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10-JAN-2019

Columbia Record Album Cover

I took this picture 64 years ago with my new f: 2.8 Rolleiflex. A year later,1955 It was bought by Columbia Records. The $175 payment paid the medical bills for my first son. I misplaced my copy years ago and was able to get this slightly faded copy on Ebay.

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Alexander Kazakov27-Jul-2023 06:25
Great! V
Raymond Ma21-Apr-2020 01:27
Fantastic Neil, congrats!!! V
George McCarten12-Jan-2019 23:02
Great framing of the skyline!
Jeff Real12-Jan-2019 15:03
Wow!
What a great story. It is good that your amazing ability was recognized and rewarded.
The mood of your image is really special.
V
janescottcumming11-Jan-2019 21:13
How cool is that! It's a great image. Then again, I like all your photos! V
Nick Paoni11-Jan-2019 20:59
Absolutely precious!
Allan Jay11-Jan-2019 18:45
Top-of-the-line photography, Neil. Fantastic skyline!
David Buzzeo11-Jan-2019 18:29
Great classic image for a great classic symphony. $150 in 1955 was a lot of money. I remember that around about then, $250 was considered a good monthly working wage. I am certain that you have never regretted what you use it for. V
Nirvan Hope11-Jan-2019 17:36
Fantastic! So glad you were able to find the replica. It's a stunning shot.
Walter Otto Koenig11-Jan-2019 16:04
Great story! The recording is one of RCA Red Seals series. I must say your image is much better than what they use now.
https://www.discogs.com/The-Philadelphia-Orchestra-Eugene-Ormandy-Dvo%C5%99%C3%A1k-New-World-Symphony/release/1626859
danad11-Jan-2019 14:50
A superb image to accompany a superb version of this masterpiece ! V.
Jim Coffman11-Jan-2019 14:38
All I can say is WOW!!!!
John Vass11-Jan-2019 13:21
Oh! Your THAT Neil Marcus! It'a a great image! BVVV
Marcia Rules11-Jan-2019 13:03
I had no idea! Wonderful!
peterjay4511-Jan-2019 12:31
What a spectacular photograph, Neil. Perfect for the album cover.
Kevin Warren11-Jan-2019 12:02
Strong, striking image, fit for a Dvorak cover or any other for that matter. The accomanying story is fascinating,
Tom Beech11-Jan-2019 11:58
Great story and photo Neil... $175 in 1955 is equivalent in purchasing power to $1,645.77 in 2019,,,
That might get you into the waiting room now..
Tom LeRoy11-Jan-2019 08:25
Amazing image and story. Wonder if this would work out the same these days. V
Anitta11-Jan-2019 08:22
Great story and image, Neil. V
Don Mottershead11-Jan-2019 07:34
What a fabulous photo. Glad to hear you got a replace mentioned copy. V
joseantonio11-Jan-2019 06:04
a lovely image and beautiful story.V
Dan Greenberg11-Jan-2019 06:03
I can see why they bought it. Excellent image that has stood the test of time. What kind of film did you use? ~BV~
globalgadabout11-Jan-2019 05:40
a memorable image, and clearly a valuable one too....bravo Neil..
Long Bach Nguyen11-Jan-2019 05:23
How ironic with the album cover with crosses against the NYC skyline. I assumed it NYC
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