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JD45 Self-Propelled, no more
JD45 Self-Propelled, no more
hahn23


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Abandoned (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: Lyons, CO.
Date: Nov 1, 2008
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200s
Galleries: Rural, History
Date Uploaded: Nov 1, 2008

 Mid to late 50's John Deere 45 combine with reel pickup head for small grain or soybean harvest. A technological marvel in its time. Now, out to pasture. The faded paint may be original John Deere paint. I've driven by this combine for years on the road between Lyons and Boulder, CO. My Dad had a combine like this when I was a young boy.

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Place: 84 out of 148
Avg (all users): 5.3840
Avg (commenters): 6.8000
Avg (participants): 5.5306
Avg (non-participants): 5.2895
Views since voting: 1107
Views during voting: 234
Votes: 125
Comments: 6
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AuthorThread
 11/10/2008 06:24:53 AM
Actually a nice shot. However, it seems that anything called "abandoned" needs to be extremely TONEMAPPED to even have a chance in this challenge.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/09/2008 05:48:26 PM
The flag is a nice touch. I almost missed it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/04/2008 12:58:56 PM
Yes, a victim of time and neglect. Left by the wayside to rust and rot. I'm surprised at the condition of the tyres though. They still look like worthy treads...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/03/2008 04:05:13 PM
Awesome find. Not too many John Deere pieces of equipment get abandoned. Really nice image. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/03/2008 02:02:51 PM
Meets Challenge:2
Technical:2
Interestingness:2
Creativity:1
TOTAL: 7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/03/2008 04:32:55 AM
I love the torn flag detail and I think you included enough landscape for the machine to really "feel" lonely. Nice pic.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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