Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Post Office Bell/ Sepia Scenes

Dated 1912, this bell once belonged to the post office in Uxbridge

Back then did they ring the bell when mail arrived? I really don't know. The bell is now part of the Uxbridge-Scott Museum.

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23 comments:

  1. DarlaSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Great detail in this photo, look at how sharp those bricks are in the background.

    Darla

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  2. B SQUAREDSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    I wonder the same thing.

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  3. ShammickiteSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I've heard of a ship's bell, or a school bell, or even a bell at the fire station, but never a Post Office bell!

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  4. eamon@ewmphotographySeptember 2, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Interesting if they did. I suppose it beats having to send a postie out to deliver. If the town is small enough, just ring then bell to let people know it's ready to collect. Bit of a bummer if you walk the whole way there and there is none for you though! :)

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  5. GeorgeSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    This is a wonderful picture and is just perfect for Sepia Scenes.

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  6. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 2, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Wonderful bell, and your artwork in this picture is perfect!
    God bless you
    Léia

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  7. kayerjSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love how crisp and sharp the details of the bell--and the brick--are.

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  8. RoseSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    That bell is so crisp and clear...I can almost hear it ring!

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  9. LowellSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    This is beautifully done! The light fairly shines off that bell...great contrast, and it's sharp as a tack.

    I like bells, except when they're tolling. Some people say that's 'cause I'm a ding-a-ling!

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  10. PERBSSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    How wonderful! My church has a bell that would not be allowed to ring today IF it had not been grandfathered in. It is 53 years old.

    I am sad that they do not take care of this bell of "yours" especially now that it is in a museum. It sure shows wear and tear. I liked seeing such a bell tho. . .

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  11. Small City ScenesSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I like it. A bell for the Post Office, wellll--why not. MB

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  12. Craver ViiSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Sepia is so right for that photo. Nicely done.

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  13. Betsy Banks AdamsSeptember 2, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Neat picture, EG.. Love the sepia color(s)...

    I'll bet they did ring the bell when the mail came. That's neat.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  14. Buenos Aires PhotoblogSeptember 2, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Dunno how you processed this image, but the result is great. It's like HDR and Sepia.

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  15. RalphSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Brass and bronze look so fine in sepia, the look of subtlety, their shapes more clearly defined. A bell has a classic look, the shape of the bell makes the sounds so clear. The chime of freedom, perhaps? A beauty!

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  16. SandyCarlsonSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    That's a lovely bell. I remember when the mail was a big deal around here.

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  17. LewSeptember 2, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful photo! And a great subject for sepia.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    I haven't heard of a bell in a post office - does make you wonder doesn't it?

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  19. OmanSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    wow. this is one great sepia. i just love how u toned this.

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  20. HeidiSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I love the way that the shawdows and light play across the bells shiny surface. Great pick for sepia. It creates such a feeling of nostalgia!
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  21. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Oh Oh Oh! I love this sepia photo & it's on my favs list of your sepia shots now! You really did a great job, but that's nothing new! hehehe

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  22. JulieSeptember 4, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    I love the way you have prepared this photo, it is perfect.

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  23. Gemma WisemanSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Incredible sharp detail in this photo! And that bell is so huge! I am sure a crane would be needed to move it!

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