Government Assay Office
A Moment in Photographic History:
John Gutmann, who died June 12 1998, was a German-born photographer. He took a special interest in the United States Jazz scene producing many memorable photographs. He also developed a unique style of shooting from a worm’s eye view.
A Photographic Quote of Note:
The camera sees more than the eye, so why not make use of it?
- – - – - – Edward Weston
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 2:37 am
A voyage into the past…
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 2:41 am
Period furniture.. wonderful to look at!
Interesting quote..
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Such a wonderfully old world feel to the image, like stepping into the frame and back in time.
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Excellent lighting Michael. Really nice capture with great details. I love it.
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 8:40 am
this is a great shot. i can see tons of memories in this one photograph.
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 9:53 am
i like the atmosphere here
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 10:52 am
that is one ollllld office. Cool shot micheal.
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
This will be such a great place to take a portait…nice one.
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Superb capture of the past Michael. My old “computing machine” of my today’s post would fit in perfectly with this picture!
Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
If I look close, I can see the ghosts, bustling around, perhaps staring out the window, thinking the days work is overwhelming. Or, at the end of the day, leaning back in that c reaking old chair, sighing with satisfaction.
This is a beautiful shot, Michael.
Posted on June 13th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
i love the lighting. i almost can smell the antique wood of the furniture. great shot Micheal.
Posted on June 14th, 2008 at 6:42 am
very nice and interesting capture here.. I think about american western
Posted on June 15th, 2008 at 4:15 am
even the paper basket is wood? what a niced place!
Posted on June 15th, 2008 at 4:15 am
even the paper basket is wood? what a nice place!
Posted on June 15th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Great location … looks very interesting and many things to explore.
Posted on June 18th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Love the various wood pieces in this office.