Photo opportunities in legendary and in general

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

That would be pretty pricy these days

Only if your sources are auctions, dealers or private sales. A considerable amount of time and research can often pay unexpected dividends - even in today's market.

[bn2cardz]

I had started a post 2 years ago with the intentions of possibly begin collecting vintage photos. At that time I bought three wire photos. Then never bought another one or really researched it again. Then when I saw the Legendary offering I told my wife I really should start collecting photos. She asked me why and I pointed out how nice some photos can really be, she agreed. She either forgot or I never told her about the original wire photos I bought. I pulled out the Musial/Mantle pose that I had quickly put in a wal-mart frame when we were moving from house to house. As soon as I pulled it out she said we should hang it up because it looks nice (this is saying something because we haven't even hung pictures of our children yet).

So I went ahead and plunged into the latest RMY offering and bought three photos (shown in that pickup thread). I haven't received them yet, and though I am not prepared to entirely leave cards, I think I am going to be collecting photos now.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I had started a post 2 years ago with the intentions of possibly begin collecting vintage photos. At that time I bought three wire photos. Then never bought another one or really researched it again. Then when I saw the Legendary offering I told my wife I really should start collecting photos. She asked me why and I pointed out how nice some photos can really be, she agreed. She either forgot or I never told her about the original wire photos I bought. I pulled out the Musial/Mantle pose that I had quickly put in a wal-mart frame when we were moving from house to house. As soon as I pulled it out she said we should hang it up because it looks nice (this is saying something because we haven't even hung pictures of our children yet).

So I went ahead and plunged into the latest RMY offering and bought three photos (shown in that pickup thread). I haven't received them yet, and though I am not prepared to entirely leave cards, I think I am going to be collecting photos now.

Welcome to the club. It is very addicting I must warn you. Try and focus or have an initial goal(s)would be my suggestion. Lmk if ya have any questions... I would be more than happy to help.

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Welcome to the club. It is very addicting I must warn you. Try and focus or have an initial goal(s)would be my suggestion. Lmk if ya have any questions... I would be more than happy to help.

Hey ben I finally got a chance to check out all your photos on your website and I had to change my pants a few times...lol...your collection is amazing. If I owned even one of those photos id be proud.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I had started a post 2 years ago with the intentions of possibly begin collecting vintage photos. At that time I bought three wire photos. Then never bought another one or really researched it again. Then when I saw the Legendary offering I told my wife I really should start collecting photos. She asked me why and I pointed out how nice some photos can really be, she agreed. She either forgot or I never told her about the original wire photos I bought. I pulled out the Musial/Mantle pose that I had quickly put in a wal-mart frame when we were moving from house to house. As soon as I pulled it out she said we should hang it up because it looks nice (this is saying something because we haven't even hung pictures of our children yet).

So I went ahead and plunged into the latest RMY offering and bought three photos (shown in that pickup thread). I haven't received them yet, and though I am not prepared to entirely leave cards, I think I am going to be collecting photos now.

Andy, you've already crossed the first (probably biggest) hurdle in having a spouse who is supportive of your photo collecting. Glad to hear you're not letting the opportunity go to waste

[Forever Young]

Auction ends tonight..May the photo phorce be with you all.

[Exhibitman]

What's been said goes double for non-baseball stuff. There is a wide variance in prices that can be exploited to get some really great stuff. Of course, everyone has their own likes and dislikes. My tastes run towards team issues and athlete promotional issues, which have a card 'feel' to them.



I also like Hollywood issues, especially when they are linked to a known photographer or were studio pieces, lobby cards, etc.:







For the subjects I actively collect, I tend to grab any interesting image, regardless of 'iconic' status. I also tend to pick up pieces that come from studios with studio embossing, signatures, etc.:

A double-weight wet signed portrait of Georges Carpentier from the Geisler-Andrews studio, a business that operated from 1917-1921.



Hall of Famer Fred Welsh in a 1911 photo by George Grantham Bain



10.5" x 13" portrait of Jim Jeffries embossed with the logo of the Dana Studio in San Francisco.

[SAllen2556]

Don't know if any of you photo guys have ever run across this website:

http://dlxs.lib.wayne.edu/cgi/i/imag...vmc;page=index

Back in the 80's I think, the Detroit News donated a ton (or two) of their negatives to the Walter Reuther Library at Wayne State University in Detroit. They have scanned a fraction of them for public viewing. There is an amazing collection of old sports photos you can browse or search for. Many of the photos are by William Keunzel (Detoit's Charles Conlin if you will) You can also download the image. My grandfather was actually a photographer with the Det. News and many of his photos are on the site as well - which is how I originally found the site.

Check out this non-iconic but historically significant shot of Lou Gehrig the day he sat down at Tiger Stadium (from the website):

[perezfan]

Gosh, that IS a great shot of the Iron Horse!


Adam:
I am struck by 2 things after viewing your post...

1. Gene Tunney's lack of muscle tone (as compared to today's fighters)
2. Fred Welsh's stiking resemblance to Eli Manning. A dead ringer!

Ok... 3... Those are some incredible images!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

Don't know if any of you photo guys have ever run across this website:

http://dlxs.lib.wayne.edu/cgi/i/imag...vmc;page=index

Back in the 80's I think, the Detroit News donated a ton (or two) of their negatives to the Walter Reuther Library at Wayne State University in Detroit. They have scanned a fraction of them for public viewing. There is an amazing collection of old sports photos you can browse or search for. Many of the photos are by William Keunzel (Detoit's Charles Conlin if you will) You can also download the image. My grandfather was actually a photographer with the Det. News and many of his photos are on the site as well - which is how I originally found the site.

Check out this non-iconic but historically significant shot of Lou Gehrig the day he sat down at Tiger Stadium (from the website):

Scott,
Who was your grandfather, if you don't mind me asking?

My namesake, Scotty MacGregor, was also a sports photographer for the Detroit News for many years.
Here is an early photo of Scotty MacGregor and boxing champ Jack Dempsey sitting on a porch in Detroit checking out Scotty's camera equipment. Scotty MacGregor was my grandfather's best friend growing up in Detroit.

BTW, I accessed the link that you posted, but I was unable to find the photos that you mentioned. Can you PM me with some hints on how to get to these?
Thanks!

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Frozen in Time

Only if your sources are auctions, dealers or private sales. A considerable amount of time and research can often pay unexpected dividends - even in today's market.

Agreed...a lot has to do with the era one is interested in collecting as well(as far as availability). I have built my collection from the ground up by countless hours of research. I do not even want to know how many hours I have in my collection as it is probably a sin somewhere.