Looff Carousel Photo

Photographer’s Note

I was finely able to go back and get another shot of the Looff Carousal. The one I took a few years ago was way too small. This shot is not the greatest I had people standing on both sides of me and didn't want to capture any kids on the ride. I had one person get a little upset about me taking this shot, I showed them there were no people in this photo.

From: Wikipedia.

The Riverfront Park Carousel, also known as the Looff Carousel and the Natatorium Park Carousel is a carousel in Spokane, Washington originally built in 1909 by Charles I. D. Looff. The carousel was a gift for Looff's daughter Emma Vogel and her husband Louis Vogel, who owned Natatorium Park in Spokane. It remained at the park until 1968 when the park closed. The carousel was relocated to its present location at Riverfront Park in 1975 where it continues to operate.

The carousel still contains its original 1900 Ruth & Sohn Band Organ, although due to deteriorating player rolls, a digitized recording is played during the carousel's operation. The organ was manufactured in Waldkirch, Germany and imported by Looff around 1900.

The carousel contains 54 horses, 1 giraffe, 1 tiger and 2 chariots. It also has a brass ring dispenser that allows the outside riders to grab a ring during each pass and then toss the ring at a clown with a hole for his mouth. If the rider is successful in throwing the brass ring into the mouth, he or she wins a free ride on the carousel

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kri54 (1515) 2009-03-14 23:59

les manèges de mon enfance... avec les cartes de orgues mécaniques que l'on regarde par les petits trous dans le décor central
les nouveaux sont très beaux mais le toucher du bois sur les jambes nues n'ont pas la même saveur que les anciens
belle capture, bonne technique

rodgerg (23013) 2009-03-15 6:35

Hello Jason,

A nice image rich in details, various colours and contrast very well collcetd. Very intersting note too.
Have a good sunday,
Roger

gunbud (27523) 2009-03-15 19:25

Hi Jason,
Wonderful clarity and vivid sharp colors to the lovely old carousel that seems to be in excellent repair.
You managed the difficult lighting expertly, espeically the whites and the lovely poslish to the rich wooden floor.
Excellent note about the history of this Spokane treasure.
Regards, Tom

Nicou (43773) 2009-03-16 1:39

Hello,

Le carousel, ils mont fait rêver ces tounique quand j'étais jeune, superbe vue sur ce cheval qui fait des heureus, mangigique.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

gracious (20017) 2009-03-16 1:41

Hello Jason,
This is a very fine shot with it's outstanding sharpness and great details in the image!
the exposure and focus is excellent with very nice colour as well
many thanks for the wonderful sharing
my best regards
Tony

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-16 10:14

Hi, Jason.
Tack sharp and featuring superb light management and overall detail. You got a good camera now, you're getting used to it, and the results speak volumes! See ya soon, buddy. Have a great day,
Fulvio.

phwall (5412) 2009-03-16 18:23

Hi Jason,
Your new camera continues to amaze me with wonderful colour rendition, excellent exposure and brilliant sharps.
A good image, the detail is wonderful, the light reflecting off the polished floor looks great and the practical lights around the top of the carousel really add to the image. To use some Australian vernacular, bloody good shot mate.
Warm wishes
Peter

toto (18539) 2009-03-18 2:12

Bonjour,
belle photo de ce carroussel galopant, ces chevaux sont de toute beauté et en ont fait rèver beaucoup dans leurs jeunesse.
Jolies couleurs, bonne netteté, bon choix des blancs qui se fondent sur la partie centrale de ce manège enchanté.

Amitiés Thomas

jusninasirun (10054) 2009-03-31 21:19

Hi Jason,

This is such a colorful shot with all the details well seen. Splendid work with good depth under low light.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni