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It Is Old

A 1917 Marching Compass

17 total reviews 
Comment from Sgoolsby


A Very cool shot here.
This is an interesting piece.
The arragement is nice with the other rusty items surrounding. Nicely done. Good clarity.

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2021
    Thank you!
Comment from alaskapat


This is a wonderful entry for this contest Jodi and you have photographed it so very well. I like the way you have arranged the old compass on the table with the rusty objects. He compass is so interesting to see, I love old things like this!
Well focused, this image is sharp and clear, exposure is perfect, the colors and tones appear true.
Well composed and presented! Very best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
    Thank you so much Pat! I appreciate your feedback and hope you have a nice Thanksgiving!
Comment from Donna Ruiz


This is a really effective presentation of this old compass. The use of the other rusty pieces was a really great choice to enhance the age of the compass. Placing on the mirror worked really well too.. Really nice work!

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thank you so much! Your comments are greatly appreciated!
Comment from TDtraditionalart


A nice choice of subject here and a very creative composition. You really brought forth the age and rich colours by the background and similar rusty items. The compus is well displayed and balanced. A pleasure to view. All the best in the contest, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments and review!
Comment from martin smith images


This is a great photograph presented here of this old compass. A lovely idea to place it alongside the other items, it sits so well. Well done and goodl uck in the contest

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thank you so much for your review and comments, I appreciate it!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Oh this is gorgeous, even the background with its rustic look. This looks similar to an outstanding realistic painting an outstanding artist on this site did. Really outstanding detailed work/photography and very interesting subject. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Hi Glena, thanks so much for your excellent review! I did review the painting of the old compass, nicely done work there!
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 23-Nov-2021
    Welcome. Thanks for reviewing. You always do such wonderful work too. And, this is outstanding, especially the compass--actually all of it.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    :-)
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Great historic story and yes it is interesting and we enjoy it for sure as your picture shows us the outstanding old compass form - your frame is well-chosen, excellent position and angel, so we can see these may parts as a real historic old combination
even the background color is special, creating a nice harmonious content
great idea to show us that, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 23-Nov-2021
    Thanks so much Friend! I truly appreciate your feedback!
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 23-Nov-2021
    You are very welcome, xoxo
Comment from michiganmike


An interesting collection of antiques in which the compass really stands out. I like this square presentation and the great colors. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thank you!
Comment from cleo85


Your mixed media is intriguing. The compass is especial interesting. Your creation would make a perfect cover for Philip Pullman's story The Golden Compass. Your photo has good depth and is perfect focused, exposed, and treated with mixed media. I enjoy the sharpness of detail and the beauty of light and color. The tight framing is sufficient. The compass has an excellent placement within the square frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thank you so very much for your supportive review, it is much appreciated!
reply by cleo85 on 23-Nov-2021
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from Artistsushma


It's such an incredible click- I love this compass of 1917 vintage. In fact, I had just recently crafted a compass in one of the paintings in watercolours and it is still posted on the site. This one you clicked is tempting me to go for another one!! Lol. Perfect entry to the contest and my best wishes

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
    Thanks so much, your kind comments are appreciated!