A Cobbler...?

Discussion in 'Ephemera and Photographs' started by C. J. Colligan, Nov 8, 2016.

  1. C. J. Colligan

    C. J. Colligan conjuring_the_past

    This photo always makes me laugh when I see it, but it also leads to me scratching my head most of the time?

    Whomever these men are and whatever they are trying to portray in this photo...it seems as if the photographer had poor timing in regards to one of them blinking!

    what.jpg
     
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious: The guy on the left certainly does look drunk!
     
  3. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I think it was intentional too. See the very large beer stein/pitcher/tankard? he's cradling in his arm?

    The stranger thing is why in heck the "cobbler" has that fabric over his head. Looks like it's actually part of the dark backdrop.
     
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  4. C. J. Colligan

    C. J. Colligan conjuring_the_past

    I think the "drunk" look may have been intentional for the photograph too. I'm also curious about the rolled cigarette in his mouth!
     
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  5. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice


    with a "sweater chain" to boot :)hilarious:), and is that a flower growing out of his shoulder????
     
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Fabulous image! Too bad for the damage to the print, but sometimes that is not too important with such an interesting image.
     
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Holy Derp Batman!
     
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  8. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Wonder if it was supposed to be a spoof of Chaplin?
     
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  9. Poisonivy

    Poisonivy Well-Known Member

    Really interesting, The damage can be edited out by a good photography shop or online if you're clever, I think it would be worth it.
     
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  10. kactus 100

    kactus 100 Active Member

    I can photoshop it / fix it if you like. I can either use this image or you can send me a higher res image ...:
     
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  11. kactus 100

    kactus 100 Active Member

    i couldn't help myself. i love retouching photos... hope its ok
    i left the bits around the outs side rough like the original photos cause i think its nicer...
    cobbs-fix.jpg
     
  12. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    NICE!!!
     
  13. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

  14. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    NEAT! Neat! and nEaT!.

    Not a cobbler. Wouldn't be wearing a tie and a vest.

    Luv it.

    I also agree on it being staged.

    Nice job, Kactus.
     
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