Friday, October 18, 2013

The Weekend in Black and White: Esso

I took this shot a few days ago in the NC mountains. In the U.S. it's unusual to see Esso signs anymore. After 1972 regulatory restrictions Exxon replaced Esso on most U.S. signs, although Esso continued to be used in other parts of the world.
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21 comments:

  1. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥October 18, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Hello Dear Carver!
    Interesting black and white photo.
    I wish you have a nice weekend.
    For me, the three days it rains.
    I hope he comes back autumn sun.
    Greetings from distant Polish...
    Lucia

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  2. lina@home tipsOctober 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Looks good in B&W.

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  3. HansHBOctober 18, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Great B&W post!

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  4. Taken For GrantedOctober 18, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Your photo has a timeless look. Could have been taken in the 1950s. Well done.

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  5. Monica S EngellOctober 18, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I agree,- a very timeless B&W photo!
    :)

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  6. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsOctober 18, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Like a symbol of an outdoor museum. There is a feeling that time has stood still here in silence. Lovely.

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  7. LeoviOctober 18, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful, gray suit and shapes, very pretty picture.

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  8. genieOctober 18, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    A wonderful vintage Esso sign. The picture turned out perfectly in black and white. So appropriate for this capture.

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  9. RamblingWoods2.comOctober 18, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    I remember Esso... Good photo a Carver..

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  10. SallieOctober 18, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    It looks like something from our childhoods!

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  11. MyMaracasOctober 19, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Now there's a blast from the past. I love the almost surreal smoothness of the tanks in this one. Striking!

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  12. Annette P.-L. October 19, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Great photo in B&W!

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  13. RamakrishnanOctober 19, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Yes very unusual and unique. Splendid shot.

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  14. AliceOctober 19, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I really like this one.

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  15. TheChieftessOctober 19, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Carver!!! Interesting about Esso/Exxon...how funny how things like that change over time!!!

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  16. LauraOctober 19, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    wonderful composition Carver!

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  17. Maude LynnOctober 19, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Perfect black and white!

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  18. DragonstarOctober 19, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Great find. A slice of history.

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  19. Our photosOctober 19, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Beautiful black and white photo!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  20. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    A wonderful image!

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  21. IreneOctober 20, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Nice post for the Weekend in B&W

    Irene

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