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Tin Soldier Nutcracker
Posted by Laurie (New Jersey, United States) on 12 December 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
This rather large tin soldier stood guard at this little ice cream shop called "Pigadilly's" in Peddler's Village.
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dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Well - someone's got to guard the ice cream! Lovely detail again - I must say I thought that the background would have been more out of focus with the wide aperture you used - I'm sure that would have been the case with my camera and my stock lens. Interesting.
12 Dec 2008 6:25am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
The light and atmosphere in this series is just beautiful... really enjoying it, Laurie!
12 Dec 2008 10:45am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Actually it's a giant Erzgebirge nutcracker. Lovely shot.
12 Dec 2008 11:21am
@MadScientist: Thanks...I have a couple of Nutcrackers...My Grandma had a really large collection of "authentic" nutcrackers. My family came to the USA from Germany in the 1920's when my dad was a small boy. This figure didn't have the moving parts and was made of metal...probably tin...so that is why I called him a "tin soldier".
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
Pigadillys.... That name would stear me clear of that place. Why? I'm self conscious over names like that - even if i really wanted some ice-cream. Someone else would have to go get it for me and bring it out.
12 Dec 2008 12:10pm
@Rabbit: You have a point...I always thought it was kind of counter-productive to name an ice cream shop "Pigadilly's".
Marcie from United States
Looks like one of those 'nutcrackers' that I've seen around. This looks like the sweetest little village. Love how you're capturing christmas!!!
12 Dec 2008 12:42pm
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
Excellent shot. He seems a bit stiff and not very relaxed. :) I do like the lighting and it seems this D700 sure does a good job on color. Well done!
12 Dec 2008 1:06pm
@Monte Stevens: Thanks. He took his duty very seriously from what I could tell.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
One of my favourite things about Christmas are the Nutcrackers...wonderful shot full of subtle light!
12 Dec 2008 1:22pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
I'm glad photos aren't calorie-laden. I'm also glad this place is not close-by. It would become a favorite hangout for me and my wife, and we've already got a couple of those (with calories)... nice photo of the tin soldier/nutcracker, Laurie.
12 Dec 2008 2:24pm
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
I love the lighting and the atmosphere! Very nice photo!
12 Dec 2008 3:36pm
Shar from Regina, SK, Canada
Your shots make me wish I could visit the Peddler's Village.
12 Dec 2008 4:52pm
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
The shadows under the light are really making this series of images. Good eye.
12 Dec 2008 5:21pm
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Excellent night shot! I like the contrast and shadows!
12 Dec 2008 5:37pm
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
;-))) always splendid lights ......... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12 Dec 2008 5:51pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
My family came to the USA from Germany in the 1920's - it's a small world, I have distant relatives in two states, maybe I should visit them one day. :-)
12 Dec 2008 10:58pm
@MadScientist: Small world indeed! You should come to the states for a visit and I should probably go to Germany. I do believe I still have family there somewhere.
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
the eggnog needs protecting. best...jerry
12 Dec 2008 11:13pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
I love it. I am a big fan of all things pig.
12 Dec 2008 11:23pm
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Harmony of colours, this tradition which I do not know, thank you for information on the Tin soldier figurine
12 Dec 2008 11:42pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
I second all the compliments above and just have to marvel at all this smoothness running on ISO 6400.
13 Dec 2008 12:38am
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
You have a great camera which allows you take pictures handheld in difficult light conditions. With 200 ISO on my camera the noise is quite visible allready...
13 Dec 2008 2:14am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Love the name of the shop so cool, and such a great capture
13 Dec 2008 2:35am
Charles from New York, United States
Looks like a neat place. Nice exposure Laurie. Looks great.
13 Dec 2008 3:12am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
The series continues excellently with yet another beautiful shot, Laurie. This photo looks perfect at that high ISO on my brand new 24" screen.
13 Dec 2008 3:16am
@Andrew Gould: Thanks...oooh 24" screen! My current screen is 21" but I really would like to go to the 24 inch Mac Cinema display...perhaps my next monitor!
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Such a gorgeous shot... I love this 'nut cracker'
13 Dec 2008 3:23am
One from Açores, Portugal
Superb image and superb exhibition night. The colours are magnificent.
13 Dec 2008 3:46am
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Your Peddlers Village series is so quaint and cute. Really love how that camera of yours is working. Very impressive, Laurie..... damn, I've got camera envy again LOL!!
13 Dec 2008 4:18am
One from Açores, Portugal
Superb image and superb exhibition night. The colours are magnificent.
13 Dec 2008 5:46am
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
This has been a magical series, full of rich colors and heartwarming holiday cheer.
13 Dec 2008 7:06am
Pepper from Montreal, Canada
I love the spirit! Christmass has to become everyone's around the world!
13 Dec 2008 5:14pm
Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom
It really is amazing, it opens up a load more opportunities
28 May 2009 5:43am
Nikon D700
1/100 second
F/2.8
ISO 6400
42 mm