Old Photographs of Modern Soldiers

Sailor Steve · 01-24-15, 04:06 PM

I found this concept fascinating.
http://cameras.reviewed.com/features...=USAT%20Recirc

Stealhead · 01-24-15, 04:11 PM

You beat me to it I had stumbled across this the other day but had forgotten to post it.

Yes very interesting to see someone using tin type. Its interesting to see such a modern subject shown this way. There's something about monochrome espically when the subject is modern that I like. I guess you notice details that you do not notice in a color photograph.

I wonder dose anyone notice something about each photo? An attention to detail test.

I especially like the one of the technical sergeant and the capatian knealing. Looks to be a USAF pararesuce unit.

Cybermat47 · 01-24-15, 04:15 PM

Brilliant idea, and brilliant execution.

August · 01-24-15, 04:21 PM

Amazing. Good find Steve!

Penguin · 01-24-15, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealhead

I wonder dose anyone notice something about each photo? An attention to detail test.

They are all mirrored. I can't really tell it that's also the case in the UH-60 pic though. What's the thing above the moustache guy's head?

In general I think the effect looks much better in character-focused photos than in the ones with too much modern equipment. The small pic in the top right and the second large picture with the black soldier look absolutely amazing. If they had the right uniforms and weapons you'd think they just hopped out of the 19th century into today.

Oberon · 01-24-15, 05:21 PM

Aye, I saw this last month, fantastic idea and very fascinating.

nikimcbee · 01-24-15, 05:58 PM

I love tin prints.

Jeff-Groves · 01-24-15, 08:12 PM

I married Nancy in Gettysburg, Pa.
We have pictures with my old friend Eddie Murphy beside me.
He was my best man.

Stealhead · 01-24-15, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

They are all mirrored. I can't really tell it that's also the case in the UH-60 pic though. What's the thing above the moustache guy's head?
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In the top photo? That is the hoist for the basket/jungle penetrator. Its usually on the port side(pilots) of course as you observed tin type flips the image.

Jimbuna · 01-25-15, 07:06 AM

Would certainly be interested in seeing more of this work on multiple subjects

01-24-15, 04:06 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Old Photographs of Modern Soldiers I found this concept fascinating. http://cameras.reviewed.com/features...=USAT%20Recirc __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-24-15, 04:15 PM	#3
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Brilliant idea, and brilliant execution. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

01-24-15, 04:21 PM	#4
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Amazing. Good find Steve! __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

01-24-15, 05:58 PM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I love tin prints. __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Would certainly be interested in seeing more of this work on multiple subjects __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-24-15, 04:11 PM	#2
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	You beat me to it I had stumbled across this the other day but had forgotten to post it. Yes very interesting to see someone using tin type. Its interesting to see such a modern subject shown this way. There's something about monochrome espically when the subject is modern that I like. I guess you notice details that you do not notice in a color photograph. I wonder dose anyone notice something about each photo? An attention to detail test. I especially like the one of the technical sergeant and the capatian knealing. Looks to be a USAF pararesuce unit.

01-24-15, 05:21 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Aye, I saw this last month, fantastic idea and very fascinating.

01-24-15, 08:12 PM	#8
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I married Nancy in Gettysburg, Pa. We have pictures with my old friend Eddie Murphy beside me. He was my best man.