A row of abandoned warehouses on the former Ft. Ord military base. These were built in the 1940s, so many memories they must hold of the young men and women who have passed through over the years. I had hoped to capture a photo of the WWII barracks, as they look as if made from a cookie cutter, but most have been bulldozed, and, let's just say the Federal Police have little to no sense of humor if they find people in some areas.
Camera is a Kodak Z612. Used the B&W tool, and a contrast setting of 4.
This is what the original looked like.
Welcome to
PICTURE PERFECT
For more information click here ------> http://fotofriday.multiply.com/
Each week a new theme will be posted here on Friday morning. You are invited to put up your best picture on your own blog with that theme in mind, and you do have the whole weekend to post your picture, so there is no rush
Remember it should be just ONE and ORIGINAL, taken by YOU,and not off the internet,
Then come back and leave a comment on this page in the comment box so that everyone can link to your blog and see your photo. Don't forget to OPEN your page to EVERYONE for that day.
By all means mention your camera and lens used, and if the picture has been altered or enhanced in any way, so we can all learn and improve our techniques.
Try and post a decent size picture on your blog page for an increased WOW factor. Often so much is lost or distorted if the size is too big or too small.
Remember this is NOT a competition, this about being creative having fun and being supportive of one another.
Out of the box thinking is encouraged.
~ Have FUN out there! ~
Like it! Nice shot, I love it in black and white!
ReplyDeleteThats a great b&w catch!
ReplyDeleteAh ha!!!!! You found one... This is great!!!!! I knew you could do it... I knew it.... LOL Hugs my friend....!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteKind of sad and forlorn... and on and on.. in the derelict
ReplyDeleteIt is very sad driving through the base now, Barbara, it used to be so alive, with activity and people, made excellent friends over the years there, driving by some of their quarters now, only memories looking out through broken windows and doors. . .
ReplyDeleteI see where they get the term Row Houses. Grerat post OhJohn!
ReplyDeleteHow sad--that's going to happen here soon too when they close Fort Monmouth. Love the B&W, it adds a lot to the photo.
ReplyDeletehttp://joanne7111.multiply.com/journal/item/142/Picture_Perfect_-_Lookalike
Nice nostalgic shot John-yes it's great in the black and white.
ReplyDeleteare these houses somewhere on your layout? the b/w effect made it seem more like a peaceful neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteand they all look alike, including the wire fence. memories of a once lively base relived in this pic. thanks, john...",)
http://rowe85.multiply.com/journal/item/68/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Lookalike
B/W really sets them off -- nice shot /:-)
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. If walls could take, I bet we'd hear thousands and thousands of stories. Nice take.
ReplyDeletehttp://bonniels.multiply.com/journal/item/258/PICTURE_PERFECT_FRIDAY_-_LOOK_ALIKE
Good one Dr.O..i know them what its like to live on base....same buildings
ReplyDeleteThat really is a nice B&W shot
ReplyDeleteI agree, kind of sad. So many of the old bases are closing. Bulldozing away those years of memories.
a row of lookalike buildings...very interesting.
ReplyDeletehttp://vickiecollins.multiply.com/journal/item/448/picture_perfect....look_alike
interesting picture. i had to document a ww2 bomb factory in Mississippi, with very hastily constructed uniform pattern buildings. Gen. Edward Ord himself was a very interesting character--Milt. Governor of Mississippi, then went to kill indians in Pacific northwest, then on the plains durring the locust plagues, where he was almost fired for giving govt rations and blankets to starved out immigrant settlers
ReplyDeleteit makes me want to stroll around there and stalk some ghosts...
ReplyDeletei love the bw effect, made it a lot more "ancient".
Great shot in B&W John of the lookalike buildings. Thanks for entering although you had to scratch your head lol..
ReplyDeleteHey, you got the old header up above, might want to change it for the new one lol? As posting time has changed...
Have a cool weekend.
Mia
This is great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.
what will they do with then now?
ReplyDeletehttp://ladykatya.multiply.com/journal/item/705/PICTURE_PERFECT_LOOKALIKE_
Great picture and conversion.
ReplyDeletehttp://lindylooh.multiply.com/journal/item/805/Picture_PerfectLook-a-Like
I love the B&W. I remember seeing similar building on an older part of the base where my son is stationed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by
Was a good picture to begin with but boy, how great the b&w with the contrast looks!
