Steve's Photoblog
The Light
Posted by Steve Rice (Olympia, United States) on 15 September 2008 in Miscellaneous.
These electric bulbs were installed in 1931. Before that, the light source was a kerosene flame.
Comments (10)
Arps from Hyderabad, India
Hey Steve thanks for sharing these 1931 electric bulbs...
15 Sep 2008 6:58am
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Awesome perspective, so clear, it's fascinating to see and works so well in b&w :o)
15 Sep 2008 11:22am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Strong image and black and white tones. Very cool!
15 Sep 2008 12:50pm
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
A fine image, Steve. they must have been state of the art in their day.
15 Sep 2008 3:20pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
The heat generated must have been terrific, great nostalgic engineering.
15 Sep 2008 4:19pm
DonLon from Providence, RI, United States
Great B&W image. really works for the lights.
15 Sep 2008 4:54pm
Zygene from morlaix, France
Une bonne idée d’avoir photographié cette ampoule de phare.
15 Sep 2008 5:01pm
