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Jeepney


Jeepney
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Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 4 N: 908] (10360)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-06
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Canon 350 D, Canon EF-S 10-22 3.5/4.5 USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-23 5:36
Viewed: 800
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have also become a symbol of Philippine culture. When American troops began to leave the Philippines at the end of World War II, hundreds of surplus jeeps were sold or given to local Filipinos. Locals stripped down the jeeps to accommodate several passengers, added metal roofs for shade, and decorated the vehicles with vibrant colors and bright chrome hood ornaments.

The jeepney rapidly emerged as a popular and creative way to reestablish inexpensive public transportation, which had been virtually destroyed during World War II. Recognizing the widespread use of these vehicles, the Philippine government began to place restrictions on their use. Drivers now must have specialized licenses, regular routes, and reasonably fixed fares. Due to recent fuel price increases the Metro Manila fixed fare has increased from 5 pesos to 7.5 pesos (currently about 10 to fifteen cents American.)
(from Wikipedia)

DateTime - 2006:10:06 12:34:43
ExposureTime - 1/125 seconds
ISOSpeedRatings - 200
ApertureValue - F 9.00
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 25 mm
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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2488 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2006-11-23 6:46]

Hello Achim,
The picture is fantastic, class clear colors and details, lovely.
Beautiful greetings.
Janusz
Ops:**)later

Hi Achim,
İnteresting car shot.Different compo.Nice sharp and colours.Gefallft mir sehr gut.
gratuliere!
Grüsse!

hAyAti

nice shot JFK - wouldnt mind one of these to cruise around in...
big brov eh? always lookin for a peice of the pie.

s.

Neat shot & interesting note!

Hello Achim,
Shiny and well kept exterior, but if you look at the tires they are not alway like they should be...
Well framed subject, great colours and details captured!
Interesting note on background story...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1302 W: 2 N: 202] (15658)
  • [2006-11-23 10:56]

Die opsmuk van de wagens is typisch voor dit land. Mooie foto

Hi Achim,
Yep, those Bling-Bling Jeepneys are great. You show us here a nice one too (I've one in my TL collection as well) You show the whole vehicle beneath nice palm trees. Job well done my friend.
Hans

great shot achim.
very interesting car :-), excellent.
tfs
zoran

pt

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-24 14:15]

Hallo Achim,
klase hast du das Gefaehrt festgehalten. Prima Perspektive und die Details sind super scharf.
Sky

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2006-11-25 16:44]

I know about this little monster, the basic vehicle is M46 Jeep which was originally produced by Willey´s company. Retrofitted with powerful diesel engine and decoarted superstructure.

Nicely captured image with fine details and good light. Point of view is typical as motor company adds - thus making the view interesting. Well done Achim.

Thanks for sharing a nice picture and an informative note.

I remember Kit Florendo did a series on these, he was quite outspoken about a few things and eventually his account was terminated.

lovely pic

jaco

very good sharpness and details here Achim :)
love the chrome details on these cars :)

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