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Pharmacy Museum
Posted by grant (kansas city, United States) on 25 January 2009 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
Belton, Missouri
Rolleiflex
Tmax 100
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Wow, Grant. Such charm and character in this one. It's the kind of storefront I'd like to have a business in. Exceptional capture.
25 Jan 2009 5:55am
Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United States
This looks like it could have come right out of my childhood. Your images are lovely.
25 Jan 2009 6:04am
@Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life: thank you lynne
Bill from Belton, United States
The drugstore that sits next door to the museum has been in Belton for many, many years. It still has a bit of the old-time charm even though it was updated recently. Beautiful capture Grant. I like it very much!
25 Jan 2009 6:08am
@Bill: thanks bill. i wish these places had been open. i happened to wander through on a sunday afternoon after spending the day shooting out in archie, cleveland, drexel, etc. it was a surreal time wandering around there. the weather was unseasonably warm. the town was almost deserted, and somebody was playing tammy wynette loud, over some sort of public loudspeaker. it was blissful.
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
interesting tonality. best...jerry
25 Jan 2009 6:11am
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
Wonderful character and charm, something we do not see in modern stores over here. Perfection in mono, with such a timeless quality. First class
25 Jan 2009 6:45am
Mindy from United States
I never heard of a pharmacy museum. What's inside? Fun find. Your usually awesome presentation.
25 Jan 2009 7:19am
@Mindy: thanks mindy. i hadn't heard of such a thing either. i came upon this accidentally, and it was closed. so, i'm of no help.
Matt Sutton from Sydney, Australia
the light is amazing grant. beautifully composed.
25 Jan 2009 8:21am
@Matt Sutton: thanks matt
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
I like the lighting and the very nice framing
25 Jan 2009 9:50am
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
You capture such delightful aspects of the recent past. In this age of glass fronted shop-fronts that try to be identical, individual old architectural designs such as this store front remind us that the simple and elegant are just as valuable.
25 Jan 2009 11:00am
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
OK, I have to say that this is one of my favorites. I know I've said that before, but then you just keep putting out winners like this. The light/shadow combination is, as always, super, and I really like all the interesting geometry in this. Added to it all is an intriguing angle. So well done.
25 Jan 2009 12:27pm
@GJC: thanks very much gjc. i appreciate it.
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Can you buy antique drugs? Excellent b/w.
25 Jan 2009 1:34pm
@dogilicious: hmmm. some of those antique drugs are in pretty high demand today (excuse the pun).
daina from New York, United States
Absolutely gorgeous shadows and simply wonderful shapes - love it!
25 Jan 2009 3:11pm
Don from spokane, United States
A fine doorway shot. I'm now thinking and wondering what pharmacy museum might contain. I especially like the brilliant contrast between he whites and blacks. Nice one.
25 Jan 2009 3:22pm
@Don: thanks don. it was closed, so i can't help.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Excellent shot Grant! Your framing is superb and I would love to have a look inside :)
25 Jan 2009 3:25pm
@kerfendal: thank you kerfendal
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
The sunshades and painted windows could have been there forever, in fact the whole shop front seems unpretentious, just a simple little store.
25 Jan 2009 4:25pm
@Observing: the whole block is like this. i really liked this area.
Marcie from United States
Wonderful composition. Love the light..the contrasting whites and blacks...and the old door is terrific! What - may I ask - is a 'pharmacy museum'????
25 Jan 2009 4:52pm
@Marcie: thanks marcie, and, in answer to your question - i have no idea. it was closed when i was there.
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Again - a very spartan and well managed image. Compelling geometry and mood.
25 Jan 2009 7:15pm
@Stephen Phillips: thanks stephen
michele from Canada
to me that's a scarier concept than the Metaphysical Center :)
i like how the paper on the windows pulls my eye in though.
26 Jan 2009 4:21am
@michele: i keep trying to raise the scariness bar!
david from columbus, ohio, United States
i love the heavy shadow here. this has such a nostalgic feel.
26 Jan 2009 3:35pm
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
Nice composition. Doesn't look like you're responding to comments. I know the feeling and I don't get anywhere near as many as you do.
26 Jan 2009 6:00pm
@Twelvebit: yea, i'm increasingly inconsistent. i just get swamped. i'd much rather make sure to get to everybody's pictures.
Teresa from Mountain View, United States
Yep. Right out of an old 50's crime movie. Photo Noir.
27 Jan 2009 5:18am
Lucca from Cologne, Germany
I never have heard of a Pharmacy museum. Is it still open for visitiors? // I especially like the light and all the lines here.
27 Jan 2009 6:50pm
@Lucca: i couldn't go in - it was sunday and so it was closed. but, yes, it seemed to be in operation.
taffer from sant boi de llobregat, Spain
Your work with shapes and light is amazing man !
1 Feb 2009 9:22pm
@taffer: thanks taffer, for this and all your comments. i appreciate it.
