The Ford Barn

RalphG · 11-16-2016, 12:03 AM

I needed to get a photo or two of the "super moon" Monday night so naturally I also needed to work the Mercury into the photo to give it some sort of size reference. Nothing too spectacular from my old outdated Canon camera but I liked the result. The Merc needed a little exercise and the warmth from the flathead and Mercomatic felt good on that cool evening.

Graeme / New Zealand · 11-16-2016, 01:38 AM

Cool photo of your cars end and the moon Ralph. That's worth framing.

GB

RalphG · 11-16-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Cool photo of your cars end and the moon Ralph. That's worth framing.

GB

Thanks Graeme. I don't think the next super moon shows up til 2034. Figured I better take the shot of this one as the Merc and I might not be around for the next one.

51 MERC-CT · 11-16-2016, 11:14 AM

Maybe a little enhancement?

Don Rogers · 11-16-2016, 11:42 AM

Another copy

34PKUP · 11-16-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Rogers

Another copy

Why???

DavidG · 11-16-2016, 01:06 PM

Why? If for no other reason than to show the snow on the ground reinforcing the strength of the vapor cloud of the car's exhaust. 'Cool' in Saskatchewan is 'cold' in many other places south of there.

RalphG · 11-16-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Why? If for no other reason than to show the snow on the ground reinforcing the strength of the vapor cloud of the car's exhaust. 'Cool' in Saskatchewan is 'cold' in many other places south of there.

No snow in my photos yet. What we got in October melted and we have been enjoying well above normal temps. Even broke a few record highs the past week. Yet it does cool down into the 30s at night.

Graeme / New Zealand · 11-16-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Maybe a little enhancement?

Nah..Ralphs one is better

GB

RalphG · 11-16-2016, 11:11 PM

Considering what this old Canon has been through bouncing around in my pocket every day for years, it does pretty well. The zoom feature has quit working though. And its a little short on megapixels by today's standards. I cropped this one down a little.

Graeme / New Zealand · 11-17-2016, 02:45 AM

Ralph the original shows the moon and the way it lights the vastness of your prairie country, something we don't see down her in NZ.....just a bit of my useless "artistic licence"

GB

51 MERC-CT · 11-17-2016, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphG

Considering what this old Canon has been through bouncing around in my pocket every day for years, it does pretty well. The zoom feature has quit working though. And its a little short on megapixels by today's standards. I cropped this one down a little.

More like what you actually saw?

Bored&Stroked · 11-17-2016, 07:53 AM

The one with the moon coming through the windshield - looks like the cops pulled you over and you're about to go to jail! LOL!

stangblue · 11-17-2016, 09:13 AM

"Kind of Diggin" that lit up dash, reminds me of my 56 Crown Vicky I had as a kid driving at night. Oh well.

RalphG · 11-17-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stangblue

"Kind of Diggin" that lit up dash, reminds me of my 56 Crown Vicky I had as a kid driving at night. Oh well.

Of course I may be somewhat biased but I've always said the 52-53 Merc has the best looking dash/instrument panel of any car ever.

Jeff/Illinois · 11-17-2016, 11:27 AM

When I Googled 'Super Moon' to see a picture all I get is Oprah bending over to pick up a quarter she spotted on the ground???????

stangblue · 11-17-2016, 05:13 PM

RalphG, Geez I always said that about my 56 Crown Vicky dash, 56 Thunderbird had engine turning better yet. Not to be left out a 1962 Chrsysler Newport or 300 dashboard

Graeme / New Zealand · 11-18-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

The one with the moon coming through the windshield - looks like the cops pulled you over and you're about to go to jail! LOL!

Been watching "the Invaders" on youtube. could be one of those flying saucer things...they like landing in deserted locations.

GB

Bored&Stroked · 11-19-2016, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Been watching "the Invaders" on youtube. could be one of those flying saucer things...they like landing in deserted locations.

GB

And you now what happens when it lands . . . your car won't start, your wife will twist her ankle in her high heals (won't be able to run). You'll try to save her and the martians will get you both! It always happens that way . . .

RalphG · 11-19-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

Been watching "the Invaders" on youtube. could be one of those flying saucer things...they like landing in deserted locations.

GB

Now that is a flashback. The Invaders was my favourite science fiction tv as a kid. Must have seen every episode. Funny how I've come full circle now. Watching The Invaders on Youtube and driving the Merc.

11-16-2016, 01:38 AM	#2
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Moon Over The Merc Cool photo of your cars end and the moon Ralph. That's worth framing. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

11-16-2016, 01:06 PM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: Moon Over The Merc Why? If for no other reason than to show the snow on the ground reinforcing the strength of the vapor cloud of the car's exhaust. 'Cool' in Saskatchewan is 'cold' in many other places south of there.

11-17-2016, 02:45 AM	#11
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Moon Over The Merc Ralph the original shows the moon and the way it lights the vastness of your prairie country, something we don't see down her in NZ.....just a bit of my useless "artistic licence" GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

11-17-2016, 07:53 AM	#13
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,071	Re: Moon Over The Merc The one with the moon coming through the windshield - looks like the cops pulled you over and you're about to go to jail! LOL!

11-17-2016, 09:13 AM	#14
stangblue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 370	Re: Moon Over The Merc "Kind of Diggin" that lit up dash, reminds me of my 56 Crown Vicky I had as a kid driving at night. Oh well. __________________ Assumption is the mother of all foul-ups.

11-17-2016, 11:27 AM	#16
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Moon Over The Merc When I Googled 'Super Moon' to see a picture all I get is Oprah bending over to pick up a quarter she spotted on the ground???????

11-17-2016, 05:13 PM	#17
stangblue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 370	Re: Moon Over The Merc RalphG, Geez I always said that about my 56 Crown Vicky dash, 56 Thunderbird had engine turning better yet. Not to be left out a 1962 Chrsysler Newport or 300 dashboard __________________ Assumption is the mother of all foul-ups. Last edited by stangblue; 11-17-2016 at 05:18 PM.