ReplyDeleteOne right after another ~ right down the line ~ looking like the next. Sure is a good photo!
Sooo, the police have no sense of humor ~ unh? Turned out good anyway!
My Picture Perfect Friday ~ Lookalike
I'm with Linda about the b&w contrast... it really makes it POP! What a great shot and idea!
ReplyDelete*raised eyebrow... just what were you doing in a restricted area, sir?? Did you mumble in that padded voice of yours?? Hmmm??
http://serenole.multiply.com/journal/item/108/Picture_Perfect_Look_a_Like_
Can we say waste of tax dollars? LOL They all look like any military thing exactly alike!
ReplyDeleteClick for Empress C's PP
yes Ft.Ord brings back memories good shot
ReplyDeletehttp://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/568
Some things should never be bulldozed away...but the memories....they can't take them from you John...or the friendships.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo....I recognized it right away....it's a place that always captured my attention.
Great photo - takes me back to the old films in the 40's
ReplyDeletehttp://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/736/Picture_Perfect_Look_alike
Great entry for this theme John. I like the B&W very much. It gives even more the impression of neglect than the original one.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! I like it!
ReplyDeletehttp://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/490/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_LOOK_ALIKE?replies_read=52
absolutely - thats lookalike alright - great choice
ReplyDeletehttp://cleaunz.multiply.com/journal/item/32/Picture_Perfect_-Lookalike
I think it looks great in B&W. Love the way the line zigzags along the front (back?) of the buildings. Great shot.
ReplyDeletehttp://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/141/Picture_Perfect_LOOKALIKE
Brilliant John. I love the black and white also. It makes it look as though we are back there in the time.
ReplyDeleteRonnie's Picture Perfect
Great concept! I like the B&W idea too, to make it look like you actually took it during WWII. Nice job!
ReplyDeletehttp://kholton.multiply.com/journal/item/23/Picture_Perfect_Lookalike
We have some barricks here, but I'm always afraid they'll come out and take my camera for taking pictures of the wrong thing. Great shot!
ReplyDeletehttp://dawn4.multiply.com/journal/item/423/Picture_Perfect_Look-A-Like
Love the use of black and white here... add's a lotta drama to it all. Very desolate scene. Sad they bulldozed some of it.... still held a lotta history be it dismal. Its a greatl pic John .... lotta wow factor when I first opened it.
ReplyDeleteClick here for my entry
oh I love it in Black and White..great pic!!
ReplyDeletehttp://aslowread.multiply.com/journal/item/270
Love it! thanks for stopping by Dr O
ReplyDeleteGreat background I am sure my Dad if he was here could tell me exactly what kind of tank that is, I also love your photo which is kind of like a ghost town now, but oh the stories it could tell !! Great alike photo John !!!
ReplyDeletehttp://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/157/Picture_Perfect_Lookalike
Very early M3 Stuart Light Tank, might even be a variant between the M2 Light Tank, and what finally became the M3 Stuart.
ReplyDeleteI love it, the B/W makes a big difference
ReplyDeletehttp://stosoned.multiply.com/journal/item/398/PICTURE_PERFECT_CONTEST_THEME_-_LOOKALIKE
This certainly brings back memories as I was stationed at Fort Ord during basic traing in 1960. Was housed in a old WWII barracks. After that I was flowned to Fort Carson, CO Yes, I remember it all.
ReplyDeletedefinitely looks like an infinite image into the mirror. great shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! I like your choice!
ReplyDeletehttp://kia909.multiply.com/journal/item/131/PICTURE_PERFECT_24-08-08_LOOKALIKE
Hei John
ReplyDeleteGood one!
Lol @ your words on the Fed Police.
Keep so well and safe.
My entry on LOOK-A-LIKE is in ere.
Thank you. Yes we enjoyed our time in Monterey very much. Relaxing and beautiful part of the coast you live in. Great, nostalgic picture you posted.
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture - I really like it in b&w.
ReplyDeletehttp://purplerosew.multiply.com/journal/item/360/Picture_Perfect_Lookalike...
Very lookalike to be sure. Thanks for the lovely comment and the visit.
ReplyDeletePicture Perfect:. Double Magic. Lookalike.