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Many have asked about the Header image above, which I named 'Eerie Genny'. It was originally shot with film [taken on the shore of the Genesee River near the Univ. of Rochester]. During the darkroom development, I flashed a light above the tray. The process, known as 'solarization', produces eerie, ghostlike effects; some have mistaken this image as an infra-red photo. Some 35+ years later, I scanned and digitized the print, and did a little modern day editing, and, voila.
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Friday, October 7, 2011

Opening Day at the MAC Pool [Sky Watch Friday]


Well, there isn't much sky to discern, but that's part of the the charm of this shot. The Midtown Athletic Club pool opened at 6:30 A.M. on April 1, 2011. The temperature was 45 F, but the water temperature was 81 F, hence the 'steamy' appearance. About a dozen or so brave souls [or nut-cases] were on hand to inaugurate the swim season-- the pool will remain open 'til the end of Nov. Helluva year!!!

4 comments:

Jim said...

Eerie looking steam.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Very good photo.

Regards and best wishes

Spare Parts and Pics said...

What a creative shot!

magda in queensland australia said...

Hi Stan,
Dropped by from SWF...
Well your photo may not quite be about the Sky, but it is certainly a fascinating image.
Extraordinary to think the water could be hotter than the atmosphere... would be like swimming in a Sauna.
Wonderful photo, and thanks for the Story with it.
Good wishes from Magda and Family in Australia.