Grand Entrance, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 2008 by Phil Douglis

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15-SEP-2008

Grand Entrance, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 2008

In 1930’s, small town restaurants offered grand promises. Such is the case with this humble Chinese restaurant that still operates on Klamath Falls’ main street. I photographed its marquee from below, moving in to stress the vintage color scheme and art deco design. I reveal its workings as well – the neon tubing is evident, as are the wires that support the structure itself.

Sigma DP1
1/160s f/8.0 at 16.6mm iso50 hide exif

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Date/Time	15-Sep-2008 08:58:06
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Model	SIGMA DP1
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	16.6 mm
Exposure Time	1/160 sec
Aperture	f/8
ISO Equivalent	50
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Metering Mode	multi spot (3)
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Exposure Program	program (2)
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Phil Douglis		04-Feb-2017 05:18
Thanks, Jack, for your memories. That is what photography is really about. It overcomes the limitations of our memories and makes them indelible. Now that you've seen this picture, I bet you can recall the taste that fifty cent chicken bowl

Jack Ciaccia		02-Feb-2017 01:34
This brings back memories. When assigned to Kingsley Field AFB, my wife and I could go to Wong's restaurant for a bowl of chicken and noodles for the small sum of .50 cents per bowl. On a young Air Force couple's meager allowance for dining out this was an enjoyable and tasty place for us to go to. We still talk about those days and Wong's. Thank you for the memory!

Phil Douglis		05-Oct-2008 15:55
If an image can stir the imagination, Linda, it succeeds as expression. I am glad this image works for you -- just looking at this sign makes me imagine the delicious Kung Pao Chicken that awaits me inside.

Linda Willets		05-Oct-2008 06:15
I find these signs so interesting.. I imagine at night the neon would invite you to step in.. it would be a preview to the adventure that awaits inside.

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