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Retro Bowling


 
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1/200 at f/13; Lens 24-70 f/2.8L; Focal Length 51; ISO 100; Hand Held; Natural Light

I was driving through Desplaines, Illinois and doubled back to photograph an old diner sign. On my way around the block, this bowling alley sign appeared like a mirage. I pulled over as soon as I could, jumped out of the car, and made this photo.

John Caruso

 
 
 

Roxanne M. Bubar
 

John what a cool find and capture.


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you very much, Roxanne!


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June 01, 2007

 
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  I think this one leaps to the front of the line, of my favorites of all your "signage" images! Great capture of a great sign!


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June 01, 2007

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful detail


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June 01, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  Wow what a great image John, well seen and captured!


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June 01, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Wonderful eye you have John. (Hope you have 2) I too think this is one of my favorite of your sign photos. :O)


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June 01, 2007

 

Margie Hurwich
  Fantastic capture, John!


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Wow, thank you all so much! Reading your very kind comments really makes me happy, particularly knowing people think this one stands out amongst my signs (one of my all time favorite subjects).

And Doc, even though I do have two, I can't speak for either one of them, LOL.


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June 01, 2007

 

Tonya R. Boles
  Cool shot.


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you Tonya!


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June 01, 2007

 

Susan Weisensel
  I love this kind of stuff. Great find and capture. I would of taken this shot also.


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Susan! I appreciate it.


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June 01, 2007

 
- Les Rhoades

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  Without a doubt, this is my favorite image you have posted in the last two months. Not to say your other stuff less then stellar. The triangle formed by the sky and the lower wall is perfect. There is a lot going on here and it all fits together to form a super well balanced image with an interesting subject that holds the viewers attention. Your post processing work is top notch on this one John. Keep em coming!


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I am humbled by your very kind words, Les!


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June 01, 2007

 

Cheryl Meisel
  Great shot really eye grabbing :)
Cherylm


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  I thank you, Cheryl!


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June 01, 2007

 

Pat Gamwell
  WooooHooo! Fabulous comp, John! Les sums it all up: Top Notch!


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much, Pat!


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June 01, 2007

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Wonderfully done John! Great lines, textures & colors!


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thank you Michelle!


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June 01, 2007

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Great find John ~ love the old sign ~ good to get the blue sky as BG too :)


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Susie. I sure feel lucky/happy that I came across it.


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June 01, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Great find, great job on it, John, from the composition to the colors. Bowls me over (can't believe no one has said that yet :) )


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June 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Oh Nikki, I'm sure they were all saving it for you, LOL! Thanks for lookin'.


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June 01, 2007

 

David Phalen
  Love those old signs. Excellent find and capture.


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June 02, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much, David!


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June 02, 2007

 

Katarina Mansson
  Just saw this in the EFPs John...


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June 19, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks for the heads-up, Katarina!


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June 19, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Great photo idea!!! Wonderful design quality and color. Saw this on EFP...congrats. Lynn


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June 20, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks so much, Lynn! I appreciate you taking a look.


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June 20, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Fantastic shot, John--just saw this in the EFP! It has a wonderful surreal or pop-art quality to it. The clarity, color, POV and composition are all outstanding.


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June 23, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Nice !!
Mike B-


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September 01, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Thanks a million Colleen and Michael!


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September 01, 2007

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  This is a fabulous capture John with great comp and colors!


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April 23, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thanks for reaching way back for this one, Corinne! I'm so glad you like it as it is one of my favorites.


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April 23, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  Congratulations for your FINALIST!!!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Les Rhoades

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  My favorite got a FINALIST!!!
Congrats John


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May 19, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Congratulations John!!!


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May 19, 2008

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wonderful composition here, John. Aren't you glad you re-submitted? Congratulations on the finalist button and good luck in the next round.


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May 19, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thank you Elida, Les, Tiia, Michelle, and Nikki! I appreciate it a whole bunch!


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May 19, 2008

 

Jeana Clark
 
AWESOME FIND AND CAPTURE JOHN!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST!!!

~J~


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May 19, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thanks as always Jeana!


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May 19, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  Excellent finalist :)))


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John Caruso
  Thanks Daniella!


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- Leslie McLain

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Love the deco feel.


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- Bob Cournoyer

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  There's gold in them thar hills!!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Michael S. Baker
  Way to go, John. BIG congrats on your 2nd place win!!
Regards,
Mike B-


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May 19, 2008

 

Colleen Farrell
  WTG, John--congrats on your well-deserved win!


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May 19, 2008

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Congratulations on your Beautiful Winner!
Well done!!!


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May 19, 2008

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Woohoo!! Congrats, John!


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May 19, 2008

 

Michelle L. Frick
  Way to go John!! Congratulations!


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May 19, 2008

 

John Caruso
  I tip my hat in thanks to you all!


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May 19, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win!! Excellent John!


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- Les Rhoades

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  YES... GOLD!!


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May 19, 2008

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Congrats to you John!


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May 19, 2008

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this fantastic WINNER, John!!!
Cesar


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May 19, 2008

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big Big congrats on your awesome winner John :O)


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May 19, 2008

 

Carol Teal
  I thought I commented on this image already John, but I didn't see where I did. I know this one is a fav of mine! Congrats on a very desrving win!!


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May 20, 2008

 

Wally Orlowsky
  Congratulations on this well-deserved "sign" of recognition, John!!!


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May 20, 2008

 

John Caruso
  I am humbled by all your wonderful comments. Thank you so very much!


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May 20, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Weed Trophy
A Special Trophy for
"The April Winners"


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May 20, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Elida!


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Colette M. Metcalf
  Congratulations on your WIN!!!


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May 21, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thanks to you Colette!


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  Congratulations John on your Fabulous Win.

Dominick


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May 22, 2008

 

John Caruso
  I appreciate it Dominick!


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May 22, 2008

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS John!!!! LOVE IT!!! :0)


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May 23, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thank you Datha!


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May 26, 2008

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congrats John on your Gold. :O)


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May 29, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thanks a million Doc!


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May 30, 2008

 

Vicki L. Filippin
  Yet another strong WIN from John Caruso!
Congrats on this really kewl image!


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May 30, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thanks to you, too, Vicki!


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May 30, 2008

 

linda ozag
  Is this bowling alley across from the Des Plaines train station? Funny, I must have passed it 100 times and never looked up! I'll be over there on Wednesday to check it out. Very nice photograph.


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June 09, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Good eye, Linda! It is indeed that one. Let me know if you get a good photo...I'd love to see it.

Thanks again!

--John


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June 09, 2008

 

Susan M. Smith
  John, I'm with what Les said a ways back up in the post. All of these elements work so perfectly, your comp is spot on. Definately one of my favs too. Congratulations on your win!!!


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June 17, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Wow, thanks Susan!


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June 17, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Wonderfully seen and captured, John!
Great comp and color.
Congrats on your winner!
~Lisa
PS: Happy Birthday!!!
(a little birdie told me...)


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September 17, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Thanks Lisa! (And thanks for the birthday wishes!)


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September 17, 2008

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  ...Let me add to the birthday wishes, John!


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September 17, 2008

 

John Caruso
  Let me add my thanks to you, Chris!


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September 17, 2008

 

Kim Dietrich Elam
  great find - love the way the pin and ball are framed!


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November 05, 2009

 
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