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Copyright: Michael Jones (mike) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 59 W: 16 N: 68] (280)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12
Categories: Transportation
Camera: HP Photosmart 850
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lifts and Elevators [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-12-15 5:32
Viewed: 1367
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Seeing that there's a little lift/elevator theme going on, here's my little compilation of some of my pictures on the subject, as it's very close to heart!

My dad worked in the industry all his life, right until he died three years ago next month, (that's him in three of the pictures, along with his great friend Ian, who sadly also passed away just a month after from cancer.)

I worked with him too, as his 'sidekick', we travelled all over the country, servicing old lifts and commisioning new ones, so we've certainly seen huge advancements in the technology, from the very old mechanical relays in the bottom image, to the latest full microprocessor boards of today.
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  • joker Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 81 W: 17 N: 45] (889)
  • [2004-12-15 5:52]

Great compilation and elevator-style framing. Images are nicly different and tell a story. Great job.

First of all I think this is a very nice tribute to your Dad and his friend.

Excellent compilation of photos. I noticed the Wadsworth one only allowing 4 persons. Very antique lift. I like the way you also included the sign, and the weight capacity ones as those make the collage really interesting. The metal framing with the buttons is superb Mike. Great work and very informative photos. I've always wondered what goes on behind the scene of lifts.

after read your notes ,Michael,i believe all these photos have already planted in your heart,they are the key to the memory...
very original idea to put these photos into the box,like the buttons in the elevators,
interesting work,cheers,
xu

Hi Mike, your accolades are the best! very good tribute to your Dad, very special bond b/w you and him, sorry to hear his gone...but life must go on...I like looking at the photo where he's working...he must be very hard working...tfs!

Excelent piece. I like the way you fitted every picture together. Very creative.
Well done

Mike

Wonderfull Collage. Full of life, instructive, & well presented. Colorfull too! It's perfect assemblage

Interesting compilation of photos that must be dear to you Mike! It is a pleasure you could work with your dad! I am so sorry he passed away... You picture an interesting story here, each profession has its own secrets! Really well done!

I love the way you put it together. You can tell you love the subject.

Marleen

There is a lot of interesting history in your picture and note, thanks for sharing.

Very smart idea. Well composed and done. Superb note.

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  • jmp1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 112 W: 0 N: 38] (483)
  • [2006-04-30 3:54]

Hi Michael
A humand and loving history. Great tribute to your father. The theme is very well presented and do not say anything about present, what is convenient for reason all can guess.
Thank you very much.
José M.

Nice to hav been close to your father, nice to hae the photographs, sad he is gone! Great life shots!

Very good tribute to your father with this very well done montage.
Pierre
:) later

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