of closeup - without rust enhancement
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3. Old Humble sign
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4. 3-exp HDR
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"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com

Comments

  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2012
    Hi Lauren,

    The closeup shot is real good. The HDR treatment on the last one shows a light touch of that processing....nothing overboard, and that's good. I hope you can get out for some new shooting soon.

    Take care,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2012
    Thanks, Tom! :D
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2012
    I like the close-up - it shows the wonderful combination of old paint and rust - endless possibilities.
    Thanks for the history too - one of my favorite things about viewing other's images is the chance to see places I've never been to.
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2012
    From landscape to detail it's a great find! thumb.gif

    Love the series and the rust! :D

    Don
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 20, 2012
    Thanks, Eric and Don! Glad you enjoyed them.

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2012
    Hola,

    I like #1 as the rest. I think the building has a lot of potential for great shots, it's a pity that it may be restored.
    Cristóbal


    www.mind-driftphoto.com
  • toragstorags Registered Users Posts: 4,615 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2012
    Juano wrote: »
    Hola,

    I like #1 as the rest. I think the building has a lot of potential for great shots, it's a pity that it may be restored.

    Probably not; usually hazmat removal issues

    Nice series
    Rags
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2012
    I too like #1, but I like #3 too thumb.gif
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 22, 2012
    Thanks, Everyone. I have seen restaurants in old filling stations so it is possible this one will be fixed and reused. I have not seen any recent news about it.
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • knapphknapph Registered Users Posts: 142 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2012
    Lauren,

    This looks like a treasure trove of shooting. I like the side of the building with the sign, but then I am a sign junkie. I also like the shot of the whole building. It looks like a very interesting facade.

    Knapp
    Knapp
    Stone Coast Photography Facebook
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 24, 2012
    Knapp - thanks for looking and commenting. I love shooting signs too. Maybe we can find a few in Portland!

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
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