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Mikeinlagardette deceased

Posted: 09 Jan 2017

Taken: 17 Mar 2015

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Bare trees

Bare trees
Another from the same test roll. Easy to include too much foreground when held vertically !!

Kodak Vigilant 616 converted to 120. Foma 100 in divided D23

Agatha Savoie, Nouchetdu38 have particularly liked this photo

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 Mikeinlagardette
Mikeinlagardette
Robert, many thanks !!

The camera has an interesting history - though not corroborated. I was told by the vendor that it was used to take the photographs of the surrender of the Japanese in the Philippines in 1945, by a captain in the US Army Information Corps, who had been a friend of the vendor.

I have no reason to disbelieve this, but of course, no way of confirming it either, but it makes the old girl just a bit special !!

Best,
Mike
7 years ago. Edited 7 years ago.
 Mikeinlagardette
Mikeinlagardette
Tom, thanks for your encouragement !!

The old Vigilant is a bit of a handful, and the little squinty viewfinder doesn't help, but I have resolved to use this more in 2017 !

Best, Mike
7 years ago.

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